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i know, every time i get a new toy i have to rave about it? so....i saw what appeared to be an absolute bargain on amazon .... donner alpha cruncher, it has just 3 FX; echo/ reverb, chorus and distortion. it's made i guess for electric guitars and though i haven't used it that much yet on electric, it sounds great. so i thought i'd try it on my acoustics and yep, it also sounds terrific on them, love the chorus and adjustable echo/reverb.

just thought i'd mention it.

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Add a hint of distortion to it,   just a squeeze of overdrive,.   It will really open your style up!

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Hi Beamer....oh yes I intend to use the distortion and gain function to it's limit. But not on acoustic guitar! That bit of gain and overdrive is enough to get heard during a solo without changing amp settings. I like my acoustic clear with a little reverb and a nice chorus, and this beauty has that in spades.

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Very nice, Phill ... you're in good company with the rest of us electric folk ... more effects are better than less effects! lol Congrats on your NFXD!

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Looks and sounds  like a great piece of equipment !

I have no clue how to use one - but I'm sure it is really cool. smile

This is why I wish I lived near you guys - so I could hang out and see what you musicians really do.  Watching video and reading just doesn't make it for me.

Congrats Phill

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Phill Williams wrote:

Hi Beamer....oh yes I intend to use the distortion and gain function to it's limit. But not on acoustic guitar! That bit of gain and overdrive is enough to get heard during a solo without changing amp settings. I like my acoustic clear with a little reverb and a nice chorus, and this beauty has that in spades.

Just give it try on the acoustic.  As I said, just a hint of OD.  Won't distort like full distortion.

I have my set up for the acoustic,but I can also punch my channel 1 with some OD an it sounds really good.

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When it says "chorus" - what exactly does that mean ?
I am assuming it's not back up singers ! smile  smile

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I love new software and effects but before I invest in them I try them out usually I find not much difference in what I can milk out of my Boss ME-50 if I work with the settings,  after I purchased my new Epiphone D-500 I ran it thru my Boss ME-50 and I got some amazing chorus and delay effects by just tweaking them along with the compression from what I hear  this effect works very effectively for you and that is all that matters.

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TIGLJK wrote:

Phill
When it says "chorus" - what exactly does that mean ?
I am assuming it's not back up singers ! smile  smile

Jim

I would like a chorus effect that works with my mic. 

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Over use of FX like chorus or phasing on vocals can get a bit tedious. Minimal use for effect is best. Like I have a vocal harmonizer, which works off the guitar chords, over use kills the effect of impact.

Jim, I can't explain what chorus sounds like except that it fills in the sound as does echo/reverb. You will hear it on lots of records especially C/W ballards.

Russ, I checked it out thoughrolly on YouTube before buying. I just wish I could play like those guys.

Beamer, I haven't had much chance to check everything out yet but I will give it a go and let you know my thoughts

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Phill Williams wrote:

Over use of FX like chorus or phasing on vocals can get a bit tedious. Minimal use for effect is best. Like I have a vocal harmonizer, which works off the guitar chords, over use kills the effect of impact

Russ, I checked it out thoughrolly on YouTube before buying. I just wish I could play like those guys

Phill you play fine just the way you are you have a unique style enjoy smile

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Thanks Russ, but I think guitar playing is like a slimming disease, you feel over weight even if you're not, then you die! I don't think wanting to be a better player will kill me....I hope?

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TIGLJK wrote:

Phill
When it says "chorus" - what exactly does that mean ?
I am assuming it's not back up singers ! smile  smile

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Hi Jim ...

I grinned when I saw your comment about having a bunch of back up singers in a box ... good one. big_smile A chorus effect basically makes your guitar sound like there are several guitars playing in unison. It will mirror what you play exactly, with just a very slight amount of delay alongside. This has the effect of "fattening" the individual notes a bit. Although Chorus can be used with a distorted sound, it really shines with a clean signal, and also sounds great with a bass guitar.

I hope this is useful ...

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Gentleman - Thank you for the clarification !

Easybeat actually sent me a musical sample he put together for me.

Cool stuff.

Thanks
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THIS GUY EXPLAINS IT BEST https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmN7fK3fKUE

FOR A GREAT SOUND OF ANALOG CHORUS IS "COME AS YOU ARE" BY NIRVANA. THAT INTRO IS ALL ANALOG CHORUS.

Chorus and reverb on vox is great. Also for vox reverb delay/ chorus.

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Great vid, Beamer ... very thorough, and easy to understand. Awesome share!