Here is the fourth part of my videos on Temple Audio boards. Comments always welcome, thanks and cheers.

What are the Pros and Cons of your system versus something like the Helix Floor or the Kemper Stage all in one solution?

It's not a single unit to start. Having a board versus a single all one solution will provide some options for having different brands of pedals and perhaps some routing options but those systems are both fairly sophisticated, so it's really 6 of one...

I have found that I enjoy exploring pedals, as well as buying and selling them, almost as much as I enjoy playing music.

I said it.

Having a single solution wouldn't necessarily stagnate my creative energy but I would not have that same opportunity to fish for deals. Srsly, what is the fascination?

I think it comes to preference. An interface can inspire or frustrate so it's good to know where your inspiration comes from. With a lot of nested menus, I start to lose interest. Having individual pedals compartmentalizes the process versus working it from a single processor.

The cons for Temple Audio boards is long.
1. It's raised up almost 2", so it's hard to get your foot up that high while your performing.
2. The plates can be a pain and really messy.
3. Once you put the pedal on, it will skid around on a hard surface - that is a drag.
4. It's all or nothing unless you're using zip ties or dual lock.

It works for me though, definitely in that inspiring column.

I started like everyone else with the pedals and amp route. I eventually bought the Strymon Trio. (Mobius, TimeLine and Big Sky) It was a lot of fun, but I wanted more... I bought the Roland GR-55 and thought that it was really cool. I bought the Live 5 vocal processor and had fun with that too. I own two JC-120 amps and one Fender Twin reverb tube amp. The Fender is my favorite amp.

When I first heard the Helix Floor, I had to have one but they were expensive, so I bought mine second hand. I use the Helix with my Railboard and it is the best setup for me. I bought the Kemper Stage for my PRS Custom 24. My vintage Stick is using the Fender Mustang Micro played into either IEMs or my home stereo with 15" drivers. Looking back on it all, I have to say that the Helix has the most flexibility and is the most portable.

Many professional musicians are tired of hauling their heavy amps and pedal boards around from gig to gig. They show up to a gig with an all in one solution in their briefcase and plug it into the house system. Their sound is always the same and they don't waste time troubleshooting cabling issues and having to deal with beat up amps that suffer from being abused from moving around all the time.

I guess what really did it for me was the discovery of impulse responses. IRs are in a league of their own. The Kemper Stage is a profiler and it takes a sonic snapshot of some of the best setups in the world. I purchase these snapshots, so that I don't have to spend money on expensive equipment to get the same sound. The Helix does the same thing in a different way. It is a modeller but with the IRs, it can perform in a similar fashion to the Kemper.

To each his own, but if I had the knowledge that I have now, I would have never bought a single pedal. The all in one solution has revolutionized the way that professionals get the job done with the least amount of hassle while getting the same sound from venue to venue. Consistency is important. They find what works for them and they stick with it.

Im not a pedal guy per say,but for people who use multiple pedals actually love building pedal boards ,its interesting and a lot fun like folks who build model airplanes and cars, there is a personal art to it which has many advantages to it.pedal builders take pride in the construction that pacifies their sound.i know it takes patience and time and some never stop building, its a pedal thing. some of the big guns use effects units and guess what they have in front on the floor.controls at their feet.i don't own any pedals but I fully understand the concept. what not.

I ordered a Tonex pedal today directly from IK Multimedia.
https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/tonexpedal/
https://guitargearfinder.com/reviews/tonex-pedal/

My thought process on this purchase was that my Kemper Stage has only one input, while my Helix has multiple inputs. The Kemper and the Tonex are similar products, so I can combine them to provide the dual channels required for my Stick and Railboard. These are exciting times as new products are literally changing the music landscape.

For $399 USD, the Tonex Pedal comes with the Tonex MAX and Amplitube 5 apps.
https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/t ... _form_area
https://guitargearfinder.com/reviews/tonex-pedal/

Nice set-up Gene.

Personally I chose Rockboard pedalboards, because they are quite cheap and common in EU. Plus the company offers tons of handy options (such as I/O modules) that help the musician to have a tidy and well-organized set-up.

I'm too not fan of "integrated" effects solutions, such as Kemper etc, as I find too many options (you can virtually do everything you want with those devices) kill my creativity. The only exception with a screen and menus on my board is the Boss DD-500, but I know the unit so well that it's not really difficult to use it on the fly. For other devices, I mostly prefer going the WYSIWYG route.

YMMV though.

WOW~!! Rockboards do not use adhesive! That is definitely a new twist. Whereas one has to deal with pedal plates with Templeboards, with Rockboards, you just need to have the right quickmount plate. They even have lights that clip to the side - fascinating.

I have done my due diligence with the HX Stomp and really enjoyed it, but I'm okay with having a one trick pony pedal on my board if it means there aren't too many nested menus. We think alike! =)

Thanks! I will consider that as an alternative to the Aclam Guitars Smart Track pedalboard.