Chasing Tone - Guitar Podcast About Gear, Effects, Amps and Tone

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307 - How Covid-19 is changing the gear world May 12, 2020

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Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.

Covid-19 has changed a lot of things in our lives and businesses. Musical Merchandise review has published a study they did on the pandemic’s effect on music retailers and the music gear industry. There are some interesting insights.

All these changes are causing some companies to change their focus and directions. The guys talk about a couple of examples and how it all works.

It’s all in this weeks Chasing Tone Podcast.

Brian bd-2 mods: https://www.amazon.com/Modify-Blues-Driver-Guitar-Pedal-ebook/dp/B0882TN7X4/

DS-1 Mod ebook: https://modyourownpedal.com/products/how-to-modify-the-boss-ds-1-distortion-pedal

To purchase signed Wampler Pedals from Brian:
https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/wampler-pedals-secret-stash

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306 - A new DIY book, and hand wired pedals are sexy May 04, 2020

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Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.

So hot on the heels of his DS-1 DIY book, Brian talks about the newest release in the series. Are you ready to get your hands on an depth DIY book on the Blues Driver? Brian talks about it.

And all this E-book talk has got Blake thinking about using the platform to share some of his cooking chops. Could a Tone Mob cookbook be in the making? He discusses it.

And there is a lot of talk about “through hole” vs “surface mount” pedals, but a recent post of the internal build on a pedal really displayed how awesome a hand wired pedal can really be. The guys look into it.

It’s all in this weeks Chasing Tone Podcast.

Brian bd-2 mods
Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0882TN7X4

DS-1 Mod ebook:
Link: https://modyourownpedal.com/products/how-to-modify-the-boss-ds-1-distortion-pedal

To purchase signed Wampler Pedals from Brian:
Link: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/wampler-pedals-secret-stash

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305 - How to get a gear demo channel started Apr 28, 2020

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Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.

Last week Brian told you about his new Kindle book on modding the DS-1. And you should go get it, but Brian isn’t done yet. He talks about the next e-book he is about to release.

This quarantine sucks, but there is a positive trend that is pretty exciting. Music gear sale trends are showing that people are looking to make music. From a spike in gear sales to soaring searches for Garage Band, there could be some really cool new music emerging in the near future.

Have you ever watched a gear demo on YouTube and thought “I can do that.” But where do you start? What does it take to get gear companies to notice you or send you stuff to demo? It’s an interesting discussion.

It’s all in this weeks Chasing Tone Podcast.

If you’d like to support this podcast, simply check out Brian’s ‘How to modify the Ds-1” Kindle book:
https://modyourownpedal.com/products/how-to-modify-the-boss-ds-1-distortion-pedal

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304 - Preamps and a new DIY E-book Apr 20, 2020

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Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.

A recent visit to a gear forum raised the question of where to place an ADA MP1. In front of the amp or in the effects loop? This leads to a discussion on pre-amps and shows you shouldn’t always believe what you read on the internet.

This quarantine has changed a lot of things in our personal and professional lives. This includes some of the things Wampler does as a company. Brian and Blake take a look at how this all translates to the gear world.

Brian has just released a new DIY Kindle E-book full of DS-1 info and mods. Perfect time to “shelter in place” and do some rad mods on that DS-1 sitting in your closet.

It’s all in this weeks Chasing Tone Podcast.

Brian’s ‘How to modify the Ds-1” Kindle book on amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0872JN3GF

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303 - 9 Free Apps and Plugins to help you make music Apr 13, 2020

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Brian welcomes Blake back, at an acceptable social distance of course, for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.

Ryan Bruce of the Riffs Beards and Gear YouTube Channel recently highlighted nine apps and programs that are being offered for free or on extended trials to help you make music during these times of quarantine. The guys discuss the list

Blake has gotten his hands on a new guitar from Grez guitars. It is a sweet hollow body baritone guitar that he has grown very fond of.

Brian is toying with the idea of doing some one off custom pedals and maybe using a different build process.

Home workouts, missed calls from Billy Gibbons, and robo calls suck. It’s all in this weeks Chasing Tone Podcast.

Show Notes
Video from Fluff - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDeP4tDiHf0

Logic Pro X: https://www.apple.com/logic-pro/
Ableton Live: https://www.ableton.com/en/trial/
Avid Pro Tools: https://www.avid.com/pro-tools
Arturia iSpark: https://bit.ly/Arturia_iSpark
Soundtoys Effects Rack: https://www.soundtoys.com/
Neural DSP: https://neuraldsp.com/
Moog Model D: https://bit.ly/Moog_ModelD
iZotope Ozone Elements 9: https://imp.i114863.net/SWOzone9
Two Notes Wall Of Sound: https://www.two-notes.com/wall-of-sound
Fender Play: https://www.fender.com/play
ML Sound Lab Amped: Roots: https://ml-sound-lab.com/
Wampler Free Plugins:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/permalink/2983173045077420/
NOTE: These are in beta!

My Reverb store:
http://www.wamplergear.com
(Pedals will be added very shortly)

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302 - Brian answers your questions Apr 06, 2020

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Brian takes an opportunity to sit down and answer some of your questions in this episode of the Chasing Tone podcast.

Steve Garvey asks where to place his univibe. That leads to a conversation about pedal placement and some tips and tricks to make things work together.

Daniel Williams asks how pick ups can affect the signal going into your input. Did you know the height of your pick up can play a role in your tone? Brian talks about it.

Nathaniel Napier wants information on how to effectively stack his drive pedals in a way that they play well together. Brian tackles the issue and explains how to get ta good base tone.

There are plenty of other questions and answers all in this weeks Chasing Tone Podcast.

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301 - Quarantoned at home and free plugins coming Mar 30, 2020

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Brian welcomes Blake back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.

So we are all just a little stir crazy these days. Our way of life and the way we do business have drastically changed. The guys talk about what effect this may have on the gear industry moving forward.

Blake picked up a couple of new pedals and Brian’s sidewalk chalk schematics lead to a discussion about Rat pedals. It will all make sense when you hear the discussion.

How about some free plug ins for the Terraform to lift your spirits? Brian is working on some, and might even need some testers before they are released. Details await you.

Tiger King, a JHS song, and Paul Gilbert for President. All in this weeks Chasing Tone Podcast.

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300 - A Message of Hope, & A New Path Forward Mar 24, 2020

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It goes without saying that we are in stressful and uncertain times. The world is closing in around us and for many that may mean diminishing incomes. Many artists, creators, and creative people are wondering where to go from here - how to proceed in a world that's changed.

In this special 300th episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast Brian shares some thoughts and insights that might help some people get through this and maybe come out on the other side just a bit better.

We will get through this.
Email contact: podcast@wamplerpedals.com

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299 - "Too many guitars?" & Catalinbread has new owners Mar 16, 2020

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Brian and Blake are back at it with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.

We are all working through the changes that have come with the Coronavirus and the isolation that we are experiencing. But Brian and Blake have found the silver lining in it all. Hear their recommendations.

There seems to be two different podcast audiences these days. Those who just listen to podcasts and those who watch YouTube podcast. The guys ponder the idea of a video podcast and what that may look like. What are your thoughts? Let us know.

Catalinbread has been a little off the radar the past couple of years but they recently announced they are now under new ownership. Brian and Blake talk about the announcement.

The gaming life, Blake’s baritone obsession, and Brian has too many guitars? Is that even a thing? It’s all in this weeks Chasing Tone Podcast.

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298 - Biggest threat to the guitar Mar 09, 2020

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Brian and Blake are back at it with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.

Guitar World released a blog discussing the biggest threat to the guitar. It may be guitarist. More accurately the online hate between guitarists. Brian and Blake dive in to the subject.

There were a few new gear and effect companies announced this week. That started a conversation about advice for anyone wanting to startup their own company. The guys share some of their own wisdom to get you started.

Kirk Hammett and Mrs. Smith had a “Wah-Off” recently. There were some interesting results. Brian and Blake muse about it.

Hemp Strings? A stompbox and synth exhibit and 300 is coming. It’s all in this weeks Chasing Tone Podcast.

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