We’re back with Show Me Your Pedalboard, where I call on the Pedals And Effects community to send in a picture of their boards for an open discussion. Admar sent his picture of a very neatly organized pedalboard, chained much differently than what we’ve seen before.
Read MoreWe want to once again thank Justin Pearson for joining us. We all spoke for hours upon hours about music, gear, effects, touring, life and what we recorded only captures a fraction of the entire experience. Justin is an incredibly ambitious musician and his work ethic, and creative output is a clear indication of his drive.
Read MoreHey hey, it's Jonathan Hischke back for Pedals & Effects, here to present round two of my interview with Justin Pearson- (or JP)- of the Locust, Head Wound City, Dead Cross and many more. If these little episodes had titles or themes, I think this one could be called 'Accidents'. As we all know, both happy accidents and not so happy ones are often what lead us to new breakthroughs, interesting creations and fresh approaches to the things we do....and JP is no exception.
Read MoreGodlyke's Kevin Bolembach is a huge supporter of myself and Pedals And Effects. He has always come through for me and I wanted to take a look back at a video he shot at a Deltron 3030 soundcheck on a tour stop late 2013.
Read MoreHi everyone! Just a friendly heads up that Juan will be at the 5th annual Warwick Bass Camp later this month in Germany. Juan, along with other bass superstars will be conducting clinics in addition to celebrating all things bass!
Read MoreEveryone's tastes change and that goes for everyone, including guys like Nick and myself. However, today's episode is is about a Nick Reinhart epiphany! Nick breaks down how he came to love the Earthquaker Devices Arrows and burger flips at McDonald's.
Read MoreKicking off your Monday, Pedals And Effects style! While on tour with Deltron 3030 during our Portland, Oregon stop I had to stop by Old Town Music. Old Town Music is one of the best music stores in the country, so of course I had to drop in. During this particular visit they had an 80’s Ibanez DUE300 Multi-Effects pedal at a steal of a price of $75.00! This multi effects unit is great for several reasons but I would have to say the most unique thing is the delay hold button on the board gives you 2.2 seconds of hold time! Back then, that must have seemed like eternity.
Read MoreMusic production is evolving at lightning speed, and, as a bassist, I ask myself all the time if technology is helping or compromising me as a musician. When I first started professionally in the mid 80’s, records, like Racer X’s Street Lethal, were still being released on vinyl. Shortly thereafter, CD's were the norm; then MP3's and now streaming. Music technology has changed just as much as music itself has and although I’ve kept some of my gear from the early days, I always try to stay informed on the latest technology to see how it can enhance my skills and sound as a musician.
Read MoreHey guys! Jonathan Hischke here, Juan recently invited us all to his studio where we had the opportunity to sit down with my good friend Justin Pearson, and talk music, gear, life etc. So for today, allow me to take the reins for Pedals And Effects as I introduce Justin Pearson. Justin Pearson (JP) has been a force in underground music for over 2 decades, forging a path through some unholy convergence of hardcore, experimental and noise music while constantly pushing forward into new realms.
Read MoreI have been a huge fan of MXR Phase 90's for years. This pedal had been on my pedalboard since the early 90's and I never thought I would use any other phaser until I got a Phase 100. Though I always loved the sound of the Phase 90 I always wanted the added options of the Phase 100. In 2014, the crew over at Dunlop debuted a limited custom shop run that has even more options than the Phase 100 calling it the Phase 99! It basically combining two phase circuits into a single Phase 90-sized housing!
Read MoreWhen I hear there is some new pedal on the market that does something that no other pedal does, I immediately check it out, either through a store, video or sound clips that I dig up on the internet. Once I own the pedal, and that thing delivers the goods, I rave about it through Pedals And Effects and social media. Music is no exception here, and I found music that has me inspired me like Earthquaker Devices Afterneath or Mantic’s Vitriol inspires me. That music is Mark Guiliana’s Beat Music: The Los Angeles Improvisations.
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