Hi all - I’ve tried searching the site for a comprehensive break down of these questions, but seems most of the topics show up in search, but are gone.
1.). Taking pedals out of the equation, what is the difference between cranking gain on a buffer (i.e. TPC-2)and turning up the preamp gain on say your SMS preamp? I know that the buffers purpose is to make up for single loss on long cord runs, but beyond that…would it be similar to just turning the preamp volume a bit?
2.). What is the difference between a buffer with an adjustable gain and a blaster? Do they net the same result tonally?
Ive got my buffer turned up and really like the bite it adds with no effects engaged, but feel like that level of gain does overpower some of my pedals a bit.
Curious if there are others that crank the buffer gain and what the experience is and if folks can help address my questions.
Thanks!
1.). Taking pedals out of the equation, what is the difference between cranking gain on a buffer (i.e. TPC-2)and turning up the preamp gain on say your SMS preamp? I know that the buffers purpose is to make up for single loss on long cord runs, but beyond that…would it be similar to just turning the preamp volume a bit?
2.). What is the difference between a buffer with an adjustable gain and a blaster? Do they net the same result tonally?
Ive got my buffer turned up and really like the bite it adds with no effects engaged, but feel like that level of gain does overpower some of my pedals a bit.
Curious if there are others that crank the buffer gain and what the experience is and if folks can help address my questions.
Thanks!