I installed a whammy bar on my harp
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ม.ค. 2023
- Whammy bar on harp ? don't mind if I do. It's like a whammy bar for anything. And more!
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This has really high potential for lofi creators I think
I think so too! 🤔
Analog techno
Thinking exactly this too!
literrally got this video recommended after listening lo-fi
I’m sitting here with my OP-1 and aux cord anxiously waiting for her to start playing
Virtual Kevin is my new favourite character from the Emverse.
Portable and convenient!
Enverse! nearly shot out my matcha tea this am! should there be a Amverse?
Most I’ve laughed in a while for real
LMAO
Hello! I am a Dusty Strings employee, and in all likelihood, I had some hand in bringing your harp to life :) I could not be more pleased to see players experimenting with harps and finding new sounds to explore, getting these instruments into as many ears as possible :)
Ahhh thank you so much!!! That means so much to me; you just made my day! 🥺❤️ the Serrana really is my dream harp, so thank you so much for making it so amazing!! :)
greetings fellow Dusty! come here often?
the sound of your excerpts genuinely make me feel like a child, it's just straight up magic
thank you so much! I really appreciate you being here and watching, FartWomanDeluxe
oh yes it is. I was comepletely mesmerized!
Seems to be that this would be a "game changer" for harpists - this really provides some really great sonic options.
Honestly it really is!
@@emilyharpist Like, just some subtle vibrato makes the harp sound even more interesting, but not "gimmicky".
ohhh the VIBES are insane with this one
why hello wattles
Out of all the people who have done videos of the virtual whammy bar thing you're the one who immediately found a musical use for it. People generally just mess around with it and do random dive bombs for quite a bit lol. Ampero switch was a really cool bonus, I've got a huge weakness for octaver style sounds and hearing that on a harp was awesome.
I started with Little Wing XD but my whammy bar isn't digital
Honestly the lofi vibes are real, can we get an album of this
yes!! hopefully this Friday! 🥰❤️
@@emilyharpist
Did you ever end up releasing an album/full song that utilized this? The Virtual Jeff album on your Bandcamp only has a couple of 1-minute songs on it, so I'm not sure if that's it, or just a demo/proof of concept.
Okay, this is absolutely way cooler and more musical than I expected - truly great on harp!
I feel like this is one of the best uses of whammy I've heard (at least that I'm aware of!). It actually makes me really like Whammy!
Really beautiful, and I think it fits your musical style like a glove!
Thanks so much Bryce! I agree, I’m trying to find a way to mount it permanently! 😂 it really is amazing when you get the hang of it!
@@emilyharpist that's a scary proposition on such a lovely instrument! But well worth it I think! And think of all the conversation starters 😂
You're an amazing musician when you can take whatever noise and make it musical.
I've been looking for a way to take Jeff on the road with me, but I've only ever known a real-world Jeff, who is large and needy (water, food, air, etc.)
Kevin-mounted effects are the new meta, and I for one am happy to see the return of Thermae
thanks for sharing your adventures in swooping pitches and preserving finishes :)
Virtual Kevin™ full effects board HYPE😎
Incredible! I know, a lot of people actually would reach for a synthesizer to get this sound done; but Emily is using the real thing with a WHAMMY!!! I think this is highly creative!
Emily is a trend setta! Now that you've been seen with a whammy on your harp, all the harpist will be doing it 😂 And don't get me started on virtual Kevin!
It really changes the game for harpists!
I think this has been my favorite sound out of the devices and/or pedals so far.
Nice death's head moth. Also...as lovely as an instrument is, it's the human that brings out the magic in it. So leaving a dent here and there is just you leaving the mark of yourself on the instrument. Unsightly, sure it can be...and as beautiful as instruments are...it's still nice to leave your mark ;) In fact...I had a Strat when I was first learning to play guitar, given to me by my now departed brother. I in turn moved on from it and gave it to my friends brother. The year my brother passed away in his sleep, the guy I gave that guitar to just happened to be passing through my way...ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COUNTRY(literally was)...and he brought me back that guitar. There's a sticker on the back, and certain dents in the wood that was like saying hello to an old friend that I was so happy was still with me. Sometimes marks are important :)
Yes, as with most treasured items, "initiations" seem inevitable. 💖🙌😺
Dang what a pro, I love how quickly you took to using it and throwing all that expression in there, feels like you've been using it for ages!
Hey Emily Hopkins and Russ! I woke up this morning and wham there was an awesome harp whammy vid to start my day! I was watching it when wham it got even better as Kevin was whamied! Try an art store to find a felt pen that matches the harp finish so Russ's over enthusiastic scraping will be less prominent! Ride ride ride!
Hey Eric M! Thanks for being epic! Ride ride ride!
I love watching your thought process pan out as you toy with new equipment. Thank you for bringing us along!
Might be just a bit obscure/specific. But as soon as I heard the whammy, something reminded me of the Ultrakill soundtrack. Not sure what it is, but this feels like an effect that doesn't belong in a normal context, but the whammy sorta gives me the same vibes as that game's more chill music. This has got to be my favorite effect I've heard on a harp in a while, I'd love to see some more blends of whammy + bit crusher, distortion, honestly just about anything feels like it'd be good w/the whammy.
That was so beautiful, maybe my favorite piece you've done so far! Pitch is such a expressive thing, and even though you can add it in post, it's so wonderful to hear it done in real-time!
Give my regards to _the small creature_ and don't trust what Big Food tells us about the wonder that is silica gel.
I really like that it can pitch down and up, that's very cool
I think this is really cool, and in general you show how using technology to augment a traditional instrument opens up so many expressive possibilities.
I get a couple possible vibes from this :
one) Hawaiian Harp - like a many many many stringed Weissenborn
du) Harp > Ramp waveformer (synth) >
Its always really cool to see new and unique ways of adding expression to your music, great video!
Virtual Jeff+Harp+Emily's playing is captivating. But there is a certain I don't know what that virtual Kevin adds which Is fully mesmerizing.
@Matthew Fahey,
Yeah, like, "I don't dare bust a move!" 😛😹💖🙌😺
Praise be to Virtual Kevin and his little sweater
This is such a cool product and such a well made demo. Well done guys!
What absolutely FLOORS me is how Emily bolts on this new kit, and so swiftly has incorporated it into a fantastic new piece leveraging this new functionality.
I am absolutely blown away.
She glued it to a dog
You are a master. Incredible the way you can so quickly learn to adapt and use these neat tools with your instrument.
I love how creative, playful and experimental you are with your instrument. thx for sharing your journey!
This is sick! I'm here for this! I didn't expect the whammy to have so many options or be so interesting musically :O awesome!
Kevin is also incredible and versatile! :O
it's whammy whoopie time!
I think the harp is one of the coolest and most beautiful instruments out there! This is a really cool addition to it as well :D I have huge respect for anyone learning to play pretty much any instrument, let alone such a cool one
I've watched most of your videos with all the different pedals and effects and I have to say, this has to be the coolest one you have tried. I could see this really being useful. Great job! Your video's are fantastic.
This is one of my favourite devices I’ve heard you use, amaaazing sounds!
Kevin is my favorite musician.
10/10 would be in a band with them.
So yeah, I wasn't expecting to subscribe to the channel like I did. But during the live stream I was watching, you played Canon and that's a weakness of mine, so I went ahead. I'd seen another video, the voice box one you did, and liked it. But the quality both of the video production and your improv humor style is really something to behold. I really enjoy it, plus it's informative as hell. Like, what the hell? You keep flexing talent like this and you'll break that poor Harp. Sheesh! And that's not even mentioning how cool the Harp as an instrument is already. Like, come on. COME ON.
QUALITY. OVERLOAD.
hahah THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I'm so glad you're enjoying the channel; it's a pleasure to have you here with us!! 🥰❤️ I really appreciate the kind words!
@@emilyharpist Well it's all your fault! You and your high quality... well, frankly, EVERYTHING. Like, every video I see I have to watch, and I find another thing about your work to enjoy. It's not bad enough that I've always enjoyed the harp, but I also enjoy absurdity, experimental music, banter, willingness to try anything, a love for dogs... Needless to say, I'm thoroughly impressed. You earned your success!
This is what I thought you'd ne doing in the whammy pedal video. So satisfying to see it happening and I knew the songs would be just ace!
I had a hard time keeping that kind of plant alive, too! I was told they were easy to take care of, but I was lied to!
lmfao WHY IS IT SO HARD TO TAKE CARE OF PLANTS?!?
Sounds like lofi harp lol good stuff! Keep creating awesome new sounds! You’re really doing great 👍 it inspires me to be different and keep trying to do new things 😊
Some absoluttely gorgeous chording! 2:00 that one got into my heart and stayed there.
I really liked what you were doing with the step down / octave up part in the middle of this video! Sounded amazing!
This sounds really amazing! What a great tool!
Single-handedly bringing harp back in style.
This shows that anything can be added to the harp! Love the melody too, she is so inspiring!
0:42 For some reason I expected the next phrase to be: "And we still can't get it off."
You've turned your lever harp into a pedle harp! With just one pedle! I can't wait to see you play around with it on the live streams.
Using it rhythmically like that was so good!
Naptha on ANY finish is a YIPES situation. It dissolves not only adhesive, but will soften and eventually remove the paint. That said, I love how tech savvy and delighted you are by new sounds and effects. MY musical brother, who has passed on, was always pushing the edge and showing me his latest tunes and gadgets. I can continue to enjoy that musical journey by tuning in to your channel.
This was really really cool. It’s awesome when someone who’s just messing around with a new pedal just sounds so good and fluid. Very enjoyable.
How are we even awake rn you'd think we'd be... ✨ out of gas ✨ after last night's stream-- thought y'all would need a *break*! This actually sounds so awesome, I didn't think that it was actually possible to get this smooth and realistic of bending. Whammy harp, made from scratch-- the 2024 we need
@Aidan,
It was, especially, fun at the end_wasn't it?! 😹💖🙌😺
You're insane! Not like Joker insane, but that 'quiet person who would put a whammy bar on a harp' kind of insane. And I love it! LOL Keep it up!
For some reason, I just love this video. Your face when you start using the whammy bar is awesome!
This pedal is amazing with the Harp, definitely one of the coolest ones I've seen on here! Thanks for the cool videos
Really cool. A tech wizard needs to invent something that fits to the hand that would allow fine control over that effect without impeding the ability to pluck the strings. Also good because you wouldn't have to take your hands away from the strings to use it, or need to mount it on your instrument.
I think the source audio hot hand might fit that description
Virtual Jeff really impressed me omg! Very neat trippy sounds with the Harp!
Isn’t it epic?! I’m surprised how well it paired with the harp!
I've seen a few other reviews of the Virtual Jeff on some of the guitar channels. Yours is by far more entertaining and musically intriguing! Love your musical mind!
Been seeing this video a lot of times in my recommended, lately. I regret not watching it sooner. This is just beautiful!
This is very neat! I bet there's tons you'll be able to do with that!
Call the manufacturer of the harp, ask them to send you a lil bottle of paint. Lots of manufacturers of all sorts of stuff from bikes to cars to instruments to appliances are really cool about stuff like this. Especially higher end manufacturers who rely on happy customers.
You are so amazing. As an artist, I love seeing other creators in process. My favorite part about this channel and you as a musician is you are unafraid to experiment and that makes your music truly unique and beautiful. Never stop. ❤❤❤
Thank you so much Lola 🥺❤️❤️❤️ I really, really appreciate that!!
One of my favorites you’ve put out recently. I was floored how amazing this sounded on the harp! Jeff should stay!!
First video of you I saw was the one with the Wawa tube in your mouth. I almost baptized the living room in coffee. You were absolutely hilarious.
You got my vote. ♥️👍
I love this channel
This channel loves you
Wow. One of the coolest fx demos I have seen of yours.
Your fearless experimentations and thinking outside the box are so. very. cool. Kevin is chill jello after those sounds. Very nice!
What a clever approach! Keep it bendy, yo.
He'll ye'ah🙌😎 Bendy AF
tbh I don't mind my instruments getting scratches, I just think it makes them tell a story, like how you installed a wammy bar on your harp for example 😅
This is definitely one of the best harp add-ons you've had on the channel, it sounds incredible! Well, this and kevin
That's so cool! You nailed the backhanded use of the whammy! 😎
Dang! That was way cooler than I expected. Maybe a little confusing, but cool! 😎
Hey, my name is Jeff…. And I totally thought I was real.
This thing is badass
I’m new around here after discovering you on Reddit. I’ve got no music inclination or understanding of the harp, but it doesn’t matter, your videos are bringing me solitude and joy during a very rough time in my life. Keep it up.
your talent and creativity continue to amaze me!
Does it sound strange at all hearing the blend of the natural pitch of the harp and the detuned pitch at the same time? I'd imagine it makes some weird dissonance
Edit:
Oh my word I just finished the video, you answered that. I'm silly
Maybe it'd be more tolerable listening through closed headphones?
Only with the virtual capo! Otherwise it sounds totally fine, barely noticeable and a little more “chorus-y” - kind of like the blend function is always on!
Appreciate having the answer in the comments! Such a cool effect
You encounter that with a Variax too. You'll switch into an open tuning, say for slide, and if you can still hear the ambient noise of the strings in the room you'll be WAY out of tune. It takes some practice to get used to just listening to the amplified signal at low volumes. Of course, when you crank it you'll only hear the amp.
@@DJBuglip was going to say i ran in to this all the time with the variax. great kit but makes your brain hurt trying to play with that tuning clash!
That Imogen Heap vibe from the octave up setting.
YES!!!! I am glad it came out sounding so good!
I absolutely love this it's so cool and cute and also I love instruments people don't usually think about, like the harp, very fun and what a sound... beautiful
02:43 changed my life
Honestly same
Awesome! Now we need some shoegaze-style harp jams
Coming in February :)
Best episode yet. Looking, sounding beautiful and super cool product
There's a joy in your eyes when you're hearing all this for the first time that's actually quite beautiful.
You should try gaffers tape! It sticks well, easy to peel off, and doesn't leave any residue (assuming you don't leave it on for many months like I sometimes do).
I thought I was happy with my Whammy, but Virtual Kevin™ proved me wrong ❤️
You guys are amazing.
You never cease to amaze! Always moving the harp forward in it’s artistic potential!
Was hoping you could use it as an expression controller as well.
I supposed you could if you remapped the MIDI but that involves more messing about with boxes.
If there’s a way to remap the MIDI, I will definitely try it and either post an update or include in a future video! I couldn’t find a way how to, but please let me know if there’s a way to do it
@@emilyharpist So far the only stuff I've seen is remapping in a DAW - I assume you can them send it out from there once remapped.
That was SOOOOOO cool!!!! Now I want one!! Also so sorry about the harp! I’m watching on my phone and I literally can’t see any scratches for whatever that’s worth! My harps are all full of scratches and dings from various things, and I badly dinged my dream harp like two or three days after I got it, like down deep into the wood, and tried to fix it myself and ended up taking a ton of the finish off and then had to part with it for weeks to get it restrained and fixed and I cringe whenever I think about it. I literally had a conversation with my harp apologizing to it and asking it to forgive me lol. I promise it will be okay! 💝💝💝 Maybe you could just leave the whammy bar on because it’s SO COOL!! Not sure if that keeps it from fitting in the case though. Amazing video and digital Kevin is the best!!
🫂💖🕊️
@SilkBird Music,
New to this whole gig with Emily and Russ, and enjoying it. Just subbed to your channel, looking forward to watching/listening.
Love, Light, and Blessings. 🙏😇✨💫🌱🌿🌻🐝🌳🌎💖🙌😺
You add so much to the world of music. Using different instruments and effects thst were never designed for it helps us all think about our music differently.
I guess some of it might be the magic of editing, but I am nonetheless impressed with how quickly you were able to incorporate the whammy into the music you played. It was amazing and beautiful. And to me, a little scratch in the finish just adds a touch of charm and story to anything.
Emily put pedal mods on everything…. a harp… and even Kevin, her dog. You’re epic Emily. i hope he’s okay though.🎉
HAHAH he is totally okay!! he was such a good sport with that, and I made 100% sure the painter's tape we used to hold VJP in place was only placed on the fabric of his Christmas sweater, not attached anywhere on his fur! ❤️
googly eyes over the scratched finish 👀
Omg YES!
That is so cool yo. We have such an abundance of effects we can add to instruments that if anyone is creative enough and has the money, can make really interesting music using it. I just found your channel. I really like the content. 🤘.
If it weren't for the fact that magnets mess with electrical stuff, you might be able to clamp that thing to the soundbox with a couple earth magnets that'll keep it fairly stable.
someone get emily that bag of edible silica gel packets that vsauce has
the WHAT
I think it may be possible to move the whammy bar into a position where you can use it "hands free". Maybe your chin or cheek. Figure out a way to strap it to a body part so that you move and use it without having to take your hands off of the harp.
This has to be the coolest video ive seen from you. The song you made was super pretty
Hey Lady. You bring me joy watching you smile and laugh and my heart feels happy and young. All guitarists look the same way the first time they have an experience with a whammy/trem. I would have launched if my finish had been gouged like that. Your restraint is Legendary :) Best Regards and Best Wishes for 2023!
Well, we don't know what went on behind the scenes. 😱🙏 💖🙌😺
Sadly .. we have to settle for Virtual Jeff.. .. RIP Jeff Beck :(.
😞 RIP
Virtual Kevin
The absolute best! I need some virtual bees now, though!
@@emilyharpist I got you covered with virtual bees!
I love this so much! It's really dope!!
Great video! SUPER SCARY mounting to your harp. Well done!