Looking forward to the Diver Down ep...in particular Little Guitars. Is there a wah in the intro? It doesn't sound like the usual flanger or phase 90 to me. Not sure where you're at in the process, but if you haven't recorded it yet...would love to get some insight on that. Really enjoying the podcasts. Be well.
Yeah, Little Guitars is probably the most special VH song to me. I adore it. The songwriting and melody just touch something in me.
I don't know what amp he used. He had a few pedals and he used an Ibanez Strat style guitar with a non locking tremelo. I did recreate a bit of the VH record sound by taking his mono guitar and panning it left while adding some reverb and delay to his sound on the right in post production.
One last question. Always loved your playing what would you recommend to a guy that’s getting older and is tired of lugging Amps to every job ,,a fractal or a kemper. ( I know the kemper is more a amp sim). Thank so much for everything. The insights you provided here with the interviews are amazing!!!!
Sure thing! The Fractal line of products would be my recommendation. To my ear, the amp modeling is the best and you have all of the effects as well. The computer editing software makes it easy for programming sounds and the community forum is very helpful as well.
The Kemper is great for capturing the sound of your own amps but the Fractal can do that as well.
Thanks mr Zappa sir :). I have to admit I am a old fashioned amp kinda guy ,, I may have to check out a fac or Kemper after you do the “brown” sound episodes. Btw The Gilbert episode was amazing too. ( all of them. Great job!!)
Thanks! I love amps too but there are some advantages to some of the modern technology. When I do the reverse engineering of the Brown Sound it will be focused on showing the key ingredients that exist in the sound (frequencies etc) so that it can be closely replicated with a wide assortment of guitars and amps/amp modelers.
I just love how much Paul is playing during this session!
Glad you're enjoying the series Michael!
Looking forward to the Diver Down ep...in particular Little Guitars. Is there a wah in the intro? It doesn't sound like the usual flanger or phase 90 to me. Not sure where you're at in the process, but if you haven't recorded it yet...would love to get some insight on that. Really enjoying the podcasts. Be well.
Yeah, Little Guitars is probably the most special VH song to me. I adore it. The songwriting and melody just touch something in me.
I love that song too. Especially the intro with the heavy chorus sound!
Great interview with Paul !!! Love the flow you let occur. Can you share or do you know what Gilbert was using / playing through.
Thanks again ;)
Hi Jim,
I don't know what amp he used. He had a few pedals and he used an Ibanez Strat style guitar with a non locking tremelo. I did recreate a bit of the VH record sound by taking his mono guitar and panning it left while adding some reverb and delay to his sound on the right in post production.
Damn. That’s sweet . The reverb n delay definitely gave it that “plate” reverb sound. It sounded “eddie-esque”.
Very cool and Thanks.
Sure thing!
One last question. Always loved your playing what would you recommend to a guy that’s getting older and is tired of lugging Amps to every job ,,a fractal or a kemper. ( I know the kemper is more a amp sim). Thank so much for everything. The insights you provided here with the interviews are amazing!!!!
Hi Jim,
Sure thing! The Fractal line of products would be my recommendation. To my ear, the amp modeling is the best and you have all of the effects as well. The computer editing software makes it easy for programming sounds and the community forum is very helpful as well.
The Kemper is great for capturing the sound of your own amps but the Fractal can do that as well.
Thanks mr Zappa sir :). I have to admit I am a old fashioned amp kinda guy ,, I may have to check out a fac or Kemper after you do the “brown” sound episodes. Btw The Gilbert episode was amazing too. ( all of them. Great job!!)
Hi Jim,
Thanks! I love amps too but there are some advantages to some of the modern technology. When I do the reverse engineering of the Brown Sound it will be focused on showing the key ingredients that exist in the sound (frequencies etc) so that it can be closely replicated with a wide assortment of guitars and amps/amp modelers.