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Surfybear Reverb - Use on drums and synths
Joined: Dec 03, 2020 Posts: 3 |
Posted on Dec 03 2020 06:32 AM
I'm looking at getting either the Surfybear Metal or Compact to use in my home studio. I'm hoping to use it on snares for that dubby effect but will also try different melodies through it. I just wondered if anyone has experience of trying drums through it? If so, how did it sound? I love that Surfybear drip but unsure if it will work for what I want Thanks! |
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Posted on Dec 03 2020 12:10 PM
Listen to 60's-70's Dub records, i.e. Revolutionaries, Lee Perry etc. to learn how it could sound on drums, especially snare, rim shots and cymbals. It's wonderful. As far as I know they used units other than the Fender '63 tank which the Surfy-Bear is modeled upon, but it's still in the ballpark. Keep in mind, the Surfy-Bear is intended to be used as a mono guitar effect between the guitar and amp (and IS the best at it). You better have some kind of impedance matching device, like a re-amp, to be able to get it's full effect with a mixing board or sound card. Once that's settled, I'm sure it will sound great! Use it sparingly on drums, as an accentuation, to create contrast without losing impact. On synths, go wild. Last edited: Dec 03, 2020 13:52:26 |
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Posted on Dec 03 2020 05:17 PM
Thanks! That’s good to know Yeah that’s exactly what i’m after - that lush spring reverb sound used on dub tracks. Can’t decide on the metal or compact now! Want the metal to get the maximum sound but i feel like the compact’s decay knob will be more useful for drums. Have you used either? |
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Posted on Dec 04 2020 01:42 AM
Yes, I would imagine the decay option could be very useful with drums. Personally I use a true stereo (double mono!) rig I built from their DIY kits, when they were available a while back. I suggest you Email Surfy-Industries and get their recommendation for your specific application. Remember the impedance matching issue. From their website FAQ: Can I use the SurfyBear with line level signals from/to a mixer? No, the SurfyBear is built for guitar signal levels and will be overdriven by line level signals. You can of course use SurfyBear if you attenuate signal sent to the input. Last edited: Dec 04, 2020 01:52:28 |
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Posted on Dec 04 2020 04:58 AM
Thanks again for the help. Yeah I did get that response from them and have seen that mentioned a couple times, just ordered a re-amp box which should hopefully help with that! |
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