Boss DD-7 vs. DOD Rubberneck – Delay Comparison

This is a Comparison of the Boss DD-7 with the DOD Rubberneck. For this comparison I only used the analog mode of the Boss DD-7. At the end of the video 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.

Videos on YouTube – Why my videos are how they are

Ask the DudeI love to watch YouTube videos about pedals, guitars and amps.
The boundless vastness of the Internet offers to some extend magnificent, inspiring and enlightening content created by great people. Continue reading “Videos on YouTube – Why my videos are how they are”

Boss DD-7 vs. Electro Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man – Delay Comparison

This is a Comparison of the Boss DD-7 with the Electro Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man. At the end of the video 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.

New pedals vs. old stompboxes from the edge of the locker

While you are searching for the perfect sound, you browse through forums, read special magazines and follow the manufacturers on Twitter and Instagram. After countless reviews and endless time of waiting after the NAMM product announcement, you can finally try out a new pedal. Just to find out that you’ll have to keep on searching… Continue reading “New pedals vs. old stompboxes from the edge of the locker”

Catalinbread Belle Epoch Deluxe

Because of its size, the Catalinbread Belle Epoch Deluxe is less pedalboard friendly. Nevertheless, in my honest opinion, this digital delay has the right to require more space. Continue reading “Catalinbread Belle Epoch Deluxe”

Boss DD-7 vs. TC Electronic Flashback – Digital Delay Comparison

This is a Comparison of the Boss DD-7 with the TC Electronic Flashback.
Besides the digital mode, I also present the analog emulation, modulation and the reverse mode of these two bugdet delay pedals. At the end of the video 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.

Catalinbread Belle Epoch

catalinbread belle epochThe Catalinbread Belle Epoch is a pedalboard friendly digital delay with an inbuilt preamp that is oriented to the legendary Maestro Echoplex Transistor Tape Echo. Continue reading “Catalinbread Belle Epoch”

MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe vs. MXR Carbon Copy – Analog Delay Comparison

This is a Comparison of the MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe with MXR Carbon Copy.
For a better comparability I only used the dark mode of the Carbon Copy Deluxe.

Obituary: Jim Dunlop – more than the Cry-Baby

Plektren In a certain way he was like the doctor of the music scene. Besides his brilliant own inventions, Jim Dunlop brought dead ones back to life. Continue reading “Obituary: Jim Dunlop – more than the Cry-Baby”

Source Audio Ventris vs. Neunaber Expanse – Reverb Comparison

This is a comparison of the Neunaber Expanse with the Source Audio Ventris.

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

Effect pedals interacting with the whole setup

Ask the DudeOne loves the Tubescreamer, the other hates it. It is impossible to keep everyone happy. While to one guitarist the overdrive pedal sounds perfect, stresses the mids in an optimal way and creates the ultimate range of distortion, the same pedal seems hollow with the bass cut quite too much to another guitar player. Continue reading “Effect pedals interacting with the whole setup”

MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe vs. Maxon AD-900 Analog Delay – Analog Delay Comparison

This is a Comparison of the MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe with the Maxon AD-900 Analog Delay.

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

Binson Echorec

Binson EchorecConcerning the categorization of delay pedals, guitarists mostly refer to analog delays, tape delays and digital delay pedals. But one true classic is often overlooked because it is pretty rare and only available in used condition: the Binson Echorec. Continue reading “Binson Echorec”