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- Digitech Hardwire SC-2 Valve Distortion = total win
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] There's one exception to the above - Digitech markets a line of pedals under the name "Hardwire", and contrary to their name, they actually seem to be true bypass for real They use relay switching to provide true bypass in a Boss-esque stompbox, and according to their own description, the circuit is
- Hardwire Bypass: Why Used if its Bad? - The Gear Page
Dunlop MXR uses the terms "hardwire" for the old style (output switching only, circuit input constantly connected to the input) bypass wiring, and "true hardwire" for regular true bypass D Member
- DigiTech Hardwire Pedalboard? - The Gear Page
But damn, these Hardwire pedals sound great and I could create a whole pedalboard easily and affordably (And "affordable" is music to my girlfriends ears! But joking aside, I'm 100% content with my guitar and amplifier and I want to start focusing on improving my playing
- Okay, what is the consensus on the Hardwire TL-2 Metal Distortion?
The Hardwire TL-2 is very similar to a Keeley modded MT-2 But with the added feature of being true-bypass This type of distortion isn't for everyone, some people will love it, others will hate it While others think the OCD is a high gain pedal so go figure
- What exactly is hardwire bypass? - The Gear Page
With hardwire bypass the effect circuitry's input impedances and circuit resistance are loading the guitar even in bypass This is the classic kind of scheme that often resulted in tone suck and for which true bypass and buffered bypass were designed as solutions
- Compact Delay Showdown: Boss DD-7 vs Hardwire DL-8
Hardwire DL-8 vs Boss DD-7-----As promised, here is a small comparison of these two compact delays Both are excellent work horse delays with unique features I had both delay units side by side for about a week
- Digitech Hardwire CR-7 Chorus - questions - The Gear Page
Is the Digitech Hardwire CR-7 Chorus analog or digital ? Also I've been trying to find video reviews etc but opinions seem to differ on whether the pedal is good bad etc Does anyone have any experience of the CR-7 or could maybe point me in the direction of a chorus pedal around the same price point ? ( about $120) Thanks
- Calling all owners of Hardwire pedals [semi-rant] - The Gear Page
The HardWire pedals have a power inrush upon power up that may be too much for some PSU's, that is why Tech Support recommends a very specific PSU However post-power-up the draw during operation is what the manuals state
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