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 i...
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 differen...
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 disc...
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. Blak...
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 c...
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...
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....
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 ...
30 Okt 201742min
