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How important is a good amp? [closed]
I always wanted to know the importance of a good amp for a guitar.
Do I rather need a 50w tube amplifier that sounds like heaven, or is it already enough if I get a good pedal? Or do I need both?
I ...
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Comparing aspects of the Boss GT-10 and the POD HD500
Both of them are pretty stellar for an amateur like me. I don't intend on playing in large venues and probably will not record much. Both of them have pretty good effects; although, the HD500, I've ...
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What is the effect/technique used to make the slide in 1979 by the Smashing Pumpkins?
In the song 1979 by the Smashing Pumpkins, there is a re-occurring downward slide when the guitar changes chords at the end of the first bar (from 7x9 / 2x4):
$5.6.$4.x.$3.8 $5.6.$4.x.$3.8 ...
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shoegazing effects in Sonar X1 Producer [closed]
Is there any way to mimic shoegazing sounds in Sonar X1 Producer using only pre-installed instruments (default instruments)?
If this is not possible, can anyone recommend any good shoegazing VSTi?
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What do I need to look for in a Y splitter for guitar?
I have started recording band practices. I'd like to record my guitar signal twice, one DI with no effects and the other mic'ing my amp. So I want to split my signal prior to effects chain (maybe post ...
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Looking for logic in Behringer X V-AMP LX-1 default presets… need help
I have owned this multieffect for a few days, and I am not able to manage all the (100) default presets. Could someone look for any logic in this list (for ex from #dd to #dd blues effect tones or ...
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How to achieve a glassy, edgy solo tone?
I'm talking about a tone that is clearly saturated, yet without sounding dirty. Imagine a 'creamy' sound, but make it more 'liquid' (!!!) [ref: Popular names for particular guitar tones ]
I'll give ...
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Can I build an EBow myself?
It's possible to get some crazy sounds using an EBow on the guitar. I know that it works by creating an electromagnetic field to move the strings. Has anybody tried to build one? Are any schematics ...
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Powering 5 high-current draw effects pedals
I've got the entire collection of Empress effects pedals now but my dream of an all-Empress pedalboard is being stymied by their power-hunger nature. 3 of the 5 run PICs for parameter changes and what ...
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Can I use semi-acoustic guitar with overdrive (or compressor) without getting feedback?
Old-school method like to put lots of paper into body of guitar is not recommended in here =))
Anyway, I saw on youtube that one guy having delay+compressor+overdrive+reverb played with epiphone DOT, ...
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How do I find a good reverb pedal for a huge, soul-filling sound?
I'm looking to experiment with some post-rock sort of stuff, and my guitar sound is just far too empty right now. I've got an echo park that I've been messing around with, but given that it's ...
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How does The Talkbox work?
Beck started using this in the early 70's - they called it The Bag for a hot minute (as did Stevie Wonder) - Frampton's career came alive when he started using it - how does it work?
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Distortion pedals similar to Boss's DS-1
Does anyone know of any distortion pedals that have tone similar to the Boss DS-1? I love the smoothness, boost, and grind that this pedal offers, but I'm curious if there's a similar pedal that ...
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What Phaser is used at the beginning of “Rooster” by Alice in Chains?
I built a CE2 chorus clone that sounds fantastic and should work for Rooster. But I believe the Alice in Chains guitarist (was it Cantrell or Layne playing?) is also using a phaser, which I don't yet ...
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Tips on playing with wah-wah for beginners
I love the sound of a guitar played through wah wah as much as the next guy, but I have some problems picking that skill up. I would love if anyone can either give me some tips on how to start using ...
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Why is an amplifier's effects loop useful?
When should you plug gear into your amplifier's effects loop and not into the standard input?
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What is true bypass?
What is true bypass on a pedal? What are it's advantages? What are it's disadvantages?
