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7 questions to Howard Davis

As of now, under the heading “7 questions to …” I would like to introduce you to people who were and are of particular importance for the world of guitarists and whose work – in my opinion – seem to be interesting or impressing.

For the first interview I choose the father of the legendary Deluxe Memory Man: Howard Davis.
In my honest opinion, he is an icon of the world of effect pedals and I am quite proud that he took the time to answer to my questions. Continue reading “7 questions to Howard Davis”

Simple guitar mods – Part 2

The first part of this two-part series was about how to get closer to the sound you long for on the one hand and grant the right of abode to the pickups of your guitar on the other.
This part is dedicated to the possibilities, alterations of the pots and capacitors do present. Continue reading “Simple guitar mods – Part 2”

Lexicon PCM 81 vs. Neunaber Expanse – Reverb Comparison

This is a comparison of the Neunaber Expanse with the Lexicon PCM 81 Reverb Hall Rack Effect.

gear: Fender Telecaster, Fender Champ, Celestion G12M Greenback, Shure SM57, DIY Buffer, Cubase.

Simple guitar mods – Part 1

The first part of this two-part series is about how little adjustments of the pickups can cause an improvement of the sound.
The second part will focus on the pots. Continue reading “Simple guitar mods – Part 1”

Midi- a musicians boon and bane

Midi is a way to make instruments communicate with each other and has been developed in the 1980s.
Unfortunately, there is no midi standard yet, which sometimes causes a lot of problems. Continue reading “Midi- a musicians boon and bane”

Lexicon PCM 81 vs. Eventide H9 Harmonizer – Reverb Comparison

This is a comparison of the Eventide H9 Harmonizer with the Lexicon PCM 81 Reverb Hall Rack Effect.

gear: Fender Telecaster, Fender Champ, Celestion G12M Greenback, Shure SM57, Cubase.

Which effect should I get? The Lexicon PCM 81 or a reverb stompbox?

Although the Lexicon PCM 81 was most famous in the 90s, it still sets the standards for good reverb sounds. Continue reading “Which effect should I get? The Lexicon PCM 81 or a reverb stompbox?”

An overdrive pedal after a delay

Commonly, you arrange the pedals in a way that the guitar signal first passes the overdrive pedal and is then send to modulation effects like delays or reverb pedals.
But in my honest opinion, it is worth it to change this accustomed layout. Continue reading “An overdrive pedal after a delay”

Source Audio Ventris Dual Reverb vs. Lexicon PCM 81 (Stereo Comparison)

This is a comparison of the Source Audio Ventris Dual Reverb with the Lexicon PCM 81 Reverb Hall Rack Effect.

gear: Fender Telecaster, Fender Champ, Celestion G12M Greenback, Shure SM57, Cubase.

Strymon El Capistan Trails Mode

Lately someone confronted me with the following question:

Recently, I bought a Strymon El Capistan and I really love it.
But there is one thing, that bothers me:How can I make the repeats of the Strymon El Capistan fade away after switching it off ? Continue reading “Strymon El Capistan Trails Mode”

Stacking delays

Stacking booster or overdrives pedals is pretty common.
But it can also be worth it to stack delay pedals. Stacking can be used in different ways to create special rhythmical delays or to produce ambient sounds. Continue reading “Stacking delays”

Digital Delay Blind Comparison: Ibanez DE7 vs. Akai Headrush

This is a blind comparison of the Ibanez DE7 with the Akai Headrush.

Solution: Continue reading “Digital Delay Blind Comparison: Ibanez DE7 vs. Akai Headrush”

Ross Compressor Reissue

The legendary, grey Ross Compressor is quite popular at the moment, although probably only few have ever used it.

Initially, Ross effects were pretty unfamiliar.
But as Trey Anastasio (Phish) once discovered the Ross Compressor for himself, it became popular. Continue reading “Ross Compressor Reissue”

Why do IC-based overdrive pedals always sound harsh?

If you are looking for an overdrive pedal that is able to emulate a slightly overdriven amplifier, you ought to choose a stompbox without IC chips. Continue reading “Why do IC-based overdrive pedals always sound harsh?”

Strymon Big Sky vs. Lexicon PCM 81

This is a comparison of the Strymon Big Sky with the Lexicon PCM 81 Reverb Hall Rack Effect.

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gear: Fender Telecaster, Fender Champ, Celestion G12M Greenback, Shure SM57, Cubase.