05-09-2015, 10:05 PM
Ooh yeah, the Pharaoh is an excellent option. I had one for a while and though it's based loosely on the Big Muff, it's super versatile. I still think you should go and try a few fuzz faces at your best local shop, but if you had to order something without playing it the Pharaoh is a great option.
Just beware that using a HOF (or any digital pedal really) will diminish the battery life of the volto by possibly a few hours. I was reading a thread about people who were powering (IIRC) the HOF mini off the volto and they said they could get like 5 hours with it as opposed to 8 hours without it.
I know the appeal of going power cable-less is strong, but remember that since the volto is rechargeable, it will at some point start to hold less of a charge. I don't think it's been out long enough for anyone to have that happen to them, but if you want a power supply that will last 3+ years, this may not be the best option. It's at least worth researching if pedaltrain has posted how many charge cycles they've tested it for.
I got a Cioks Adam for my PT-Nano and I couldn't be happier. It's tiny enough to mount under the nano yet powerful enough to put out 700ma. Plus it's only $109. And if you're a TGP member there's a canadian shop that will sell you one for $100 shipped. Just some things to consider.
Devin - yeah those boards are pretty awesome. I've actually seen a bunch of rad tolex boards lately, some at surprisingly good prices. Hit me up about that if you want so we don't sidetrack Ryan's thread too much.
Just beware that using a HOF (or any digital pedal really) will diminish the battery life of the volto by possibly a few hours. I was reading a thread about people who were powering (IIRC) the HOF mini off the volto and they said they could get like 5 hours with it as opposed to 8 hours without it.
I know the appeal of going power cable-less is strong, but remember that since the volto is rechargeable, it will at some point start to hold less of a charge. I don't think it's been out long enough for anyone to have that happen to them, but if you want a power supply that will last 3+ years, this may not be the best option. It's at least worth researching if pedaltrain has posted how many charge cycles they've tested it for.
I got a Cioks Adam for my PT-Nano and I couldn't be happier. It's tiny enough to mount under the nano yet powerful enough to put out 700ma. Plus it's only $109. And if you're a TGP member there's a canadian shop that will sell you one for $100 shipped. Just some things to consider.
Devin - yeah those boards are pretty awesome. I've actually seen a bunch of rad tolex boards lately, some at surprisingly good prices. Hit me up about that if you want so we don't sidetrack Ryan's thread too much.
