Boss Lmb-3 Bass Limiter Enhancer
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Boss Lmb-3 Bass Limiter Enhancer
http://www.bass-pedals.com/boss-lmb-3-b ... er-review/
A pedal "created" for bass but some PSG players really like it.
Any idea of how this would be for lap steel, in a mostly bluesy-type setting?
A pedal "created" for bass but some PSG players really like it.
Any idea of how this would be for lap steel, in a mostly bluesy-type setting?
Four Pettingills and a Clinesmith Aluminum. Fender Blues Junior. Quilter Mini-101.
I picked one up a while ago for use with PSG. I find that when used in full clampdown limiting mode, with long sustained notes & chords you can really hear it release, not smoothly but noticeably in notchy segments like a jerky over-caffeinated volume pedal. Far too noticeable (to me) to be useful.
For more dynamic and less legato playing it works nicely as a leveler.
For more dynamic and less legato playing it works nicely as a leveler.
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Georg,
I was reading one of your posts where somebody was asking about the frequency response being impacted by using the Boss LMB-3. You also provided a graph showing how the LMB-3 put a natural dip in the mid frequencies. (Please post the graph again here in a response if you can...)
Here's my situation. I have several STEEL amps that have a mid shift control that allows me to dial out the mid frequency (800 Hz usually). I also have several amps that are more designed for 6-string guitars which DO NOT have the mid shift controls. I have a Boss GE-7 (Analogman) EQ pedal right now that helps me to dial out the mids.
Here's my question. From your explanation, it appears the LMB-3 does this mid dip naturally. Would this negate the need for the Boss GE-7 (unless I wanted some dobro effect)? Sounds like a great solution to those who use regular "guitar" amps for steel that do not have the luxury of the mid shift control.
By the way, I should be receiving my like-new LMB-3 tomorrow or Friday! Cannot wait to give it a try at church on Sunday morning!
Thanks,
Don
I was reading one of your posts where somebody was asking about the frequency response being impacted by using the Boss LMB-3. You also provided a graph showing how the LMB-3 put a natural dip in the mid frequencies. (Please post the graph again here in a response if you can...)
Here's my situation. I have several STEEL amps that have a mid shift control that allows me to dial out the mid frequency (800 Hz usually). I also have several amps that are more designed for 6-string guitars which DO NOT have the mid shift controls. I have a Boss GE-7 (Analogman) EQ pedal right now that helps me to dial out the mids.
Here's my question. From your explanation, it appears the LMB-3 does this mid dip naturally. Would this negate the need for the Boss GE-7 (unless I wanted some dobro effect)? Sounds like a great solution to those who use regular "guitar" amps for steel that do not have the luxury of the mid shift control.
By the way, I should be receiving my like-new LMB-3 tomorrow or Friday! Cannot wait to give it a try at church on Sunday morning!
Thanks,
Don
Last edited by Don Mogle on 24 Sep 2021 10:48 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Thanks Georg!
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Georg,
I used the LMB-3 Sunday. I like it but it really mellows or evens out the tone.
My signal chain: Sho Bud Pro II--> Li'l Izzy in guitar's output jack--> Boss LMB-3--> Boss DD-3--> Wampler Faux Spring Reverb--> VP--> input of the amp (NV 400).
I will try to run it into the pre-EQ effects loop or the back Power Amp in jack in back of the NV 400 later when there is more time for experimentation. I know your signal chain bypasses all amp effects and goes straight into the power amp in jack
Question: will the Izzy negate any effects of the LMB-3? I know both are buffers and I cannot think of any reason why they should not play well together. Am I missing anything?
I listened to the church's live feed (playback) and my steel was not as prominent in the mix as in the past. There could be various reasons for this. I wonder if the LMB-3 mellowed it out too much?? Here's a link to the live feed. The music starts at 5:40 minutes into the video. The steel is sitting so far back into the mix you can hardly hear it. I've been told the live mix and audio mix are separate, so hard to tell what the congregation was hearing. There's a good steel song at the end of the service after the message starting at 1:04:01.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR3tPPgU8EQ
Thanks!
I used the LMB-3 Sunday. I like it but it really mellows or evens out the tone.
My signal chain: Sho Bud Pro II--> Li'l Izzy in guitar's output jack--> Boss LMB-3--> Boss DD-3--> Wampler Faux Spring Reverb--> VP--> input of the amp (NV 400).
I will try to run it into the pre-EQ effects loop or the back Power Amp in jack in back of the NV 400 later when there is more time for experimentation. I know your signal chain bypasses all amp effects and goes straight into the power amp in jack
Question: will the Izzy negate any effects of the LMB-3? I know both are buffers and I cannot think of any reason why they should not play well together. Am I missing anything?
I listened to the church's live feed (playback) and my steel was not as prominent in the mix as in the past. There could be various reasons for this. I wonder if the LMB-3 mellowed it out too much?? Here's a link to the live feed. The music starts at 5:40 minutes into the video. The steel is sitting so far back into the mix you can hardly hear it. I've been told the live mix and audio mix are separate, so hard to tell what the congregation was hearing. There's a good steel song at the end of the service after the message starting at 1:04:01.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR3tPPgU8EQ
Thanks!