Reddit reviews Truetone 1 Spot Combo Pack

I'd say not immediately. Get this onespot daisychain pack. It will be super solid and can handle a fair bit of expansion, then when you have a better idea of what your permanent pedal setup will be you can upgrade to a power supply that will fit your needs.

It's a daisy-chain. If you're going that route, might as well get the Truetone 1Spot, as it's tried and true.

Not going to be very quiet if you've got a lot of pedals, though.

While I totally agree. This is ultimately the same as daisy chaining and will still give you some noise. I would like to point out that it isn't "way cheaper"

Here is a one spot kit for 28 bucks https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000RNB720/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467162959&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=one+spot+power+supply&dpPl=1&dpID=512O0YtGQRL&ref=plSrch

Here is the agptek for 36 https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HH62VB6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467163002&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=agptek+power+supply&dpPl=1&dpID=51S%2BfzRko%2BL&ref=plSrch

For an additional 8 bucks you get the added benefit of a 12 and 18 volt power supply in a not convenient package.

I got one of them, knowing it was not isolated, to clean up my board. It is way easier to keep tidy with this then the one spot. Especially of you aren't using all of the plugs.

For just a few pedals you can start with a non-isolated daisy chain power supply like the 1spot. Do yourself a favor and skip the DS-1.

The three pedals you mentioned all use the standard boss-style power jack at 9v.

Once you get more than that, you're mixing a lot of analog and digital pedals and pedals with different voltages, current draws, and power inputs, and most importantly if you're playing live, it will be a good idea to get an isolated power supply. Sending a lot of ground loop hum to FOH is annoying and unprofessional.

Just buy a OneSpot if you are new to this.

I've got this guy powering my pedalboard - it's about as cheap as they get. I've got it powering the following chain: Zvex Fuzz Factory > PolyTune > MI Audio Crunch Box > DigiTech DigiTech Bad Monkey Overdrive > Danelectro Transparent Overdrive V2 > ISP Decimator (used for microphonic feedback on my hollowbody). No complaints, and no noise issues to speak of.

https://www.amazon.com/Truetone-1-Spot-Combo-Pack/dp/B000RNB720/

Using a jack that's the wrong physical size won't burn out your components.

Here are some issues that will burn out components:

Using an ac adapter in which the output voltage is too high

Using an ac adapter that puts out the wrong kind of power (ac if you need dc or vice versa)

Using an ac adapter that has the wrong polarity

Using an ac adapter that doesn't provide enough amperage

I just googled the manual. It took 2 seconds. In the specifications, it lists dc 9v. Your drawing shows a center negative power supply.

Every Casio I've used has had a 2.1mm power jack. Yours might not. I don't know.

Your Behringer power supply is 300mA. This is too low.

Based on the manual your power consumption is 9W @ 9vdc. This equals 1A (= 1000mA). Your power supply needs to be 1000mA MINIMUM. Best practice is to get one higher, 1200mA or more. You should not go higher on voltage. Higher on amperage is fine and recommended.

Ok, well, if you're in the US, get this: http://www.amazon.com/Visual-Sound-Spot-Combo-Pack/dp/B000RNB720/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449267799&sr=8-1&keywords=Onespot

It fits all of your specs and you can power a pedal or 2 from it if you so desire. If you're somewhere else you gotta find your own.

Top to Bottom, Left to Right:

• Pedalboard ( Markbass Compressore -> HX Stomp )
  
• Keeley Hooke Reverb Pedal
  
• L.R. Baggs Para DI
  
• Yorkville iPad Mount
  
• Xvive U2 Wireless Patch Cable
  
• Behringer P2 Headphone Amp
  
• Meinl Luis Conte Shaker
  
• Donner Page Turner
  
• 10ft Planet Waves Patch Cable
  
• Apple Headphone Adapter
  
• Westone AM Pro 20 In-Ear Monitors
  
• 2 Thalia Capos - One for Each Guitar
  
• Altoids Tin Full of Guitar Picks
  
• 3 Fretpads for my Capos
  
• Klein Tools Electrician's Pocket Knife
  
• Vitorinox Camper Knife
  
• 4" Patch Cable
  
• Shubb Capo
  
• 1/4" to 1/8" Adaptor
  
• Swiss Tech 19-in-1 Multi-Tool
  
• So Many Pens
  
• Sharpie
  
• Straight Coupler Connector
  
• Alcatel promotional Flash Drive
  
• Comb
  
• Ikea Size 10 Wrench
  
• Guitar Triller
  
• Aluminum Kazoo
  
• Apple 12w Power Adaptor
  
• Charger Cable for Xvive U2
  
• Cellet Retractable Mini USB Cable for Donner Pager Turner
  
• Energizer 9v Battery
  
• Native Union Universal Charging Cable
  
• Gorilla Rugged Flash Drive
  
• Old Familiar Mustache Comb
  
• Apple 1m Charging Cable
  
• Cherry Fisherman's Friends
  
• Gaviscon Tablets
  
• Stickers for my Band
  
• Truetone 1 Spot 9V Power Supply
  
• Markbass 12v Power Supply
  
• HX Stomp Power Supply

A one spot with the 8 pedal attachment is like $25.

Hey to help lighten the budget load you can get a more affordable power supply. Since he only seems to be playing at home a Truetone 1 Spot Combo Pack will surely be enough to make due until his next major upgrade. It's only $30.

Also take note that some Pedalboards have their own on-board power supply as well. Example

A) Put stickers or labels on the adapters telling you which pedal they belong to.


B) If possible, use a power supply which powers all of your pedals at once so you don't have to bring unique adapters for each one.

I'm not seeing an amp in that picture, just an acoustic guitar. Any way, if you want to use your amp's distortion then put your time based effects and modulation pedals in the effects loop. All dirt pedals should go to the front of your amp regardless. If you are only going to use pedals for distortion then you could run everything straight into the amp. Try both combinations and see which one you like best.

Building your own pedalboard is a great way to save money. Lots of us do it here and if done right will be as sturdy and functional as any board you can buy off the shelf. It may be worth getting the cheaper One Spot power supply and daisy chaining your pedals until you outgrow it. That OneSpot Pro is a great, affordable power supply but might be overkill if you start out with only a few pedals. Once you have bought everything on your list you need to assess what the current draw is for each pedal and then determine what size power supply will cover your needs.

I agree, but it's not mine. I'm just trying to duplicate it from the image. from what I can see.. pegboard base, zip ties, and I'm guesing this (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RNB720?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_2&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER) would work for the PS, but how would I go about mounting that on the bottom?

better price here

i use this too. much cheaper than the alternatives

It would. But just get this instead.

http://www.amazon.com/Visual-Sound-Spot-Combo-Pack/dp/B000RNB720/

I'd make sure you're running a 9v dc power supply, as thats what's standard on most pedals. They'll have them at your local music store, or just grab a truetone one spot on amazon. You can get this whole kit for $30 and be set for a while.

This Pig Hog one is a bit cheaper. It doesn't have some of the things you get with the truetone, but you probably wont need that stuff unless you're running vintage pedals, and if thats the case, you can get adapters for those for under $5.

Either option would work and you'd be set on power for a while.

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batteries (rechargable?) or two power supplies, yeah.

OR maybe one of these One-Spot power supplies...but you'd have all these extra connections. After that are VooDoo Labs Pedal Power type power supplies, with isolated outputs... a bit pricier.

In this article he says his fav pedal is his "Golden Eagle"

Golden Eagle

So it looks like a Klon Clone. Basically a transparent overdrive. Nearly every pedal maker has a Klon Clone (based on the Klon Centaur Circuit).

Just randomly listening to some of his songs on spotify it sounds like he uses Compression, Overdrive, and may some slight Delay. I'd say that's a pretty good place to start. If you like that kind of music those pedals should work for a lot of it.

Some starter pedals I can recommend that'll do those things:

Compressor: Kokko Comp

Overdrive: EHX Soul Food

Delay: Mooer Ana Echo

Power Supply: One Spot

Thank you so much. This is just what I was looking for. I figured something like this existed but didn't know what it was called. Would something like this be what I'm looking for?

You could leave that pedal plugged in, turned on, etc. for 50 years and it will be fine, except maybe a dead battery. Try one of these if you have more than a couple pedals: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RNB720/ I love it.

Might want to give it a shot.

I run a tuner, wah wah, DS-1, Danelectro vibrato, and a CH-1 through it, no issues at all.

This? I'd be worried a fire is going to start from that, haha. But, not a bad idea to have two and pedal 8 pedals from it.

edit: I'm not serious about the fire.

Eventually I'd like to get a pedal power but for now I have two of these.

I would also recommend one of the Onespot combo packs They're pretty much the best cheap way to power pedals.

Buy This I've seen it for as low as $20.

Forgive me if I'm misunderstanding your post but please don't do what you were thinking about doing.

Edit: I understand now. I imagine you can integrate the wall wart in your board somehow and do what u/TheKBRT suggested and use an extension cord for a clean look.

depending on your budget

low (~35 bucks): one spot, donner dp

medium (~90 bucks): donner iso, mxr iso brick

a bit higher (~120 bucks and up): truetone cs7, voodoo labs pp2, walrus aetos

all these should cover your current and future needs. the medium and higher priced ones are isolated and will have clean power, the one spot and cheaper donner might introduce some noise depending on what you're plugging in to

That power should work, but get one of these instead.

http://www.amazon.com/Visual-Sound-Spot-Combo-Pack/dp/B000RNB720

I'm sorry this isn't directly answering your question, but if I were you, I'd go ahead and buy a 1 spot or a normal 9v adapter, or if you plan on getting more pedals, an isolated power supply. the whole battery thing has cost me a lot in the long run and I've stopped bothering with it.

Well, considering that is $40 for just the power supply, I will most likely get one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/BOSS-PSA-120S-Boss-Power-Adapter/dp/B0012BPMHW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406118945&sr=8-1&keywords=boss+psa-120s

http://www.amazon.com/Visual-Sound-One-Spot-Adapter/dp/B0002GZLZQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406118995&sr=8-1&keywords=Visual+Sound+1+SPOT

http://www.amazon.com/Visual-Sound-Spot-Combo-Pack/dp/B000RNB720

Probably the latter as it wouldn't hurt to have a new daisy chain, it's possible the contacts are loose on mine and that's causing some of the trouble anyway.