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Review: Sonicake Acoustic-Electric Travel Guitar

(Deutsch) Was kann die Sonicake Acoustic-Electric Travel Guitar? Ich habe die besondere Gitarre auf Herz und Nieren getestet.

I am an electric guitarist through and through, though I really enjoy the sound of many acoustic guitars. The idea of emulating acoustic guitar tones was therefore particularly appealing to me. The Sonicake Acoustic-Electric Travel Guitar combines models of several popular acoustic guitars within a unique body design, making me extremely curious to try it out. Continue reading “Review: Sonicake Acoustic-Electric Travel Guitar”

Strymon Cloudburst Plugin – Demo Video

At the end of 2024, Strymon launched two great new plugins, the ElCapistan and Strymon DIG, and now a reverb plugin, the Cloudburst, follows. Continue reading “Strymon Cloudburst Plugin – Demo Video”

Donner Vintaverb: My favorite settings

This is a demo of my favorite settings of the Donner Vintaverb.
Check out some of the numerous sonic options of this bargain.
In my honest opinion, it is definitively worth it to try out this robust little reverb pedal that provides even more than traditional vintage reverb sounds.

gear: Fender Telecaster, DelayDude Custom Amp, Shure SM57, Cubase, Evidence Audio SIS Cables.

Donner Vintaverb – Review

Although the name refers to traditional reverb sounds, the Donner Vintaverb provides even more. Continue reading “Donner Vintaverb – Review”

Review: Strymon NightSky – Part 2

This is the second part of the review about the Strymon NightSky.
While the first part was about the construction and the extensive functions of the NightSky, this second part is dedicated to the sound of this brilliant effect pedal. Continue reading “Review: Strymon NightSky – Part 2”

Review: Strymon NightSky – Part 1

Strymon calls the NightSky a time-warped reverberator which includes more functions than a usual reberb pedal. The new type of setting options is also innovative and is an invitation for experimentation.

This is the first part of a two-part review of the Strymon NightSky.
In the first part you will learn all about the construction and the extensive functions of the NightSky, while the second part will be dedicated to the sound of this extraordinary pedal. Continue reading “Review: Strymon NightSky – Part 1”

NUX Atlantic

Despite the middle size of its enclosure, to me, the NUX Atlantic is a pedalboard-friendly stompbox for it is a double-effect which combines delay and reverb. Continue reading “NUX Atlantic”

NUX Atlantic vs. Source Audio Ventris

This is a comparison of the Nux Atlantic with the Source Audio Ventris.
Both pedals provide the combination of delay and reverb.
Besides the direct comparison of varying reverb- and delay sounds, you will also get a soundscape of shimmer to float away.

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Review: Nux Atlantic -Part II

In the second part of this review, you will get to know all about the sound of the astonishing Nux Atlantic. Continue reading “Review: Nux Atlantic -Part II”

Review: Nux Atlantic -Part I

The first part of this two-part review is dedicated to the construction of the Nux Atlantic delay/reverb. And in the second part you will get to know all about the sound of this astonishing bargain. Continue reading “Review: Nux Atlantic -Part I”

NUX Atlantic delay & reverb

This is a demo of the Nux Atlantic delay & reverb.
For this versatile double effect provides delay and reverb, I would like to present modes like analog, tape and digital delay.
And, of course, I also present the three reverb sounds (plate, hall and spring reverb).
Last but not least, you will also find different combinations of the sounds and orders of both effects.

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Hughes & Kettner Replex

This is a demo about the Hughes & Kettner Replex.
It is huge and heavy, but it glows in the dark and has a tube!
The production has been stopped, but still it is a great tape emulation.
Tube preamp, reverb pedal and a single and dual-head delay in one enclosure.
Nevermind the space it needs on your pedalboard…

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Neunaber Expanse vs. Source Audio Nemesis

This is a comparison of the Neunaber Expanse with the Source Audio Nemesis.
The Neuaber Expanse is quite more than a reverb. Thus, I compare different settings of both pedals like tape and digital. But also modes like scatter (Expanse) versus rhythmic (Nemesis) and echelon stock (Expanse) versus digital mode (Nemesis). Last but not least, you will get a demo of how both pedals sound in the mix.

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Neunaber Expanse as a delay

In this video, I used the Neunaber Expanse as a delay.
Most people use it as a reverb effect, but through the Neunaber App you can also download several delay algorithms. The additional EXP Controller allows to choose between up to four different presets.
For it is stereo, please use your headphones!

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Ask the Dude: Lexicon vs. Neunaber and Moog vs. Strymon

Recently, a YouTube subscriber directed the following questions concerning different reverb and delay effects to me and I thought, that the answers might be interesting for other guitarists too. Continue reading “Ask the Dude: Lexicon vs. Neunaber and Moog vs. Strymon”