![]() I prefer to just play the stripped down stuff, but it's all in context of doing what you feel the song or gig demands. I play in several configurations, from the smallest you can imagine to something pretty monstrous. Basically, it's not advice being given, it's about them feeling better about themselves and their choices, with the subtle suggestion that perhaps you can't cut it without all your effects. Just saying this must sound to them like instant wisdom or some indication that they are on a different level. ![]() didn't know I was going to catch flak for it!If you have anything more than a guitar amp, booster and guitar, you are always going to encounter people online or at gigs who will tell you how they use less, as if there is a standard equation and they meet it. To then perform this in a live context requires me to have a pedalboard, which is why I made my initial post asking about the holeyboard. didn't know I was going to catch flak for it! ![]() I'm always amazed at guys too afraid to breakout and explore other genres than what they are use to (not exactly directing this at you, but.) You saying what you said is just a really limited and narrow way of thinking.Īnyway, I only have about 12 pedals and am looking to add a looper and one more tone shaping pedal of some sort (filter? treble booster?) and for me, it is all about exploring, experimenting and sound design (I do indie film scores and atmospheric/ambient sound design, and much of my own song-based music don't fit in any traditional genres.) To then perform this in a live context requires me to have a pedalboard, which is why I made my initial post asking about the holeyboard. To each their own, I just always am amazed at guys with 20 pedals on a board.Well, you know, not everyone plays just straight-ahead rock, or jazz or country, etc. I'm not afraid of technology, I was actually a dual major when I was in college (MP&E/Music Synth Berklee), but when it comes to guitar I'll use certain things when I'm recording but live I tend to just use my hands and a couple boxes unless there are specific sounds I need. I'm just debating which is the lesser of two evils, having to use zip ties on something like the Holeyboard, or using velcro (which I never liked) on something like the forthcoming Pedaltrain Terra (replacement for the Grande.) The Holeyboard I like because it's curved and has that upper tier, but not all of my pedals will work well with zip ties (plus, aesthetically, just doesn't look good, but that's not as important.) I don't know yet, but I'm sure I'll figure it out. and though the live part has been more synth based, I want to play out live doing more ambient guitar stuff as well, so yes, I need a board to hold all of my pedals that I use, which is every pedal that I own (and it's not that many compared to a lot of people's boards I've seen.) Also, since I'm also a synth guy, I don't get confused with technology like many guitarists do. I only get/own exactly what I need to achieve the sound I want. There will always be some weird thing you need, but I find having a few different sized boards and being able to arrange them for each situation works best for me.I'm not a collector. Some people need all that stuff to play live, but I use effects more for recording and stick to a more basic configuration on my board. I think a lot of the huge boards are overkill and/ or confusing. The first thing I would say is just because you own a pedal doesn't mean you need it on your board.
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