Effects Chains?

[u/selectedtom]

I recently got the Cajon pickup for playing live shows. So much easier than dealing with extra mics especially in small bar venues. Does anyone play around with using effects pedals with the pickup? I definitely want to try but I don’t want to spend money on something that isn’t going to sound good.

[u/cajonsoftheworld]

There are a couple other options for cajon pickups: https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-Systems-Percussion-Instruments-Accessories/dp/B0DJKLX7VQ

https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-Amplifier-Percussion-Instrument-Accessories/dp/B0H15CPLM1

Similar models can be found on Aliexpress.com by searching for "cajon microphone"

[u/Business-Spirit-7902]

I didn’t even know there were cajon pickups!
What did you get if you don’t mind sharing?

[u/selectedtom → u/Business-Spirit-7902]

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PA-CAJ--meinl-percussion-cajon-preamp

[u/Mu5ic_Lov3r_0481]

Interested in what you got.

[u/selectedtom → u/Mu5ic_Lov3r_0481]

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PA-CAJ--meinl-percussion-cajon-preamp

[u/Mu5ic_Lov3r_0481 → u/selectedtom]

Cool. I'll see if I can get one of these.

[u/cajonsoftheworld]

I've run tapa mics and bass mics through effects chains in FL Studio. You can have a lot of fun playing around and get some interesting sounds highs vs bass. But using a single soundhole pickup mic with one output might be a bit more challenging. From what I recall distortion and reverb were the most useful. You might want to play around with effects in a free DAW before you start buying pedals.