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SpykeZ




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PostPosted: Sun, 6th May 2007 04:17    Post subject: Gutiar effect advice
Ok so I use a boss metal zone mt-2 and I got it sounding excellent through my new amp n such but it's still a lil too powerful? I'm looking for something to warm up the sound a lil bit. would the boss 6 band or KFK 10 band equilizer do the job?
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dingo_d
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PostPosted: Sun, 6th May 2007 10:28    Post subject:
When I bought my guitar(I'm not in a band or anything, just for fun...), I wanted to buy amp and pedals, but it was too expensive for recreative playing, so I pluged in guitar in my PC, and downloaded Guitar Rig 2, see http://www.nfohump.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=32867&highlight= and downloaded ASIO driver. Everything works just fine, you can even plug amp in and the software will act as a preset changer, and trust me there are tons of presets. I think, if you have new sound card, it will work even better... I hope this will help, but if you are playing in a band, then...

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SpykeZ




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PostPosted: Sun, 6th May 2007 10:43    Post subject:
I'm not entirely sure how you would plug your amp into your computer unless using the line out used for a cabinet extension but I guess I'll give this a shot to see what it offers. But the question still stands for a pedal though.
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who13




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PostPosted: Mon, 7th May 2007 23:50    Post subject:
ibanez tube screamer might help...its a overdrive pedal but it has a warmer tone which might work for you...alot of players used this pedal when soloing...ontop of there existing sound...
back in my playing days i rarely used pedals though..i was into the rack thing...the best amps i played thru direct were mesa boogies..they had that warmth but yet you can feel/hear the tubes breathe,etc...
good shit..
but if you get your guitar running into your pc theres tons of effect mods out there these days to mess with...
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Hellbeans




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PostPosted: Thu, 10th May 2007 23:55    Post subject:
SpkyeZ: Are you only using single effects in a rack?

In any case, John Frusciante of the Chili Peppers uses this: http://www.ehx.com/ehx2/Default.asp?q=f&f=%2FCatalog%2F04_Distortion%2F04_Big_Muff_Pi

And let me tell you it doesn't get any better.
Post your rig by the way Laughing

Edit: Do NOT use EQ's, no need for em.
If you got a shitty amp it'll only sound worse, and it doesnt offer much of a change for good sounding amps. I don't know what amp you're using, but I hope you didn't skimp on it.

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SpykeZ




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PostPosted: Fri, 11th May 2007 02:15    Post subject:
Customized ESP with emg 81/85.
Dime bag signature cry baby from hell
Boss Metal Zone MT-2
Digitech DF-7
Boss Chorus Essemble CE-5
New model of the Peavey Bandit 112 Transtube

edit: added a pedal
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Hellbeans




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PostPosted: Fri, 11th May 2007 12:52    Post subject:
Ok, now that that's outta the way, can you play? Laughing
Post a recording or something, if you want I can post something of mine.

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SpykeZ




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PostPosted: Fri, 11th May 2007 13:06    Post subject:
Hellbeans wrote:
Ok, now that that's outta the way, can you play? Laughing
Post a recording or something, if you want I can post something of mine.


Well I've been playing 5 years but I ignored all lessons. So I don't know scales, chords and all those things I SHOULD know. I just...play lol
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PostPosted: Fri, 11th May 2007 17:38    Post subject:
Hellbeans wrote:
SpkyeZ: Are you only using single effects in a rack?

In any case, John Frusciante of the Chili Peppers uses this: http://www.ehx.com/ehx2/Default.asp?q=f&f=%2FCatalog%2F04_Distortion%2F04_Big_Muff_Pi

And let me tell you it doesn't get any better.
Post your rig by the way Laughing

Edit: Do NOT use EQ's, no need for em.
If you got a shitty amp it'll only sound worse, and it doesnt offer much of a change for good sounding amps. I don't know what amp you're using, but I hope you didn't skimp on it.


yep... use a big muff for soloing you'll get the warmest sound, you should put it through the clean channel since that box already completely destroys the signal. It gives this typical warm and howling sound...

I might add frusciante uses more than just his big muff. If you want to get nearer to that tone you'd have to add in a holy grail and most important a wah... Anyway, not really a chance to copy his sound that guys style is so remarkably unique. imho the best guitar player of todays rock scene, i dont no no other who can even get close to him in terms of songwriting improvisation and soulful soloing Very Happy
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PostPosted: Fri, 11th May 2007 17:51    Post subject:
Well it will sounds lame, but after trying vrious effect it become to complicated for live gigs. ( im also lead vocals ).
My final advice : Dont use to much effects, pedals bla ....
Im on Marsshall amp (200 w) , smashbox and it sounds just rough enugh ... at least for me
Bad english i know ...
Very Happy
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Hellbeans




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PostPosted: Fri, 11th May 2007 21:13    Post subject:
saddamhussein wrote:
Hellbeans wrote:
SpkyeZ: Are you only using single effects in a rack?

In any case, John Frusciante of the Chili Peppers uses this: http://www.ehx.com/ehx2/Default.asp?q=f&f=%2FCatalog%2F04_Distortion%2F04_Big_Muff_Pi

And let me tell you it doesn't get any better.
Post your rig by the way Laughing

Edit: Do NOT use EQ's, no need for em.
If you got a shitty amp it'll only sound worse, and it doesnt offer much of a change for good sounding amps. I don't know what amp you're using, but I hope you didn't skimp on it.


yep... use a big muff for soloing you'll get the warmest sound, you should put it through the clean channel since that box already completely destroys the signal. It gives this typical warm and howling sound...

I might add frusciante uses more than just his big muff. If you want to get nearer to that tone you'd have to add in a holy grail and most important a wah... Anyway, not really a chance to copy his sound that guys style is so remarkably unique. imho the best guitar player of todays rock scene, i dont no no other who can even get close to him in terms of songwriting improvisation and soulful soloing Very Happy


In the case of Frusciante the rig is just gravy.

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SpykeZ




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PostPosted: Sat, 12th May 2007 05:41    Post subject:
saddamhussein wrote:
[ and most important a wah...


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WaldoJ
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PostPosted: Sat, 12th May 2007 05:46    Post subject:
that makes your guitar talk! Shocked I remember now!

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SpykeZ




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PostPosted: Sat, 12th May 2007 05:53    Post subject:
WaldoJ wrote:
that makes your guitar talk! Shocked I remember now!


lol yes waldo, that's the pedal Razz
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