GCI N.E.W CTG : Can you recognize what's in there ? [SOLVED]

[eh là bas ma]

Hi,

I am always on the hunt for good bass effects.

I noticed this one :

https://kurtballou.com/docs/N.E.W.%20C.T.G.%20Build%20guide.pdf

"CTG is a toolbox full of classic bass dirt circuits (boost, distortion, and fuzz)" Ok, but which ones ?

I suspected there was an ODB-3, but looking at the BOM, I don't think so...

I'd like to know what I am building, can somebody recognize what circuits have been used for the CTG, please ?

 

[eh là bas ma]

I think i got it :

Dunwich Amplification General Discussion

I had a ton of rare Dunwich that I sold right before the retirement. I was pissed for a second or two but then moved on. I don't think the incredibly...

www.talkbass.com

"

Is the "N.E.W. CTG" on the GCI website the Cisneros Tone Generator?

Yes, it is. "

Dunwich Amplification General Discussion

Recently setup my recording computer and interface to do some miked stuff: First take was DA120 OD with a POG2 (on closer to the end) [MEDIA]

www.talkbass.com

"Yes I did make one thing called the Cisneros Tone Generator - it was a DS1, DOD250 and a JFET clean blend in one pedal. Might be time to resurrect that idea."

 

[Bricksnbeatles]

sounds cool. I'll have to give it a shot at some point. Always on the search for a good bass distortion.

 

[Bricksnbeatles]

just ordered the CTG and Apostle boards. seems like it should be a fun pairing

 

[eh là bas ma]

DS1, 250, clean blend, I did build those things, I could connect them together and make my own CTG already...

just ordered the CTG and Apostle boards. seems like it should be a fun pairing

Apostle is an OR120/GT120 emulation, no clean blend. These are expensive guitar amps, are you sure it's suited for bass ?

Edit : I see Fuzzonaut did it already : https://forum.pedalpcb.com/threads/i-was-repeatedly-told-to-go-and-build-something.12417/post-130031

 

[Bricksnbeatles]

DS1, 250, clean blend, I did build those things, I could connect them together and make my own CTG already...

The three are in parallel, as you’ll not in the schematic. You’ll need to make a parallel effects loop for them (not too hard) to make it.

Apostle is an OR120/GT120 emulation, no clean blend. These are expensive guitar amps, are you sure it's suited for bass ?

Edit : I see Fuzzonaut did it already : https://forum.pedalpcb.com/threads/i-was-repeatedly-told-to-go-and-build-something.12417/post-130031

Everything is suited for bass if you’ve brave enough
Really though, clean blends are sorta pointless for Amp-in-a-box style pedals imo, while they’re more useful for more traditional overdrive and distortion pedals. I’m not super well versed in the whole Orange/Matamp thing since they’re not really a common pairing with the genres I typically focus on, but it seemed like it would be a fun one. I’m especially a sucker for anything with a rotary switch . The Apostle should be totally fine on bass though— keep in mind some of the coolest bass tones were recorded with guitar heads.

 

[Fuzzonaut]

Apostle is an OR120/GT120 emulation, no clean blend. These are expensive guitar amps, are you sure it's suited for bass ?

Edit : I see Fuzzonaut did it already : https://forum.pedalpcb.com/threads/i-was-repeatedly-told-to-go-and-build-something.12417/post-130031

Well, here's a taste for you to judge yourself, I'd say it's totally fine on bass.
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Testing the Dunwich DIY Apostle with a short bass loop.
One loop clean,
then Apostle "clean" with Gain/Boost dialed back,
bringing up boost,
then gain,
switching tone stack around 0:40
and again boost up
then gain up, then both
clean loop at the end
Bass/Treble stayed around noon.
Volume was always around 3/10.
This thing is LOUD!!!

https://soundcloud.com/fuzzonaut-1%2Fdunwich-apostle-test

 

[eh là bas ma]

Thank you for your demo !

You are right, sounds like these two circuits are working great together. Apostle doesn't cut low frequencies as I suspected.

I should have seen it coming : I was being reasonable, thinking "I don't really need this", now I am sure i'll build one too, sooner than later.

Giant enclosures scares me, I might build them separatly.

 

[swyse]

I told a guy about the CTG project in a conversation so I might be making one for him. I tried to convert the build doc to the tayda drill thing, but if any of you use it make sure to double check it and adjust for the parts you intend to use, this is for the big DC jacks and an 8mm bezel for a 5mm LED

Tayda Electronics Drill

Tayda Electronics Drill Designer for custom enclosures.

drill.taydakits.com

 

[Bricksnbeatles]

Well, here's a taste for you to judge yourself, I'd say it's totally fine on bass.
------------
Testing the Dunwich DIY Apostle with a short bass loop.
One loop clean,
then Apostle "clean" with Gain/Boost dialed back,
bringing up boost,
then gain,
switching tone stack around 0:40
and again boost up
then gain up, then both
clean loop at the end
Bass/Treble stayed around noon.
Volume was always around 3/10.
This thing is LOUD!!!

https://soundcloud.com/fuzzonaut-1%2Fdunwich-apostle-test

Sounds rad!