Loopers Paradise Purist
All buffers are not created equal, and this one is very buff indeed. We've had an in depth look at buffers so I thought I'd show you a pedal that as a buffer is wonderful but also has a couple of extra party tricks.
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| The Purist is a dual function buffer that works as a both a standard buffer and a boost.
Of the two sides to this pedal, the first is a top quality buffer that can be used in a couple of ways. You can simply set it to unity gain for standard buffering duties but it's also great if you have a driven amp and want to get a clean sound out of it. You just reduce the output of the buffer and when you engage it the amp cleans up, like turning the knob down a touch on your guitar. As a buffer it's as transparent as they come and works perfectly. A poorly designed buffer can rob you of dynamics and change your tone but the Purist enhances. It has a wonderful transient response, that is to say that the initial attack of the note is completely unaffected which is the sign of a very good design.
The other side is a boost which adds a very subtle colour to the midrange giving solo's some extra punch and sizzle. It can add a massive 9db gain which translates to a sonic smack in the face. What I really like about this pedal is they have the balance of buffer and boost absolutely spot on. They are two separate animals with very different jobs to do and although the circuits are similar it is understanding the small changes in the voicing of each circuit that make a big difference to the end result. When it comes to interfacing with a great sounding amp the Purist ticks every box there is. Even to the point that the entire buffer/boost circuit is activated by a true bypass footswitch so you can easily turn the buffer on and off so you can still use it on a board with a vintage style germanium fuzz that doesn't like to be buffered, or just to quickly and easily set your buffer and boost levels.
It also has a remote switch so you can toggle between the two sides using an external footswitch, or remote switching system, a MIDI-8 or Pro-14 for example.
Of course the components are all first rate with a very cool dual coloured led showing you if you're using the buffer (blue) or boost (red). Chicken head knobs always look great and though normally I'm not a big fan of unfinished boxes, the plain enclosure actually suits the ethos of the Purist.
How much should I pay?
These are available direct from the manufacturer for 215€ which is about £195. If you need a buffer there are alot of different options out there but if you want something a bit special, well, the Purist is about a special as it gets.
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