7 questions to Josh Scott (JHS Pedals)

7 questions toIn this month, once more one of my very own pedal heroes answered to the 7 questions of the DelayDude.

Therefore, I proudly present an Interview with Josh Scott, the founder and head of JHS Pedals. Continue reading “7 questions to Josh Scott (JHS Pedals)”

Chase Bliss Audio Tonal Recall RKM vs. Walrus Audio ARP-87 – Delay Comparison

This is a comparison of the Chase Bliss Audio Tonal Recall RKM with the Walrus Audio ARP-87.
For the Chase Bliss Audio Tonal Recall RKM is an analog delay pedal, I only use the analog mode of the Walrus Audio ARP-87. Besides, I also present modulation and how both pedals may sound in the mix.

gear: Fender Telecaster, Fender Tweed Champ, Celestion G12M, Shure SM57, DigiTech Trio, Cubase.

Evolution of the pedalboard

pedalboard smallStarting to play guitar, most guitarists dispense with effect pedals.
The guitar connected to the amp is all you need to be happy. Continue reading “Evolution of the pedalboard”

Diamond Memory Lane Jr.

Memory lane jrLike its predecessors, the Diamond Memory Lane Jr.  needs quite a lot space on the pedalboard.
In return, the digital version of the Memory Lane series offers 1200 ms maximum delay time that can be enjoyed in the analog or digital mode. Continue reading “Diamond Memory Lane Jr.”

Walrus Audio ARP-87 vs. MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe – Delay Comparison

This is a comparison of the Walrus Audio ARP-87 with the MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe.
For the MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe is an analog delay pedal, I only use the analog mode of the Walrus Audio ARP-87. Besides, I also present modulation and how both pedals may sound in the mix.

gear: Fender Telecaster, Fender Tweed Champ, Celestion G12M, Shure SM57, DigiTech Trio, Cubase.

Effect pedal switcher

Custom OrderA pedalboard with many pedals on it offers various possibilities but at the same time, it is pressty complicated to switch between different pedals.
After adding tremolo and reverb to the clean sound of the verse, for the refrain you may want to switch abruptly to an overdriven sound. In this case you ought to be able to switch between three pedals at the same time.
How can switching operations like these be simplified? Continue reading “Effect pedal switcher”

Diamond Memory Lane 2

memory lane2Like its predecessor, the Diamond Memory Lane 2 is a less pedalboard-friendly analog delay pedal.
The 550ms of maximum delay time are, accordingly to the Memory Lane, refined by the legendary Panasonic MN 3005 chip. Continue reading “Diamond Memory Lane 2”

Boss DD-7 vs. Source Audio Nemesis – Digital Delay Comparison

This is a Comparison of the Boss DD-7 with the Source Audio Nemesis. Besides the analog and digital delay sounds and the reverse mode of both pedals, I also demonstrate how either of them will sound in the mix.

gear: Fender Telecaster, Fender Tweed Champ, Celestion G12M, Shure SM57, DigiTech Trio, Cubase.

Tips & Tricks: Effect pedals – Mark your settings

Tips & tricksOnce found, every guitarist is willing to save the perfect settings of his pedals. There are various possibilities to protect the pots from unintentional adjustment. Here you will find an article about this topic.

But what if you want to alternate between two or three different settings? How can you save or mark the respective settings without fixing the pots? Continue reading “Tips & Tricks: Effect pedals – Mark your settings”

Diamond Memory Lane

memory laneThe Diamond Memory Lane is a less pedalboard-friendly analog delay. Compared to other analog delay pedals, the maximum delay time of 550 ms is quite ordinary. But because of the Panasonic MN3005 chip, the sound of this 24 V mono pedal is legendary. Continue reading “Diamond Memory Lane”

Boss DD-7 vs. Strymon DIG – Digital Delay Comparison

This is a Comparison of the Boss DD-7 with the Strymon DIG.

In this video I only used the digital mode of the Boss DD-7, because the Strymon DIG does not offer an analog delay mode.
At the end of the video I demonstrate how either of them will sound in the mix.

gear: Fender Telecaster, Fender Tweed Champ, Celestion G12M, Shure SM57, DigiTech Trio, Cubase.

News + + + SUPERBOOTH 2019 + + +

Superbooth 19From May 9th to May 11th the SUPERBOOTH is back in Berlin. The exhibition for electronic music offers various presentations and DIY workshops. Continue reading “News + + + SUPERBOOTH 2019 + + +”

Chase Bliss Audio Tonal Recall (Red Knob Mod)

Tonal Recall RKMThe Chase Bliss Audio Tonal Recall RKM is – as the name already suggests – quite similar to the Chase Bliss Audio Tonal Recall. Continue reading “Chase Bliss Audio Tonal Recall (Red Knob Mod)”