George Jetson That's awesome that you got a good laugh. My job is done! As for easing up on the wine... WTF is THAT all about?!?!?!?!? You should be slapped with Astro's bone for that comment GEORGE.
Sold my 1.4 over a year ago because of the volume issue and missed it greatly. Just bought a new one (1.7) and yes there is no doubt a huge difference. This is definitely my old/new favorite pedal.
The only volume issues he is having is he has the 1.4 on LP and the 1.7 is on HP. Can’t believe this dude does a whole video on these two pedals and never noticed that?!
For ages I used Crybaby Wah> MI Audio Boost n Buff V2>OCD 1.4>EQD Disaster Transport Delay>Laney VC30 & Tweed Blues Jnr. Done An AC booster *after* the 1.4 worked great for tone shaping and lead/volume boosts. I believe 1.4 has two ge diodes whereas the 1.7 has one, could be wrong on that - it's difficult to get accurate info on the various OCDs EDIT: umm...the HP and LP switches aren't matched in this demo.
If I might add my two cents I have also made an A/B comparison between the 1.4 and the 1.7, honestly did not expect there to be a HUGE difference, shockingly, there WAS! in enormous difference! And it is not merely Volume as most will pick up on in this guy's Video, but TONE. I could live with the 1.4 just being lower in volume but personally I thought the 1.4 sounded (in person) like ass compared to the 1.7, what the hell? What on earth is this guy doing to these pedals from version to version and whatever it is he'd better quit while he is ahead because the 1.7 is the Ballz (and NOT because of volume..but TONE) I am and always have been a Marshall Player, the vintage stuff. Recently finally decided to give my back a break and bought my first small amp, a NOS Blues JR, great Cleans but the overdriven sound was Meh! at best. The OCD V4 1.7 through the JR makes the hair on this Marshall Lovers neck stand up, no joke. You can't pick up from a youtube video what the difference really is. Hopes this helps someone.
it seems just question of attenuation which at our ears appears also atone changes. because the pressure to our ears changes dramatically. I think the 1.4 has an issue solved on 1.7. And the issue is the attenuation of the signal. Thus the 1.7 sounds more round. If i'm in you, I will try to get the same sound level from both, then to make a comparison to appreciate the effective tonal changes, if ever they are thee ;)
"you don't even have to move the knobbies?" just for future reference, all pots (knobs) have a +/- 10% so you usually always have to MOVE THE KNOBBIES TO GET THE SAME SOUND OF ANY PEDAL SAME OR NOT. also fulltone ocd's have always switched between pot values for volume, my v3 needs to be on 9oclock to reach my v4 at 3 oclock.. it's just the v4 that has the odd values you will find that when comparing it to any other version.
PS. thought I should also add that I have also tried both at 18 V The 1.7 at 9 volts sounds head and shoulder's better than the 1.4 at 18v so that should tell you something
Well others have said it, and you don't seem to get, so I'll try. There is a switch above the LED. You have the v 1.4 pedal set to Low Peak and v 1.7 set to High Peak. High Peak pushes a bigger amplitude signal through and has a different clipping pattern. So the video is worthless as a comparison.
To those of you that are saying the HP/LP switch is different -- At the resolution this is filmed at it may be difficult to tell, but to me it looks like they are both set the same...
I don't get why so many pedals have such a huge output level. I like the Volume pot to be usable in its entire sweep. with V 1.7 you only have between off and about 9:00.
The new V2 is similar, the manual says unity gain is around 9 o'clock. The pedal has a gain of 20dB (more in HP mode), if that is voltage gain, it means a factor of more than 10; like having pick ups with 10 times the typical output voltage! It is very sensitive (loud) beyond 9 o'clock; there is zero likelihood that I would intentionally move it fully clockwise 😂.
Do you still have both pedals? Can u do a A/B test using full volume? I have a v1.4 and i'm curious if v1.7 will sound better in this way. Regards from Brazil!
I'd take either one. I'd like to know at what volume setting the 1.7 starts to sound like crap given that it sounds great at 25%. It's just a different volume gain structure.
I had a good laugh. Next time ease up on the wine and put the HP/LP switches in the same position. If your going to copy Gearmanndude, at least get it right. There's very little difference between the two. Fulltone OCD new version 1.7
I have heard some say running on 18v makes it a way better pedal, and some have said it wasn't much of a difference. Didn't know if you had compared or not.
What does the volume matter as long as its higher than the amp when its switched on?? you buy an OD for tone and crunch not volume , the LP and HP switch on these makes the difference on each singular pedal , that the swapping the 2 pedals as in this video make , the switch in low makes it more open an compressed the switch in high makes it harder and louder , basically what this guy has done with 2 pedals !
Hello! Excuse my ignorance, but the OCD has not stopped in version 4? or AFTER the four left these versions 1.4, 1.6, 1.7 ... ?? I could not understand it ... Help me there,
1.4 is on LP mode and the 1.7 is on HP. thats why it sounds so different.
George Jetson That's awesome that you got a good laugh. My job is done! As for easing up on the wine... WTF is THAT all about?!?!?!?!? You should be slapped with Astro's bone for that comment GEORGE.
1.7 has much higher output
Best comment, says it all
Sold my 1.4 over a year ago because of the volume issue and missed it greatly. Just bought a new one (1.7) and yes there is no doubt a huge difference. This is definitely my old/new favorite pedal.
The only volume issues he is having is he has the 1.4 on LP and the 1.7 is on HP. Can’t believe this dude does a whole video on these two pedals and never noticed that?!
I have the 1.4 its been the staple of my tone for a long time! bought it new and love it!
For ages I used Crybaby Wah> MI Audio Boost n Buff V2>OCD 1.4>EQD Disaster Transport Delay>Laney VC30 & Tweed Blues Jnr. Done
An AC booster *after* the 1.4 worked great for tone shaping and lead/volume boosts.
I believe 1.4 has two ge diodes whereas the 1.7 has one, could be wrong on that - it's difficult to get accurate info on the various OCDs
EDIT: umm...the HP and LP switches aren't matched in this demo.
If I might add my two cents I have also made an A/B comparison between the 1.4 and the 1.7, honestly did not expect there to be a HUGE difference, shockingly, there WAS! in enormous difference! And it is not merely Volume as most will pick up on in this guy's Video, but TONE. I could live with the 1.4 just being lower in volume but personally I thought the 1.4 sounded (in person) like ass compared to the 1.7, what the hell? What on earth is this guy doing to these pedals from version to version and whatever it is he'd better quit while he is ahead because the 1.7 is the Ballz (and NOT because of volume..but TONE) I am and always have been a Marshall Player, the vintage stuff. Recently finally decided to give my back a break and bought my first small amp, a NOS Blues JR, great Cleans but the overdriven sound was Meh! at best. The OCD V4 1.7 through the JR makes the hair on this Marshall Lovers neck stand up, no joke. You can't pick up from a youtube video what the difference really is. Hopes this helps someone.
it seems just question of attenuation which at our ears appears also atone changes. because the pressure to our ears changes dramatically.
I think the 1.4 has an issue solved on 1.7.
And the issue is the attenuation of the signal.
Thus the 1.7 sounds more round. If i'm in you, I will try to get the same sound level from both, then to make a comparison to appreciate the effective tonal changes, if ever they are thee ;)
"you don't even have to move the knobbies?" just for future reference, all pots (knobs) have a +/- 10% so you usually always have to MOVE THE KNOBBIES TO GET THE SAME SOUND OF ANY PEDAL SAME OR NOT.
also fulltone ocd's have always switched between pot values for volume, my v3 needs to be on 9oclock to reach my v4 at 3 oclock.. it's just the v4 that has the odd values you will find that when comparing it to any other version.
Wow, how can he not notice that LP/HP switch difference? And still not willing to admit he fkd up the whole demo.....rofl
PS. thought I should also add that I have also tried both at 18 V
The 1.7 at 9 volts sounds head and shoulder's better than the 1.4 at 18v so that should tell you something
Well others have said it, and you don't seem to get, so I'll try. There is a switch above the LED. You have the v 1.4 pedal set to Low Peak and v 1.7 set to High Peak. High Peak pushes a bigger amplitude signal through and has a different clipping pattern. So the video is worthless as a comparison.
To those of you that are saying the HP/LP switch is different -- At the resolution this is filmed at it may be difficult to tell, but to me it looks like they are both set the same...
so, just raise the master volume on the Amp. Its true 1.4 sounds a bit lower, and somewhat smoother.Like the 1.7 better though
yup. I had put a brand new battery in each prior to doing the video. No power supply
Gearmandude copping is painful. However, the demo is great! Good job!
Tanks for the compare.
Nice demo. On the fence right now to get a 1.4 or a 1.7 or a 2.0.....
Phil
I don't get why so many pedals have such a huge output level. I like the Volume pot to be usable in its entire sweep. with V 1.7 you only have between off and about 9:00.
The new V2 is similar, the manual says unity gain is around 9 o'clock. The pedal has a gain of 20dB (more in HP mode), if that is voltage gain, it means a factor of more than 10; like having pick ups with 10 times the typical output voltage! It is very sensitive (loud) beyond 9 o'clock; there is zero likelihood that I would intentionally move it fully clockwise 😂.
Gotta love the gear demos that just record the room, instead of the source..
from someone who is an admitted leisure muffin...
Also, Fulltone says all versions after 1.4 are the same pedal as the 1.4, up until the 2.0.
I think a strat would sound good with the one in the left, hum buckets with the 1.7, so I need two off em!
love your Pink SG.
Superb review. I sold my old ocd, and bought a new one - I thought I had gone mad but you explained exactly what I found. The new ocd went back :-(
Do you still have both pedals? Can u do a A/B test using full volume?
I have a v1.4 and i'm curious if v1.7 will sound better in this way.
Regards from Brazil!
do the volume pots have different taper types? log taper v's linear taper ?
I'd take either one. I'd like to know at what volume setting the 1.7 starts to sound like crap given that it sounds great at 25%. It's just a different volume gain structure.
I had a good laugh. Next time ease up on the wine and put the HP/LP switches in the same position. If your going to copy Gearmanndude, at least get it right.
There's very little difference between the two. Fulltone OCD new version 1.7
I have heard some say running on 18v makes it a way better pedal, and some have said it wasn't much of a difference. Didn't know if you had compared or not.
Waiting for 1.105 version
What does the volume matter as long as its higher than the amp when its switched on?? you buy an OD for tone and crunch not volume , the LP and HP switch on these makes the difference on each singular pedal , that the swapping the 2 pedals as in this video make , the switch in low makes it more open an compressed the switch in high makes it harder and louder , basically what this guy has done with 2 pedals !
Never liked v1.4. Version 1.7 I love. sounds feels bigger, punchier, ballsier, and fuller. more open. much more amp like.
Wow, the 1.7 has way more power. Were you running both on 9v, and have you tried them on 18v?
how do you;or we know what ocd version of pedal we are playing? Just thought i'd ask. Thanks.
If you have to say, "IT'S NOT PINK", guess what... everyone thinks it's pink.
Yea, I was thinkin' the same thing!
I have a ''1.6'', so what is that ?
Iggytommy wow a have had mine that long. when i got mine it was just v3.
Wish you did more A-B'ing with the volume fix! But thanks!
1.7 wins!
Looks PINK
Noice pick guitar.
thanks! Your mom thought so too!
4:18 what's the name of the song?
1.4 hands down,more organic,maybe he caps are more broken in.
for me, 1.4 sounds more fat nd better
Hello!
Excuse my ignorance, but the OCD has not stopped in version 4? or AFTER the four left these versions 1.4, 1.6, 1.7 ... ?? I could not understand it ...
Help me there,
La diferencia es solo 1/4 de volumen 😮
Are these both version 4 pedals?
Nice fucking guitar!!! \m/ \m/
Are these in HP or LP mode?
Jr
1.7 sounds like shit. don't know anything else about this pedal.