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I have for many years wanted a DI pedal to use between my pedal and soundcard or PA mixing console. The Carl Martin Rock Bug is such a product. The Rock Bug features apart from the Guitar in also a stereo RCA in for iPod or similar, so it’s possible to rehearse together with your favourite backing tracks on a set of headphones. There’s out’s for headphones and XLR balanced out for direct in at a soundcard of mixing desk without any problems, the Master pot controls the RCA in level, the Guitar knob controls the guitar level, furthermore there’s a toggle switch to change between open and closed cabinet simulation. To give the Rock Bug a tuff test I plugged my Tyler SE HD guitar direct in it, and from the Rock Bug direct to a studio desk, with a set of Adam A7 monitors attached. With the open/closed switch set at open I was meet with a really nice warm well-balanced and dynamic tone. I then plugged in my pedalbaord to the Rock Bug, with a good quality compressor I found the sweetest funk sounds. With the different Drive and Dist pedals I found I preferred the closed cab simulation, which sounded really great. The Rock Bug preserves the character of the guitar as well as the different pedals. I use a lot of digital simulation unit’s for recording, but I must say the Rock Bug in combination with a good set of pedals, beats most digital units by far. I cannot say exactly what it is and why, but the Rock Bug simply feels very “right” to play with. The Rock Bug is a very pleasant surprise, and work better than I expected, and would be the solution for many people wanting direct recording or PA use. Are
you not happy with what on the market of digital solutions, I suggest to
check out the Rock Bug. By
Mats Nermark Fuzz Magazine Sweden April 2009.
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