Educate me on vibes

fulltone1989 · September 14, 2011, 04:09:59 PM

Quote from: Happyorange27 on September 14, 2011, 10:17:36 AM
I checkout out some Micro Vibe videos and it seems good. Also on the price low end is the Lovepedal Pickle Vibe but sounds great too. Hmmm.

I owned a pickle vibe for a few months, and its a decent pedal which held it's value through my ownership, I sold it for the MV. Reason being for me was that it only has a speed knob, although there's an internal trim pot for intensity inside the unit. It also didn't get very intense, the effect was quite subtle when the trip pot was maxed out. Also, its an emulation of the circuit- no photocell bulb, meaning the pickle vibe is essentially a phaser. A good effect - yes. I just wanted big knobs for the feet.

Happyorange27 · October 07, 2011, 03:43:31 PM

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I've got plenty of time on thursday! Will get it onto youtube for you then. The VL Micro Vibes can be found for around 80 on the used market, GC used section gives you a 30 day or so if you don't like it.
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Hook me up

raisingfreen · October 12, 2011, 03:22:51 PM

For great sound and a simple one knob pedal I would say check out the Sweet Sound MoFaux Vibe. I have had a few of these and have settled on an older black one. The new ones come in white. It sounds basically the same as thier larger MoJo Vibe but is more of a set it and forget it type pedal. It has an internal trim pot that helps a bit for fine tuning. I put a Fulltone style large knob on mine and can control with my foot. Very easy and sounds just perfect. Same size as a small MXR box as well. Can be found between $120-$200 even though it is possible to get a new one direct from Barb (Bob Sweets wife) if you can actually get a hold of her. Also available on a few websites including Analogman.

For the price its worth a try, as it will easily keep its resale value.

Happyorange27 · October 12, 2011, 03:31:48 PM

Sweet! pun intended... I didn't know those pedals can still be obtained. I saw Analogman had one for auction a while back. Is there only a handful left or does someone still make them for the Sweet business? I wonder.

fulltone1989 · October 12, 2011, 05:57:26 PM

You can buy them from Sweet Sound. I am looking for a vibe with a smaller footprint, perhaps I may get a Pickle Vibe.

fulltone1989 · October 20, 2011, 09:03:31 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgK6j5qVd0s

Here's my Micro Vibe demo! Sorry about the delay.

picture_of_nectar · October 24, 2011, 10:10:19 PM

I just bought one of those black case Mofaux vibes. I'll let ya know how I like it.

raisingfreen · October 25, 2011, 09:11:28 AM

Quote from: picture_of_nectar on October 24, 2011, 10:10:19 PM
I just bought one of those black case Mofaux vibes. I'll let ya know how I like it.

There is a trim pot on the inside that is useful ONLY if your absolutely not getting the sound you want. These vibes tend to sound best at all settings below 2pm (on the external dial) unless you like the fast rate craziness. If for any reason if you decide to adjust the trim pot, note the exact original position first for reference as its hard to see. As I recall the best adjustment is actually counter clockwise in the smallest amount possible. The total range of adjustment is not much but if you get it wrong it makes it sound like crap. (ie it will get thinner sounding and more phasery)

Great pedal, just don't overdo any internal adjustments. I have been testing this alongside a Fulltone Deja Vibe and the MoFaux sounds really great to me. The Deja has some more adjustments however. Just put a larger round knob on the MoFaux so you can adjust with your foot. Simple and takes up a really small footprint.

BTW, Sweet Sound did make a Pro level half rack vibe just like the Black Cat. Have never seen one for sale however.