Category: Thoughts
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When bored, do something silly.
Boredom doesn’t strike me often, but when it does, I often find it hits with a burst of inspiration. This week, I was feeling particularly adrift at work and started researching a potential project we are taking on. One aspect of this project is transferring the hosting of some back end software to our infrastructure.…
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Acetylene Nirvana – but on bass?
When a randomized voltage controlled filter shows up at the local shop, you have to try it out. Does it work on bass? Yes. Of course. Is it the sound you want? Probably not, but I love it! The Acetylene Nirvana is no longer in production and the company -Lone Wolf Audio- is no longer…
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overwrite.
overwrite. original music by /chevee/. Gear Used: Fender Mustang P/J BassElectro-Harmonix Superego Synth EngineMeris Hedra 3-Voice Rhythmic Pitch Shifter TC Electronics Thunderstorm Flanger Dedalo Byte Bass Synth JHS 3 Series Glitch Delay Electro-Harmonix Oceans 11 Reverb Tascam DP-03-SD Portastudio
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New Gear in the Studio
When I first started experimenting with ambient bass music, I went to my local shop to find a reverb or pitch pedal. While I was there, I noticed a few things that interested me. The Meris Hedra has been stuck in the back of my mind since. A pitch shifting, harmonizing, delay pedal? Too good…
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Budget Glitch Delay for Bass?
I’ve been looking for an inexpensive glitch effect for ambient bass experiments. Last week, JHS released 3 digital effects: Glitch Delay, Bit Crusher, and Ring Mod. I jumped on the Glitch Delay as soon as the demo played. At only $99 it was too tempting! Will it perform well with bass? Let’s find out!
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Experimenting with loop pedals
Eventually, I hope to be able to live stream these sessions. It’s all a learning process and I like capturing things live. No point in trying to clean it up and make it “perfect” for the internet. This isn’t going on an album… but it could! There’s no rule that says you can’t release your…
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The Finished Pedal Board
Everything is wired and powered. Time to make some noise!
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Building a New Pedal Board
A while back, I found myself in need of a pedal board to hold a modest amount of hardware for various gigs. I only really needed a tuner, compressor, and DI, but I made it a bit bigger so it could hold a few more things. A fuzz and then a utility slot for whatever…
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Making Pedal Board Patch Cables
I needed a bunch of different patch cables for this board, so I made my own. It’s an easy process and doesn’t require a bunch of expensive tools. I think everyone should learn this skill. When you know how to make them, you also know how to maintain and repair them. You might also be…