189 - Is Apple pulling the plug on downloading?? And how money works in the music industry and making it work for you.
There was a recent article claiming that Apple would be ending their downloading service in favor of a streaming platform. Blake and Brian discuss what this could mean for the music industry and how it could influence the gear market. Money in the music industry seems to be loaded in favor of the labels, leaving artists struggling even when successful. The guys talk about how deals are struck and where today’s artists are making money. Is marketing a dirty word when it comes to your music? ...
18 Dec 201743min
188 - Running Stereo Setups, Gear Demo’s and Reviews, and will there ever be another Rush?
Stereo rigs can be awesome. But they have some issues to overcome as well. Brian and Blake talk about working through it. You see gear reviews and demos on YouTube, but do you understand the difference between the two? The guys talk about how it all works. Listening to Rush on the way home from the gym got Brian lamenting the future of music. Will there be another Rush? Blake tries to assure him that all is not lost. Brian has been pwning the noobs in COD. Mad Skills. Blake can’t find his Me...
11 Dec 201750min
187 - “Wamp” Tuning, Delay Pedals, Baritone Guitars and Software Drummers
Delays are useful. But how long of a delay do you really need? How long is too long? Blake and Brian look at it. Brian has a drummer issue. Why won’t his software drummers “play along”? The guys discuss how the digital world mirrors the real world. Blake got a baritone guitar. He shares the tones he is getting through his fuzz pedals. Beard talk, Boutique Strings, and Wampler’s impending release. And one of the guy’s dad built him a 22 foot Space Shuttle. All this in this week's loaded Chas...
4 Dec 201745min
186 - Where should you place Amp-in-a-box pedals?
Blake is back and ready to talk gear with Brian. A listener asks where to put an amp-in-a-box pedal in their rig? Near the guitar? Near the amp? Somewhere between? The guys share their thoughts. Blake got some new gear. A new guitar with an innovative twist and a pretty cool reverb pedal, and Brian talks about his Black Friday dilemma. Brian’s Les Paul is breaking his heart? Mushrooms in Chili? And pedal builders have a fight club? All this in this weeks Chasing Tone Podcast. Find us at:&nb...
27 Nov 201743min
185 - Q&A Day: Lo-Mid-Hi Gain, what is the difference? Amp Specific Pedals, Why not?
Brian sits down and answers some of your questions. Ever wonder why someone hasn’t put out a pedal tailored to a specific Amp? One listener has, and gets Brian’s perspective on the idea. Do we think cheap pedals sound less than they should, just because they are cheap? Brian discusses the “placebo” effect and how it can lead some players astray. We hear about pedals or amps that are low, medium, or high gain, but what does that really mean? Brian shares some insight on the differences. All ...
20 Nov 201721min
184 - Q&A Day: circuit component discussion, which pedals with my rig, and Daw recording
Brian sits down and answers some of your questions. A DIY’er wants Brian’s opinion on circuit components. Polyester vs Tantalum capacitors. What affect the orientation of components has on the tone of the circuit. Brian breaks open the breadboard with some insight. A listener wants advice on what the best overdrive and distortion pedals that will work best with his rig. Would the Tumnus or Pinnacle work best? Or maybe both? Brian takes a deeper look at the options. And desktop recording. Wha...
13 Nov 201730min
183 - Bonamassa’s Rant, A DIY Book Update and Favorite “Always On” Pedals
Joe Bonamassa blew up the internet with some derogatory comments about effects and players who use them. Was it a tongue in cheek moment? Was it taken out of context? Brian and Blake discuss the rant.Blake has a new amp, and it has no tubes?? The guys talk about Blake’s journey into the solid state world. Brian has an update on his second revision of his DIY book. And you won’t believe the latest pedal acquisition he made to work up a mod to go in the book. And what is your favorite “always ...
6 Nov 201744min
182 - The Goose, The Middle Man, The Idol Maker, and the Gomer Pyle
If you have ever wanted to see how the “boutique” gear market worked in it’s earliest inception you will want to find and read “The Goose, The Middle Man, The Idol Maker, and the Gomer Pyle” It is an eye opening read that Brian and Blake try to break down and bring you the highlights. They also discuss the differences in the gear market today.You can find a copy of the original post at the website churchoftone.com Find us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.comhttp://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPed...
30 Okt 201742min
