Barbarach BC
In the last post we covered how to measure variable resistance of the NSL-32 optocoupler. Now it’s time to use it. In this post I’ll cover using it in the pre-existing breadborded Phase 45 clone, and I’ll replace JFETs in it. What started as a simple Phase 45 like adventure is now the 8th post […]
What I’ll cover here is using opto-couplers as variable resistors, because that’s what we do in pedals, right? Why use them for their intended purpose? Well, this NSL-32 optocoupler I’ll be using, in fairness, has “passive resistance output” as a feature. CLM6000 was commonly used in pedals, but that one is long obsolete. NSL-32 is […]
After a very lengthy video where I went through process of designing a PCB for a simple effect, I made a way shorter one in which I assembled it. Now it’s time to build the effect again but in a slightly different version. The video is at the very bottom of this. In the video […]
This time around I am installing the micro booster into my Ibanez RG270. Now, don’t do this at home and if you do it, it’s entirely at your own risk. I saved this guitar from the scrapyard so I can afford to abuse it. In previous article I created the 2nd version of the Micro […]
After a very lengthy video where I went through process of designing a PCB for a simple effect, it’s time to build the effect now. The boards are in, the components have arrived and let’s build the first version of it. The video is at the very bottom of this. In the video I do […]
In a very … very, very lengthy video I go through process of designing a PCB for a simple effect – a Fuzz Face clone. I covered building one before, but this time I thought to use it to go through how I design a PCB. For this series I’ll call this pedal Wilson Fuzz. […]
Here’s my take on a simple two stage phaser similar to Phase 45. I called this pedal – Airmed – The Healer. For previous posts have a look here. As usual you can skip to the video and come back later for diagrams. The Healer? Airmed was an Irish goddess associated with healing. When king […]
I continue working on my micro boost effect. After the first take and doing some more research on noise, I decided to go with the 2nd version of the board. I did very small changes to the original circuit, keep on reading for the new schematic and other photos. You can skip straight to the […]
I continue working on my micro boost effect. I wasn’t entirely happy with the noise performance from the first take. I wanted to investigate a bit more. How did it go? See the video. Links can be found in section where I’m trying to make sense out of all of this ?. Intro As a […]
I was thinking for a while to create a booster that is as small as possible. Ever since I bought an old guitar that was sitting unused on someone’s attic for 15 years I was thinking what could I do with it. I have a thing for Ibanez guitars … I don’t know, I just […]