Effects Layouts Hex Trem

[VanWhy]

Build Rating

3.00 star(s)

For an easy build this one was a pain in the ass. I got it all boxed up and got no bypass signal. Swapped out the footswitch and nothing. Swapped out the jacks and still nothing. I'm not sure what it is but I think there is something up wrong with the either the pads for the input/output jacks or something with the trace. Or I could have done something. All I know is once I bypassed the jacks to the PCB it started working. I wonder if anyone else had this experience.

I still have to dial in a bit but it sounds good. Not my favorite tremolo but it's a cool. Reminds me a bit of the Luna. 3 stars.

 

[mralanmorgan]

I built this a few days ago. I didn't experience any of the issues you encountered. I first started with a GL5516 LDR and a red LED. After the Vtl5c3 vactrol arrived I switched them out, but I didn't really notice a difference. One problem I have though is I can't get a read on the trimpot so I have no idea where to set it.

Unfortunately I have to agree with you on its overall operation. it's not bad, but it has not stopped my quest for a tremolo I love. I've built the Lune, Moonshot, the FV1 tremolo and this Hex trem. If anybody has suggestions please let me know.

 

[Mentaltossflycoon]

I built this a few days ago. I didn't experience any of the issues you encountered. I first started with a GL5516 LDR and a red LED. After the Vtl5c3 vactrol arrived I switched them out, but I didn't really notice a difference. One problem I have though is I can't get a read on the trimpot so I have no idea where to set it.

Unfortunately I have to agree with you on its overall operation. it's not bad, but it has not stopped my quest for a tremolo I love. I've built the Lune, Moonshot, the FV1 tremolo and this Hex trem. If anybody has suggestions please let me know.

Wavelord from madbean and ppcb vibrobot are my favorites.