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New Recording Setup
Recently I bought my first 4 track cassette recorder. And I wanted to see what difference it would make if I recorded my music with the 4 track instead of my Kemper Profiling Amp (amp and cab simulator). I used the same settings on the Kemper as my previously recorded music. And with both recordings I only used the same small amount of EQ. Which version do you like?
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First 4 Track Tape Loop
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Recently I got my very first 4 track cassette recorder! It almost works perfectly, I’ll probably have to replace the belts some time. But now I can experiment with tape loops on this machine. Here I took a short tape loop and recorded some different tracks. Track 1: bass drone Track 2: chord with shimmer reverb Track 3: sound on sound Track 4: voice sample (was already on the tape)
SGFX NU-33 - First Sounds
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My first experiments with the NU-33 from Solid Gold FX. I really like that it's a modulation pedal with a lot of extra functions. You can really shape the sound of the modulation and add a bunch of cool lo-fi effects. The audio in this video might sound a bit more noisy. I'm also experimenting with a new recording process. More about that soon!
Pedalboard Session
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Here's a quick session with the latest build of my pedalboard. Well, kind of... Shortly after the last video I got an amazing new modulation pedal, the Solid Gold FX NU-33. So I took of the Behringer FX600 and replaced it with the NU-33. To fit everything on the board I also changed the order of the pedals a little. I'll have to do some more testing to see if I like the signal flow this way. He...
Pedalboard Build April 2024
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Pedalboard Build April 2024
Ambient MOOD Jam
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Yet another step in my journey to conquer MOOD. Here I’m exploring Tape mode on the right side of the pedal together with Reverb mode on the left. Like many have said before, Clock is really where the magic happens with this pedal!
Sony M-729V Belt Replacement
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When I got this microcassette player (second hand of course) it didn’t work but when I listned closely I could hear the motor spinning. So I figured it had to be a problem with the belt and I wanted to try and replace it myself. The first attempt failed because I didn’t have the right belt for this model. And that’s why in this video there’s no old belt in the recorder to take out. I finally fo...
New Pedal Jam - Walrus Audio Fundamental Fuzz
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Recently I noticed I didn’t have any drive pedals in my collection. And I have been interested to try the Walrus Audio Fundamental series. So when I came across the Fundamental Fuzz, I had to get it. Here are some first sounds with the new fuzz. First I recorded a fuzzy sound on sound into the Twin Looper and turned it to half speed to serve as a base layer. In the second part of the video I us...
TC Electronic - Infinite Sample Sustainer
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This is TC Electronic's version of a freeze pedal. But it can do al lot more than just freezing your sound. In this video I didn't cover the toneprint section of the FX Types. I hope to do this in a future video with multiple TC Electronic pedals. 00:00 Onboard reverb 00:44 Recording sound 01:10 Fade in/Decay 03:05 L1 03:58 L2 05:29 L3 07:22 Infinite
StepSynth & Mini Board - 5 Sound Examples
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Last week I had the opportunity to give some synth workshops to kids between 8 and 12 years old. I also wanted them to play with different external effects, so I also brought this setup. I put together a mini board with some budget pedals so the kids could explore different sounds by themselves. Here are some examples of what they came up with. 00:00 Ambient Cross 01:00 Industrial 02:00 Wall of...
Tape Duet
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This week I wanted to do something with tape again. I made a new open tape loop and recorded an older ambient piece that I stored on my RC-5. I also wanted to try out my new micro cassette player. I first recorded some noodling on the Zoom H2N and then rerecorded it onto micro cassette. And of course turned it to half speed! Hope you enjoy.
EHX Attack Decay & Pico Attack Decay Comparison
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Here's my comparison video of the Attack Decay and the Pico Attack Decay. In this video I focused on the difference in sound between the two pedals. Both pedals are great but have a clear difference in tone. There are some other things to consider when buying an Attack Decay I didn't show. For instance, because the regular Attack Decay is bigger than the Pico version, it has a bunch of extra fe...
Ambient Jam - Attack Decay FX Loop
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Preparing for an upcoming show with my band @modulatesilence. I wanted to try the FX loop of the Attack Decay again and I decided to put the Mooer A7 in the loop. I start off the jam with some chord swells and the A7 in Dream mode. Later during this session I use the Poly mode on the Attack Decay and the Shimmer reverb on the A7.
EHX Pico Attack Decay - First Sounds
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First video with the EHX Pico Attack Decay! Just trying out some sounds. With the arpeggios I played the same piece in both Poly mode and Mono mode. You can hear it sounds a little better in Poly mode, as it should. In this mode each note gets a separate volume envelope regardless of other notes ringing. You might notice that there's no knob for Blend. That's because it's hidden! You have to pr...
How to Record With a Small Cassette Recorder
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Another requested video! Here I want to show you 3 ways you can record tapes/tape loops with a small cassette recorder or dictaphone. The dictaphone used in this video is the Sony TCM-200DV. I also have a couple of videos on how to make tape loops, you can check them out here Basic tape loop: th-cam.com/video/fULVErO2ByU/w-d-xo.html Extended tape loop: th-cam.com/video/-Cg-AgCux0U/w-d-xo.html O...
10 Loops Setup Video
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10 Loops Setup Video
10 Loops to Midnight - New Year's Eve Special 2023
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10 Loops to Midnight - New Year's Eve Special 2023
Ambient Christmas
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Ambient Christmas
Was It a Cat I Saw?
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Was It a Cat I Saw?
Trying to Set the Right MOOD
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Trying to Set the Right MOOD
How I Like To Use - Chorus
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How I Like To Use - Chorus
Drop C Exploration
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Drop C Exploration
Sinister Soundscape
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Sinister Soundscape
10:01 - Drawn Onward EP
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10:01 - Drawn Onward EP
Ambient Darkness
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Ambient Darkness
Exploring Pedals - Boss SY 1 (part 2)
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Exploring Pedals - Boss SY 1 (part 2)
Deified - Drawn Onward EP
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Deified - Drawn Onward EP
Exploring Pedals - Boss SY 1 (part 1)
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Exploring Pedals - Boss SY 1 (part 1)
Looper Board - 3 Channel Mixer
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Looper Board - 3 Channel Mixer
Never Odd or Even - Drawn Onward EP
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Never Odd or Even - Drawn Onward EP

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  • @andrw6064
    @andrw6064 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It'd be interesting to hear what's playing dry and then with all the pedals, however, very cool!! I love it!!

  • @andrw6064
    @andrw6064 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    awesomeee

  • @sweatjon5914
    @sweatjon5914 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    sounds phenomenal

  • @tacetjackalmighty
    @tacetjackalmighty 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love that you have a nu-33 its an absolute beast of a pedal. My chorus of choice!

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The first sounds were really good, I have to get used to the pedal some more though. I like to create a setup where all pedals have intuitive controls. Hopefuly the nu-33 meets that requirement :)

  • @hey-jax
    @hey-jax 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thx for helping me decide. Along with the 3 presets and loop function, this sound comparison has convinced me that the extra real estate is worth it for the original.

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I’m glad my video was helpful :) for me the bigger unit is also the way to go

  • @discouragetheghost8981
    @discouragetheghost8981 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I want a Ditto X4. Sounds nice.

  • @mikeferguson4816
    @mikeferguson4816 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    cool...but, uh, low recording levels. It's analog, crank it to +3

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes you’re right! Still getting the hang of it.

    • @mikeferguson4816
      @mikeferguson4816 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@AmbientExploration 😁👍 I grew up in the 80's making tapes. It kinda hurt me to keep digital signal @ -12 🤣 And a friend had that EXACT SAME 4 track that I played with in college. Thanks for bringing those fond memories back.

  • @patrickr6505
    @patrickr6505 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Raster rules.Slow modulation with the Square wave🤘

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      This is my favorite preset on the raster!

    • @patrickr6505
      @patrickr6505 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@AmbientExploration Usually when I have square wave I have it on a fast rate..Il try this..Random stepped mode would be cool too..

  • @Andreas_tropicalwinter
    @Andreas_tropicalwinter 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Both recordings do sound great, but I tend to say the Tape just sounds warmer and more organic...maybe due to a bit of saturation and less highs. I think the sounds could be matched quiet close...but knowing one is analog is enough for me to believe in it´s magic. I think I have to get myself a Tape-Recorder now...

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I agree that the analog recording sounds warmer. I’m going to keep experimenting with recording on tape. You should get a tape recorder, it’s fun :)

  • @MarkRigler
    @MarkRigler 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice one

  • @MarkRigler
    @MarkRigler 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Always looking for presets for my Raster, this one is cool

  • @paulmurphy8636
    @paulmurphy8636 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You tamed that beast, great presets…..

  • @mr.giggles4995
    @mr.giggles4995 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loop-ception

  • @Apartment8Records
    @Apartment8Records หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is wondrous and beautifully otherworldly music and I find your video very inspiring! Thank you and please keep up your original sounds! Jim, Apartment 8 records.

  • @Apartment8Records
    @Apartment8Records หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is an Excellent learning video, thank you for the expertise and the valuable information! Jim, Apartment 8 records.

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Jim, thank you for the great compliment! I’m really happy you were able to learn from my video :)

  • @afkac
    @afkac หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the share. Cool demo.

  • @struxtures
    @struxtures หลายเดือนก่อน

    So glad to see you got a cassette multitrack! Sounds great and I bet you'll have a lot of fun with it!

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I am having a lot of fun with it :)

  • @stevendavidson391
    @stevendavidson391 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant ❤

  • @stevendavidson391
    @stevendavidson391 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is brilliant. Very Aphex Twin

  • @jeg1972
    @jeg1972 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I loved that you kept some speech in there. It gives this a "voice from beyond" effect... very ethereal!

  • @synthebo
    @synthebo หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow!! ❤❤❤

  • @hartleyroadmusic
    @hartleyroadmusic 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lovely demo. Thank you. 🙏

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!! I’m glad you like it :)

  • @krokus5714
    @krokus5714 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hola amigo. Como has conseguido los primeros acordes? Piano? Suena a Ojerum. Un saludo

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hi Krokus, sorry for the late response. The first chords are made with the Attack Decay with a reverb in the fx loop. It doesn’t sound like a guitar, but it still is! 😊

  • @johnduval482
    @johnduval482 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sounds pretty cool, subtle and underneath so to speak, perfect for minimalist soundscapes . . .what is the looper? Doesn’t look familiar nor the name.. .

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!! The looper is called Twin Looper by Rowin. It’s a pedal you can get off Ali Express for around €50. Sometimes the same pedal is sold under other names. Even though it’s really cheap I think it is worth getting. It’s a stereo looper with a loop length of 5 min (!), reverse and speed control.

  • @johnduval482
    @johnduval482 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the sounds you’re generating, smooth and evolving. What is your opinion of the EH Attack/Decay? It’s on my short list but can’t decided if it’s a different animal from my Game Changer Pedal+. . .thanks

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!! I never worked with the Game Changer pedal but it looks like the sustain/swell part of the pedals are similar. A big difference is that the Attack Decay has automatic pluck detection and the Game Changer pedal requires the footswitch for operation. The Attack Decay does have a numer of additional functions such as poly mode, fuzz and a tremelo option. Hope this helps!

    • @SylvainDumais
      @SylvainDumais หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've got an Attack/Decay and it's an amazing sleeper pedal, especially once you start throwing effects in the loop (fav: delay + pitch). There are a lot of ways too to create glitchy/lofi sounds.

  • @JoshBeavers
    @JoshBeavers 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wish I had watched this before buying Pico. I only like the OG attack decay for the glitches. I was confused when I couldn't get any on the pico version. Oh well! kms!

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s really too bad you can’t get the same glitches on the pico. This is also part of the reason I chose the bigger version.

  • @jarg7
    @jarg7 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what apps are these? Ive never heard ot this

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In this video I used the Bloom: 10 Worlds app and the Poly 2 app. They are both available for IOS. I don’t know if the’re also available for android.

  • @Astral-Rek
    @Astral-Rek 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This a great video, thank u for sharing. I am just getting ready to rearrange my board also, and you really inspired me. I liked how you use the effects loop on the attack decay. Also what brand patch cables are you using? I had an awful buying experience with Caulfield cables and am looking for a new maker.

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!! It’s great to hear you got some inspiration from my video :) most of my patch cables are from Harley Benton. This is a brand from the German music store Thomann.

  • @DAFTBONCHKOOPA
    @DAFTBONCHKOOPA 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful and awesome 🌌💖

  • @jeg1972
    @jeg1972 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent, my next pedal board will be something like this but will include the EHX Tri Parallel Mixer instead of the Signal Blender. I can't wait to hear what you will come up with!

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The Tri Parallel Mixer is also great!! I hope to do some jams with my new setup soon!

  • @pjmaracle
    @pjmaracle 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    where'd you end up picking up the belt kit from?

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I got it from a Dutch website: www.electro-andijk.nl

  • @FonceFalooda2
    @FonceFalooda2 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just tried it. Pico Poly Mode is clicky and useless. Returning it. :\ Like why even include the function, if it's clearly broken? WTF, EHX?

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That is really disappointing! In the end I went with the bigger unit because I like the sound more

    • @FonceFalooda2
      @FonceFalooda2 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AmbientExploration I already HAVE the bigger one! I was trying to make more space on my board, but somehow EHX released a pedal that is just inherently flawed? That's a new one for them. :\

  • @Andreas_tropicalwinter
    @Andreas_tropicalwinter 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Okay, I have to get myself a looper for the beginning of my chain!!! It´s such a relaxing thing turning knobs and being suprised by what´s happening next.

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, more loopers!! MOOD is really complicated but there are lots of other options that are quick to master. What does your signal chain look like now?

    • @Andreas_tropicalwinter
      @Andreas_tropicalwinter 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AmbientExploration It's a larger board at the moment... Ehx-RingThing Carbon-Overdrive Odyssey-Distortion Mood GenLoss SquishAs Microcosm DD500-Delay SpaceForce-Reverb Ehx-22500 Looper. So essentially I have already three Loopers on my board, the DD500 excluded, but something before Mood seems to be a pretty good idea...

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Andreas_tropicalwinter that’s an impressive board :) I like to have multiple loopers on the board that can capture slices of your playing and one looper at the end of the chain to catch the total sound. This way you can clear the other loopers and start a new drone/sound on sound. I’ll be updating my signal chain soon!

    • @Andreas_tropicalwinter
      @Andreas_tropicalwinter 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AmbientExploration Yes, working back from the end of the chain to the beginning is a good idea. I have to dive deeper into what's possible on my board! What do you plan to update?

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Andreas_tropicalwinter after this session I want the MOOD to have a more prominent place on the board. I’m looking to use it more as a compositional tool. But I also want to get the most out of the great reverb it offers, so I’m not sure if I want it at the begining or end of the chain.

  • @wintermute101
    @wintermute101 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful sounds!

  • @57RickH
    @57RickH 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Interesting music that would sound better in stereo 🔊🔊

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It would be cool to hear in stereo but I don’t have the setup for that right now. Maybe in the future!

    • @57RickH
      @57RickH 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AmbientExplorationCool, I get it. I highly recommend Donner Circle stereo looper

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @57RickH I’ll look into it!

  • @timnolan3125
    @timnolan3125 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve got one of these sat in a box. Time to get it out and have a play and stop watching YT videos!

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, go play! ;) have fun with it!

  • @nerdebynature
    @nerdebynature 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great demo! I had never looked into this pedal before, but I'll be adding it to my wish list now!

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! Great to hear you are planning on getting this pedal.

  • @JamTagg
    @JamTagg 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Any idea when this might get added to the Plethora? Great sounds!

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!! I have no idea if or when this is going to be added to the plethora. Hopefully it will be added!

  • @kikodasneves1
    @kikodasneves1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good video! Here’s my take on it, having had both (regarding the poly modes, which are the only ones I use): The original sounds more digital, like it’s downsampled, the pico sounds clearer, like you said. The pico makes annoying clicking noises if you use set the sensitivity higher than 0. I use it at 0 to get the Kurt sound, it’s click free in that setting and still cuts the transients of the notes (the attack knob loses its function, though). So if you want to avoid the clicks, you can’t really control the attack time. The pico struggles with chords with clusters, some of them sound very harsh. I can’t recall if the original one struggled or not. At the end of the day, I like the pico better because of the more natural sound. It’s not as natural sounding as the POG2, but it’s 140€ versus 360€. I wouldn’t use the octaves anyway…

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for this! It’s great to hear other peoples opinion. Personally I went with the original pedal. I really like the darker, downsampled sound and the glitches in poly mode.

  • @Mountvienna
    @Mountvienna 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ebowed fuzz sounds amazing

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks!! There are some great classic fuzz sounds in there :)

  • @kierenmoore3236
    @kierenmoore3236 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good comparison, thank you. I prefer the tone of the ‘big-boi’/‘regular’ current pedal. I have a vintage EHX ADSR pedal, so think I will get a big-boi so I can compare them.

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks!! Very cool that you have the vintage unit. I would love to see how it compares to the ‘big-boi’ pedal :)

  • @ricknorris1466
    @ricknorris1466 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Mono mode sounds great. The Poly mode sounds like it is coming out of Darth Vaders mouth. Sadly very few demos on TH-cam actually demonstrate the Tape Reverse/Backwards Guitar Sound.

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s true the pedal is called a ‘tape reverse simulator’ but I’m not sure there are reverse sounds in there. Would love to know how to create these!

  • @pedalgaze
    @pedalgaze 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great demo! Really enjoy your style and hearing the tape player sounds so cool!

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!! I also really like your style of pedal demos ❤️

    • @pedalgaze
      @pedalgaze 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much! Cheers! :)@@AmbientExploration

    • @pedalgaze
      @pedalgaze 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! :)@@AmbientExploration

  • @krokus5714
    @krokus5714 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hola amigo. Me quedo con el superego. Buena demo. Un abrazo.

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The superego is also a really cool peda!! Thanks for watching.

  • @nolake
    @nolake 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sweet modular jam, sounds nice and relaxing !

  • @qquadratt
    @qquadratt 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    sounds cool!

  • @timjim10
    @timjim10 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Single most important information I needed to make a decision to purchase. Great video made me a new subscriber

    • @AmbientExploration
      @AmbientExploration 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the awesome compliment and for subscribing!

    • @ljsub88
      @ljsub88 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      which one did you choose and why if i may ask? ❤

    • @timjim10
      @timjim10 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ljsub88 Full disclosure- I have several other “take the attack away” pedals and wanted to know if the extra size would be worth the pedalboard real estate. The sound of the pico won me over and the size is a bonus.