AMP BUZZ (ts9/compressor)

[truegrass]

Hello all... I have a 65 twin reverb RI... When I play with either the ts9 or the compressor on I have a crazy loud amp buzz going on. If I turn the pedal(s) off, the problem goes away. I recently re-tubed/biased the amp as well as set the amp hum adjustment. Just wondering if there was some secret or something else that I could do to eliminate the problem. When playing at practice or at a show, it gets to be a little embarrassing.

Any ideas?

[chuckocaster]

are you using batteries or a power supply? batteries are usually pretty quiet, and if it's a power supply, you might want to think about a voodoo labs pedal power 2. i have two of them and just love em, very clean power.

also, are you placing the compressor first?

we need a little more info to truly diagnose the problem.

[truegrass]

I am using a monster power conditioner for the pedals... This is my set up:

PRS Hollowbody II>

I am using a GCX Ground Control:

Loop 1 (Pedal Board):
-RMC III Wah
-TS9/808 (mod)
-TS9/808 (mod)
-Analogman Bi-Comprrosser
-Analogman Bi-Chorus
-Robotalk
-Vol. Pedal

Loop 2: Microverb 4

Loop 3: Black Cat Vibe

Loop 4: Custom Audio Electronics Super Tremelo

Loop 5: Line 6 DL4

All going to a 65 twin Reverb RI.

I am only having the buzzing with the TS9's and the comp. either together or alone the buzz is still there.

I will try the batteries.... trying to go green though. I do expect some buzz/hum from the comp due to its nature, but it seems pretty loud.

I hope this info helps with a diagnosis or some avenue for troubleshooting.

Thanks again!

[Rickenjangle]

With all those loops and all those pedals, I would think an open ground or ground loop would be the likely culprit.

Try this: first power one of the pedals with a battery, and then the other. If you only have the hum with one pedal, you know that's your problem.

Also, you could try to power the 2 offending pedals with a 1-spot adapter and a 1-2 splitter cable that one-spot makes for this. Sometimes, even if you think your power conditioner or whatever you're using has enough clean power - to under-power an array of pedals is an open invitation to hum and buzz.

[truegrass]

Thanks for the input, I will try it and let you know what happens!