Is there a pedal that will do this?

Drew_TNBD

Is there a pedal that will do the whole "tighten up a high-gain channel ala Tubescreamer" but when on the clean channel wont act like a distortion?? Just curious mainly. Not even sure I need it.

I don't think a clean boost is the right idea. Perhaps a mid boost of some sort?

Lew

An EQ is probably your best bet? Take off some low end and peak the mids.

randomhandclaps

A GE-7, just like Adam Jones - though don't buy an un-modded one. Although it was a DOD for a long time. 

You could buy a mid-boost but the you're tied to the boost frequency someone else has designated and may not work with your setup.

steamabacus

I'd say that would be a combination of EQ and compression.

ICBM

Yes, EQ. Lower the bottom end and top end slightly, and boost the mids. That's essentially what a Tube Screamer is doing as well as adding dirt.

mike_l

I'll have a play with my stuff (drive pedals) sometime tomorrow and see what gives the best results. I suspect the GV-2 with the gain turned down and the deep turned up a little.

monquixote

I would think the Suhr Koko would do that?

digitalscream

Seems to me that a parametric EQ is what you want. 

meltedbuzzbox

steamabacus said:

I'd say that would be a combination of EQ and compression.

I was thinking this

more in a sense of one or the other. 

ajax

The old Ibanez CP9 compressor: thinner, brighter, squashed (can be subtle).  More focused.   Old Maxon cp9 should be the same thing.

MattG

I think you should get a DOD fx40b EQ but that may be mainly because i have one for sale in the classifieds xD

I know a lot of people that use the MXR micro amps and Echoplex preamps for this purpose though so maybe you should give them a look?

Drew_TNBD

It seems like an EQ might be the solution, but I don't really want to lose much of the low-end on the clean channel. Ideally I'm thinking this could be something I leave turned on. Mainly just to tighten up my high-gain tones, but I don't want any additional crunch on my clean channel. Which kinda rules out boosts, overdrives, and distortions.

I guess parametric EQ might be the best, because then I can notch out the suspect frequency and not affect my cleans *too* much.

Kebabkid

I'd say an Xotic EP. However, you'd have to find the best place in your chain to use it so that it doesn't give you a volume hike if you're kicking it in, otherwise, if leaving it on all the time, it's great.

Drew_TNBD

Thinking about the Source Audio programmable EQ. Anyone ever used one?

paisleysoul

I have the MXR 10 Band EQ and its the best I've ever used from experience. Runs at 18v I think, and its very tweakable.

Plus its got loads of lights...

ThePrettyDamned

Drew_fx said:

Thinking about the Source Audio programmable EQ. Anyone ever used one?

Yeah, it was way too much for me, but a beautiful thing in terms of sound and use.  I didn't notice any digital sound coloration either, but I might not be as sensitive as others (not heard anyone else say it either though). 

Watch the demos to get a good idea, but you can easily switch from one eq (say, mid boost) to another (bright and bassy mid scooped clean) easily.  And there is a cycle option!

The only thing I didn't like was it's 6 band - 10 would make it much, MUCH more powerful but even more overkill.  I feel like it's bonkers enough to pull it off, though.

Kebabkid

@Drew_fx I think @ragingben had a Source EQ
One on Fleecebay for £79, otherwise £120-130 new

joeyowen

If you can get the danelectro fish and chips eq for about 20ish second hand, you'll get a good idea of whether the eq will work! It's the best 'for the price' eq you can get by far!

joeyowen

And if you want to upgrade after, they are real easy to flip!

Gassage

Pete Cornish ST2. Exactly what you describe.

ragingben

Really impressed with my Source Audio EQ, although I don't currently use it. I liked it because of the presets and MIDI, and it made no negative impact on my tone. Build quality is also good, and it is a no brainer if you go for a MIDI setup.