This is by far the smallest, yet one of the most versatile pedalboards I've put together. If you haven't played around with one of these Eventide H9's, I highly recommend it. It holds 99 presets for every possible effect from their Factor series. Any delay, pitch or modulation setting/combination you can think of. I haven't even scratched the surface, though most are WAY over the top. I simply use a half dozen or so presets that I've created for chorus, flange, phase, reverb, delay and a couple others. The entire thing can be managed from my iPhone.  These Xotic mini pedals are also fantastic. The SL drive is once of my favorite OD/distortion pedals and one of the few I've come across that just seem to love my Alembics. Extremely responsive and organic sounding. Best of all?the whole thing is powered by a pair of Pedaltrain Voltos. So no more being a slave to the outlet! It all fits on a Pedaltrain Nano board and packs easily into the tiny soft case.  

 

I love the H9! Your pedal train idea is very interesting.   I am going to have to check them out. Nice post. Thanks for sharing.

Jonathan:
 
You have inspired me!  I just ordered a Pedaltrain Nano, Volto battery, and George L kit from Amazon.  My research seems to suggest that a single Volto should be able to handle the whole board.  Is there any particular reason you've got two on yours?
 
Also, it looks like you mounted you Xotic pedals on a separate plate that then mounts to the Nano. Am I correct?  What's the reason for doing so?
 
Bill, tgo

Bill,
 
For some reason, I had a grounding issue. Got a subtle (but annoying) hum whenever the H9 was in line with the other pedals. As long as it has its own power supply, there's no hum. Plus it's a bit of a juice hog anyway. Don't expect to get the battery life they claim to deliver. 12 hours my ass. If you get that, please let me know. I'd say 4-6 hours of actual use is more like it. Still pretty darn good, though.

They're now claiming 36 hours.   That I doubted, but only 4-6?  I guess that won't be a problem so long as I recharge before every session.  
 
What's the story on the mount for the Xotic pedals?
 
Bill, tgo

Bill?for all of the boards I put together I mount the pedals directly to the board using slightly longer screws then they come with. I also drill holes for the power and patch cables. It's a bit of a pain in the ass - especially with a metal board like the Pedaltrain. But it's as secure as you can get, no messy Velcro and it looks clean as hell.

Here's one of my larger pedalboards. This one stays at home.
 

I thought I made clean pedalboards, and then I saw this one...so clean and compact, but ya gotta have accurate feet for some of those switches and the expression pedals; well done! Tony

My regular rig uses a Voodoo Lab GCX rack switcher and their Ground Control Pro with my stomp boxes on a shelf in the rack.  It works great and moves easily enough for a gig, but I was looking for something more convenient for travel and informal jams.   The Pedaltrain Nano and Volto battery seem like they are just what I need.
 
Bill, tgo

Yeah, Bill?you can't go wrong with that combination. I bought one of the Mono Vertigo gig bags this year for quick jaunts to practice. I bought the Tick as well. It's a small accessory bag that's the perfect size for the Nano. Also has a pocket for tools and little knick knacks. This is the ultimate grab and go option.
 

Yeah?Tony.
 
That's why I put the Rocktron controller on the board. Eliminates the old tap dancing routine. It's a great little unit. Can function as an on/off for individual pedals (how I use it) or you can store various combinations.

Jonathan:
 
We're thinking along the same lines.  I recently picked up a Reunion Blues bag.  Doesn't the Pedaltrain Nano come with a soft bag that slides over the guitar neck on a gig bag?  I thought I saw a picture of it somewhere.
 
Bill, tgo

Bill?Yes, it comes with a soft case that's got adjustable straps on it so you can secure it to a gig bag.

Compact Maple Pedal Board  
 

Missing the compact there, Wolf.