I think this pedal is amazing. It's sort of been sold as a "turn your guitar into a synth" pedal but sonically it's so much more than that. It lives in a beautiful experimental zone, and I think really shines when used on synths. Love the CV possibilities - I'll be using this with Digitone, Digitakt, Blofeld, and Mother 32.
This thing makes beautiful cinematic sounds instantly... It seems to play well with any sample you throw at it too. I love devices that are alive and musical like this!
thanks for the demo and walkthrough! I've been eying this bad boy since EHX announced it. This is definitely the most in-depth review of its features yet.
Loopop Having seen the output jack arrangement on this thing is it monaural??? can someone explain this please, Is it suitable for other things except guitar as guitar is obviously a monaural input source. It is not clear to me whether you are working with mono in stereo out cos the y tube audio could be monaural anyway.. thanks for any help with this J Horrobin
Esse Pedal é uma criação que está muito a frente de seu tempo...As melhorias que a Electro Harmonix adicionou ao Superego comum são inacreditáveis !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This pedal yields very interesting results on analog kick drums. Although I haven't tried it yet, it is possible to turn freeze on/off with clock trigger signals. From the manual: "USING EXTERNAL CLOCK TRIGGER WITH A ¼” TS CABLE You can also use a clock signal to trigger the Superego+ BYPASS function. Connect the clock signal to the TIP of the EXT Jack. Each negative-going clock signal present at the TIP connection is equivalent to pressing the BYPASS footswitch. The nominal amplitude for the clock signal is 0V to 5V. The Superego+ is triggered by the falling edge of the clock signal."
I have a Werkstatt, that I'm trying to figure out how to connect to my Super Ego +, and my other pedals. I guess I could just run the Werkstatt out into it, but I'm afraid it will overload, very quickly. I also just got a Keystep. I'm very new to this whole world. Thanks for your videos!
Seeing this, I thought "wow, a CV in to modulate the effects with an external LFO would have been awesome, but there's no way, I've just watched to many modular stuff" and then 14:00 happenned.
Such a great review. Excellent Job! Thank you very much. Unfortunately it is not possible for me to reproduce the setup. The AUXCV output of the Mono Station is connected to the EXP input of the SE+. The Mod Matrix of the Monostation is sending a LFO to the AUXCV. But the SE+ does not react. :The MOD LED is red. Maybe I didn't find a way to teach the SE+ what to do on LFO min and what to do on LFE max. Is there one? Thanx for an idea.
Hello there. Could anybody tell me what cable loopop used to send control voltage to the superego plus from the keystep? Regular TRS 3.5mm to TRS 6.5 mm? Thanks!
Assad Saifullah Khan thanks - just a word of caution - this won’t make your MatrixBrute polyphonic - it will freeze as many notes as you want but it’s not the same a playing polyphonically
Yeah, I'm not aiming to play chords, just freeze a couple of notes and play a lead on top. I can also use this unit with my KARP so I'm pretty stoked for it.
+theycallmejpj There is nothing bad about the Matrixbrute, it's an awesome synth and a great purchase for any fans of monosynths. Just don't expect a poly from a classic mono.
Hello, can you please tell me exactly what kinds of chords you are using for the CV inputs to the external and to the expression inputs? I have tried to use tip ring sleeve, and I really want to send external triggers from my Modular to the freeze function/bypass but have had difficulty getting the results, such as the results you are showing here... Thanks very much...
I'm looking at this pedal to buy but it's a big butt, this seems like mostly it effects pedal and I like the freeze options but where all the synth sounds it says synth engine on it How do you make a synth lead or similar sounds that are on the EHX synth nine pedal like a Moog for example or something? Every video I've seen so far plays this sort of generic synthy sound. What's up What am I missing?
Hello thanks for this wonderful review! I have a problem in connecting an external single switch pedal to the Superego+. When I connect the mono jack into the EXT socket of the superego the external switch is supposed to control the bypass of the unit, but nothing happens. I tried to insert the jack first and then switch on the unit as well but nothing happens. My single external pedal is a normal on/off switch, but I don't understand why this setup doesn't work, am I missing something? I tried to contact EHX support but there is no answer. Do you know if this unit needs a special single switch? Thanks
as always - GREATEST REVIEWER OF THEM ALL!!! I would also like to ask if is it possible to use the send eturn as another I\O to get a stereo (dual mono) ins and outs? I would like to use this pedal with some stereo synths
You're welcome - it depends how many effects you're willing to add. the minute you freeze audio, it sounds static, so adding modulation effects and reverb helps give it some life back
Could you use this as a simple attack/decay envelope? For example if I'm using a guitar in auto mode, turning the dry signal to zero and wet to 100%, could I dial some of the attack out and create synthy sounding single notes?
Yes absolutely. There is a EXT (External Control) jack for a 3-button controller, I use a DigiTech FS3X 3-Button Footswitch , and you can use an expression pedal in the EXP (Expression) jack as well.
Wait I’m confused. In Auto Mode, if you are using it to make chords with a monosynth or something, do you have to press bypass every time you change chords?
There's a computer off camera, with an audio interface. Take the output of your computer (preferably through a sound card) and pass it on to your external fx. If you have an input you can bring it back in and apply further fx or record
Wow...really good coverage on this. Was curious how it might work with the new Dreadbox Abyss, and I'm thinking it might work quite nicely. Thanks...cheers...
nice review. sadly its the only one on youtube at the moment (not from the manufacturer). i'm still on the fence about this one... though seeing the CV capabilities that you showed at the end would open up a world of ideas for someone with a modular system (not me, haha).
I have one and the sound quality is more iffy than this video makes it seem. In particular, switching to or from bypass creates a very audible "rustle" sound. Defective unit maybe? Anyone else run into something like this?
@@loopop Cool, yeah, this was not to imply that you altered anything, but just that others like myself may find that when they hear the change from the usual crystal clear sound of quality keyboards to what this little box produces they may be less than satisfied. I love EHX but I have become more cautious about choosing their gear, especially after my experience with the SE+. Sure, maybe a bad switch but the gamble of ending up with something like that after dropping over $200 is part of the problem.
Both! You can hook it up to anything that has a quarter inch output. Don't let the man get you down. You can use "guitar effects" for bass, "synth effects" for guitar usually with great results. I've seen people demo this unit with bass, guitar, or synth and works great with all of them.
Man....insane pedal for synths. Would this one work in a send/return manner? ...I have an interface module with that ins and outs, wonder if this will work that way. 🤔
I didnt know that expression pedals send CV, that opens up a lot of posibilities between semi modular synths and pedals with EXP input. Great vid, as always!
They do and don’t. Depends. Most expression pedals are effectively just a pot. If the pedal puts out 5V across ring and sleeve of the jack then this goes across the pot, then the wiper will give between say 0-5V back on the tip. But there’s also a whole range of non-standard expression jack wiring and different voltages. So some stuff is universal, some doesn’t work, and some might actually blow stuff up. So yeah, there’s some great possibilities and a lot of crossover, but be careful if you don’t know the specs of that particular equipment are. 🙂
You need to be careful. Most EHX pedals are designed to accept both expression pedals, and CV. That is not always the case. For example, Pigtronix EP2 does NOT accept CV in the normal version, however they re-released it under the NOVA series with CV. So, rule of thumb is RTFM.
Ioannis Madesis do you know generally what type of chord, chords or converters should be used to send a modular lfo/CV function into the expression input here?I still don't exactly understand the whole tip long sleeve thing and want to send CV control and Gates into the two inputs of this thing...
My question is for something like a microkorg xl+ can you loop or sustain one sound, switch sounds and play something else over it like a looper pedal would?
Jeremy Collette yes - sustain, not loop - technically it’s the same thing but sustain applies to a small slice in time rather than looping a bar or more
Great review again 👍 how would a Novation Circuit sound through this? I’m after a partner in crime for my circuit....either a noisemaker such as the Softpop or some sort of pedal like this that will help me transform the little fella. Any ideas/thoughts?
Thanks - this guy is mainly for freeze (the multifx are great but there are better multifx for the price) - so if that's what you want for your Circuit it will certainly do it, but the Softpop is VERY different, so it's for committing substantially different crimes....
Great review. I’m after one for my guitar rig, but this was a far better review from my perspective of what it actually does and doesn’t do. Will likely run an 8-Step already on my board into the expression jack thats synced to midi clock (yeah, I’m one of those type guitarists! 😉)
@@loopop yeah. totally. i really liked your video. ive been wanting this pedal back before it was the plus. i ordered a plus yesterday im really excited to attempt 1. hooking up to my dreadbox pedals with cv, 2. using ableton to send cv into it. guess i have some homework. thanks for the reply
Thank you for doing this demo of the SuperEgo+ w/ a Synth.
I was sitting on the fence but when you plugged in your keystep as an expression source I was totally sold.
I think this pedal is amazing. It's sort of been sold as a "turn your guitar into a synth" pedal but sonically it's so much more than that. It lives in a beautiful experimental zone, and I think really shines when used on synths. Love the CV possibilities - I'll be using this with Digitone, Digitakt, Blofeld, and Mother 32.
I have watched many people demoing this pedal, and none have done it better....Thank you
Watch the Sweetwater demo by Daniel Fisher. Definely good demo of superego+.
This thing makes beautiful cinematic sounds instantly... It seems to play well with any sample you throw at it too. I love devices that are alive and musical like this!
Your reviews are always so thorough, informative, and useful... nothing short of amazing! Thanks!
This video is exactly what I was looking for. Gonna have to try this out. Thanks!
Best review and explanation of features!
thanks for the demo and walkthrough! I've been eying this bad boy since EHX announced it.
This is definitely the most in-depth review of its features yet.
Loopop
Having seen the output jack arrangement on this thing is it monaural??? can someone explain this please, Is it suitable for other things except guitar as guitar is obviously a monaural input source. It is not clear to me whether you are working with mono in stereo out cos the y tube audio could be monaural anyway..
thanks for any help with this
J Horrobin
@@johnhorrobin8560 I think it’s mono
@@johnhorrobin8560 it’s mono. On another matter you asked about: I’ve been trying to use it for voice and it doesn’t play as good with it
This is one of the highlights of EHX’s history of innovation & features.
Fantastic review, definitely gonna have to save up for one of these!
Atom Swan thanks!
Great video! I was thinking of buying a SuperEgo+. After watching your video, I will be getting one.Thank you!
Nice work showing all the ways this pedal can be used!
Adam Stein thanks!
Best video. Best explanation. Thank you 🙏🏼
Best organized demos!!!
Amazing review!
Your info is priceless! Thank you so much.
Very nice demo - thorough and to-the-point. Thank you!
Randall Brown thanks ;)
That's it! I've seen enough. Order placed!
Same here, my goodness
Just excellent... thank you for clear, in-depth info...
Keep on keeping on 👍
Esse Pedal é uma criação que está muito a frente de seu tempo...As melhorias que a Electro Harmonix adicionou ao Superego comum são inacreditáveis !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You’ve done it again...nice. It FREEZE ups your hands.
They sure packed a lot into that little box.
Best review! Subscribed 👍🏻
You convinced me to get one instead of the freeze. Thank you loopop.
This pedal yields very interesting results on analog kick drums.
Although I haven't tried it yet, it is possible to turn freeze on/off with clock trigger signals. From the manual:
"USING EXTERNAL CLOCK TRIGGER WITH A ¼” TS CABLE
You can also use a clock signal to trigger the Superego+ BYPASS function. Connect the clock signal to the TIP of the EXT Jack. Each negative-going clock signal present at the TIP connection is equivalent to pressing the BYPASS footswitch. The nominal amplitude for the clock signal is 0V to 5V. The Superego+ is triggered by the falling edge of the clock signal."
Korhan Erel thanks for the comment - yes, I show this in the video right after this one on the channel
I knew I saw it on a video! :))) Thanks for the reminder.
really great review!! was on the fence until i saw this
Great review, best out there. Thanks!
Very nice demo, well made. Thanks!
Ben AURIEL thanks ;)
I have a Werkstatt, that I'm trying to figure out how to connect to my Super Ego +, and my other pedals. I guess I could just run the Werkstatt out into it, but I'm afraid it will overload, very quickly. I also just got a Keystep. I'm very new to this whole world. Thanks for your videos!
Thanks! As long as levels are low, you should be fine. Start at zero, bring it up gradually, if it clips, stop
@@loopop I guess it's just all about experimentation, with this stuff. Thanks!
nice trick with the KeyStep :-)
Seeing this, I thought "wow, a CV in to modulate the effects with an external LFO would have been awesome, but there's no way, I've just watched to many modular stuff" and then 14:00 happenned.
1:30 Sounds like Fennesz
Awesome review. Would anyone know if a left+right stereo signal sent into this pedal will be retained by using a TRS insert cable in and out?
It is not stereo, no.
Great demo. Thanks.
Ben Heppel thanks
Perfect with MOOG Sirin
Great review , thanks so much!!
Wow! Seems like the superego+ and keystep are made for each other, almost like modular without modular gear : D
Such a great review. Excellent Job! Thank you very much. Unfortunately it is not possible for me to reproduce the setup. The AUXCV output of the Mono Station is connected to the EXP input of the SE+. The Mod Matrix of the Monostation is sending a LFO to the AUXCV. But the SE+ does not react. :The MOD LED is red. Maybe I didn't find a way to teach the SE+ what to do on LFO min and what to do on LFE max. Is there one? Thanx for an idea.
Hello there. Could anybody tell me what cable loopop used to send control voltage to the superego plus from the keystep? Regular TRS 3.5mm to TRS 6.5 mm? Thanks!
Nice review. Especially like the cv options demonstrated at the end :)
Thanks for the demo man. I might have to get this to get my matrixbrute playing polyphonically. The paraphonic mode on it just doesn't do it for me.
yeah that's definitely a bad purchase
Assad Saifullah Khan thanks - just a word of caution - this won’t make your MatrixBrute polyphonic - it will freeze as many notes as you want but it’s not the same a playing polyphonically
Yeah, I'm not aiming to play chords, just freeze a couple of notes and play a lead on top. I can also use this unit with my KARP so I'm pretty stoked for it.
Cool!
+theycallmejpj There is nothing bad about the Matrixbrute, it's an awesome synth and a great purchase for any fans of monosynths. Just don't expect a poly from a classic mono.
Hi, sorry, even if you explained it, I didn't understand if, it's possible to create presets to recall ? How do you do it..?
Thank you!! Manuel
No it isn't
not able to use EXP with pedal or CV on mine. getting out the screwdriver to take a look inside. works fine on Pitch, but none of the other effects.
Hello, can you please tell me exactly what kinds of chords you are using for the CV inputs to the external and to the expression inputs? I have tried to use tip ring sleeve, and I really want to send external triggers from my Modular to the freeze function/bypass but have had difficulty getting the results, such as the results you are showing here... Thanks very much...
How can I set up the keystep with the mono station ?̊̈
what are you using for the piano sound?
Does it use more than an effect to the same time? For what is the switch in the middle? Can I put only an effect to the same time?
I'm looking at this pedal to buy but it's a big butt, this seems like mostly it effects pedal and I like the freeze options but where all the synth sounds it says synth engine on it How do you make a synth lead or similar sounds that are on the EHX synth nine pedal like a Moog for example or something? Every video I've seen so far plays this sort of generic synthy sound. What's up What am I missing?
Hello thanks for this wonderful review! I have a problem in connecting an external single switch pedal to the Superego+. When I connect the mono jack into the EXT socket of the superego the external switch is supposed to control the bypass of the unit, but nothing happens. I tried to insert the jack first and then switch on the unit as well but nothing happens. My single external pedal is a normal on/off switch, but I don't understand why this setup doesn't work, am I missing something? I tried to contact EHX support but there is no answer. Do you know if this unit needs a special single switch? Thanks
Did you ever figure out the solution to this? Does EXT only work with a triple switch or something?
@@rdean150 yes the pedal was faulty, I returned it and bought another one, the new one it worked just fine with any silly on/off pedal.
as always - GREATEST REVIEWER OF THEM ALL!!! I would also like to ask if is it possible to use the send
eturn as another I\O to get a stereo (dual mono) ins and outs? I would like to use this pedal with some stereo synths
Thanks! Sorry it has been so long, everything I know is in the video and if not in the manual...
@@loopop Cool i'll check the manual, thanks again and keed on the great work. you are my fav :)
Slightly Amazing
Thanks for this excellent review. Do you think this would be useful for an electric violin?
You're welcome - it depends how many effects you're willing to add. the minute you freeze audio, it sounds static, so adding modulation effects and reverb helps give it some life back
Could you use this as a simple attack/decay envelope? For example if I'm using a guitar in auto mode, turning the dry signal to zero and wet to 100%, could I dial some of the attack out and create synthy sounding single notes?
Steven Rogers yes - you can completely remove the guitar “attack” - I demo this in the video
Thanks so much for the video! Could you use an external foot switch to control the bypass button on the floor and have the unit on a desk?
Yes absolutely. There is a EXT (External Control) jack for a 3-button controller, I use a DigiTech FS3X 3-Button Footswitch , and you can use an expression pedal in the EXP (Expression) jack as well.
@@mucnuggets Perfect! Thank you for your answer!
Here is someone enjoying what he´s doing instead of talking like a pro and playing like not being capable of using ones gear proper.
I would have killed to have something like this in pedal form when I was a teenage guitar hero
Today I won't *kill* for it, I'll just use boring adult money to order one...
Wait I’m confused. In Auto Mode, if you are using it to make chords with a monosynth or something, do you have to press bypass every time you change chords?
To make chords on a mono synth you have to use latch mode
Great demo, however the sound is a bit muffled. Makes everything feel less alive?
It’s not a very hi-fi pedal but it’s genius for what it is and even the sound quality imparts it’s own flavor.
Hello. Could you please tell me if the send output is before or after the inbuilt effects?
Pawl Griffiths sure - send is after the effects
Cheers bro :).
Nice tutorial. What brand and model of keyboard did you use?
Chris McLoughlin thanks / Arturia keystep
how are you able to play sounds from ableton through external fx processors?
There's a computer off camera, with an audio interface. Take the output of your computer (preferably through a sound card) and pass it on to your external fx. If you have an input you can bring it back in and apply further fx or record
Wow...really good coverage on this. Was curious how it might work with the new Dreadbox Abyss, and I'm thinking it might work quite nicely. Thanks...cheers...
nice review. sadly its the only one on youtube at the moment (not from the manufacturer). i'm still on the fence about this one... though seeing the CV capabilities that you showed at the end would open up a world of ideas for someone with a modular system (not me, haha).
rss313 thanks!
I have one and the sound quality is more iffy than this video makes it seem. In particular, switching to or from bypass creates a very audible "rustle" sound. Defective unit maybe? Anyone else run into something like this?
Nothing in this video has been edited to change the audio quality or hide problems. I didn’t notice that problem so it must be a bum switch
@@loopop Cool, yeah, this was not to imply that you altered anything, but just that others like myself may find that when they hear the change from the usual crystal clear sound of quality keyboards to what this little box produces they may be less than satisfied. I love EHX but I have become more cautious about choosing their gear, especially after my experience with the SE+. Sure, maybe a bad switch but the gamble of ending up with something like that after dropping over $200 is part of the problem.
Is it for guitar or just keyboards? Very cool!
Both! You can hook it up to anything that has a quarter inch output. Don't let the man get you down. You can use "guitar effects" for bass, "synth effects" for guitar usually with great results. I've seen people demo this unit with bass, guitar, or synth and works great with all of them.
I want to make my own synthwave songs and seems like this might be must have for guitar.
Man....insane pedal for synths. Would this one work in a send/return manner? ...I have an interface module with that ins and outs, wonder if this will work that way. 🤔
...guess it will...as you say it has a send and return
One last ting: as there’s no midi , there no way to sync tremolo for instance to external tempo?
chatolars no, I did it manually...
So it’s safe to use guitar pedals with synths I guess, any do’s or dont’s?
Briar Boy it’s safe just lower your synth’s level if your sound gets distorted
loopop Thanks!
I didnt know that expression pedals send CV, that opens up a lot of posibilities between semi modular synths and pedals with EXP input. Great vid, as always!
Michael Hellqvist thanks and yes!
They do and don’t. Depends. Most expression pedals are effectively just a pot. If the pedal puts out 5V across ring and sleeve of the jack then this goes across the pot, then the wiper will give between say 0-5V back on the tip. But there’s also a whole range of non-standard expression jack wiring and different voltages. So some stuff is universal, some doesn’t work, and some might actually blow stuff up. So yeah, there’s some great possibilities and a lot of crossover, but be careful if you don’t know the specs of that particular equipment are. 🙂
You need to be careful. Most EHX pedals are designed to accept both expression pedals, and CV. That is not always the case. For example, Pigtronix EP2 does NOT accept CV in the normal version, however they re-released it under the NOVA series with CV. So, rule of thumb is RTFM.
Ioannis Madesis do you know generally what type of chord, chords or converters should be used to send a modular lfo/CV function into the expression input here?I still don't exactly understand the whole tip long sleeve thing and want to send CV control and Gates into the two inputs of this thing...
My question is for something like a microkorg xl+ can you loop or sustain one sound, switch sounds and play something else over it like a looper pedal would?
Jeremy Collette yes - sustain, not loop - technically it’s the same thing but sustain applies to a small slice in time rather than looping a bar or more
Great review again 👍 how would a Novation Circuit sound through this? I’m after a partner in crime for my circuit....either a noisemaker such as the Softpop or some sort of pedal like this that will help me transform the little fella. Any ideas/thoughts?
Thanks - this guy is mainly for freeze (the multifx are great but there are better multifx for the price) - so if that's what you want for your Circuit it will certainly do it, but the Softpop is VERY different, so it's for committing substantially different crimes....
hermosos sonido lograste, realmente precioso
Nice demo loop...is the pedal noisy at all?
tim march thanks! Not at all. I actually think it has a Noise gate built in because it was too quiet....
thanks, really want to try one of these out now with my volcas...
Great review. I’m after one for my guitar rig, but this was a far better review from my perspective of what it actually does and doesn’t do. Will likely run an 8-Step already on my board into the expression jack thats synced to midi clock (yeah, I’m one of those type guitarists! 😉)
4:38 tfw FLASH
Before "Hi" was a thing.
I feel empty.
I used to want to get right to the point. Then people started complaining I don’t introduce myself. So there you go
@@loopop it's such a reassuring way to start the Loopop Experience that it's just weird without it.
I love EHX pedals a lot but think boss have the better edge
All I want is this to be stereo
why does everybody have to use masonic symbolism in their products now.. it's really annoying
Illuminati
@@somynamesrobbieparker1413 cool
People are waking up
/👁️\
is cv into expression safe?
ive read mixed feelings on this
but i always thought was same thing.
It may not be safe if you exceed the voltage range the pedal is expecting
@@loopop yeah. totally. i really liked your video. ive been wanting this pedal back before it was the plus. i ordered a plus yesterday im really excited to attempt 1. hooking up to my dreadbox pedals with cv, 2. using ableton to
send cv into it. guess i have some homework. thanks for the reply