Object Worship

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Alex Beachum (Outer Wilds) and the Dualshock 4 Apr 04, 2024

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That's right folks, it's time for a different type of actuator. Today we're joined by Alex Beachum, creative director of Outer Wilds. We talk about his favorite controller, the Dualshock 4, as part of a wider conversation about how we interact with games. We get some insight into the development of Outer Wilds, talk about its emotional impact, and get into some other games that influenced Alex. Plus, Andy gets to talk about Fortnite, we all try to remember what the deal with that Seaman game for Dreamcast was, and Clint shares with us a traumatic memory via hogline. Tarry no further let's listen!

Check out Outer Wilds: https://www.mobiusdigitalgames.com/outer-wilds.html

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Randall Taylor (Amulets) and the Tascam 414 Mar 21, 2024

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Today we're joined by Randall Taylor of Amulets to talk about a four track tape machine: the Tascam 414. We start the podcast with a full circle moment, then follow Randall's journey with tape: how he got started with it, how its particular quirks and challenges inspire the music he creates both live and on record, and generally why it's worth the hassle. We also get a tour of some pedals around his room, hear about the freedom of an uncomplicated setup with his project Jenny Haniver, and answer the burning question: what's the best song from the 90's?

Check out Amulets: http://www.amuletsmusic.com/

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Mike Rugnetta and the Field Recorder Mar 07, 2024

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Today we're joined by Mike Rugnetta, a sound explorer of many forms. We get into music, podcasting, and a bit of sonic philosophy. Mike teaches us about field recorders, specifically the Sound Devices MixPre-3, and how they've been a part of his creative output through the years. Expect discussions of the meditative nature of capturing and manipulating sound, the value of a ping pong ball, and why Mike nearly chose a hard drive as his object. Oh and of course if you have an opinion on Kierkegaard's favorite pedal, drop us a line at 505-ODD-HOGS.

Listen to Never Post: https://www.neverpo.st/

Check out all things Mike: https://rugnetta.com/

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Andrew Tasselmyer and the Elektron Octatrack MKII Feb 22, 2024

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Today we're joined by Andrew Tasselmyer, prolific musician you may know from his solo work or as a member of Hotel Neon, Gray Acres, and Mordançage. Andrew and Andy have a long friendship, and Dan gets to meet Andrew for the first time. After some chat about technical difficulties and our favorite instrument mods, we get right into the Elektron Octatrack MKII, and Andy and Dan nod their heads along as if they understand half of what's being talked about. It's a deep dive on a deep device from the deep mind of Andrew Tasselmyer. Dig in!

Check out all things Andrew: https://www.andrewtasselmyer.com/

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Eric Nyffeler and the EHX 16 Second Delay Reissue Feb 08, 2024

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Today we're joined by Eric Nyffeler: musician, visual artist, and Art Director for Chase Bliss. Centering around the Electro Harmonix 16 Second Delay Reissue, we talk about the beauty of early delay-looper technology and go deep on the aesthetics of pedals. We also get to some important questions with surprising answers: How do you pronounce his name? Should every pedal have a vent? This and more on today's Object Worship.

Check out Chase Bliss: https://www.chasebliss.com/

Check out Jenny Haniver: https://jennyhaniverpdx.bandcamp.com/album/jenny-haniver

Buy Old Blood pedals: http://www.oldbloodnoise.com

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Joe Branton and the Boss CS-2 (Among Others) Jan 25, 2024

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Today we're joined by Joe Branton of the Guitar Nerds podcast. Starting with the Boss CS-2, we take a tour of compressor pedals, with a focus on what makes them not so transparent and a key part of Joe's approach to bass. We also talk about the upcoming Effector Market and NAMM, and take a well-timed question about Bass VI from the hogline.

Check out Guitar Nerds: https://www.guitarnerds.net/podcast

Buy Old Blood pedals: http://www.oldbloodnoise.com

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Alec Breslow and the Devi Ever Bit: Legend of Fuzz Jan 11, 2024

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Today we're joined by Alec Breslow of Mask Audio Electronics. As a pedal builder and whacky fuzz aficionado, Alec shares with us the magic of the Devi Ever Bit: Legend of Fuzz. It was his first boutique pedal, and still inspires his design approach to this day. We talk about creative process, the joy of not quite knowing how a thing works, and we hear from some past guests on the hogline.

Check out Mask Audio Electronics: https://maskaudioelectronics.com/

Buy Old Blood pedals: http://www.oldbloodnoise.com

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Dan and Andy and The Whole Year Dec 28, 2023

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It's the end of the year episode! Dan and Andy get retrospective at the end of the podcast's first calendar year. They discuss a busy year for OBNE, respond to some listener voicemails, and talk about where they are in their gear and musical journeys.

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Listen to An Encounter with Broken Time: https://lowercasenoises.bandcamp.com/album/an-encounter-with-broken-time

Listen to Calamity: https://plainspeak.bandcamp.com/album/calamity

Kai West and the Pladask Matrise Dec 14, 2023

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Today we're joined by Kai West, ambient musician and PhD candidate in musicology at the University of Michigan. We talk about the wonders of the Pladask Matrise, the peculiarities of our particular corner of guitar culture, and blow right past "are pedals instruments?" to get to "are pedals collaborators?" A great time is had by all.

Keep up with Kai on Instagram: @kaicarsonwest

Buy Old Blood pedals: http://www.oldbloodnoise.com

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Jeremy SH Griffith and the TEAC A-2340 Nov 30, 2023

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Today we're joined by producer Jeremy SH Griffith. We talk about his favorite tape machine, starting at the magic of tape and spinning off into the ways we get to know our objects decades later, the beauty of limitation and ritual, and the downright spiritual connection of passed-down familial gear. Also we get a voicemail about tremolos.

Keep up with Jeremy's work on Instagram: @jeremy_sh_griffith

Buy Old Blood pedals: http://www.oldbloodnoise.com

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