I Tried the Cheapest Music Gear on Temu

This video is NOT sponsored by Temu.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 - intro
01:24 - first item
03:24 - second item
04:27 - third item
06:54 - fourth item
08:25 - fifth item

[MrPotatoSunshine]

Ed rlly looking out for us, not accepting the sponsorship and looking out for our safety! W mans!

[Bittamin]

Will say, turning down the Temu deal is always a W PR move 🎉 good on you!

[OfficialDiRT]

So.... the item in your thumbnail was just scambait?

[daccrowell]

Just because something has a USB port doesn't mean that it's for power. I have the Mini Universe and a number of Cuvave (same company... Shenzhen Grand) stompboxes myself...and they never sound like that because I use the DC inputs with isolated multi-out supplies. The USB ports, surprisingly enough, are actually supposed to be digital audio outputs. You CAN power them with it...but then you have to deal with the trashy DC one often finds on these.

Note also that the Cube Whatever has a separate audio USB connector. In this case, the best bet is to charge the internal LiON pack before use and go all 1970s old-skool on battery.

But if you really gottagottagotta power these via USB, your USB cable needs a toroid or some similar ferrite device. Make sure the center hole is big enough for a couple of turns of the USB cable, wind that on with a couple of passes thru the ferrite or toroid as close as possible to the output connector on the device, then plug it in...and like Dave Gahan's smack habit says, "Enjoy the Silence".

ANYTHING powered by USB that passes audio should use that tactic. Yep, anything. You're using the inductor there to strip out the digital hash and ONLY leave the DC at the connector to the device. Frankly, I do that with ALL DC inputs in my live and studio setups because it simply works and lets me keep my mind on my music, instead of forcing me into a situation where I have to hunt down the crud source and fix it on the fly.

As far as Chinese pedals are concerned, though...I use a pile of them alongside a bunch of others from Yogyakarta to Tacoma and back again. The Chinese stuff has very different sweet spots when compared to what they're replicating...and that keeps my working process on its toes, which then opens up new sonic possibilities. Very worthwhile!

[braincelluniverse]

The noise from the pedal is digital power noise coming through the USB cable from the computer or switching power supply. Try the 9V power and that noise will probably go away.

[lrgstmrg]

The noise that the reverb pedal is making is coming from your computer, not the pedal itself. Unhook the USB connection and connect it directly to a 9V power source and that noise will go away.

[KriosDaJester]

The funny thing is, you're doing a video about TEMU's products even though they are technically not sponsoring you. TEMU is still getting similar exposure and advertising that they would with a sponsorship, but for free without paying Ed.

[aaronstclair]

That toy piano thing has some serious circuit bending potential. The output is an easy fix. Much more though. Sooo much more.

[Cametendo]

Hang Drummer is literally sounding like the old Minecraft music instrument. Nostalgia is kicking diffrently

[anotherjacob]

i love that half the beats barely showed off the product cause ed was just vibing 😂

[byronvisiado]

Bro you straight swindled me with that thumbnail.

[Xanderviceory]

yall remember when mr. portnoy rocked out on a hello kitty toy drum kit and slayed it? it's about what you do with a toy instrument, and just about all of these look like a blast to play with

[dashingriggs]

Really cool video!
The noise of the guitar pedal was likely a ground loop, which was caused by using a usb cable connected into possibly your pc instead of a 9 volt battery (if the pedal has a 9v battery slot.)

[terrorbirds]

That hum with the first pedal is often a result of being plugged into a computer at the same time as a USB. Try it without a USB hooked up (like just between guitar and amp).

[_LordShadow]

Ed, you could try to desolder the speakers and put two output jacks in their place, so you have a stereo Line Out!

[-vickyspit-]

That noise will go away if you use a dedicated plug into a dedicated outlet. I thought mine was defective, too, but it isn't.

[Da_LizzX]

I'm honestly relieved you favored honesty over greed by turning down the Temu deal. Good on you.

[FLYUPPER]

Dude, been watching you since a while, and you popped up the non-subscribed viewers percentage I smashed that subscribe button. I LOVE your content, and you make me want to start music production.

[WVLFRVN]

Cube baby is always on my desk. Really good piece of kit. Best tone ive ever gotten from a quick cheap pedal, and is great for recording in to DAW

[Pauluz_The_Web_Gnome]

I am subbed for a looong time Bro! Your videos are really wild, and you enthusiasm is off the roof! Awesome keep it going my friend!