Truetone 1 SPOT PRO CS12 12-output Isolated Guitar Pedal Power Supply
Truetone 1 SPOT PRO CS12 12-output Isolated Guitar Pedal Power Supply Reviews
The Truetone 1 Spot Pro CS12 pedalboard power brick can power virtually any combination of guitar effects pedals you can imagine. And its 12 power outlets are fully isolated to minimize noise in your rig. Four outputs are switchable between 9-volt and 12-volt operation, and a very cool variable output (4 volts to 9 volts) gives you extra tonal control over certain pedals - more on that below. We've helped countless guitarists design pedalboards here at Sweetwater, and the Truetone 1 Spot Pro CS12 pedalboard power supply is exactly the kind of solution we recommend for flexibility and reliability.
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Lasted 7 years
I finally gave up on my CS9 today after once again trying to rearrange cables to find outputs that worked for my pedals. I had to send it back for a warranty repair a few years ago after it had fried a Strymon Dig and stopper working. It's out of warranty now, and each time I use it I have to see which outputs feel like working with what pedals today. Can't really justify buying a new one, as I assumed this was a lifetime investment.
Positive Grid Spark 2
I love this product. Skyler and his colleagues made this happen for me. Rock on Sweetwater! I'll send you my dental bills!
Works for me!
Easy to install: well I watched it being installed and it has worked well.
What can I say that has not been said before!
Exactly what I was hoping for!
Being a beginner with a limited budget for gear, I wanted to find a solid isolated power supply that would handle the few pedals I currently own, but could handle pedals that I may want to add later. I worked with Skyler to find a power supply that I could trust now and can grow with me in the future as needed. I also requested that I stay under $. He suggested the Truetone 1 Spot Pro CS12. After checking out the features, I was hopeful that I was on the right track. Now that I have it set up on my board, I couldn't be happier about the choice.
I don't know, maybe I just have a bad one...
Does the trick.
Big and bulky but does the trick. Old school solution for me having too many pedals. Got a Line 6 Helix and can't wait to get through the learning curve.
Excellent power supply
This is a must have for any pedal board. It's quality construction and power ports are genius. Well done Truetone.
1Spot
Clean power, plenty of outlets. Comes with everything you need. Great gift!
Buy it & be done!
Should've bought this a decade ago. How on Earth I ever used to un-box every pedal & use crappy daisy chains at every gig I have no idea. Was gonna get the VooDoo lab one but needed more power especially for the Whammy II & DL4. Also decided to 'go big or go home' w/ the 12 outputs. Would rather "have it & not need it etc etc"…
It is currently supplying power to a Morley Bad Horsie, Whammy II, Behringer Comp, Notaklon, Big Muff, MXR SmartGate & Line 6 Delay modeler. No noise either.
Great power supply!
I have an earlier version of this and when it was time to get another one this was an obvious choice. The number and variety of power output options is the best.
Perfect Supply
Upgraded to this from a past power supply, and it works leagues better. 0 noise from it, 0 noise added to the signal, and 0 problems setting it up!
Great Power Supply!
Just rebuilt my pedal board and needed additional power. Use 3 Strymon pedal with require a bit more power and this pedal works flawlessly. Also, mounting brackets did not line up to my Holyboard but it was workable and looks great.
I didn't realize it was the best
Until I started to mount and connect it with pedaltrain (another #1), and saw how easy it was to install, and reconfigure. Great price for an isolated power supply, for those who have no idea what that means, or why it matters.
Super nice build quality, from the chassis to the plugs, with all labeling well thought out. DIP switches allow for powering choices that I didn't need... yet. I have a few pedalboards (all PedalTrain), and all my PS's are 1SPOT. I can't imagine how there are better devices out there...
1 Spot
This was a great upgrade and worth every penny. I noticed an immediate improvement over my inexpensive power source. Grateful for the help Jeff Jent, at Sweetwater gave me.
Practically perfect!
Great power supply for a fair price. Mounting on a Pedaltrain Novo 18 was easy, but did require using a temporary spacer under (over) it to get the right spacing for the power chord. If you're a neatness nerd and it's important that the underside of your board looks perfect, the bracket doesn't sit perfectly flat after mounting. They could have changed up the bracket slightly to allow the tabs to bend where they'd need to.
I don't need the two 18v ports or the one AC port, so I only have 9 9v ports in use. This is still 2 more than that other power supply that we all have been using, so I'm ok with it.
1 Spot Pro CS12
I have been building pedal boards for many years, have three active boards and 1 in production currently, always have used 1 Spot CS Series Power Supplies and they just have proven to be super reliable, They have seen many gigs inside and outside and have never failed. Great Product!
1 Spot
Works great with my helix stomp xl
Pedalboard Formally Known as Suck
Why did I keep putting off buying the CS12 power supply? Don't answer that's a rhetorical question. I kept putting off buying a good power supply, instead I would buy another drive pedal. But, I finally came to my senses and this thing has 100% improved my pedalboard's performance and reliability. Truetone has out did their self. They have thought of every scenario your pedalboard could need. Do yourself a favor and don't suck. Buy this pedal power supply.
Wicked Upgrade!
I didn't realize what an improvement over the daisy chain / wall-wart power this would make in the sound of my pedalboard! No complaints about the past system but the CS-12 really supports the bigger Strymon pedals (The Lex and Iridium so far, thank you, Sweetwater!). Using the 18v output on my old Fulltone OCD makes it a whole new pedal! The CS12 power fits nicely under my Pedaltrain Classic Jr. and it went together with a minimum of fuss.
A shout-out to Sweetwater, they're awesome! (Thank you David Winkert...)
1 Spot Pro
This power supply has exceeded my expectations. From the ease of installation (I'm using it on a Pedaltrain Novo 24") to the quiet performance to the simplicity in design, I wholeheartedly recommend this power supply.
Perfect for my large pedalboard
The CS12 opened up options with my pedalboard. I love the two 18v output jacks, and the 4-9v is fun to play around with on fuzz pedals. Other jacks allow you to choose between 12v or 9v depending on the pedal. I will advise to know the current and voltage requirements for your pedals, there is an AC jack for example that I don't use. But with a daisy chain I'm able to connect some analog pedals, and am powering all 17 pedals on my board with this.
Solid product
I can't compare this product against anything else other than those daisy chain things as I am a newer player and building my first board. I have expensive pedals..... why compromise the potential with a crappy link in the chain. Everything sounds great with this supply. Tons of cording options. Lucy's follow up and customer service are to be cloned and produced for all companies. Sweetwater, don't let that one get away!
Solid power supply
Works as advertised. Eliminated the noise from my digital pedals perfectly. Fits nicely under my board. Comes with many different lengths of power cables, so it helps organize a busy board.
On the fence about whether to purchase this or not?
Just do it. Buy it. Is everything you could ask for. Did wonders for my tone. Had no idea how much daisy chaining power was draining my sound. Isolated power is a different world.
1SPOT CS12
Use ISPOT's in 2 existing pedal boards and now building my third. Researched Pedal Board Power Supplies to death and found this was the the best fit from a layout and prices stand point, also been using these for a long time(years) and not one concern or issue to report. The see moderate gigging and just work.
The power supply every pedal board needs!
This is a great quality power and quite versatile. It's rugged, built to last, and has all the different voltage and amperage ratings you'll need for whatever pedals you have. Highly recommend!
solved all noise issues
quieted a noisy Pedal board
Glorious!
1 Spot CS12
Provides power to grow your pedal board. Easy to install with brackets (provided) underneath the pedal board.
Great power supply, one complaint
Been using the CS12 for a couple years now with zero issues performance-wise. My only complaint is the 9v AC 800m out. Pedals that use this are rare, and I've looked everywhere and it doesn't look like Trutone (or anyone else) makes a DC converter. It would be nice if they did, or made it it switchable on the unit itself. For a power supply this size that costs this much, it's disappointing to have an unusable out. That said, this unit is exceptional in every other regard and the issue will never come up if you don't exceed 11 pedals.
Great versatile Power Supply
This is the second Truetone Power Supply I have used on my pedalboards. I love the number of isolated outs and variety of voltages and current ratings. I was trying to daisy chain a simple 1 Spot with many pedals but had noise issues with a couple of digital pedals. Now my pedalboard is dead quiet. Highly recommend.
Silence
It's so quiet it's unbelievable. Moved up to this from an old one spot daisy chain and the difference is unbelievable! Had several noisy pedals the hiss and hum is gone. If you're thinking about buying this don't second-guess yourself it's what you've been looking for.
1 spot power supply
This is a nice power supply for my bigger pedalboard has plenty of 9vlt /12vlt/18 volt ports great for different requirements of effects pedals, plenty of cords, perfect.
Excellent
This product is exactly what you want from power supply, set it up once and never think about it until you change the set up. Works perfectly and fits perfectly. However, beware there are not 12 9v dc outlets. There are 2 18v dc and a weird ac outlet. If you have 18v pedals than great but if you are looking to power 12 pedals that are all 9v this is not your best option.
Good but…
Works great does what I need but… the mounts that come with it are made for the pedal train so if you build your own order it first and keep that in mind or else you'll have to Jimmy rig something or put it on top - and it's pretty big. Bigger than I thought but that's not a bad thing by any means. Also the vents are on the side so it made mounting it that much more of a challenge but it's all good in the end.
Does the job
Works well and fits nicely on the pedal train board.
I wish it came with two of the 18v to 9 v adapters but other than that I have no complaints.
Heavy, But Worth It
I had a bunch of hum from my pedals, and I couldn't figure out why. Decided to try an isolated power supply instead of the daisy chain I was using. I picked this up, and, just, I can't even explain the difference it made. My pedals sound cleaner and it powers everything just like you should expect. Be sure to read the instructions that come with it. Super useful information.
Took Sweetwater's Advice
So far so good. Very happy with this recommendation. There are many videos, reviews and tons of info available on line about power supplies. I trusted the Sweetwater team that this was their go to power supply. Installation on my pedal train was easy, and all effects running well and completely quietly - so far so good.
Great
It's awesome I put a lot of trust in onespot I been using it a long time
Everything you need in a power supply
I've run two of these on a 32x16 pedaltrain board. They cover just about all the pedals out there, adjustable voltage, and enough power for over 30 pedals. Easy mounting and clean routing of cables.
Perfect to power an entire pedalboard
This is the best isolated power supply to power a medium to large size pedalboard. I have 8 pedals (for now) and this powers all of them with slots to spare for future expansion. With it being isolated there is no additional sound coming from the power supply.
The Best Brick a Baby Bass Board can Bear!
works great, wish I had read specs a little better though
it's great but let me down in my first use and it's 100% my fault. I just assumed since there was 2 500ma slots and some 250's that it would have more than 800ma max power output. My ebs micro 3 sucked that all dry and started cutting in and out because there wasn't enough left for the other pedals. Once I removed the ebs from the chain it worked flawless. I wish it had the power as the onespot with just cables as that puts out 1700ma
No brainer
Want options? Want a dead silent rig? Buy this. Built like a tank, excellent price, compact.
Could be more flexible
Clean power for all my pedals. This unit nails that basic requirement and does so at a great price. It just eats at me that I could use two more standard 9V ports and instead, I am faced with an 18V DC port and an AC port that I have no current use for. When I lift up my pedalboard, the extreme left and right ports just point and laugh at me. I miss the good ole 1spot daisy chain days when I was oblivious to the peril of unclean power. That was a simpler time.
excellent power supply, better packaging
You cannot go wrong with this power supply; it is clean, fairly priced, and comes with all the assorted cables & instructions you could need. I would like to thank my sales engineer Dontae Harris for assisting me with this purchase; I would highly reccomend him to help with all of your gear related needs.
1 SPOT PRO CS12 Power Supply - Works, not sure if it resolved the noise issue.
I bought this to resolve the 60 Hz hum/noise issue that I was having with my pedalboard. I have (8) pedals, including 2 OD's, and Fuzz pedal. I rarely use the Fuzz, however I do use 1-2 OD pedals on for church band. I had major hum in Positions 1,3,5 on my Strat. Positions 2, 4 lessened the him but it was still there. I had been daisy chaining the power and knew that this is not the best way so I splurged for this nice supply. It did lessen the noise, however I still have some noise, especially if I have much gain on from pedals or amp. I may try adding a basic inexpensive noise gate. However this product works well and is built very sturdily.
Clean and quiet. Wish I had bought one sooner.
I put off buying the CS12 for over a year. After all, what joy is there in buying a relatively expensive thing that doesn't make sound? But after installing it to replace a daisy chain power setup, what a difference it made! Having the x2 18VDC outputs was great for my OCD and headphone amp and the other nine 9VDC outputs give me more than enough current for the other pedals with a lot of capacity left over for future expansion. The included brackets are for Pedal Train boards. My board is from On Stage and you see how one of the the brackets matched up perfectly on the center support. For the other side, I had to use standard hardware store L brackets drilled to match the smaller holes on the CS12. End result was very sturdy.
Great Value - Great Performance!
I was excited to learn of the Trutone CS12 pedal power supply from Alan, my sales rep at Sweetwater! I studied a host of pedal power supplies for my new board, and have found that the Trutone CS12 has an incredible amount of flexibility and individually isolated power for a great number of pedals. There's really nothing else with all of these features without a significant jump in price point. The CS12 has dramatically reduced the noise and tone loss present in my former board configuration, which had a much older power supply that was not adequately isolated. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this for anyone putting together a new, or reconfigured pedalboard!
my first isolated power supply
This is my first isolated power supply. I already have many pedals connected to it with no issues.
1spot
Great piece of equipment
1 Spot versatile power supply
You can hook up just about any pedal to the unit. I had no trouble with that. I still gave it a 5 even though the instructions said no 'pre-drilling' was needed for the support brackets. Well, you need to! No problem if you can handle drilling 4 holes! LOL!
I think this is the best power supply out there as I've had a few others in the past. HIGHLY recommended!!
Truetone 1SPOT
Best brick on the block
Versatile, powerful isolated power block, perfect for the doomiest and loud pedalboards.
Game Changer
I purchased the 1 Spot Pro CS12 to replace an ad hoc daisy chain power system for my home studio guitar pedals which were uncontrollably noisy. This helped me to determine and then remove existing pedals which were inherently noisy and pare down a bit to independently power my important pedals. I am currently daisy chaining my 3 MXR modulation pedals into the 1 Spot to allow for space saving on the unit. This has been an important and needed upgrade and the unit was shipped to me in good time and was well packaged for travel by Sweetwater. Thanks again!
Great Case!
This one is your power solution. It works exactly as designed, and that was a real plus. I have 2 and mounted them both on the bottom of my Pedaltrain. It tucks in nicely and it feels pretty secure. If you're tired of many cords and power supplies, buy this with confience. For me, it used to be multiple six-ways and a lot of cussing; this ended that problem and left a lot on the board. Who wants to worry about that? I tried it, I love it, and I recommend it.
Fantastic Power Supply!
I started with a 1Spot with less inputs and due to the mini-pedal fad, I had plenty of real estate on my board for more pedals! Good problem to have! I ended up being short 2 power inputs and strung the remainders up with a daisy chain. I thought THIS IS STUPID and IRRESPONSIBLE... The Gods of Rock were shaking their calloused fingers my direction...
I decided to upgrade to the CS12 model and everything has it's own power and everyone is happy! I love both of my 1Spots. The smaller one I started with is now on my secondary "experimental" board.
I couldn't be happier with this product and a big shout-out to Jordan, my guy!
Plenty of power and many options!
I was worried all my plethora of pedals would consume too much overall from any boxes. But the cs12 not only fully supplies them all, it also has many options such as sag,18v, 100-500 ma, and more to aid in correctly powering your devices! I upgraded from my Voodoo labs power plus 2 (which is great also) due to my bigger board and could not be happier with my Truetone! Also a big thank you to Paul Lea (my sweetwater rep)for always guiding and taking time to make my purchases the correct ones.
An excellent power supply.
This is a great power supply for the money. Definitely less expensive than other options with this many outputs. You do have to be aware that there are only 9 9v DC options. If you have a couple pedals that can run on 18v then you have 11 slots and if you have something that runs on AC power than this is great for you. I will probably never use the AC slot so this is basically 11 slots for me, but for the money I couldn't find anything else that could give me clean power for that many pedals.
Great Supply
It does it's job and it does it well! Won't be changing my power supply anytime soon.
perfect companion to the pedal board
Very quiet. I have used the one-spot for years and it is very quiet and reliable.
Excellent Power Supply!
The 1 Spot Pro gets the job done !
I got the GigRig 2 system to replace an RJM set up three years ago. The GigGig G2 switcher it's self is fantastic ! All the hype is true. However, those extra power gadgets such at the EvenFlo ( for H9 etc) , Doubler ( 18volt adaptor) fell a bit short in performance and actually caused some noise issues.
So, after a bit of research , I decided to try the 1 SPOT PRO CS12 . That and a few other DIY cables ( Watch The Vertex Rig Dr. on YouTube)
This has fixed "ALL" my power and noise issues ! If you need to power your pedal board, do not hesitate to buy the 1 SPOT PRO !
Great power device !
Best Investment for my board!
After doing hours and hours of research, I decided to go with the cs12 because of its reputation and versatility. On top of that, my rep Ben, was super helpful in the process. This power supply leaves my options open when it comes to future pedals.
Fantastic
This is a fantastic power supply!!!!
Wow what a difference!
First impression was this thing is built like a brick. Solid, Heavy, like a power supply is supposed to be. Hooked up one pedal at a time, waited on the noise to start, it never came. 8 pedals total so far. Even the 70's Ross Phaser quieted down. Smoothed out the distortion if that makes sense. Really makes a Difference , I'd wager many people get rid of pedals and don't realize its the power supply thats effecting the sound adversely. An inadequate power supply will not let pedal's come up to their full potential is what I learned with this one purchase. Can't recommend it enough.
As good as it gets
This is a great power supply with plenty of power and slots to accommodate a decent sized pedal board. I love mine!
more power less $
I loved it so much I needed 2. these are powerhouses capable of powering all your devices. it is a little on the big side but it solved bigger problems so it really is not an issue. for the price and the capability I could not find a better solution and I am completely satisfied with this product. if I need another I will not hesitate to grab another. sweetwater is amazing and as great as ever! I am a customer for life.
Very happy with purchase
Had a really noisy board because of daisy-chaining. Problem solved. Fits nicely under my pedal train board. Also allows me to run my xotic compressor and OCD at 18v and they sound so much better. Highly recommended.
no complaints
I have two 1Spot CS12's now. I've had no issues with them. Easy installation with included mount brackets. Reliable power for my pedal boards at much lower price than some of the competitor;s offerings.
Power supply
Everything you could want in a power supply. Little pricey but won't ever need another one to replace and will power your whole pedalboard with top quality sound . Worth every dollar.
One of the best
I've used several pedal power supplies including MXR & Voodoo Lab, and this is among the best. I love the power cables color coded by length, the versatility of the power outputs, and the fact that power is isolated.
I powered 10 pedals with this unit and it works great. I haven't tested it live yet but I'm sure it will hold up well. Nice unit!
Just what you need for a quiet signal chain
Prefect
I love the One Spot. It runs all of my pedals perfectly.
Do It Right the First Time
No nonsense. If you are serious and want to eliminate noise from your pedals this is where you start. cleaned up all my hisses and whistles.
really great quality, great price
I was going to get a couple Friedman bricks and they were out of stock, got two of these CS12's and really a better choice. I was able to power 3 18v and a coupel 500mA 9V's eliminating the warts I had to use because the VoodooLab's could not feed them. Anyway, quiet, works great, I run a large board with two of these and quite happy with them. Thankfully True Tone has developed away from that daisy chain nonsense, this unit competes with the best bricks available with a hell of a price break. Big recommend from a large board pedal user.
Best power supply period
I have built boards for years and have always been a Voodoo user. Building a new board I needed two of these. The best power supply decision I have ever made. Super clean, options I need in terms of regulating voltage to certain pedals and cheaper than the top of the line competition.
You cannot go wrong with this power supply and if your building a decent sized board buy two!
Nothing I wanted was in stock, glad I got this!
Great Clean Power for Your Pedalboard.
I upgraded from using two of the small 1 Spot wall wart type of pedal power units. They had worked well for me, but the CS-12 allows me to have a cleaner looking pedalboard. It's absolutely dead quiet and a nice sonic improvement. The unit seems rugged and well made. My pedals are happy!
Highly recommended
I bought this unit from Sweetwater and could not be happier with my purchase. It arrived at my door in 3 days. I have exclusively used this power supply for about 5 years in my #1 touring rig with absolute rock solid performance. It replaced my "brick" unit because I discovered that it caused 60 cycle hum, phantom RF noise and pedal interaction depending on the room I was playing. After I swapped in the True-tone my problems were solved. It's been 100% dependable and provides me with more than enough current and power options to run a wide variety of pedals. If you're serious about your guitar sound quality do not make the same mistake I did by trying to cut corners with your power supply.
Does the job well, at a competitive price
What more can i say? It provides clean power to a ton of pedals and comes with plenty of connectors and adaptors to get you going. Oh, and the price is right...
Great power supply
Haven't had a chance to gig with this yet, but so far makes my effects dead quiet. Have used a one spot that was daisy chained in the past, but sometimes had noise issues. I might update this later as I use it more.
Truetone 1 SPOT PRO CS12 12-output Isolated Guitar Pedal Power Supply
I wanted something to build on, and the 1SPOT PRO has done the trick. I consulted with my sales engineer, Mark Bruhn. Thanks, Mark, for answering all my questions and leading me in the right direction. Mark is a great sales engineer whose impressive bio speaks for itself.
Now, about the power supply. I opted for the Pro because I wanted something to build on and because I was tired of wall-warts. I don't have that many pedals yet, but it's a relief to have a supply to plug directly into. I've had no problem with it. It's quiet, built heavy and sturdy, and I expect it will last longer than I do.
If you're hesitating on this, don't. It's a great buy.
Clean sound
I couldn’t ask more from a power supply. A lot of outlets and my pedals are really quiet. Glad I spent the extra min to get a quality product.
Truly a Great Power Supply
I've had a CS12 for over 2 years now and it has never done anything but what it's supposed to. The only time I think of it is when I change pedals out on my pedal board and need to plug the new ones in. It just sits there inside my board providing clean noise free power. This is one of the best investments you can make for your pedal board! I highly recommend the CS12!!!
No more wall warts
Loved the price. Has plenty of outlets with plenty of milliamps. Is a little heavy since my goal was to lighten my board I would call that a negative. Didn't like the fact that it's made in China. But that's my fault for not doing more research. Had I known that I may have looked elsewhere. Bob Weil's you tube sold me on it and I guess since his company is in the nashville area I just figured it was a USA product. Be advised it is not. Still it does the job.
So much tastiness in one little tiny morsel
OMG so hetty indeed. Love this baby. 10/10.
Most excellent!
No issues at all. Dead quiet. I would tell buyers, make sure you know what type of board you're going to mount this to (or below). It's a bit chunky.
Clear Tone & Cleared of Needless Wires!
Clean and quiet
Best one I've found. Clean. Quiet. Durable. I've been running mine for 2 years now with no issues.
Versatile and Functional
The CS12 has a wide array of output options, meaning that you can easily accommodate a more standard pedal chain, as well as one with more niche power options (ie. Fulltone 18v pedals). The minimum power output is 100mA, which is often enough to cover most pedals outside of advanced modulation units like the ones made by Strymon, and the CS12 has them covered as well, the highest output being 500mA. Aaron Hoff was, as always, able to answer every question I had pertaining to this power block and then some, and the block actually arrived a day after placing the order. Thank you Aaron, Sweetwater, and Truetone for the great service!
Best Power Supply. PERIOD.
I started my board build with a one spot. Worked great, but as my board grew, i wanted a dedicated brick to power it all. I got a cheap unit off of amazon that worked for a bit. I have been eyeing this supply for some time now. Finally pulled the trigger. Best decision yet. Not only does it power my pedals, but also my ES-8! I went from needed a power brick AND a power strip to provide juice to my wall wart powered pedals, to one clean unit under the board. I love that it has a voltage drop (Sag for you VooDoo Lab users) control for one of the 9v outlets. Makes me want to get another DS-1 to chase that Kobain tone from Nevermind. Great purchase, great product, can't go wrong!
Great product
I"ve used the 1spot single adapters and daisy chained my pedals for years. I got the pedal bug and now have some expensive (by my standards) pedals. I got this to provide some of my new pedals with the proper voltage as some are 18v. This package comes with everything you would need at a very reasonable price. All the different length cords and limitless power options make this thing a steal. Didn"t really need 12 outputs but as I become more interested in different pedals it gives me plenty of options in the future. I still get a little hum through my rig but I blame that on the fact that I have 2 ac units and dehumidifier in my little apartment. If you are looking for a power brick, pick up one of these. It"s a no brainer. And buy it from Sweetwater because they are the best.
Can't Be Beat
I love the Truetone One Spot Pro power supply. Going to this from the Voodoo 2 Power Plus eliminated some hum, powered all 10 of my effects and the versatility with the dip switches and the cords that came with it are excellent. It really made a positive difference in my sound. It was easy to mount on my Pedaltrain Novo 18 and I can't think of any way to improve it.
20 pedalboards later..
This is a solid unit. I started with a PB that included power, to a board from Trailer Trash that had a voodoolabs pp2 built in, to a helix, to a pedalboard, to ax8, to a pedalboard, to a helix, bla bla bla, years of money and shame later I have again built a board and decided to go with this unit. Cheaper and is a solid unit. Super clean and more power than I need (for now...)
GREAT!
Every bit as good as advertised. It's all I need and then some. Might be too big for some pedalboards, so take note of the dimensions. Awesome power supply, though.
I should have bought this from the start
I initially had the CS7 version--but I have pedal fever and should have gone for the CS12 from the get go. This is a superb value, is well constructed, works quietly, and is rock solid. I attached it easily to my Pedaltrain Novo 24 with zero issues. I highly recommend this power supply, or it's little brother, the CS7. They are both stellar products. But get the CS12 if you're contemplating between the two--you'll end up saving in the long run.
There are only a handful of power supplies that can approach the CS12's versatility and power handling capabilities (Strymon and Cioks come to mind), but they're pricier and don't sport some of the unique features of the CS12 (1 outlet with variable voltage and 1 with AC option.)
Great flexibility
Bought this power supply to replace a popular eight outlet isolated power unit which I have. Not necessarily superior to that unit, just has more flexibility. Plus I like the idea of having two high amperage output ports, to run the hungrier panels. I will never use the AC output that it has, and for me, it would have been more useful to have a 12th DC outlet, or be able to switch between AC and DC on the same output. Additionally, according to the company line, as long as you don"t exceed the total amperage draw from the unit, each individual power jack can handle more than it"s stated amperage.
Overall, very happy with the unit. The dimensions fit perfectly under my board, as it is not any wider than the Voodoo Labs, just longer. Plus, the price is right.
Couldn’t Be Happier!
I recently upgraded my pedalboard from a Pedaltrain Metro 16 to a Classic Jr. I thought it was a good time to buy an isolated power supply. On the recommendation of my man, Marshall Oliver, I bought the 1 Spot Pro CS12. I love the flexibility of this power supply. I don"t think there is a pedal made that this thing can"t power! My pedals sound quieter than ever. I couldn"t be more pleased!
So Worth it!
Wow. Besides the convenience, this absolutely cleaned up my sound. Nothing but silence and what my guitar is supposed to sound like through my pedals. I had some issues powering my Whirlwind Perfect 10, but I have not ruled out "user error" with that yet, and it is nonetheless, still amazing.
Great product
Has enough outlets for high end pedals. Great hobby pickup. Less plugging and unplugging. Isolation prevents any noise. Really glad I got it.
Rube Goldberg board actually cleans up pretty good!
My pedal board is a piece of 3/4" ply with a collage of stuff from TC Electronics, Keeley, Wampler and Catalinbread and a homebrew delay/phase/envelope follower all zip-tied down so nothing escapes. Originally, I used two TrueTone OneSpot Power supplies to run the whole thing. Calling it a rat"s nest is unkind to rats.
I bought one of the TrueTone CS12 supplies to get my Wampler pedals up to 18vdc and clean up the rat"s nest.
The collage is now a quieter collage; the Wampler pedals have more breathing space AND I have power for more toys! Some day I"ll grow up and get a real pedal board, but I"m keeping the CS12!
Pedalboard Must Have
Ditch the daisy chain. Ditch the weak power supply. Get yourself a 1 Spot Pro CS12. This thing is awesome! It's so much better than the power supply I was using. Solid mounting, plenty of cables and plenty of power and versatility. My brother (a fellow Sweetwater customer) suggested the 1 Spot and my sales engineer, Matt Zuleger, confirmed it - get the 1Spot!
Great product
This a great product and it is totally worth the price, the only thing I would recommend is that you keep an extension chord with it because the power cable isn"t that long
Excellent Power Supply!
Fully featured power supply at an affordable price point. Look no further and pick this up.
Excellent!
I purchased this power supply after my MXR DC brick grenaded. I run a large, full board with demanding pedals and this power supply works excellently. It also comes with brackets to mount the power supply under a power train board. Cleaner tone than with other supplies I have used. I Couldn"t be happier with my purchase.
Great custom care
When I first got into pedalboards I was so lost, I must have emailed Truetone a billion times asking for advice and they have always been caring. They answered all my question no matter how tedious and really help me understand pedal-to-power relations. I now own two CS12, a m/A reader, two CS7 and two 1-spot. This is a great company that really treats you well and make awesome products.
Nothing But Beautiful Tone
The difference before using isolated outputs and after using isolated outputs is real simple -
Before - tone, hum, white noise, backbround noise, noise from transmissions to and from other planets, etc.
After - Tone, tone and beautiful Tone, and the ability to change output wattage. What more could you ask for?
Great Product - Eliminated All Electrical Noise
I rarely review any product, but this little thing is worth mentioning. I had a very nice pedalboard with a built-in power supply, but it created a ton of noise through my eight pedals (including wah). Most are 9v, a couple are 18v, and they are of various brands and models. I hooked them up directly to this 1 SPOT and all the hum, noise and interference was COMPLETELY gone. The sound is perfectly clear and clean. I had read all the positive reviews on Sweetwater and decided to try it, and I'm glad I did. Thank you Truetone for a great product.
Truetone CS12 is bigger than I thought
Excellent Power Supply
Great product at a great price! Super quiet reliable operation with all different types/brands of pedals. I just upgraded from the CS7 which is also a great power brick but my board had outgrown it. All of the cables are really nice and it comes with a lot of options with different lengths and converters. I dont have any pedals that I use 18 volts on so I talked with Dan and he made me a great deal on a package with 2 of the 18v to 9v converters which also work great and allows me to power 11 9v pedals with no daisy chain!
I definitely recommend this power supply to anyone looking for quiet, reliable, versatile power for their pedalboard.
Must have for pedal boards.
Awesome
Really a great product. Got it in, hooked it up, and all my pedal noise is gone. Really impressed
Best yet
The biggest, baddest power supply I have used to date. Super simple to mount under a Pedal Train with the included hardware, which is a huge plus. I love the different length and color coded power leads - it makes it much easier than some of the other supplies out there to maintain some neatness underneath your board. Really cannot say enough good things about this one - they knocked it out of the park.
Love this thing!
Enough power for my board and no noise, I can't say much better than that for a product of this type.
So much power
My rig is so much more organized and all of my pedals are getting proper power. I should have done this years ago
Difficult mounting for DIY pedalboard
I knocked off one star because it"s a pain to flush mount this thing under a pedalboard that I made. The bracket design could be improved to make it a universal mount. Otherwise it"s a good power supply.
1Spot is Great Power!!
The product is of very good quality because it provides a good amperage to my esquipo, it is a highly recommended product.
Just right for me...
This review isn't only about a product, it's about knowing what you're looking for in the 1st place. I've always had a few pedals: a distortion, phaser or and a noise gate. All this could be run off a simple One Spot.
Time has gone by and the pedals now number 9, with an additional pair of 18vMa rated Wamplers. Not only that, I was running 3 One Spot wall warts with daisy chain plugs paying no attention to the benefit that could be achieved by running at a higher voltage. Some conversations with Walrus Audio and Truetone set me straight and the purchase of a Wide HoleyBoard and this CS12 power brick will get me up and runningl
Thanks to Kenny Bergle and the top notch, fast service, it's A+++++++
Superb power
I purchased this item from Sweetwater 2 years ago. It has been with me on my Pedal Train Pro board up and down the road the whole time. No issues.........EVER. I'm a working professional and I depend on my equipment to perform at it's best time after time. I used to have one of those "power bricks" on a previous board and it was noisy, and made my pedals sound bad and inconsistent from one venue to another. What a headache. Then I stepped up to True tone and I was glad I did! It solved all my pedal board issues. It's hard to believe but a really good power supply can make your entire guitar rig sound better. I swear to God it did. This my honest opinion on this product and this company.You can pay more for other power supplies with less features but I'm glad I decided on True tone.
Great power supply
Upgraded from another power supply. This unit eliminated my noise issues.
Great Clean Power!
Great, clean, isolated power that brings out the best of your pedal tone! It"s a must buy!
Great Resource
Very Flexible, very stable voltage and current. No noise.
Perfect Power Supply
This power supply gives you plenty of options from which to choose. Multiple voltages, etc. Small enough to mount under a Pedaltrain board - nice and neat way to power serval pedals at once. I tried the daisy chain route and the cabling all laying around drove me crazy. This 1Spot CS12 cleans all of that up, plus provides cleaner, quieter power!
Loved it so much I bought 2 other 1Spot CS7 units for my smaller boards!
Truetone 1 SPOT PRO CS12
I have become a Truetone enthusiast! I have all my pedals isolated with plugs in to spare. It mounted under my Pedaltrain board with no issues at all. It is light and has a small footprint. I added an extension cord to my power cable. There is some noise form my Boss pedals but, I run high gain and high volume with low master volume. I would recommend this effects pedal power unit to everyone.
Just what I needed. Quiet power for multiple devices.
Works great! Everything is running as quietly as with dedicated wall wart devices with no increase in the noise floor. Several adapters are included; however, I did need to purchase the voltage doubler (works great as well) so that I had the option to run select pedals I have at 24v.
an excellent buy
Nothing bad to write about, all good with this piece of gear. easy to install and fits perfectly under my pedaltrain pedalboard without issues. has plenty of power to spare and zero noise of course,that excludes single coils strat pups.. As always,Thank you Tad Shafer Sweetwater (SE)
Great product, great service
I recently contacted Truetone about some technical issues with my pedalboard setup, which includes the 1 Spot Pro CS12 I bought here on Sweetwater. Called their support number, talked to a live person (Dana Weaver) immediately, got great advice and quick service. I highly recommend Truetone for quality product that they stand behind 100%. Couldn't ask for more.
Best power supply for less.
I have pedals with three different voltage requirements, and the CS-12 meets them all and then some! It even lets you adjust the voltage to less than 9 volt to get that dying battery sound. This is the last power supply I'll ever need. A++
Clean power
After YEARS with a One Spot daisy chain, I decided to upgrade to a good brick. Doing quite a bit of shopping around and comparing, I decided to go with the CS12 based on the number of outputs, included brackets and included cables/adapters, and the great ratings. I was not disappointed in the least. I was somewhat shocked at how light it is; but it doesn't feel flimsy at all.
If you have an older PT JR like me (the kind with a closed rail on the front, with round access holes cut into it), ignore the instructions about putting a battery under the CS12 while you're mounting it for proper spacing. This puts the brick too high, and the access hole for power won't align. Use something thinner.
Pretty nice!
First time buying one of these bricks, I quite like it. I'm glad I went with this over the voodoo and my pedalboard builder advised me to go with this type over the Zuma. Seems like it's good quality. The only thing that didn't blow me away were the mounting brackets, kinda odd but once you get everything situated works great. I'd definitely recommend, if it gets any better I'm not aware of it.
Can't beat it
This is a truly affordable power supply for your pedal board. Comparable ones go for a lot more. I've had no problems and the mounting bracket was easy to install. This was an upgrade from a DC Brick and the Walrus unit was too much money.
Amazing, very powerful.
My home-made power supply finally gave it up, 30 years later. I researched and I came away with this beast. Quiet and powerful.
Very pro.
I bought one of these to replace one I built back in the '70's. having iso power, regulated, etc., sure is better. I mounted this in the same box I built back then, etc. In short, the unit is a very professional option.
Better than daisy chain style
I don't have many pedals on my board, but I do have two that require 12V. For the price, this one allows me to plug in everything I have on my board and have a few spots available to grow later. It allows me to have what I need - a complete "mobile" home rig of amplifier and pedal board using just one wall plug (Furman). My only wish is that they made a cable kit like the pedalboard cable kit so you could customize the lengths of your power cables.
Fantastic investment
There is no reason to spend more on another isolated power supply, this thing is great! The variable inputs are a fantastic feature, as my board has an older gen Whammy and a mixture of 12v and 9v pedals. Quiet, easy to mount, and comes with every adapter you'd need. One of best investments someone can make into their sound. My only complaint is that mounting it into a pedaltrain did cause a little wobble, easily fixable.
Truetone CS12
As a bass player, my pedalboard is constructed more for tone rather than effect. This power supply not only streamlines my set-up and tear-down but also cleaned my signal up in a huge way. Biggest downside I found is no 15v tap, which is minimal as most pedals are not 15v.
Nice PS
Nice power supply. Comes with a bunch of adapter cables and different length cables. Mounting brackets also to mount to a pedal board. I think they thought of everything!
Truetone 1 SPOT PRO CS12
Maybe this power supply deserves 5 stars, but I've only just begun using it. If it holds up then I'd certainly give it 5 stars. I love the power options because I have a mix of 9, 12, and 18 volt pedals on my board.
This is my first integrated power supply and I love it. It does add to the overall weight of my board, but I've eliminated the tangle of wires from the various wall warts I had before. One power cord - woohoo!
Plus, dealing with Sweetwater is always a pleasure.
SILENT power distribution.
Awesome product, does exactly what it needs to do.
Great Product, Rough Start...
This unit has a great set of features (2x18v, selectable 12v, AC) with 12 outputs. I have quite a few pedals and like to swap different stomp boxes in and out with different power requirements which is a breeze with this power supply. I've owned Voodoo Labs, Mks, etc in the past and this is at the top of the list. My only gripe is that the first one I received was a defective unit and defective cables hence not quite 5 stars. I've read/seen this happen to a number of people which is a bit frustrating from a QC perspective. Sweetwater was great though and got a new unit out to me in a few days. Would definitely recommend this product in the end!
Awesome power supply
Was running a daisy chain powering 11 pedals into my 68 deluxe reverb reissue. Would turn it up to around 5, and man was it noisy. Darius at Sweetwater hooked me up with this unit, and it was worth every penny. Thank you Sweetwater for all the help you guys provide. You guys are very dependable, and you got all my business. If your looking for a great power supply, don't hesitate to buy the one spot cs12. Definitely worth it.
If you got the pedals, this is your huckleberry
Theres really not much to say, aside from that it works, well, for the melting pot of pedals i have, and its well worth it. This is a piece of your pedalboard puzzle that is worth getting the good stuff.
1 Spot Pro
Combined with the Pedaltrain board, all you will
need for clean, precise pedal placements
Great solution
I was using a one spot daisy chain and started getting a high pitched hum when I added a digital reverb pedal. Did some research and realized I needed isolated power for it. I picked up the One Spot Pro CS 12 and problem solved. No hum, plenty of outputs, really nice power supply. I have a few low mA draw analog pedals running off one of the standard 9 volt 100 mA outputs using my old daisy chain cable and that is working great too. You can run a lot of pedals with this unit. So far about a month in and I couldn't be happier with the performance.
1 Spot Power Supply
It was fairly easy to mount with self-drilling screws underneath a Pedaltrain board. I have seven 9-volt pedals plugged in and it works great. No complaints.
Bees Knees
Totally solved my issues that the cheap donner power supply was causing. Definitely worth every penny. Didn't want to spend the cash on this, rather than another drive pedal. However, I am so glad I did. If you're on the fence, just freaking buy it already.
Awesome!!!
Love this thing so much, powers a lot of stuff and still stays dead quiet. Get yourself one, you won't be disappointed.
Truetone needs better QA
I purchased this a few weeks back and I could not be happier with the power supply. I replaced a Voodoo labs pp2+ and the added power option made it a far superior unit. It's whisper quiet and does exactly as advertised.
Now the bad....the unit shipped with multiple faulty cables, when I spoke to Sweetwater, they shipped me some replacement cables. The tech that helped me said he had to go through two units to find enough working cables to send me. Hopefully Truetone is now aware of the issue and fixing it.
Solid and Silent
Cannot beat the price for all the functionality. They thought of just about everything from variable mA 9V to a 9VAC output. Color coded cables of varying length assist with organization. Once I was powering more than four pedals, I upgraded to this power supply instead of daisy chaining their single 1 Spot.
The only downside is that the power input cable exits through the rear of the unit which is fine if you use a Pedaltrain, but if you have a solid backside to your pedalboard, you will need to mount the 1Spot towards the middle or cut a hole in the rear of your board.
The absolute BEST power supply on the market today!!
This is the absolute best, hands-down, bang-for-buck power supply on the market! It's dead-quiet, and can power everything on the market today--even my two Eventide Factor pedals. It ships with every needed cable possible, including the reverse-polarity adapters needed for pedals like the Eventides that use a positive tip instead of negative. It's also the only power supply on the market that ships with its own mounting brackets for Pedaltrain boards.
As always, Sweetwater's service was nothing short of outstanding. I've been buying stuff from them for years now, and Aaron S. is a great guy to work with!
Better than any other!
I switched to the One Spot Pro after using a Voodoo labs pedal power 2 plus AND an Iso 5 for 2 years to power my whole board. I'm using the same effects and I have no hum, no power issues, and still enough power to add another pedal. If you have both of the Strymon power houses like I do...do yourself a favor and get this power supply!
1 Spot CS 12
This power supply is the real deal. Absolutely quiet and can power just about any pedal available today. Mounts easily underneath a Pedaltrain pedalboard. Comes with all the cables you need to hook up your pedals. Just follow the instructions provided and you will have no problems with this product.
CS12
Great quality clean power. Got rid of all the hum I was experiencing with 2 power supplies before and it is able to power large Strymon pedals.
Great Power Supply
I have 14 pedals including 3 zoom mutli fx, Jamman Solo XT, EHX HOG2, Key9, mel9, v256, Digitech iStomp, Eden WTDI, and more all powered by this out supply. Awesome
Good for the money
Great power supply but I wish a couple things could be different. I wish the two outputs on the left could be switchable to from 18v to 9v since all my pedals are 9v. The other thing is that the manual makes no mention whatsoever of the purpose of the adjustment screw in the center of the device. I dialed mine over to 9v from 4v.
The noise is gone :)
I used to use a One Spot to power my pedalboard, i always thought that the noise came from the pickups, but this power supply proved me wrong, i'm currently powering a Strymon Bigsky, a DD20, a Fulldrive 2 at 18v, plus other 8 standard 9v pedals. This unit handles everything well, and it fits well under my Pedaltrain Classic Jr.
Lots of power, lots of features, great price
I have a LOT of devices on my board (19) and the CS12 has been power all of them successfully, with some daisy chained outputs. Plus, this power supply is at a better price point than the others in this class. I'm very happy with this power supply and would highly recommend it to anyone. Also, it comes with mounting brackets, so you save an extra $15 right there! :)
1 Spot Pro
Great addition to my pedal board, eliminates power cords and connectors.
Great Silent Power
My board was messy, loud and needed a revamp. I had wall warts and a lot of lines that just was not working and when something went wrong it took time to sort out. NO MORE. Looking over all the selections on the market - this Power Supply was just what the doctor ordered. It proved to be able to handle all my current pedal needs, from 18vDC, 12vDC, 9vDC to 9VAC and low and high power consuming pedals. Very nice how this little box can push so much and remain silent as the night. Very good buy when compared to the other boxes out there.
So far, amazing
This is the ONLY power supply that I could find that can power EVERY SINGLE pedal on my board (for under $250). I have a lot of different power requirements. The pedal train mounts are great. It just sits under my board and relieves me of worrying about loose cables and wall warts. One of the best purchases I have made for my live rig.
Best Power supply for the money
Awesome power supply! Watch the truetone video about it on YouTube and then you'll really want this power supply!
Fantastic!
This is my first DC brick so I can't compare it to anything else but as soon as I plugged everything in on my pedalboard and powered it all up I immediately noticed a cleaner, more powerful sound. It fit perfectly underneath of my Pedaltrain Classic 2 and came with brackets for mounting which were a breeze to install.
Another huge plus, for me, is the two 18v outputs. I can run my Fulltone OCD at 18v (which sounds great!) and I still have another 18v in case I decided to add another pedal. Also, you can daisy chain more pedals if you run out of outputs as long as you don't exceed the mA rating on a given output. The sheer number of options makes this a great choice. Solid build overall I am quite pleased.
excellent product
Finally got around to making the switch to a quality filtered, regulated power supply. Easy mount on my big pedaltrain novo board. So far, really quiet and much easier set up.
! spot pro CS12
Hooked up and working fine...just as I figured it would
No noise!
Great power pack. I am using 10 of the 12 outlets and it does what it should
True tone for sure!
I can't believe I lived without this thing. It sounds like I got a new guitar and amp. The 11 pedals I have previously made a lot of noise and buzzing, but now they are silent and sound beautiful.
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