Swezey8
20 posts
Nov 08, 2010
7:25 PM
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Anyone with thoughts on the BBE Acoustimax Sonic Maximizer pedal? The link:
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/BBE-Acoustimax-Sonic-MaximizerPreamp-Pedal?sku=157031
Was going to pick up the Sonic Stomp one of these days soon, but ran across this and it got me thinking. Has anyone used one? It has the sonic maximizer built in, but also a 3 band EQ, notch filter, low contour and 3 outputs making it possible to use as a splitter running 2 amps in stereo or running to an amp and the pa. Found it selling for around $125 so looks like a few extra options and not much more than the Sonic Stomp...input guys??
Thanks
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Buddha
2673 posts
Nov 08, 2010
7:45 PM
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what do you want it for?
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Swezey8
21 posts
Nov 08, 2010
7:53 PM
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I'm really just wondering if it'd be worth the extra over the Sonic Stomp. Tested one out and really love the clarity and punch to the signal out of the amp. I was going to throw it in with my CC delay and 6 band eq. But if I could use the Acoustimax as an eq and sonic maximizer it'd kill two birds with one stone. Sell the eq and use less space. And the option of using it as a splitter is intriguing- haven't messed too much with the idea but at small gigs running into my 5W 6v6 combo and the pa both might be nice.
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boris_plotnikov
301 posts
Nov 08, 2010
8:15 PM
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I really love my Sonic Stomp. It makes my amplified tone perfect, it helps to cut through the mix and make tone clearer (not reducing distortion) and punchy.
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manlio
8 posts
Nov 09, 2010
2:15 AM
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Boris, does it really do that? I mean: can you really hear a GREAT difference when you turn it on?
Ricci used it extensively and he has alway been a great fan of it.
With all the respect i still can't understand if it's real or just plain old good marketing :)
I'd like to try one before buying it, but in my little hometown the shops can only order it 'cause they don't keep it in stock... :(
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boris_plotnikov
304 posts
Nov 09, 2010
3:23 AM
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Yes, I hear noticeable differences and it's always on. Just turn both knobs all way up and the effect becomes obvious. Left knob add bass, right knob add clarity. I usually add left knob around 12:00-1:00, right knob about 9:00-12:00 depending on amp.
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FreeWilly
316 posts
Nov 21, 2012
1:38 AM
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Bump!
I would like to pose the OP-question again. It seems to make sense. Instead of spending 100 euro's on the sonic stomp, 60 on a good EQ and 120 on a notch filter, why not get this thing and have a D.I. all a once. I'm thinking about wanting this+a harp break and be clear for all occasions?
Any thoughts? Experiences. I know Mike likes the Sansamp. Isn't this that+a sonic maximizer for 70 euro's less?
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HarpNinja
2921 posts
Nov 21, 2012
6:40 AM
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Checking the specs, it looks pretty sweet. The parametric EQ on the Mids is what makes the Para DI great, and while it has more range, this looks solid for harp. I think I have mine around 3k for a Champ-like sound and this only goes to 2.5k, but would definitely be workable!
The range of the treble is 10k, which is fine. 60hz for the bass is fine.
What it lacks, compared to the Para DI, is the Drive and Blend. It has a notch filter (cool feature) and the Maximizer instead. IMO, it sounds like the Acoustic is going to work great for, well, acoustic stuff.
If you play clean to the PA, this looks amazing. If you wanted blues sounds, though, you might need something in addition to it.
I spend sometime this week trying to record direct to my computer, but was clipping somewhere and getting weird mic cable noises. I am so inept at this stuff there is always an issue, lol. I am going to flip the order of my pedals and try again. I think I sometimes clip my Line 6 M9 by having the Para DI first.
The only thing the Para DI won't do for me right now is provide a very gritty tone like Andy Just or Mark Ford. I've tried different mics, but it does tweed tones very well.
Stupid me...I found a tone I really liked and then didn't jot down the settings I used. http://mikefugazzi.com/files/Sans_Amp_Mic_Test.mp3
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BigBill
1 post
Nov 21, 2012
7:03 AM
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I bought the Acoustimax a few years ago for an acoustic guitar preamp. I love it have not gigged without it ever since. I liked it so well i bought the Sonic Stomp for an electric guitar pedal. I have now moved it to my harp pedal board and leave it on all the time. The Acoustimax seems to me to be geared toward acoustic instruments. You might talk to BBE and see if it is the same sonic maximizer in each pedal. It does work great for splitting my acoustic guitar signal I always send one signal to a stage level acoustic amp and also direct to the PA.
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Rick Davis
906 posts
Nov 21, 2012
11:17 AM
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I've used the BBE Sonic Stomp pedal for a couple of years and I really like it. It is exactly as Boris describes: "It makes my amplified tone perfect, it helps to cut through the mix and make tone clearer (not reducing distortion) and punchy."
The effect is subtle but noticeable. I use it only with my Bassman, along with Kinder AFB+ and MXR Carbon Copy delay pedals. The BBE settings I use are both knobs at about 12:00 o'clock. Sounds great.
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