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If you are looking to add some texture to a tune or turn your guitar into an organ, a good place to start would be with a volume swell.  Just drop the volume when you strike the string (this will mask the pick attack) then raise the volume and let it ring.  The delay pedal will sustain the sound so that you can drop the volume and play a note/chord again.  You don’t have to have a volume pedal you can just as easily roll your guitar volume off.  This is just another great way to expand your guitar’s horizon.


 

 

 TheToneCast Episode 26: Volume Swells: Play Now | Play in Popup

Revisiting the pedal order question from last week we decided to take a listen to thickening up your OD by putting a boost in front of it.  We used an MI Audio boost into a mild overdrive.  I am sorry to say, but this boost isn’t a normal MI Audio offering.  After speaking with Michael at NAMM this year he told me that there are only 2 of these bad boys in the world.  It was a pretty funny story. We will have to have him on to tell it.You can find more MI Audio here:  http://www.miaudio.com  

 

 TheToneCast Episode 22: Boosting an OD: Play Now | Play in Popup

There never will be a right answer to the age old question of pedal order.  It is far too subjective to make any Newtonian claims.  All we can do is offer examples of various configurations and let the creative muse decide on the setup that suits her ear.  Take a listen as we demo both configurations Vibe>OD then OD>Vibe.  We used an MI Audio Blues Pro and a Sweet Sound Mojo Vibe for these clips.   

We chose to use the Mojo Vibe to bring attention to one of our own’s battle.  If you don’t know Bob Sweet, the designer and manufacturer  of the Mojo vibe, is going though a tough fight right now.  There are charity auctions in place to support him.  Please take time to read about the battle and do what you can to help.  

You can read more here:  MusicToyz  Bob Sweet Charity Information.   

 

 TheToneCast Episode 20: Pedal Order? Vibe>OD or OD>Vibe: Play Now | Play in Popup

Herbie Hancock won a Grammy for Album of the year.  We hope the awakening in the music world continues.  To celebrate we pulled a unique pair of pedals out of the vault. Instead of thinking Maiden Voyage, we thought Head Hunters. We don’t have Mr. Hancock in studio, as you will soon find out, but here is a pairing of pedals you might consider if you are looking for some good old fashion funk.  If you would like to learn more about the man himself, check out his site: http://www.herbiehancock.com/You can find out more about Emma Effects at: http://www.emmaelectronic.com/  

 

 TheToneCast Episode 18: Analog Synthy Sounds: Play Now | Play in Popup