„Synthesizer“ – this word and everything associated with it give shivers of horror to many guitarists and bass players. Instantly, the horrible sounds of the 80s come to one’s mind and the keyboarders actually have never been the popular members of a band. Continue reading “Synthesizer – more than 80s sounds”
Tag: Amplifier
7 questions to Mike Piera (AnalogMan)
I am particularly pleased to be able to present an interview today, that, to me, is like an advanced Christmas present.
Although he has got a lot of work right now, Mike Piera, better known as AnalogMan, took the time to answer to my 7 questions. Continue reading “7 questions to Mike Piera (AnalogMan)”
Tips & Tricks: Stacking Boost Pedals
You are looking for a transparent overdrive pedal?
Your favorite one has too much gain and you are searching for the ultimate low gain overdrive?
Maybe an overdrive pedal is not the best choice for you. Continue reading “Tips & Tricks: Stacking Boost Pedals”
Kingsley Page V2 featuring Electro Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man
This is a demo how to use the Kingsley Page V2 with the Electro Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man.
gear: Fender Jazzmaster (classic player), Kingsley Page V2, EHX Deluxe Memory Man, Fender Champ, Celestion G12M Greenback, Shure SM57, Cubase.
Kingsley Page V2 Review
The Kingsley Page V2 is a tube booster and an overdrive pedal with a true 12AX7 tube. Continue reading “Kingsley Page V2 Review”
Tips & Tricks : Compressor hiss
Frequently, guitarists search for a better compressor because their actual ones produce too much hiss. Continue reading “Tips & Tricks : Compressor hiss”
Echoplex EP-3 Preamp
The preamp of the EP-3 Tape Echo still is pretty famous and various manufacturers offer this effect also as a pedal. Continue reading “Echoplex EP-3 Preamp”
Legendary overdrive pedals 4 – Fulltone OCD
This episode of the series is dedicated to a modern overdrive pedal which already has become a legend: the Fulltone OCD. Continue reading “Legendary overdrive pedals 4 – Fulltone OCD”
Tips & Tricks: Be brave – use the pots
Looking at the pedalboards of other guitarists, I frequently find the effect pedal pots at 12 o’clock position or even varying marginal from that standard position.
Although even overdrive pedals with only three knobs offer various options – if you are willing to use them. Continue reading “Tips & Tricks: Be brave – use the pots”
„Always on“ pedals
On many pedalboards you can find pedals that stay on all the time and occasionally the question comes to your mind, if you might have chosen the wrong equipment to create the sound you actually long for. Continue reading “„Always on“ pedals”
Marshall JCM900 HiGain Dual Reverb
Today I would like to tell you something about the legendary Marshall JCM900 HiGain Dual Reverb amplifier that, in my opinion, is absolutely underrated. Continue reading “Marshall JCM900 HiGain Dual Reverb”
How a tube amp works – Part 2
In the first part we have learned that the flow of electrons can be controlled by striking the strings.
This flow of electrons inside of the tube can now be controlled by selected resistors. Continue reading “How a tube amp works – Part 2”
Tips & Tricks: How to improve your guitar sound
I guess almost every guitarist has got his very own place in the rehearsal room. Next to him his amplifier. For a long time you have been adjusting the setting of your amp to get the sound you have longed for Continue reading “Tips & Tricks: How to improve your guitar sound”
How a tube-amp works – Part 1
To me as a layperson the functionality of a tube-amp is a phenomenon and because of this fascination I decided to deal a bit more intensively with it.
Here I would like to explain (maybe some kind of inexpertly) try to explain how a tube-amplifier with cathode-bias works: Continue reading “How a tube-amp works – Part 1”
Overdrive – Distortion – Fuzz
I guess every guitarist knows the three types of overdriven guitar-sounds: overdrive, distortion and fuzz.
But what is the difference between them? Continue reading “Overdrive – Distortion – Fuzz”
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