Brian welcomes Blake back for another Chasing Tone podcast. Whether you are recording your guitar tone for a video or a track for an upcoming EP, there are techniques and secrets to get that “in the room” sound. Brian share some of the ways he captures his guitar sound. And you can’t record without microphones but they are not all created equal. The guys talk about the range of options in devices to help you get your tone recorded. Float tanks, dad shoes, coffee talk and more. It’s all in this w...
Sep 09, 2019•36 min
In this very special edition of Chasing Tone Brian joins Mitch Gallagher (Sweetwater) Robert Keeley (Keeley Electronics), Josh Scott (JHS Pedals), Ryan Dyck (Temple Audio) and Rob Scallon of YouTube fame to talk about how they built a record breaking pedal board using 319 pedals. 34 pedalboards and over 500 feet of cables. Listen in as they discuss some of the challenges and surprises they found as they constructed the system. Find us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.com http://www.Facebook.com/Wamp...
Sep 02, 2019•23 min
Brian welcomes YouTube sensation Sara Dietschy in this episode of Chasing Tone. She has traveled a very similar road that a lot of us have. From a star-eyed guitarist with dreams of stardom that soon realized the realities of the music business, to an electrical engineering student wanting to work on music gear, Sara soon realized that was not her path. Learn how she stumbled into creating success on YouTube. She also shares her thoughts on how to get started using what you know and enjoy to cre...
Aug 26, 2019•41 min
Brian and Blake are back for another episode of Chasing Tone. Every guitar player has probably owned a Boss Pedal at some point in their history. A DS-1, Metal Zone or maybe a Blues Driver. That brought up the conversation about which Boss pedal is Brian and Blake’s favorite. See if their answers match yours. Cussing Roomba’s, does Andy Martin use a pick? Big secret stuff we can’t talk about and hammer talk. It is all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast. Find us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.com ...
Aug 19, 2019•44 min
Brian and Blake are back for another episode of Chasing Tone. The gear world is ever changing and keeping up with your audience’s viewing habits and the latest trends can be daunting. Brian finds himself ever evolving his content and discusses the latest re-tooling of what he is creating. We have all had that moment when a component unexpectedly breaks and we have to contact a company to get a replacement part. Depending on the company, it could be a hit or miss situation. Blake had a great cust...
Aug 12, 2019•39 min
Brian welcomes Blake Wyland back for another episode of Chasing Tone. You get your rig all set up for your tele, and the single coils sing gloriously through your amp. Then you switch to your Les Paul and what the actual heck happened to your tone? Brian and Blake tackle a listener question about this very phenomenon. Blake has an idea for a “One man band looper challenge” and he is looking for quite a setup to pull it off. The guys talk about some of the options out there that might help make i...
Jul 29, 2019•42 min
Brian welcomes Wampler’s own Jason Wilding and Alex Clay for another episode of Chasing Tone. It has been a mixed bag Summer NAMM weekend for Brian. From famous visitors at the Wampler booth to one of them being shut down by the noise police, some video fun with some well known gear Youtubers and hanging with the Wooo girls. Brian expands on the experience that was NAMM. Yes, Alex sold another Silver Sky, in fact he buys and sells a lot of gear. Not only does that spark a conversation about the ...
Jul 23, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Brian has been on the road of late for some business travel. You will not believe the famous guitarist he ran into at Sweetwater. Brian talks about the experience. Blake will have a chance to sit in on a recording session where the band will play live to vinyl, just like them olden days. The guys talk about the opportunity. “Back in my day” the pawn shop was a great place to find great gear. Now with the existence of Rever...
Jul 15, 2019•36 min
It’s Brian. It’s Blake. It has to be the Chasing Tone Podcast. More drama from Gibson? This time a video from Mark Agnesi has re-ignited the controversy surrounding the company. Brian and Blake talk about it. Blake has learned the bliss of running a stereo rig. Brian shares in his excitement and expands his insight into the power of it all. There is so much new and good music being produced, but why is all you hear on radio these days regurgitated 40 year old music? The guys ponder the answers t...
Jul 01, 2019•37 min
Take a trip back to the very first episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. In the premiere episode Brian sits down with Travis and Max and discusses the differences between Overdrive, distortion and fuzz. Find us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.com . http://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedals http://www.Twitter.com/WamplerPedals http://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedals http://www.Facebook.com/ChasingTonePodcast http://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Support the show...
Jun 24, 2019•35 min
Brian welcomes Blake back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Another social media platform. Twitch. Do you use it? Would you watch a gear stream on it? The guys ponder that question and if it would be worth pursuing. Selling gear can be challenging enough without shipping problems. And shipping internationally can be quite the nightmare. Brian and Blake share some of their own shipping woes and why it is such a problem. Brian needs some new dad kicks and apparently New Balance has ...
Jun 17, 2019•44 min
Brian is joined by Jason Wilding and Alex Clay for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Jason recently put out a blog about the 9 levels of G.A.S. (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) The guys talk about the different levels, and Jason talks about the “one that got away” that inspired the blog. We all have that moment we will never live down. Some, more than one. Alex shares his, the time he stabbed himself in the ass with a knife. It’s funny…..now. Does anyone read the disclaimers sellers put on...
Jun 10, 2019•47 min
Brian and Blake are back for another top 15 episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. One thing that can have a negative effect on your tone is power. A necessary evil that can wreak havoc on your sound and your nerves. Brian explains ways to troubleshoot the problem. Most amps and quite a few pedals have on board EQ’s, so why would you need an external EQ? Brian and Blake give some examples of when they may be needed. And have you heard about the new Wampler merch site? Shirts, phone covers, mugs, t...
Jun 03, 2019•49 min
Travis stops by to visit Brian and record an episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Travis set the Wampler Tone Group on fire with one small comment. He talks about the fallout and what he really meant. Brian gives the latest update on the Terraform It is so close to being ready. He explains some of the gremlins that the team is chasing down. Listening to Hip Hop, In ears, are they a good thing? And will there be a Wampler ABY switch? It is all in this episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Find us ...
May 27, 2019•55 min
Brian welcomes Blake back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. We all try to get a look at the latest gear demos before we make purchases, but do you know how those come about? Do you know the difference between a demo guy like Andy Martin and reviewers like Phil McKnight? The guys talk about it. You mad bro? Is it the anonymous nature of the internet, or are people just getting nastier? There can be some venom in YouTube and Facebook comments. Why? Do we all just need a hug? It is i...
May 20, 2019•42 min
Brian welcomes Alex and Jason to the podcast. If you hang out on the Wampler Tone group or enjoy our Instagram page you are probably familiar with these guys. Get to know them a little better on this episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. The Terraform is just about ready for you. Listen as the guys discuss some of the fine tuning and effects they like in the pedal. Alex likes Silver Sky guitars…a lot. He has purchased (in some cases repurchased) three of them.It has become a source of humor in th...
May 13, 2019•56 min
Blake is back with Brian on this episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Where is our Terraform?? That is becoming the restless question from excited fans. Brian explains more of the process and the TLC going into making this another great offering from Wampler. Trust us, it is going to be worth the wait. We have all become a little concerned of late about the direction music has taken. Actual instruments have been replaced by loops and digital tricks. Some question the future of the guitar. But no...
May 06, 2019•42 min
Blake is back with Brian on this episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. So the question was posed on the Gear Page, “Have we reached pedal market saturation?” Are players navigating away to the Fractals and Helixes of the world? Brian and Blake take a hard look at the question and share their thoughts on the situation. The Terraform is Wampler’s first attempt at a pedal with so many DSP effects. So as you can imagine there is a learning curve to go along with it. Brian talks about the delays, his ...
Apr 29, 2019•33 min
Brian has a chat with everyone’s favorite Brit, Jason Wilding on this episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast Brian has gotten his hands on a Soldano Amp that has caused quite a reaction from Brian himself. This leads to quite a conversation between Brian and Jason. Do you run a Soldano through a 2x12 or not? There was a time that Wampler had a lot of “stortion” pedals. While the names may have not been attention grabbers, some of the circuits and tones certainly were. Is there a chance for some re-...
Apr 15, 2019•47 min
Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast Some of you may have seen the April Fool video for the Totally Buffed. A lot of prep work and planning went into it, but the guys question if anyone even really notices these things anymore. is April Fool passé? A question Brian gets a lot is “Is <Insert Pedal here> Noisy?” In many instances the answer leans towards yes, but there are a lot of “factors” that can contribute to a noisy pedal. Brian talks about one remed...
Apr 08, 2019•50 min
Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast Ever heard of Quora? It is a website of questions and answers. One of the questions asked what effects company makes the most unique pedals. As you can guess, that led to quite the conversation. You may have seen Wampler’s latest creation, the Terraform, at NAMM. You may also be waiting for it’s official release as Brian and the team put the final touches on it. Brian has an update on the progress. Blake came across a pedal...
Apr 01, 2019•38 min
Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast If you have seen Brian’s latest YouTube video, then you have seen the V-Amp 3 in action. The guys talk about the versatility of the device and maybe it could be the $100 “Helix” you are looking for. Blake has a new Resonator guitar. He talks about the new acquisition and the amazing tones he is getting out of it. Best electric guitar tone ever? Brian shares some of the progress in the final developments in the Terraform Ped...
Mar 25, 2019•43 min
251 - Backing tracks on YouTube... Big no-no? Brian has a conversation with Justin of the YouTube channel mydarnjamtracks. If you are not familiar with the channel, Justin has quite a catalog of backing tracks in a diverse range of styles created to help guitarists of all genres find tracks to practice with. Justin talks about the origins of the channel and shares how he comes up with the tracks. He even shares some of the gear he uses to produce the music on the channel. It is all in this episo...
Mar 18, 2019•38 min
Blake and Brian are back for an another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Brian has been checking out the Quilter Interblock 45 amp head. What does he think of it? He let’s Blake and you know. You practice and everything clicks. So why is it when you are live or they push record in the studio you suddenly cannot find the second fret on your guitar? Performance anxiety is real and the guys talk about how they deal with it. Blake got a new tape delay that sparked a conversation about the possib...
Mar 11, 2019•37 min
Blake and Brian are back for an exciting episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Some of you may have seen Brian’s unwanted addition to an older amp of his. A mouse built a nest inside the chassis. A humorous conversation ensues that leads to a discussion about playing an Rat in front of an AC30. Mixed reviews and reactions. Blake had a phone conversation with Bill Finnegan of Klon Centaur fame. Mr. Finnegan has an interesting story about one of the best rigs he ever heard. The pedal involved may s...
Mar 04, 2019•38 min
Blake and Brian are back for an exciting episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Brad Paisley recently hung out at Sweetwater and did an interview on their Youtube page where he talked about the origin of he and Brian’s working relationship. Brian gives a few more details on the story. A question recently came up asking why pedal builders do not put noise gates in gain pedals. Brian has an explanation and how those gates would work. And good ol’ Joe Bonamassa is at it again. He says you don’t need ...
Feb 25, 2019•39 min
Blake and Brian are back for an exciting episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Strings are pretty important. Stringjoy have a new approach to strings that gets the guys into a deeper conversation about strings and their personal preferences. There has been a resurgence of old gear companies lately. The guys talk about the companies making a comeback and fall into remembering some of their old gear they wished they still had. And some they still do. The gear community lost a giant recently with th...
Feb 11, 2019•46 min
NAMM is behind us but Brian and Blake share some of their amazing stories from an extraordinary show on this epic episode of Chasing Tone. (Oops, dropped my thesaurus) Brian and Blake came home with new axes. Blake picked up an Equitz Rayburn guitar, and Brian got his hands on a Friedman Tele with a B bender. They talk about the new acquisitions. Pick ups can make a world of difference in the tone of a guitar. Brian put some new Vaughn Skow pick ups in his PRS. He talks about the difference they...
Feb 04, 2019•55 min
NAMM is this week, but Brian and Blake took some time to produce a new Chasing Tone Podcast. Wampler is presenting a new pedal at NAMM this year. It is a multi effects modulation pedal with some cutting edge tech that will blow your mind. Brian talks about the depth of the latest offering from your favorite Indiana pedal company. Blake has found an interesting way to record audio for his gear demos. It is a bit unique and Brian and Blake talk about why it works. The Meris Enzo. A synth pedal. Bl...
Jan 20, 2019•37 min
It’s a new year and Brian and Blake are back for a new Chasing Tone Podcast. So imagine going into the studio and laying down tracks only to find the producer bypassed your rig and applied different effects in post. This happened to a member of the tone group. Brian and Blake share their thoughts on the situation. Do you buy gear on Amazon? Are you sure you’re getting the real deal? Counterfeit gear is becoming a real problem on the popular site. The guys have some thoughts on the matter. NAMMs ...
Jan 14, 2019•41 min
