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  • December 9, 2008 at 3:52 pm #77373
    onyxrhino
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    So, I’m trying to convince myself to buy a Tube Zipper. I heard the demo here http://www.ehx.com/forums/viewthread/56/

    and I’ve heard some others, but I was wondering if it can do a fuzz/distortion for rhythm playing, in addition to the crazy filter stuff? If so, how does it sound?

    December 9, 2008 at 3:57 pm #88747
    Fender&EHX4ever
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    So, I’m trying to convince myself to buy a Tube Zipper. I heard the demo here http://www.ehx.com/forums/viewthread/56/

    and I’ve heard some others, but I was wondering if it can do a fuzz/distortion for rhythm playing, in addition to the crazy filter stuff? If so, how does it sound?

    It’s so crazy versatile, I think you can just about do anything your imagination can muster. When you set the Resonance and Sensitivity to lower levels, the Frequency knob acts a bit like an EQ.

    December 9, 2008 at 3:59 pm #88750
    FUZZ (EHX Staff)
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    Quote:
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    So, I’m trying to convince myself to buy a Tube Zipper. I heard the demo here http://www.ehx.com/forums/viewthread/56/

    and I’ve heard some others, but I was wondering if it can do a fuzz/distortion for rhythm playing, in addition to the crazy filter stuff? If so, how does it sound?

    It’s so crazy versatile, I think you can just about do anything your imagination can muster. When you set the Resonance and Sensitivity to lower levels, the Frequency knob acts a bit like an EQ.

    The Distortion/Fuzz out of it is amazing. The tubes cook the signal up and it oozez tone.

    December 9, 2008 at 4:02 pm #88751
    tubezipper
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    Yes

    Get the

    tube zipper

    oh yeah

    get one

    its

    so cool

    you know?

    December 9, 2008 at 4:02 pm #88752
    electro-melx
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    http://www.ehx.com/forums/viewthread/41/

    did you hear the demo tubezipper did? it sounds super cool.

    December 9, 2008 at 4:18 pm #88753
    onyxrhino
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    The Distortion/Fuzz out of it is amazing. The tubes cook the signal up and it oozez tone.

    This is what I wanted to hear. Is there anything you can compare the distortion/fuzz to? Any point of reference?

    …I had made up my mind to buy one last week, after hearing tube zipper’s demo. But then my GC didn’t have any in stock, so I figured I’d check in with you guys before I ordered one. These responses are really reminding me of why I ought to get one.

    December 9, 2008 at 4:24 pm #88755
    electro-melx
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    These responses are really reminding me of why I ought to get one.

    I can’t think of a good reason not to….providing your bank balance is up for it, then I think you should be. :)

    December 9, 2008 at 4:25 pm #88756
    FUZZ (EHX Staff)
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    Quote:
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    The Distortion/Fuzz out of it is amazing. The tubes cook the signal up and it oozez tone.

    This is what I wanted to hear. Is there anything you can compare the distortion/fuzz to? Any point of reference?

    …I had made up my mind to buy one last week, after hearing tube zipper’s demo. But then my GC didn’t have any in stock, so I figured I’d check in with you guys before I ordered one. These responses are really reminding me of why I ought to get one.

    The Distortion/Fuzz is unique. You can have it stand alone and it sounds similar to a hot tube amp. Real Tube Distortion. Very Marshall – Mesa Boggie type of distortion in a small box. Kick in the other stuff and you are somewhere else. Only you can find your way home after the journey.

    December 9, 2008 at 4:27 pm #88757
    Scott Matthews (EHX Staff)
    Member

    To chime in with the others, the Tube Zipper has long been one of my personal favorites — it somehow always feels like a natural extension. Personally, I don’t use the self-oscillation much — one of my favorite settings was to make the filter a bit sensitive, and to then play a heavy rhythm through it so that it was always engaged, and then lighten up and play a muted rhythm so the filter could disengage. Sounded really cool. And yes, I like the distortion too.

    December 9, 2008 at 5:17 pm #88758
    tubezipper
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    It’s great for solo’s ;)

    December 9, 2008 at 5:26 pm #88761
    electro-melx
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    Scott, when did ‘envelope filter + Distortion’ change into ‘tube maze’ or vice/versa?

    December 9, 2008 at 5:38 pm #88765
    tubezipper
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    Scott, when did ‘envelope filter + Distortion’ change into ‘tube maze’ or vice/versa?

    It’s mostly when they changed knobs from old to new.

    However there are some “Tube Maze” with old knobs. I saw one on ebay last week

    December 9, 2008 at 5:38 pm #88766
    Scott Matthews (EHX Staff)
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    Scott, when did ‘envelope filter + Distortion’ change into ‘tube maze’ or vice/versa?

    Not quite sure I’m following you?

    December 9, 2008 at 5:40 pm #88767
    tubezipper
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    TUBEZIPPER.jpg

    [img]http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1314/986434770_6a9e0b6725.jpg?v=0[/img]

    December 9, 2008 at 5:42 pm #88768
    FUZZ (EHX Staff)
    Member

    Wow… I never noticed that before. You need to get outside and try some fresh air. How would you find that? Even if it’s right in front of you….lol.

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