Tim-When I am using the CE-5, I tend to default to level at noon, the rest of the dials, including both filter dials, at about 2:00. That gives me a sound I like and what I would call a touch of chorus. All dials straight up isn't quite enough of a "touch" for me. But chorus sounds can be shaped a lot according to taste, so I would just play around. I do sometimes starting from my "default" chorus settings I use above. I have not tried to do a waterfall type sound for arpeggio type chords so can't really help there, other than to suggest you play with the rate dial esp., then the depth, to get a sound you like. I have not really figured out the high and low filter yet.
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Tim
Being new to using foot pedals, I am trying to figure out the proper settings for two of my foot pedals. I have the Ibanez DE-7 Delay/Echo and the Boss Chorus Ensemble CE-5. I cannot find a simple setting for either pedal.
I have read many posts on this site, which talk about using effects during recording or live performances. The problem is no actual settings are mentioned. The normal statement is that the User ads a tab of Delay or a touch of Chorus. I am having a difficult time understanding how much to dial in. It like a cook stating to add a dash of salt. How big is a dash?
I understand the Delay/Echo pedal works with settings of milliseconds but I can not find a nice “filler” setting for when I am playing rhythm. Are rhythm settings different from solo setting? Using the 3 controls (Time, Repeat & level) is confusing to me.
Regarding the Boss CE-5, I am trying to find a nice waterfall type setting for playing arpeggio type chords. Here again the 3 controls hinder me finding a nice chorus setting.
I use my Squire Deluxe Custom Tele with humbucker pups. I am not sure if using single coil pups makes a difference in the final tone outcome.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Steve Thompson
Sun Valley, Idaho
Guitars: Fender 60th Anniversary Std. Strat, Squier CVC Tele Hagstrom Viking Semi-hollow, Joshua beach guitar, Martin SPD-16TR Dreadnought
Amphs: Peavey Classic 30, '61 Fender Concert
Effects and such: Boss: DS-1, CE-5, NS-2 and RC20XL looper, Digitech Bad Monkey, Korg AX1G Multi-effects, Berhinger: TU100 tuner, PB100 Clean Boost, Line 6 Toneport UX2, Electro Harmonix Little Big Muff Pi, DuhVoodooMan's Rabid Rodent Rat Clone, Zonkin Yellow Screamer Mk. II, MXR Carbon Copy Delay
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