7 questions to Yukihiro Hayashi (Free The Tone)

Yuki Free The Tone InterviewIn my opinion, the Free The Tone Future Factory FF-1Y is a great pedal and because I’m always interested in who are the creative people behind the devices that I like so much, I asked Yukihiro Hayashi 7 questions. How did he become the owner and president of Free The Tone, which pedal from another manufacturer he wished he had invented, and what if things had turned out completely differently? The friendly Yuki gives us answers to these and other questions in our interview. Continue reading “7 questions to Yukihiro Hayashi (Free The Tone)”

Soma Cosmos Demo Video

SOMA CosmosThe SOMA Cosmos is a very special looper that reawakens creativity and the urge to play. He encourages sound experiments towards spherical sounds and inspiring variations and always conjures up new possibilities. Continue reading “Soma Cosmos Demo Video”

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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.

0:03 warm delay Continue reading “Sonicake Matribox Multi-Effects Processor, Delay Settings”

Behringer Model D with modulation guitar effect pedals

Check out how to use guitar modulation effect pedals like chorus, phaser, flanger, tremolo, wah and pitch shifter to create more vivid sounds with an anlog synthesizer like the Behringer Model D.

And if you like, check out, how to combine the Arturia MicroFreak with effect pedals like delay and reverb.

Meris LVX Modular Delay System – Filter Sounds

It took me a little while to get into the Meris LVX. This modular delay system offers almost unlimited possibilities. In this video, I’ve played around with a few filter options.

Keeley Compressor Plus

If there’s one thing Keeley Electronics is famous for, it’s compressor pedals. I tested the Keeley Compressor Plus and here’s what I came up with.

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

NUX NDD-7 Tape Echo Delay

This is a demo of the NUX NDD-7 Tape Echo. Find out more about this compact emulation of the Roland RE-201 Space Echo. The built-in looper offers so many options that you will have to get this digital delay anyway.

1. Tape head 3 – long delay with reverb and wow & flutter Continue reading “NUX NDD-7 Tape Echo Delay”

Review: Donner Wave delay

Wave DelayThe Donner Wave is a digital delay pedal with a delay time from 20 up to 620ms.
It comes in a very compact green aluminium die-cast housing.
Despite its size, the delay provides a nice weight, thus it remains stable on the pedalboard.
The rubber coating on the bottom additionally strengthens this quality. Continue reading “Review: Donner Wave delay”

Donner WAVE delay

This is a demo of the Donner WAVE delay pedal. Check out the sound of this great tiny.

gear: Fender Telecaster, DelayDude Custom Amp, 12“ Celestion Greenback Speaker, Shure SM 57, SM Pro Audio TB 202 Tube Pre-Amp, Cubase.

Review: Donner ONE looper

Donner ONE LooperThe Donner ONE looper comes around in a very robust white aluminum enclosure which is extremely compact. Nevertheless, it provides enough weight for a stable standing on the pedalboard. The rubber coating on the bottom additionally ensures that the ONE will remain on its place. Continue reading “Review: Donner ONE looper”

Donner ONE looper

This is a demo of the Donner ONE looper by using the Donner WAVE delay pedal.
Check out the numerous functions of this little bargain.

gear: Fender Telecaster, DelayDude Custom Amp, 12“ Celestion Greenback Speaker, Shure SM 57, SM Pro Audio TB 202 Tube Pre-Amp, Cubase.

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.