I remember this gentleman KB from demos for Thomann and really enjoyed his playing and demos...years ago he was major metal influenced...In a awesome way he has evolved into a way more versatile player. Awesome KB.! Cheers from Newport Beach, CA. 🌊
Ohh wow, I don’t even know what to say. Thanks so much!! I certainly had a rock phase, then metal, fusion jazz, blues, classic rock, reggae, country / folk, etc. Now I simply like all of those, haha! That clearly changed my taste and the way I play (for better or worse 😅). Thanks for the kind words JG!
Another video where I discern a level up on your playing bro! Great demo fun to listen to as well. I own an OCD that used to be my dad's. Your father/son relationship sounds like mine. Great to hear about it.
Thanks my dude! It’s actually a full song for a long time. I covered myself here, haha! It’s song we wrote with my old power metal band, Tuzmadar. It was an awesome time and this album was released by the hungarian Metal Hammer label back then. Here’s the song: th-cam.com/video/8XxKd0t3kCA/w-d-xo.html
Nice review. I have a question if you dont mind. I am thinking about getting this pedal as a clean boost, on the blues side. And one more drive is always a plus. My question is, if I hit the drive, but leave the level at the minimum, will my tone stay clean, but louder? Or will it distort, regardless how much level I add?
Hey, I can’t imagine how someone can find the volume too low. You’ve seen the settings of the pedal throughout the video, unity volume was under 50% of the volume knob. 👍 My only guess is that the person who wrote that review tried it out with a very quiet amp (low bedroom volume). That’s where you sometimes need to raise the volume of drive pedals to unreasonable levels to match the clean volume.
It was really interesting Kris! All of the demos sounded good to me except the lead tone in the intro song. I do not know what settings you used there but that sounded really weak for my ears. Everything else was really great sounding!
One Control makes really cool stuff, I use their pedal switcher for many years and it’s awesome. Same goes for this HB pedal btw. I couldn’t believe how it sounds.
I don't think there's really an unusable tone or sound. I've seen guys get usable and decent sounds out of what is considered trash gear. This pedal sounds pretty versatile, especially with the stacking options, which is, as you said, not common.
man, I used to use the shredmaster. it wasn't a well named pedal because it wasn't as gainy as most of the competition, but it was a good sounding pedal...I dont know what I did with mine and I have way too many overdrive these days...
Wow - sounds great. Did you already check out the "Evil Twin"? There is just one video from Rich but it would be nice if you could a take on that "Evil Twin". I love the comparison with your boutique pedals - there isn't a huge sonically difference - not to justify the price.
Kris, there's only 1 Review on the Web Site and the guy really liked the sound of the pedal but..........he said there's very little Input Signal therefore the Pedal Level has to be turned up almost all the way. Did you find this to be true? Thanks man and Cheers from Salem, Ohio US.
Hi dude, I have some queston/s (and I'm boring... as always). I just want to know do you own a modern guitars like 7 string or 24 fret guitar? What about acoustic/s?... and can you make a video of that gibson hollow body guitar? thanks... great video as always...
For my part i like to find gear that makes good results =) and if it is not break the bank it is a bonus,..The Harley Benton Binary Metal pedal is really good example,..It is as good as any JOYO UZI or Darkflame Metal pedal, and it comes with a good decent Noisegate too,..This HB Binary pedal has been my goto since i got it,...many seems not notice it, or maybe they are snobbs too ;D just jokeing dear Kris,.. for shure we love you Kris
The pedal sounds really good, especially for the price. It doesn't feel (at least via TH-cam) that the BluesBreaker side adds a lot of interesting texture to the sound like the most expensive pedals do (e.g. my favourite take on BB: JHS Morning Glory). A workhorse of dual overdrive pedals I would say. Thanks for the review!
I just gotta laugh a bit at Harley Benton's marketing. Their ad text on their page for the a few of these dual pedals in this series have the descriptions backwards (effect A, when they mean B, and vice versa). They don't even have this one yet on their page. This appears to be an OCD on the left and probably a Bluesbreaker on the right. Their Evil Twin dual pedal looks like an OCD on the left and a TS on the right. Might lend for a tighter low-end when stacking. Nothing on that page talks about it taking 18V like an OCD does (and almost needs to if you like using it lightly for oomph instead of grind).
It's pink. I like it. As with all pedals I will not use It Just as my guitars Oh wait Maybe I need some pedals to go back to using my guitars Unless I start to mod them again
Thanx for the demo. The pedal is a good deal as it is $87.00 USD. Most of the H.B. pedals are made by Joyo but Joyo do not make the equivalent. Soooo? The pedal is not voiced for Metal. You can not falt a pedal for not having a feature not suited for it's use. The very best and expensive MIAB pedals that are sold as accurate clones of the real Marshall amps are neither tight or have long sustain because the original Marshalls did not either.
Pretty damn cool pedal and at that price point!? Yea I tried to get it thrown in with a current order but a swing and a miss! Next time. oh and btw... Hell yea! Later my dude!
Hi Kris! This is the 3rd or 4th time I watch this video and I'm tempted... What are your thoughts on this pedal vs the King of Kings? Best regards, Alex
I remember this gentleman KB from demos for Thomann and really enjoyed his playing and demos...years ago he was major metal influenced...In a awesome way he has evolved into a way more versatile player. Awesome KB.! Cheers from Newport Beach, CA. 🌊
Ohh wow, I don’t even know what to say. Thanks so much!! I certainly had a rock phase, then metal, fusion jazz, blues, classic rock, reggae, country / folk, etc. Now I simply like all of those, haha! That clearly changed my taste and the way I play (for better or worse 😅). Thanks for the kind words JG!
@@KrisBarocsi Kris Ty you are so awesome. !
Another video where I discern a level up on your playing bro! Great demo fun to listen to as well. I own an OCD that used to be my dad's. Your father/son relationship sounds like mine. Great to hear about it.
Thank you for doing this video. Being in the US, I can't really try before I buy. This looks/sounds very interesting.
Alright... Dude, this intro jam, WOW! I hope you turn this into a full song. About the pedal - unbelievable tone, especially for the price.
Thanks my dude! It’s actually a full song for a long time. I covered myself here, haha! It’s song we wrote with my old power metal band, Tuzmadar. It was an awesome time and this album was released by the hungarian Metal Hammer label back then. Here’s the song: th-cam.com/video/8XxKd0t3kCA/w-d-xo.html
@@KrisBarocsi I’m speechless right now 😅 Thank you
@@KrisBarocsi I definitely got a GnR/Slash sound from it.
I dig these 2-sided drive pedals. Well, any 2-sided pedal. I appreciate space/power chord saving, and it helps when the pedal sounds good, of course.
Nice review. I have a question if you dont mind. I am thinking about getting this pedal as a clean boost, on the blues side. And one more drive is always a plus. My question is, if I hit the drive, but leave the level at the minimum, will my tone stay clean, but louder? Or will it distort, regardless how much level I add?
Great playing as always 👍🏻 Interested in getting this but the one review on Thomann low volume level. Is that your view and could be a concern?
Hey, I can’t imagine how someone can find the volume too low. You’ve seen the settings of the pedal throughout the video, unity volume was under 50% of the volume knob. 👍
My only guess is that the person who wrote that review tried it out with a very quiet amp (low bedroom volume). That’s where you sometimes need to raise the volume of drive pedals to unreasonable levels to match the clean volume.
It was really interesting Kris! All of the demos sounded good to me except the lead tone in the intro song. I do not know what settings you used there but that sounded really weak for my ears. Everything else was really great sounding!
Sparkle 🤘🏽and the flatfoots! Love this line
Sparkle is stronger than ever! 💪 And yeah, it’s a really impressive pedal range.
Hope its good. After demo on Andertons, Id suggest to look at One Controll pedals.
Now to enjoy this video.
One Control makes really cool stuff, I use their pedal switcher for many years and it’s awesome. Same goes for this HB pedal btw. I couldn’t believe how it sounds.
I don't think there's really an unusable tone or sound. I've seen guys get usable and decent sounds out of what is considered trash gear.
This pedal sounds pretty versatile, especially with the stacking options, which is, as you said, not common.
man, I used to use the shredmaster. it wasn't a well named pedal because it wasn't as gainy as most of the competition, but it was a good sounding pedal...I dont know what I did with mine and I have way too many overdrive these days...
My first pedal has also been the Shredmaster! Cool pedal to be honest:-)
Cool man! Yeah I can't wait to try it out again after so many years.
what is that beautiful single cut semi hollow on the wall there?
yes do tell.
Pedal sounds killer. Very cool you’ll get the Shred Master back from your dad. Hopefully we get a vid on that when you do get it.
Ohh hellyeah! I haven’t played that pedal for over 22 years so it’s gonna be super interesting to capture the “first impressions” on camera. 💪😆
Wow - sounds great. Did you already check out the "Evil Twin"? There is just one video from Rich but it would be nice if you could a take on that "Evil Twin". I love the comparison with your boutique pedals - there isn't a huge sonically difference - not to justify the price.
Hey Kris, great video, will we see you at the guitar summit this weekend?
Maybe. 😉 I might cruise around at the Summit on Saturday. Let’s see if you find me in the crowd. 😆
Kris, there's only 1 Review on the Web Site and the guy really liked the sound of the pedal but..........he said there's very little Input Signal therefore the Pedal Level has to be turned up almost all the way. Did you find this to be true? Thanks man and Cheers from Salem, Ohio US.
Hi dude, I have some queston/s (and I'm boring... as always). I just want to know do you own a modern guitars like 7 string or 24 fret guitar? What about acoustic/s?... and can you make a video of that gibson hollow body guitar? thanks... great video as always...
Awesome video Krisz! I liked the stories and the pedal sounds like a good "working man's" pedal. I wish we had this quality 20 years ago. :)
Thanks Janos! I agree with everything that you wrote. Back then it was expensive stuff or crap. Haha! Üdv!
For my part i like to find gear that makes good results =) and if it is not break the bank it is a bonus,..The Harley Benton Binary Metal pedal is really good example,..It is as good as any JOYO UZI or Darkflame Metal pedal, and it comes with a good decent Noisegate too,..This HB Binary pedal has been my goto since i got it,...many seems not notice it, or maybe they are snobbs too ;D just jokeing dear Kris,.. for shure we love you Kris
The pedal sounds really good, especially for the price. It doesn't feel (at least via TH-cam) that the BluesBreaker side adds a lot of interesting texture to the sound like the most expensive pedals do (e.g. my favourite take on BB: JHS Morning Glory). A workhorse of dual overdrive pedals I would say. Thanks for the review!
That’s a really good way to put it, thanks for your input. I agree, it’s a very impressive workhorse. 💪
Sounds good!
A cool segment for your show would be you jamming with your Dad!!!!😋
You killed the Cat ! Otherwise nice video as always! Rock on!!!
😆😆 Totally forgot to put back the wavy arm for the video. I don’t think I will ever forgive myself for that mistake.
What a player!!!
I just gotta laugh a bit at Harley Benton's marketing. Their ad text on their page for the a few of these dual pedals in this series have the descriptions backwards (effect A, when they mean B, and vice versa). They don't even have this one yet on their page.
This appears to be an OCD on the left and probably a Bluesbreaker on the right. Their Evil Twin dual pedal looks like an OCD on the left and a TS on the right. Might lend for a tighter low-end when stacking. Nothing on that page talks about it taking 18V like an OCD does (and almost needs to if you like using it lightly for oomph instead of grind).
It's pink. I like it.
As with all pedals
I will not use
It
Just as my guitars
Oh wait
Maybe I need some pedals to go back to using my guitars
Unless I start to mod them again
Thanx for the demo. The pedal is a good deal as it is $87.00 USD. Most of the H.B. pedals are made by Joyo but Joyo do not make the equivalent. Soooo?
The pedal is not voiced for Metal. You can not falt a pedal for not having a feature not suited for it's use. The very best and expensive MIAB pedals that are sold as accurate clones of the real Marshall amps are neither tight or have long sustain because the original Marshalls did not either.
Is this meant to be a ‘inspired’ by Mxr dookie drive? Every time I search for the Mxr this comes up too….
Nice price 🥰
no bad sound here!
I would of thought the bad cop side would be the more distortion side.. oh well
Pretty damn cool pedal and at that price point!? Yea I tried to get it thrown in with a current order but a swing and a miss! Next time. oh and btw... Hell yea! Later my dude!
Why pink Harley? Why?
That is a very good question, haha! And if pink, why not faded shell pink. That would be killer.
Kris, when are you going to bring your dad on the channel? I think that would be great!
I don't think Harley Benton have released a bad product yet. No surprise this was good.
We live in the Golden zeit of pedals.
The intro sample is like a japanese manga track….hmmmm
Doesn't matter how good it is when its unavailable..
Hi Kris! This is the 3rd or 4th time I watch this video and I'm tempted... What are your thoughts on this pedal vs the King of Kings? Best regards, Alex