Univibe Pedal Comparison

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In today's demo, we are showcasing the Univibe tones in the R. Weaver FX Violet Vibe, Kingtone Vibe 1968, Sabbadius Funky Vibe, & Sabbadius Tiny Vibe. Listen to each univibe circuit in a band context and soloed on its own. The guitar was plugged straight into the vibe pedalboard (no buffer between the guitar and univibes), which in turn was plugged into the amp's input. We also share some thoughts on each vibe and tips on what you may want to listen for when trying to find the Univibe circuit that best suits your style of playing.
This video is NOT sponsored, nor was I compensated to make this video. The opinions expressed are my own and just that; opinions.
Details about the gear used in this video can be found below.
Gear & Settings
Guitars:
• ’19 Fender ’62 Reissue Strat (Custom Shop Fat 50’s pickups w/ Ilitich SSCS)
Amp Setup:
• Germino Bass 35 (Bright Channel, Low Gain Input)
• Germino 2x12 with two 25 watt UK Celestion Greenbacks (SM57 - L and M160 - R)
Audio interface:
• Universal Apollo x8p
Recording Signal Chain:
• API Vision Channel Strip Plugin for guitar left and right
• Universal Audio LA-3A Compressor
• EMT 140 Plate Reverb Plugin
• SSL E Channel Strip Plugin for voice
Recording Software:
• Universal Audio Luna
• ECamm Live
Video Gear:
• Fujifilm X-H1 mirrorless digital camera with 23mm lens
• Aputure 120d for key lighting
• LIFX 80” LED strip + 40” LED strip for background lighting.
• iPhone 12 for pedalboard cam
• Adobe Premiere
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:11 - Vibes in Band Mix
03:02 - Spectral Analysis
04:13 - Another Vibe Vid?
05:18 - Vibe Considerations
06:18 - Violet Vibe Review
07:42 - Vibe 1968 Review
10:01 - Funky Vibe Review
12:26 - Tiny Vibe Review
13:45 - Final Thoughts

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15 июл 2024

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@rweaverfx9199 Год назад

The photocells I’m using now do have a little more top end content as well. Kudos to Jesse and Nico for their killer vibes!!! Well done gentlemen! They all sound awesome.

@tonecast1 Год назад

This is useful info, Rick. Thanks for chiming in. I appreciate your attention to detail in the Violet Vibe. The same goes to Nico (Sabbadius) and Jesse (Kingtone) in their vibe circuits. All of you guys are an asset to the guitar community!

@MattChmielecki Год назад

@@tonecast1 TRUTH!!!

@weekendwarriorcreativelab5124 Год назад

Another home run from BMA! We really appreciate how comprehensive your reviews and research are. Keep up the good work and great pickin!

@tonecast1 Год назад

Thanks for the feedback, fellas. I appreciate y’all watching!

@joetoe9207 Год назад

Wow. One of the best reviews of any collection of modulation I have ever watched. Really, really enjoyable, and helpful. Tx!

@tonecast1 Год назад

Thanks for the kind words, Joe. I’m glad you found it informative and an enjoyable watch. Thanks for watching!

@davidvicars6688 Год назад

Thanks for the demo and stellar guitar work on this.

@tonecast1 Год назад

I appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching!

@WayneMemphisMojo Год назад

outstanding content & I can't get enough Uni-Vibe videos, now subscribed (honestly you deserve WAY more then 233 subscribers)

@tonecast1 Год назад

Thanks, Wayne. I appreciate the sub. Univibe is such a cool effect, but it seems to be a hard effect for pedal makers to pull off well. IMO, there are a lot of mediocre Univibe pedals on the market. I wanted to offer a properly recorded comparison of some the better ones I've gotten mine hands on. Hopefully this video will save one you guys some time and money when deciding on the best vibe for you.

@tonecast1 Год назад

The Violet Vibe in this video is a couple of years old. I spoke with Rick at R Weaver FX and he informed me that his current builds are utilizing old Japanese bulbs and photocells. He says this has drastically improved the range of useable intensity on his vibes compared to what's heard in this video. The Funky Vibe in this video is from 2020. I spoke with Nico of Sabbadius and he told me that any of his vibes built after November 2022 utilize new photocells that improves the upper frequency sweep of the modulation. He said that any post Nov '22 Funky Vibe will sound more like the Tiny Vibe in the video. Also I want to thank Jesse at Kingtone for pointing out a setting issue with his pedal in a prior version of this video. Jesse informed me that internal mix control was not at the factory setting when he heard the prior clip of the Vibe 1968. Thanks to his feedback, I was able to correct that and re-film the demo using his vibe to represent it more accurately. PSA: if you buy this pedal used be sure to doublecheck the internal trim controls to ensure a previous owner returned them to their intended settings. Kingtone has a video on it on his RU-vid channel.

@nicovincenti9 Год назад

Hey man i love your channel, excellent videos and great production quality tysm

@tonecast1 Год назад

Thanks for the kind words, Nico. I appreciate you watching.

@johnetone Год назад

Violet Vibe sure sounded the best to me throughout the songs and spectral analysis! Tiny Vibe was a close second. Excellent video!

@tonecast1 Год назад

The Violet Vibe and Tiny Vibe were my two favs tonally speaking. I ended up buying a Midnight Vibe (version 2) from R Weaver FX after I made this video. I like it more than the Violet Vibe in this video (which I loved). The Version 2 has a more useable range of intensity and a little extra upper frequency extension over the Violet Vibe in this video. If you have the space, a vibe from R Weaver FX is the best bang for the buck amongst the high dollar vibes. The Sabbadius Tiny Vibe is the way to go if you’re willing to spend a little more and are in need of a smaller footprint. It’s the best sounding vibe in a small enclosure. Tonally they both make me happy but they’re a little different. The Sabbadius sounds more like Hendrix recordings to my ears; you’re getting the pros and cons of that specific late 60s vibe tone. The R Weaver FX sounds like how I want an ideal vibe to sound. It addresses the quirks about the classic circuit that at times I wish were different. The preamp voicing pairs great with any guitar. The classic univibe circuit design sounds great with strats, but not as sweet with other guitars. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.

@Stratpack59 Год назад

Great video! I’ve tried all of these and several others except for the Tiny Vibe. I ended up with the KT 1968 on my board as the trim pots inside and the insane amount of tone shaping with the hidden features allowed me to get it almost identical to my Sir Henry vibe but with a smaller footprint. The modern features and tweak-ability might not be for everyone, but if you trust your ears you can really tailor it to your tastes!

@tonecast1 Год назад

Thanks! I've found vibes to be so different from one builder to the next. They really are subject to the build approach and parts. The Kingtone 1968 is a great vibe for the player who isn't afraid to tweak. If you've got the coin, it's a good one. I've always wanted to try the Sir Henry. Rick at R Weaver FX speaks highly of Dustin at Tinsley Audio. Thanks for watching!

@sglee4708 Год назад

It's about damn time someone gives their opinion thank you

@tonecast1 Год назад

Ha! You’re welcome.

@clemkelly2159 17 дней назад

Excellent review.

@tonecast1 16 дней назад

Thanks! Glad you found it helpful.

@CarsonLeeguitar Год назад

Super educational! 😎🎸

@tonecast1 Год назад

I love that you said that. That’s what I was going for. Thanks!

@davidvicars6688 Год назад

Love the Violet Vibe, I stopped looking for Uni-vibes after purchasing one. They are all great vibes here in this demo, you can't go wrong with any of em.

@tonecast1 Год назад

I really like the Tiny Vibe 68 and the Violet but they’re all solid univibes. They each have their own pros and cons. For most players it’ll come down to what best suits your pedalboard space and budget.

@JudgeFredd Год назад

Great sound and playing

@tonecast1 Год назад

Thanks for watching, JF!

@tyleredwardsmusic Год назад

Best vid yet!

@tonecast1 Год назад

Thanks man! To the rest of y’all, Tyler has a new song coming out soon that’s really really well done. I’m stoked for y’all to hear it. If you like indie folk check him out on Spotify.

@graphman8402 Год назад

thanks for HEY BABY lesson...much love!

@tonecast1 Год назад

Ha! You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!

@furbymetal83 Год назад

I got the Funky Vibe as soon as it was released, single digit serial #. In my experience, The Chorus mode does darken the sound quite a bit -- but on the other hand, the Vibrato mode adds some presence, higher mids maybe. I use the latter a lot as a "secret sauce". Lowering the depth and ratio below 9 o clock--gives it a nice subtle warped old tape texture. Gotta love it

@tonecast1 Год назад

Very cool! My Funky Vibe is #249. I actually use the vibrato mode more than the chorus mode when playing and recording. I love the warble it adds. I've used it guitar and rhodes. Like you said, it sounds like an old tape. I like the depth around 2 o'clock and the speed around 10 o'clock for that slow sea sick vibrato. It's a must-use effect when playing chords in ballads.

@CorbCorbin Год назад

Excellent comparison of some of the best Uni Vibes out there. I went with the Kingtone, after debating over real estate vs an expression pedal option, which for the Sabbadius, meant a bit more money. The Kingtone won out, and I’ve used it in quite a few gigs, with quite a few other players as well as non musicians, asking what I was using to get the sound. I think I sold at least two for Kingtone, by way of me playing Hey Baby and Maggot Brain with one, as well as a few other songs. I ended up with a discount from a previous purchase, and a holiday discount, that made it possible to get the 1968 for $120 off. Even if to just resell it, was worth buying it to try it out. They didn’t cost as much as I’m seeing many places now, either. I really love how tweakable it is. It’s nearly made me forget about the expression pedal issue, but for playing something like Machine Gun or to use the Vibrato like a want, the expression pedal makes a difference. I really would’ve loved the Sabbadius in a Tiny Vibe enclosure, with a standard expression pedal option. I have to give a shout-out to the Mojo Hand FX Villanova. It’s the best photocell Uni Vibe, in an actual small enclosure. It has a mix control, and a tone knob, instead of a Chorus/Vibe switch, and a volume knob, with at least 10 db of boost, maybe a little more. It gets very close to the best Uni Vibe sound, while being able to get a blend with that mix knob, that is just a unique sound. A bit like the Earthquaker The Depths, can do, but just has something special, that’s kept me from ever trading or selling it.

@tonecast1 Год назад

I've not come across the Mojo Hand FX Villanova. Thanks for the heads up. If I come across one I'll have to try it out. It's not surprising to hear of a builder moving the W/D mix up top on a dial for the user to play with. Most manufacturers opt to set and forget that internally to honor the original layout, but the Villanova sounds like a fun take on the controls. The Kingtone Vibe is the one to get if you value tweak-ability, a small footprint, & the dual settings feature. It wasn't my favorite of these tonally but A) that's super subjective and B) that doesn't mean it sounded bad. It still sounds miles better than the majority of other vibes on the market. It's a great sounding vibe. You were lucky to score one $120 off MSRP bc it has the steepest price tag of the whole lot. That said, it also has my favorite control layout of all of them. Jesse is a wizard when it comes to that stuff. It's evident, that in addition to the sound, a lot of thought & intention goes into the user experience with his pedals. I wouldn't be surprised to see @sabbadius eventually offer a Tiny Vibe with a TRS jack for use with an optional speed pedal. It might not be possible bc there's not a lot of room in the Tiny Vibe enclosure, but it wouldn't surprise me if Nico pulled it off. He is relentless when it comes to refining his vibe circuits. I really admire that about him.

@michael_caz_nyc Год назад

All sound amazing. (Violet Vibe sounded the best). I own the Drybell (which is ok) - but, the very Best One I have ever heard is : The Shiftee Vibe = thick, hypnotic, underwater, psychedelic - Throb. Nice comparison. Very informative. Really Enjoyed it. oNe LovE from NYC

@tonecast1 Год назад

I’ve not tried the Shiftee Vibe but I’d like to. I have the Tiny Vibe on my board at the moment as it’s sitting at the sweet spot between size and tone for me, but these all have their merits. I purchased a current production (2023) Midnight Vibe that arrived yesterday from Rick at R Weaver FX. He’s using an old Japanese bulb and revised photocells in his current production vibes, a difference from the 2020 Violet Vibe in the video. Im beyond impressed with sound of his current production vibe. The Violet Vibe in vid sounds great. However the new Midnight Vibe sounds even better and has a more useable range of tones on the controls. His vibes are easily the best value for the money and among my two favs tonally speaking. Thanks for watching!

@lukasfromspace Год назад

Great video! Love your take on this whole mess haha

@tonecast1 Год назад

Thanks, man. These are some of the best I’ve tried. I’ve tried a lot of other ones that were mediocre. There seems to be a lot of mediocre vibes out there. I think it’s a hard circuit for builders to pull off convincingly well. I thought this video might help save someone some time and money. Thanks for watching.

@lukasfromspace Год назад

@@tonecast1 currently interested in the roger mayer voodoo vibe TC it looks strange and there's not many videos on it

@tonecast1 Год назад

@@lukasfromspace Those have roused my curiosity. I almost purchased one but chickened out.

@lukasfromspace Год назад

@@tonecast1 same, just grabbed a midnight vibe. Currently torn between the midnight, pedalpawn gypsyvibe, and the prescription electronics early bobsweet vibe. But love them all for different reasons. I did have a shinei vibe 2 but i recall it not being my favorite

@MattChmielecki Год назад

GREAT vid, Jim! Killer playing- and one of my favorite Jimi songs ("Hey Baby" - I first heard it on the Rainbow Bridge album). I have been a UniVibe guy for a LONG time. But, it has been way too many years since I had a good one. This shootout really digs in. I am really torn - I like both the Sabbadius (in fact both the big one and the mini) and the R Weaver. I guess I need to come over and try both. Or better yet - get you to bring all 3 over to try with my rigs!!!

@tonecast1 Год назад

Thanks Matt. I also was introduced to that tune via the Rainbow Bridge record. As far as the vibes go, you can’t go wrong with any of these. It’s just preference, which best suits your application, and budget really. The Violet Vibe is easily the best value ($350) and is tied for my preferred tonally. The next up price wise are the Sabbadius Tiny Vibe 68 and Kingtone Vibe 1968 around $500. Then the Funky Vibe 68 around $550. Sabbadius has a lot of variants based on different Jimi recordings; which is cool if you’re a Jimi fan. The Funky Vibes are for the players who want that old school Shin-ei aesthetic. The Tiny Vibe is for the player who wants that tone but in a pedalboard friendly size. The Kingtone Vibe 1968 is appealing for its tone tweaking capabilities, the dual setting feature, & smaller foot print. Pick your poison.

@MattChmielecki Год назад

@@tonecast1 Guess I liked the Sabbadius Funky Vibe best....since I bought it!!!

@thesoundpurist 8 месяцев назад

In the first second I'm convinced the Violet Vibe is the best I've heard to date.

@tonecast1 8 месяцев назад

Ha! It’s the best bang for the buck too. This is an older Violet Vibe (v1). I ordered a Midnight Vibe (v2) from R Weaver FX after I made this video and I think it sounds slightly better than the Violet Vibe I used in the video. The Midnight Vibe is in my board now. If you can afford the space on your board, it’s the one to go with IMO. The Sabbadius Tiny Vibe 68 is also great. I still own it. Thanks for watching!

@ColeDrankWilly 5 месяцев назад

Sabbadius makes the perfect vibe

@tonecast1 5 месяцев назад

It’s been some time since I made this video I only own two vibes: a Sabbadius Tiny Vibe 68 and R Weaver FX Midnight Vibe v2. 😁

@PartyRockAdviser Год назад

Great video! Would like to see a subsequent one with the Effectrode Tube Vibe.

@tonecast1 Год назад

I’d love to try some the Effectrode pedals. They look to be very well made. If I ever get my hands on their vibe, I’ll reply to this to let ya know. Thanks for watching!

@PartyRockAdviser Год назад

@@tonecast1 Looking forward to it. The Pedalicious channel has several videos on their pedals if your looking for ideas. I'd like to see your take on them.

@mortonwilson795 Год назад

Yup - that's the one I have my eye on. I have been using their Blackbird as an 'always' on tube pre-amp pedal for a few years now - they make great stuff.

@mortonwilson795 Год назад

@@tonecast1 - you won't be disappointed! Try the Blackbird! Thanks for the great overview / comparison vid.

@tonycaucci6948 6 месяцев назад

That violet vibe sounded lovely, curious on the newer one. But Tiny vibe is hopefully my next and final vibe. Really dig the 2023 69' Sabbadius vibe i have now though.

@tonecast1 6 месяцев назад

I bought R Weaver FX’s Midnight Vibe v2 after I made this video. It’s a little sweeter and has wider useable range of depth compared to the Violet Vibe heard here thanks to Rick’s updates. I have it and the Sabbadius Tiny Vibe ‘68. You can’t go wrong with either. The 2023 ‘69 Funky Vibe shouldn’t sound too different from a current production Tiny Vibe ‘69. I think Nico was using the new custom made LDRs in both, which I felt were an improvement over the old ones that were in my 2020 Funky Vibe ‘68.

@KevinASmith-bu7hd Год назад

I just wanna hear you play all day, Jimmy…

@tonecast1 Год назад

Those are kind words from a guitar player I’ve long admired. Thanks, Kevin.

@_nstone5317 Год назад

thanks for comparing some of the best currently available univibes out there IMHO, all were on my shortlist in Dec, I bought the Sabbadius Tiny Vibe 69 (the white one) after I missed a used violet vibe in my area. no regrets, absolutely great pedal that tiny vibe. Taking care of good power helps ( 18V and good safety buffer on current (mA)). I bought a current double adapter for my Cioks Dc5 to combine 2 x 18V outlets and I had the impression it feels even more syrupy and vibey (no scientific A/B )

@tonecast1 Год назад

Thanks for watching! TIny Vibe and Violet Vibe were personal tonally picks. Yes, powering these dc powered vibes correctly is important. Make sure they’re seeing the appropriate voltage and mA as as recommended by the pedal maker. They’ll work flawlessly and sound their best when powered properly.

@regisjoly2232 5 месяцев назад

I have tried several Uni-Vibe, Pedal Pawn and Formula B do the double throb too, Jam RetroVibe and Sabbadius Tiny 68 do really well with Fuzz. I moved the buld setup down to 40 on the KT 1968 to get the double throb.

@tonecast1 5 месяцев назад

A welcome comment from another vibe obsessed player. I can tell you've been down the rabbit hole just from the comment. I appreciate report on the Pedal Pawn, Formula B and the Jam. I haven't gotten the chance to sample those. That's interesting that the bulb on the KT 1968 helped you get more double throb. There was something about the how quick the sweep was in the attack and release of the modulation on the Kingtone that I just didn't like. I couldn't ever to adjust the secondary controls to get it where I like it. Thanks for the interesting comment.

@richardbeaton7324 Месяц назад

LOVE the Sabbadius stuff but you gotta try the Univibe made by Pedal Pawn. It's the vintage style and has the double throb thing.

@tonecast1 Месяц назад

The Pedal Pawn is on my hit list. It just happened to be the odd vibe out for me through no fault of its own. I simply lacked the funds to try every high end vibe on the market. These were all purchased by me (no loaners or gifts). In hindsight, I wish I could’ve tried the Gypsy Vibe in place of the Kingtone vibe but hindsight is 20/20.

@jeffallen3382 9 месяцев назад

Have you tried the Depths Vibe from Earthquakers Device? It has 2 adjustments for adjusting the highs & lows. I've never played one but the demo videos I've seen on it are amazing sounding!

@tonecast1 9 месяцев назад

I’ve tried a friend’s. It didn’t really make a lasting impression on me. Univibes are tricky circuits to nail well. Even then everyone kind of has their own different idea of what the “perfect” Univibe sound. is. All that to say, don’t let my opinion discourage you from trying the Depths.

@youscreamiscream 3 месяца назад

Effectrode Tube Vibe KILLS...I've owned most of the units reviewed. The tube vibe IS the best of the bunch

@tonecast1 3 месяца назад

I’ve heard good things but I’ve not owned it. Thanks for sharing.

@michaelshearer3559 Год назад

Great video. Always curious how the Fulltone Custom Deja Vibe stacks up against these. I like mine, but don't have much to compare it to.

@tonecast1 Год назад

Thanks for watching! I've not played the Fulltone Custom Deja Vibe so I can't offer any insight there. I played the Mini Deja Vibe years ago. It didn't really strike me as a great vibe; not horrible, but not great. That said , that's just my opinion. Your mileage may vary. Let your ears decide if you can get them side by side.

@thebobhollyband Год назад

I can say that my friend gave me one and and I only used it twice in 2 years. I gave it back to my friend and he pawned it and never got it back.

@spudwashington3880 4 месяца назад

I like the 68 the low end sounds like a heart beat really cool, and be been watching a lot of vibe vids, I think the 68 offers the most versatility with a good sound and it’s a smaller pedal

@tonecast1 4 месяца назад

Which brand’s 68? I showcased three vibes with 68 in the model name. 😂 Sabbadius Funky Vibe 68? Sabbadius Tiny Vibe 68? Kingtone 1968 Vibe?

@spudwashington3880 4 месяца назад

@@tonecast1 the one that say 1968 right on the front huge

@tonecast1 4 месяца назад

Ahhh gotcha that’s the Kingtone. Yeah great low end on that one. Thanks for clarifying!

@sroelit Год назад

I can’t tell if this is the most recent version of the 1968 with the Bulb and Symmetry controls accessible from the front? From your description I think it was?

@tonecast1 Год назад

The Kingtone Vibe 1968 was indeed the latest version (v2) with all those controls accessible via the front. I had those on the default settings. Thanks for watching.

@johnb4024 Год назад

Great vid! What is the backing track you using?

@tonecast1 Год назад

Thanks. I actually made the backing track myself (programmed the drums and played the p-bass).

@DjangoThunders Год назад

Does the Strymon Lex qualify as a Uni Vibe, or is it a leslie simulator? What is the difference?

@tonecast1 Год назад

Strymon Lex is emulates the old Leslie Rotary Speaker and Horn cab. A common misconception is that the Univibe was made to emulate a Leslie cab, but this apocryphal myth isn't actually true. Fumio Mieda, the engineer behind who created the Univibe, designed it to emulate the modulation he heard in Russian radio signals bouncing off the atmosphere before the signals reached Japan. While there is some overlap between something like Strymon Lex and a Univibe, there is a lot of difference too. Hopefully that helps! Thanks for watching.

@tonyz4292 Год назад

Great video- my favorite is the foxrox aqua vibe, check it out if you haven’t!

@tonecast1 Год назад

Thanks! I've always wanted to try the Captain Coconut 2 but the prices on those have gone through the roof. Apparently Foxrox isn't producing any Aquavibes at the moment due to not be happy with his photocell options. If I ever come across one, I'll definitely check it out. Thanks for watching.

@tonyz4292 Год назад

@@tonecast1 it’s a bummer he stopped making it- that and the flanger he made are two of the most inspiring modulation pedals I ever plugged into

@Jomomma1 Год назад

How does one contact R Weaver? My VV doesn't modulate deep enough.

@tonecast1 Год назад

You can message him on Instagram. instagram.com/rweaverfx?igshid=Y2IzZGU1MTFhOQ==

@matprang4508 Год назад

What's your thoughts on using an EQ before or after the univibe to have more control over frequency?

@tonecast1 Год назад

I've not experimented with using EQ to compensate for a vibe's frequency response, but I'm sure you could get great results going that route. I'd rather just find the vibe that has a frequency response that I like that doesn't require additional work/gear. For the video I was only using: guitar -> vibe -> buffer -> amp in the chain. No buffer between the guitar and vibe. Off camera, I did experiment adding a buffer between the guitar and vibe and it helped add some sparkle in the upper frequenciies with vibes that had a warmer upper frequency response (Funky Vibe and Kingtone Vibe 1968). I like both of these vibes more with the buffer between the guitar and vibe more than without. I also experimented off camera with vibe placement relative to drives and fuzzes. I like the Sabbadius vibes after dirt and fuzz. They sound murkier in the mid frequencies before the dirt pedals. The Violet Vibe sounds almost the same before or after drive pedals, but I still prefer it after my drives. The Kingtone Vibe 1968 sounded much better before drives. It sounded brighter (in a good way ) than what you hear in the video. I was surprised that these four vibes seemed to lean their own way in regards to their placement relative to other pedals. I'd recommend trying pre and post drive placement with whatever vibe you use since these four seemed to be all over the place in regards to how they sounded placement wise.

@matprang4508 Год назад

@@tonecast1 I have both the maui and 1968 limited edition which I just acquired by winning on IG. Love them both! Nico is a very talented cat! I run an eq on my rig anyways. I'm currently running into the front of a Marshall origin 50. I've tried the vibes in a few locations in the signal chain and I like it up front. I don't use alot of fuzz actually I use it more for a boost. Thanks for the great content I'm subbed brother!

@tonecast1 Год назад

@@matprang4508 That’s super cool that you won a vibe! I’ve not tried any of the Hendrix performance edition Sabbadius vibes, but I’d love to her them in person. Let me know if you ever experiment with utilizing an EQ pedal to tailor the frequency response of your vibes. I’d be curious what you may discover. Thank for watching!

@matprang4508 Год назад

@@tonecast1 absolutely 💪💪💪

@markschueler5360 5 месяцев назад

of the pedals, what preamp do you like the best and why?

@tonecast1 5 месяцев назад

If you want the vintage Univibe preamp sound (aka rolls off upper frequency information) go with the Sabbadius Tiny Vibe. If you want something that sounds a little more modern (aka not as dark sounding / brighter than a typical Univibe preamp) go with the R Weaver Midnight Vibe. I have both of these vibes still. They’re both great. The preamp in the Sabbadius seems more vintage correct to me but I prefer the preamp in the R Weaver FX which is voiced slightly brighter than an old school Univibe preamp. Both sound great just slightly different flavors.

@Savior.Greenmount 8 месяцев назад

Hi, I'm looking for a uni-vibe pedal that doesn't affect the sound, or rather, as natural as possible, because some completely change the sound, which one do you recommend?

@tonecast1 8 месяцев назад

Most of them color your signal, but some do this more than others. The ones that strictly recreate the vintage circuit do it the most. The R Weaver FX does it less than those. The Kingtone has an option internally to adjust the input impedance so you can get some top end back. Supposedly the new Thorpy ER-2 vibe has a more neutral preamp too but I’ve yet to play through that one. Best of luck on your search!

@Savior.Greenmount 8 месяцев назад

@@tonecast1 OK thank you

@doubled5383 6 месяцев назад

Shin-ei VibeBro? Effectrode Tube Vibe? Pedal Pawn Gypsy Vibe? Those three are solid too

@tonecast1 6 месяцев назад

I've heard high praise for each of those. I wish I could've included every reputablt, current production Univibe circuit but I couldn't justify the cost of doing that just to make a video. I wish I could have. Thanks for watching!

@Funk11147 10 месяцев назад

Which would you recommend best to use with a les paul? That has the least amount of low end?

@tonecast1 10 месяцев назад

That is a great question. When I made this video, I didn't have a Les Paul. I have one now, but I don't own all of these vibes. I bought a R Weaver FX Midnight Vibe after I made this video and I still own the Sabbadius Tiny Vibe. I sold the other two I probably would go with the R Weaver FX if I had the pedalboard space. If I didn't have the space, I'd go with the Sabbadius Tiny Vibe '68. I might would even experiment with an EQ pedal before the Vibe if I could get my hands on one simply to tailor the lower frequency content to my liking for the neck pickup.

@Funk11147 10 месяцев назад

Thx mate I have a r weaver on order should be here next week I’m interested how it will work out.

@tonecast1 10 месяцев назад

@@Funk11147 Nice! I think you'll be pleased with your decision. The Midnight Vibe is currently on my main board. I'm still loving it. It sounds at least as good as vibes that are twice its price, arguably better. Circle back after you've played it some and let me know what you think. Cheers!

@69magik96 Год назад

Regarding the Funky Vibe. I own both the Fillmore East (2020) and the Woodstock (2021) The Fillmore uses old vintage photocells and the Woodstock uses "the new 7mm custom-made CdS photocells" Where did you get the information about new photocells post 2022??

@tonecast1 Год назад

Nice! I’ve always wanted to try the Fillmore East and Woodstock editions. How would you describe the difference between the two? Nico actually provided me that info about the photocells used pre/post Nov ‘22. He’s very friendly and approachable if you ever buy from him directly.

@jerrymander1492 2 дня назад

What do you think of the formula B Vintage Vibe? Let me know

@tonecast1 2 дня назад

I haven’t had the chance to play one in person but I thought the clips of it online sounded great. It’s around the same price as the R Weaver FX offerings IIRC.

@randomonlineactivity Год назад

Should've also included the Pedal Pawn Gypsy Vibe.

@tonecast1 Год назад

Buy one for me and I’ll include it in the next vibe shootout. 😂

@randomonlineactivity Год назад

@@tonecast1 Send me all the other vibes and I'll make a comparison video that includes the Pedal Pawn Gypsy Vibe! 🤣

@calescapee9642 Год назад

How about the Korg Uni Vibe?

@tonecast1 Год назад

I'd love to try one of those, but I haven't played one. The cool thing about the Korg Nu Vibe is that it was designed by Fumio Mieda, the engineer behind the original Honey/Shin-Ei Univibe.

@BishopEddie5443 9 месяцев назад

TC Electronic VISCOUS VIBE

@djb6496 2 месяца назад

Tonecast, where can I buy that cardigan?

@tonecast1 2 месяца назад

Check my merch store. 😜

@djb6496 2 месяца назад

@@tonecast1 got a link? Lol

@tonecast1 2 месяца назад

It was from American Eagle of all places. Maybe like 2014 or 2015. Check eBay. The sizing runs small so get one size bigger than you think.

@waynegram8907 Год назад

All these vibe clones don't have a very strong "Double Pulse" which all the engineers have failed to look into making the vibe design have a very strong double pulse effect

@tonecast1 Год назад

The Funky Vibe and Kingtone Vibe 1968 have a pretty good double pulse. What I played here didn’t really showcase it, but you add some fuzz and play an E chord, and you’d hear that they both double pulse pretty nicely in the lower frequencies. Thanks for chiming in!

@waynegram8907 Год назад

@@tonecast1 Try to make a video about univibe Comparison Double Pulse Effect

@thesoundpurist Год назад

makes me want throw my mini Deja Vibe mk1 over the bridge...

@tonecast1 Год назад

Hahaha! I’ve played so many different vibes before arriving at these so I feel your pain. MicroVibe, DryBell Vibe , Castledine Vibe, Fulltone Mini Deja Vibe, etc… I feels like most makers miss the mark on the Univibe. The vibes in this video are among the best I’ve played to date. These definitely stand out from the other i mentioned. I’d like to also try the Tinsley Audio Sir Henry and the Formula B Vintage Vibe. Thanks for watching!