Managed to try Biyang pedals today (Tone Fancier Series):
AD-7 Analog Delay:
- Fundamental 2-mode feature is rather limited but these are the working parameters if you don't fancy excess
- Above-average tonal response, in fact, I'd recommend it together with other affordable no-frills delay out there: Ibanez DE7/ Artec SE-ADL/ Carl Martin Red Repeat
CH-7 Chorus:
- Again, the 2-mode offering isn't for the demanding snob
- Nothing too tingling, it's a mild type chorus with adequate depth to project clarity
- Some of us prefer mild chorus as it doesn't phase/ flange-out at upper intensity settings, especially with overdrive/ distortion
DS-7 Distortion:
- 3 modes: NORMAL- regular fry-type, not intense but more protrusive than the proverbial BOSS DS-1/ BRIGHT- enhancement of upper end frequency the presence of which cannot be comprehensively curbed by the tone control/ WARM- enhancement of lower frequencies akin to what a tamed fuzz unit would churn out without the excessive wooliness
- Impressive tone/ distortion sweep
OD-7 Overdrive
- Surprise: JRC4558 tone chip in use!
- 3 modes: TS- as the name abbreviates; classic tubescreamer-type tone, clean in the lower drive settings + the nasal boost at the upper markings/ BRIGHT- as the name implies, more liberty in the treble end without sounding excessively thin/ WARM- more drive in the mix but still treading in the drive domain, this isn't a distortion unit...
- Looks like Guyatone's OD2+ has a worthy match & this Chinese is $50 lesser than its adversary
- A great tool for amp drive boosting as well- love it!!
You are looking for affordable guitar effects but your piggy isn't one to finance extravagant purchases; the Biyang range of pedals might just meet your needs- heck, it would surpass some expectations. I have a minor gripe with the DS-7/ OD-7; in their BRIGHT modes, there's a bump in volume which might upset those who prefer consistency. There's nothing dodgy in terms of construction, these pedals are make/ break units depending on the tone on offer. Nothing rancid to report as far as tone is concerned.
This one made it home with me:
18 comments:
Hi, Sub
Mind enlightening us on where in SG can the Biyang efx be acquired from?
Hi shamedrone,
The exclusive distributor of Biyang products here is Standard Value, do visit their homepage:
http://www.standardvalue.com.sg/
hey sub,
The Od_7 Biyang is awesome! i got one myself in Malaysia for RM 179. Its a must have for a pedal board!
cool bro- it's my current preferred overdrive.
UK distributor is www.fuzzys.co.uk
Biyang has a following in UK? that's good to know... :-)
Biyang New Zealand Exclusive Distributorship is El Loco Music
ellocomusic@gmail.com
The Malaysian website for Biyang products is at http://lcsoundtrax.blogspot.com
Hey sub! I wanna ask if the OD-7 sound good with the DS-1? On soft, many people say it's a good combo.. I wonder how would they sound like... and is it practical to get a metal end king when I got the DS-1? Need your opinion.. Haha.
Hey Teleplayer, I think it is a great combo. I use my OD-7 with an AC Booster and BB pre-amp from xotic pedals. with the OD- combining with the AC and the BB gives a great mix. I am sure with the DS-1 it will sound good.
In my opinion you dont need a metal-end king as when u get the OD-7 you can combine it with your DS-1 to get a metal or heavy high gain sound :D
btw when i purchased my OD-7 in march *08, I am still using mine! I it is a really good buy and sounds and replicates almost 100% like a TS-9 and it is better cause you have 3 settings and you can do more stuff on it .
Cheers guys! Keep Rockin!
DannyBoy
HAHA. OKAY. I think I will just get the OD-7! HAHA Thanks!
the product of cascading one drive source into another isn't a comprehensive replacement of a single pedal- it's about voicing. a drive & distortion unit combined won't give you what a metal-type distortion would churn out in terms of tone, however, it doesn't mean they would fail in terms of intensity.
Thanks for the reviews! I bought the OD8. Got mine from UK distributor www.advantageguitar.com
The OD8 has a docking port so I can change between 3 chips to get any tubescreamer sound of the past 30 years. Tone and flick switch options make it same as a Robert Keeley pedal for 1/3 price! Use it every day with my Marshall.
i currently own the OD8 as well...
Awesome pedals! The new BabyBoom AD10 is always hooked to my Marshall FX Loop for thickening the sound up without getting in the way.
Wow! it's been a year since i came here! Till today I am a proud owner of the Biyang OD -7 ! its still irreplaceable on my pedal board!
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Know this is quite an old post, but if anyone wants these pedals in the UK my site sells them - spartanmusic.co.uk
Not got all of them but a mixture of the Baby Boom range and Tonefancier range.
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