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Chase Bliss Automatone vs. Otamatone – funny video – birthday mess up

The DelayDude wishes the Chase Bliss Automatone for his birthday. But there must have been a mix-up…

Sonicake Matribox Multi-Effects Processor, Reverb Settings

This is a demo about the different reverb sounds of the Sonicake Matribox. Besides these reverb effects, Matribox offers a large number of other high-quality digital effects and more than 40 legendary amplifier models.
And the compact multi-effects processor is not only suitable for guitarists. It also might be interesting for bass-players and keyboarders as well.

0:08 Church Continue reading “Sonicake Matribox Multi-Effects Processor, Reverb Settings”

Sonicake Matribox Multi-Effects Processor, Delay Settings

In this video I check out the various delay settings of the wonderful Sonicake Matribox. The multi-effects processor provides more than 130 high-quality effects and it is hard to decide which one I like best.

The Matribox is a compact multi-effects processor that wants to thrill guitarists, bassists and even keyboarders with more than 130 high-quality digital effects and more than 40 legendary amplifier models.

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Demo Video: Eventide H90 Harmonizer vs. Strymon Volante

This is a comparison of two absolutely amazing pedals: The space head algorithm of the Eventide H90 Harmonizer compared to the Strymon Volante.
Both pedals can create multihead delays, have modulation and are perfect for gritty tape sounds.

0:37 darker delay with modulation
1:22 more gain, low cut
2:04 really dark delay
2:57 two tape heads activated
3:56 gritty delay

How to use the TC Electronic DITTO X4 as a granular looper

This is a video about a real time random sampling with the TC Electronic DITTO X4 and the Elektron Digitakt. The random reverse and pitch effects are triggered via midi by the Digitakt. Everything has been recorded via the Electron Digitakt into Ableton Live.

gear: Fender Telecaster, TC Electronic DITTO X4, Elektron Digitakt, Ableton Live

I did not know that I can use the TC Electronic DITTO X4 as a ….

This is a video about how to use the TC Electronic DITTO X4 as a delay effect by connecting it to the Elektron Digitakt. Check out how to create different delay times like quarters, eighths and half notes. I also present a tape reverse as well as a tape stop effect. If you are interested in a step-by-step instruction, please let me know.

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Review: Evidence Audio – SIS Kit for patch cables

Evidence AudioThe Evidence Audio SIS Kit is a patch cable kit for pedalboards. The Kit 10 contains 10 plugs and 3 meters of cable. Thus, you can make 5 patch cables with variable lengths. SIS is the abbreviation for “Screw in solderless”. The technique has been revolutionized by the Evidence Audio construction. Continue reading “Review: Evidence Audio – SIS Kit for patch cables”

Earthquaker Devices Dispatch Master

Dispatch-MasterFor all the guitarists who did not get the limited Ghost Disaster of 2010, the Earthquaker Devices Dispatch Master is a worthy and pedalboard-friendly replacement. Continue reading “Earthquaker Devices Dispatch Master”

Earthquaker Devices Disaster Transport / Disaster Transport Jr.

disaster transport Stricktly speaking the Earthquaker Devices Disaster Transport covers a whole series of digital delays that are all dedicated to lo-fi sounds. Continue reading “Earthquaker Devices Disaster Transport / Disaster Transport Jr.”

Tips & Tricks: MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe

Tips & tricksSeveral times I found in guitar forums the comment that some guitarists can`t deal with the mix pot of the MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe. It is true: you have to turn the pot into full clockwise direction to get a delay signal which is a bit louder than the clean guitar signal. Continue reading “Tips & Tricks: MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe”