AMP BUZZ (ts9/compressor)
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?
Re: AMP BUZZ (ts9/compressor)
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.
Re: AMP BUZZ (ts9/compressor)
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!
Re: AMP BUZZ (ts9/compressor)
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.
Re: AMP BUZZ (ts9/compressor)
Thanks for the input, I will try it and let you know what happens!