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Aphex 1403 Electric Guitar Exciter Pedal with DI
Low impedance output. Aural Exciter. Big Bottom.
"Work with the unit, be patient with it, and let it tell you what you may need to do to better 'tweak' what pedals come before it"
Feature:
The best feature set includes the direct box when bypassing an amp altogether (I do this at church) and the ground lift is necessary to alleviate ground loop problems. I have found nothing lacking in this unit - but you must be patient when you first get it and use it. Take your time with it and engage another set of ears to assist you in finding the best settings. Lastly, compare the difference when the unit is On/Off - while it might not sound night/day at first - it will quickly grow on you as you realize there are dozens of improved nuances to the multitude of tones generated from today's busy pedal boards.
Quality:
Be careful when hauling the unit around. It could be easy to damage the tiny switches in the back of the unit.
Value:
This products beats the BBE sonic maximizer hands down. Although they are completely different products - if you had to choose between one or the other - get the xciter!
Desirability:
Well labled and greatly styled!
Sound:
I needed to 'finish' my sound for a theatre in which I am a house musician. Since I'm required to play sooo many styles - I do run quite a few pedals/effects, but my final sound going to the amp lacked absolute definition. I was able to put a 'high wax finish' on the house guitar tone w/ this product and take headaches away from the house sound guys. It's got everyone's attention. All my effects 'woke-up' - tremelo, script phase 90, flanger, 3 distortions, chorus, and two delay pedals.
Ease of Use:
There is an absolute learning curve!!! If you want complete miracles in just minutes without carefully studying what the product is doing, then you'll be dissappointed. But then, everybody will realize that your probably not the great guitarist you think you are.
Support:
The company is great in responding to your questions on how to get the most out of your ENTIRE system when using this product.
Overall:
I've even used this product w/ my bass and acoustic steel string and classical guitars (both Taylor). I also play one of Bonnie Raitt's handme down PRS guitars through a huge/busy pedal board to a Fender Deluxe. The xciter finally let me put a period on this pedal board design.. and when the sound engineers are happy - then we can have less stress and more enjoyable performances. Can I get a raise now?
The best feature set includes the direct box when bypassing an amp altogether (I do this at church) and the ground lift is necessary to alleviate ground loop problems. I have found nothing lacking in this unit - but you must be patient when you first get it and use it. Take your time with it and engage another set of ears to assist you in finding the best settings. Lastly, compare the difference when the unit is On/Off - while it might not sound night/day at first - it will quickly grow on you as you realize there are dozens of improved nuances to the multitude of tones generated from today's busy pedal boards.
Quality:
Be careful when hauling the unit around. It could be easy to damage the tiny switches in the back of the unit.
Value:
This products beats the BBE sonic maximizer hands down. Although they are completely different products - if you had to choose between one or the other - get the xciter!
Desirability:
Well labled and greatly styled!
Sound:
I needed to 'finish' my sound for a theatre in which I am a house musician. Since I'm required to play sooo many styles - I do run quite a few pedals/effects, but my final sound going to the amp lacked absolute definition. I was able to put a 'high wax finish' on the house guitar tone w/ this product and take headaches away from the house sound guys. It's got everyone's attention. All my effects 'woke-up' - tremelo, script phase 90, flanger, 3 distortions, chorus, and two delay pedals.
Ease of Use:
There is an absolute learning curve!!! If you want complete miracles in just minutes without carefully studying what the product is doing, then you'll be dissappointed. But then, everybody will realize that your probably not the great guitarist you think you are.
Support:
The company is great in responding to your questions on how to get the most out of your ENTIRE system when using this product.
Overall:
I've even used this product w/ my bass and acoustic steel string and classical guitars (both Taylor). I also play one of Bonnie Raitt's handme down PRS guitars through a huge/busy pedal board to a Fender Deluxe. The xciter finally let me put a period on this pedal board design.. and when the sound engineers are happy - then we can have less stress and more enjoyable performances. Can I get a raise now?
"1403 Exciter - This will give your tone that finished sound you've been looking for."
Feature:
4 Knobs and a few switches. Everything you need and not complicated. Best feature was it runs on virtually any power supply.
Quality:
The main footswitch could be better. You have to be a little careful or you might break it.
Value:
Best $100 bucks I ever spent.
Desirability:
Aural Exciter - the name says it all.
Sound:
It took about an hour to get the tone I was looking for but with a little patience and some EQ it was better than expected. I also tried the Maximizer but took it back. It just doesn't do what the Exciter does which gives me the rich professional tone I've always been looking for. It's almost like it's breathing on the highs and chunks on the bottom without the mud.
Ease of Use:
Like anything you have to work at it a little to get the tone you want. I haven't seen anything that works great on all guitars, amps, speakers, pickups, and styles out of the box,
Support:
Didn't need any.
Overall:
I'm done searching for the magic guitar tone I've always wanted. My tone was fine before but this gives it that polish that is the differance between a basement band sound and pro.
4 Knobs and a few switches. Everything you need and not complicated. Best feature was it runs on virtually any power supply.
Quality:
The main footswitch could be better. You have to be a little careful or you might break it.
Value:
Best $100 bucks I ever spent.
Desirability:
Aural Exciter - the name says it all.
Sound:
It took about an hour to get the tone I was looking for but with a little patience and some EQ it was better than expected. I also tried the Maximizer but took it back. It just doesn't do what the Exciter does which gives me the rich professional tone I've always been looking for. It's almost like it's breathing on the highs and chunks on the bottom without the mud.
Ease of Use:
Like anything you have to work at it a little to get the tone you want. I haven't seen anything that works great on all guitars, amps, speakers, pickups, and styles out of the box,
Support:
Didn't need any.
Overall:
I'm done searching for the magic guitar tone I've always wanted. My tone was fine before but this gives it that polish that is the differance between a basement band sound and pro.
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