J-Sin
158 posts
Nov 17, 2014
3:51 AM
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As some of you might know, I usually aim for a clean, melodic, "world music" sound. I'm using a clean mic and a pedal board (without even a distortion pedal atm) straight to PA. I approach the harmonica more like a clarinet than the usual Mississippi sax.
Still, every now and then I'd like to boost my sound a little especially in more aggressive songs and when using the chromatic. Sometimes the venue has a weak PA and I'd like to cut through better. I haven't found a distortion pedal that I'd like. They eat up the sound and/or feedback like crazy. I'm looking for something else.
Would you recommend the Sonic Stomp pedal for a player like me? What are your experiences with it in a PA setting? I've only found audio samples and reviews of it used in a distorted tube amp context, but that doesn't help me that much.
My local shops don't have it on shelf, but I'm willing to take a risk and order one online if it seems like a good idea. Many of you here say it's a game changer, but others don't like it at all. (As with any piece of equipment, of course, but I'd like to hear some comments).
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hvyj
2585 posts
Nov 17, 2014
6:22 AM
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I've never used a sonic stomp, but several musicians I've worked with use one and they all like it. What I use is an EP Booster by Exotic. It can be used as a clean boost but if you set the internal EQ switches to eliminate the volume boost and turn the external knob all the way to the left and put it at the end of the chain right before the delay, it functions more or less as a sonic enhancer that gives me better cut and body to my tone which seems to be what you are after. Like you, I prefer a clean tone, and usually play through a pedal board with no distortion pedal, but I use an amp. The EP Booster is like a "presence" control. And it's inexpensive.
Last Edited by hvyj on Nov 17, 2014 7:08 AM
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NathanLWBC
21 posts
Nov 17, 2014
6:38 AM
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I think it's a nice piece of gear, and I do think it would work really well in your application. I use the rack mount version with both distorted and clean signals for bass and guitar, and it definitely helps cut through.
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CarlA
632 posts
Nov 17, 2014
8:21 AM
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Sure!
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boris_plotnikov
1022 posts
Nov 17, 2014
8:22 AM
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I always use sonic stomp with my tube amp and like it. I tried it several times to PA and wasn't happy, it make harmonica sounds unnatural.
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Martin
729 posts
Nov 17, 2014
8:33 AM
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It would be helpful with a sound sample for harmonica, if anyone knows of such a thing.
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rogonzab
622 posts
Nov 17, 2014
9:16 AM
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The SS would work whit a HarpBreak into a PA?
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boris_plotnikov
1024 posts
Nov 17, 2014
7:43 PM
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rogonzab
I have to try. I think in general answer yes. Will you like it? I don't know. SS gives some synthetic feel, but you'll cut through mix better.
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blueswannabe
528 posts
Nov 17, 2014
7:47 PM
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@ Rogonzab, I have tried the harp break into a sonic stomp and then into a PA on 2 occasions. I liked the tone but this is clearly a matter of taste. Don't know if you would like it. Frankly, I don't use the SS too often. THere a a lot of people who swear by it though.
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rogonzab
623 posts
Nov 18, 2014
6:54 AM
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For me the HB is a great tool, but is a little to dark for my taste, so maybe the SS would help whit that, or not?
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