Not All Buffers Are Created Equal

Since the beginning of the Rig Doctor series, we've been getting countless requests to do an episode about buffers. We've been compiling your questions via email, Instagram, and Facebook over the last few months, and now are answering the most asked buffer related topics! If we missed your question or you have additional questions and comments, please write us below! SUBSCRIBE ➜ https://youtube.com/vertexeffectsinc 🔻SUPPORT THE RIG DOC 🔻 https://patreon.com/rigdoctor ⬇️ CLICK BELOW FOR RIG DR APPROVED MATERIALS & ACCESSORIES ⬇️ https://vertexeffects.com/rig-dr-recommended-pedalboard-materials TABLE OF CONTENTS: 01:12 - Pros/Cons of separate buffers vs. self contained buffer 02:39 - Impact of running too many buffers 06:10 - Difference between input vs. output buffer 09:00 - Setting selectable buffer pedals to the 'buffer' vs. 'true bypass' - i.e. TC Elec., Strymon, etc.? 09:53 - Buffer placement in signal path 11:42 - Klon, Boss, and Tube Screamer style buffers (good or bad?) 15:30 - Do you need a buffer 16:22 - Buffers with Fuzz pedals & low impedance volume pedals 19:16 - Stand alone buffers vs. Boss, Ibanez, and other built-in buffers 20:12 - Is an input and output buffer necessary 20:50 - Do buffers change your dynamics 23:53 - FX Loops and Buffers 24:29 - Buffers and Volume Pedals 25:15 - Vertex Buffers??? 26:05 - Do you always need an input buffer? When is it not needed? 27:17 - Best stand alone buffer recommendation 28:22 - Pros/Cons of putting a buffer in the middle of your chain 29:10 - Do buffers color your tone? 29:55 - Using buffers with programmable switchers, i.e. RJM, GigRig, Boss ES5/ES8 31:12 - Cables and how they impact a buffers 33:29 - Rig Doctors recommendations and summary on buffers IN THIS VIDEO: Mesa Boogie High-Wire: https://bit.ly/2lZwS0s Empress Buffer: https://amzn.to/2ZCFeyg Empress Buffer with Boost: https://amzn.to/2PTQTEr Empress Stereo Buffer: https://amzn.to/2ZUsDWB Vertex Boost: https://amzn.to/31dtmiE PERSONNEL: Videographer(s) - Mason Mejia, Andrew Harris Editors(s) - Victor San Pedro, Andrew Harris, Mason Marangella MUSIC: “Tim Time” by Tim Marco #BufferPedal #GuitarBuffer #PedalboardBuffer