A coupla new clips with 3 amp modelers
I’ve been trying various configuration of multiple amp modelers lately. In these clips, I’m using a Digitech RP355 and a Zoom G2NU for the main sound generators, with a Digitech RP255 at the end of the FX chain. I’ve been using Digitech amp modelers for…
Video of the Day 15 April 2011: Vincent Bucher with Tao Ravao and Jean-Noel Godard
Vincent Bucher has been one of my favorite harmonica players since I played with him at a jam session at Utopia, a club in Paris, France (as opposed to Paris, Texas) five or so years ago. He plays frequently with African musicians like Tao Ravao…
Wim Dijkgraaf has some cool stuff in the works
I’m listening to the pre-master recordings by the Dumee and Dijkgraaf Quinteto, based in Brazil. The harmonica player is Wim Dijkgraaf, who also runs the Effortless Harmonica blog that you can find in my list of links. This is amazing music, definitely Brazilian and definitely…
Beginning to play around with some new gear
I’ve just begun working with a non-Digitech amp modeler, the Zoom G2nu. I like some of the sounds in it right out of the box, and I’m going to keep working with it for a little while. The big advantages of this particular device are:…
Richard Hunter: Widow’s Walk
Video of the Day #1 March 27 2011: Richard Hunter/Billy the Kid
Recorded live at the Virigina Harmonicafest on March 18 2011. A little grainy in both sound and image, but a good performance overall. I’m using a Fireball V mic with a Digitech RP255; the RP255 is set up to do a short slapback delay plus…
A few thoughts on the VA Harmonicafest 2011
The VA Harmonicafest was a very interesting place to be. A few observations about the participants and the scene: 1) The average age of attendees was probably north of 60. A lot of the older attendees came with their spouses, and in many cases the…
New RP Patches PLUS Price Change Effective April 1
We’ve just released the latest update to our patch sets: a collection of four new amped-up blues and rock patches with reverb and delay. This update has already gone out to our current subscribers, and will be included in every new sale going forward. Alert…
Video of the Day March 25 2011: Peter (Madcat) Ruth with Dave Brubeck
Brubeck’s tune “Circadian Dysrhythmia” recorded live in 1974 with Peter “Madcat” Ruth on harmonica. That is SOME fancy rhythm harp work goin’ on there.
What a Show at the VA Harmonicafest
I played my second solo electric show, and the first using prerecorded loops on the looper, at the Virginia Harmonicafest last night. It was also my first live show with my new amped setup, which includes three Digitech RPs, two in parallel, one at the…
