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Post by scottkahn on Apr 14, 2016 15:54:43 GMT -5
Congrats, Ken! Wow, you've been building rig components for a long time!
Scott
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Post by scottkahn on Apr 14, 2016 15:37:47 GMT -5
Yes it is! So let's get the conversation started :-).
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Post by scottkahn on Apr 6, 2016 22:19:46 GMT -5
Hi All, With a sound that embraces elements of '80s New Wave and combines them with modern alternative rock and a long history of playing in prog rock bands, DEB has a sound that some might call "progressive pop." In this band, I am the keyboard player, though I am better known for my work as one of the two guitarists in the prog rock band, Days Before Tomorrow. The other guitarist from that band, Derek Davodowich, is the guitarist in this new band of ours. We released our debut EP in January 2016. There's a video clip below, plus a few streaming links: Streaming: www.reverbnation.com/dreameternalbliss or Spotify: spoti.fi/1O752kFOfficial website: www.dreameternalbliss.com
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Post by scottkahn on Feb 9, 2016 14:57:31 GMT -5
Your rig is rather complex due to your needs. First, since you've got KSR heads, lose the distortion pedals and make your life easier. They have great tone inside. :-p
One good product to consider from Radial -- Twinline. It lets you share pedals across two effects loops in your amps. You could use your Radial Bones AB switcher in front of the amp, and keep the looper in front as you've done.
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Post by scottkahn on Feb 8, 2016 23:04:17 GMT -5
First, thank you for supporting my book!
I'm a bit confused by this. How are you running a stereo rig? Can you tell me what amps/cabs you're using? Are you just taking the stereo output from your looper and running that to the inputs on two mono amps? Not sure where to start on this one yet...
There are products from Radial that would let you share your FX with the FX loops on two amps if needed. Easiest answer... move beyond shoe gaze and go back to mono :-p lol. Will talk more when I have a better picture of the rig in my head...
Scott
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Post by scottkahn on Jan 19, 2016 11:24:53 GMT -5
No problem. Sounds like a good plan!
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Post by scottkahn on Jan 10, 2016 23:15:21 GMT -5
Hi 65jonk!
This is an interesting plan, and it would work as envisioned. But you may find your electric guitar tone a bit sterile or flat by using a SS amp into a full-range PA speaker, instead of using a tube amp and guitar speaker cabinet.
What about running the Kemper into a low-power tube power amp into a 2x12 guitar speaker cab wired in stereo, and then alongside this (in between them, physically), get an acoustic guitar amp, 1x12 combo? With some of these, like the Fishman acoustic amps for example, you could then forego buying the Aura Spectrum.
Scott
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Post by scottkahn on Jan 7, 2016 15:26:18 GMT -5
Hi Mike, Sorry I missed this until just now! I appreciate the comments -- you are EXACTLY the player I wrote the book for... the guy who picks up bits and pieces of info online about rig stuff, but without a frame of reference as to how and where the various pieces fit together. Funny, I wish I still had MY JMP-1 :-).
Not trying to do an up-sell, but just FYI the second edition of the book (in case you just had the first one) is FULL COLOR and greatly expanded with other new toys and rigs.
Best, Scott
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Post by scottkahn on Dec 17, 2015 11:27:32 GMT -5
No need for surprise, here, Mike! Glad you enjoyed my book -- hope you have the second edition, as the full color and updated content made it even better.
I'm always happy to help people with gear questions.
Best,
Scott
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Post by scottkahn on Dec 10, 2015 19:14:09 GMT -5
We're just getting ready to publish a review of the Native Instruments Komplete Control S series and Jason was very impressed with the quality of the keyboard keys/action on the S49. I'm thinking of picking up the 61-key version now.
That's good to know about using the Impact with MainStage... I use that for my VSTs...
scott
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Post by scottkahn on Nov 19, 2015 22:36:28 GMT -5
I'm happy to introduce you to the modern rock band, Dream Eternal Bliss. It was founded by myself and our senior editor, Derek Davodowich. The music will be of interest to fans of groups old and new including Chvrches, Berlin, Roxette, Duran Duran, Keane, to name a few.
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Post by scottkahn on May 7, 2015 16:08:50 GMT -5
In the studio at the moment... Kurzweil Forte and the just arrived in the USA Studiologic Sledge 2.0.
Forte is in Jason's studio in Arizona, so I can't comment yet, but Sledge 2.0 sounds really nice -- I'm personally loving it so far. Reviews next month!
Scott
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Post by scottkahn on Apr 23, 2015 11:56:44 GMT -5
Hold onto your bottom, folks! Great new bass gear reviews coming up shortly -- all three outstanding products:
EBS HD360 Amp TC Electronic BH800 Amp and K-series cabs NS Design Radius CR5 bass
Scott
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Post by scottkahn on Feb 17, 2015 17:30:40 GMT -5
Here's the thing... you won't get anywhere close to Petrucci's tone, or his awesome "liquid lead tone," playing through an Orange amp. You need a VERY different amp.
Petrucci has always played Mesa/Boogie, and his typical "liquid lead tone" was Mark-series tone, as in the Mesa Mark IIc+, Mark IV, and Triaxis. All of these amps have 6L6 power tubes in common. Your Orange has EL-84, which are a lower powered cousin to EL-34 tubes, and they are generally never going to give you a robust, meaty, modern metal tone. They're just not designed for it. And 6L6 amps tend to have a much tighter response, so again, that Orange amp isn't going to respond the same way, and it's not going to have the sharp note definition of a Mark-series amp from Mesa.
Your Boss ME-50 probably had some modeled Mesa tones that were closer to your goal, so it does make sense. Guthrie's amp of choice from Suhr uses EL-34 tubes. Definitely a more vintage sounding amp than Petrucci's choice of gear. But even there, EL-84 tubes do not deliver the same kind of tone as EL-34.
Sadly, if you're finding inspiration in prog rock inspired artists, Orange is one of the worst choices of amp companies to play. They're much better for alt rock and grunge than finesse playing. For that, 6L6 amps are where you should look. Budget constrained, check out the Laney Ironheart, or the Carvin V3. More money, go for Mesa Mark V or Dual Rectifier Roadster, or various ENGL amps or the Bogner Ecstasy.
Scott
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Post by scottkahn on Jan 30, 2015 7:46:40 GMT -5
NAMM has come and gone, and we're busy working on the NAMM feature story write-up.
There was nothing earth shattering this year, but still plenty of great new instruments and recording gear pulling at our wallets. We'll let you know what things we found especially awesome shortly, so stay tuned...
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