Feel The Vibe (and Tremolo)
Malcolm X Abram
It's time for another walkthrough focusing on a specific category of EarthQuaker Devices for you to chew on as you fill out your dream pedalboard with cool-sounding stompboxes.
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Board to Death Ep. 12: Paramore's Taylor York
Aaron Rogers
“[Pedals] inspire me to do things differently. It’s such a big part of what I do and how I create,” says Paramore guitarist Taylor York.
We caught up with the guitarist of Nashville pop-punk sensations Paramore to check out the gear he uses to bring to life the band’s stadium-sized hooks stuffed with enough ear candy to make every day feel like Halloween.
Read MoreShow Us Your Junk! Ep. 5 - Eric Palmquist (CHON, Thrice, the Mars Volta)
Aaron Rogers
Palmquist Studios is a treasure trove of vintage gear. “When I collect gear . . . I collect very slowly,” he says. “I like to build up pieces that I know are gonna last and be the sounds that I want and sounds that make my job easier. . . The Warden gets used on a lot of records,” he says. “[On] clean guitars, it keeps them punchy and articulate . . . [and] a little bit of the Grand Orbiter always gives that sense of space . . . [it’s] a nice little bit of je ne sais quoi..."
Read MoreBoard to Death Ep. 5: CHON (pt. 2) - Erick Hansel
Aaron Rogers
When CHON guitarist Erick Hansel wants to get dark, he steps on his Transmisser. “Whenever you hold a chord . . . this thing has this darkness about it. It’s, like, really awesome to hear it underlying, behind all the music,” he says...
Read MoreAaron's Bass Hole: Stupid Bass Tricks - Analog Sequencer Edition
Aaron Rogers
The idea behind this particular effects chain is to let the bass guitar take the lead by using effects pedals to simulate a sound similar to the sequencer module of an analog synthesizer...
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