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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction & unique features
2:52 The funk begins
5:00 Cool guitar stand
5:15 Building the track
10:29 Split cable experiments
10:42 Panning the tone
11:06 Panning the strings
11:41 Diagonal pickup setup
12:26 Pink pedal zone
12:44 The 5th trick
13:01 Each pickup to a different pedal
14:42 Guitar through randomizable FX
17:00 Final track

[@versoinstruments]

That was soooo SICK, Andrew! The song is pure fun and you really showed off the full potential of Orbits stereo capabilities!! I'm so glad you found my work and took it to the moon!

[@andrewhuang]

Thanks for making such a cool beautiful thing 💖 The possibilities with the pickups turned out even better than I hoped!

[@versoinstruments]

@@andrewhuangyou got more out of it than anything I’ve heard so far - still blown away!

[@D4wn42]

JA MAN WIE FETT :D

[@better.better]

​@@versoinstrumentsis there an extended version? felt like the spacey section wants to go twice as long, then revisit the upbeat theme, or the spacey section could be I really good bridge to transition to something else prog song

[@Flocksandthesuzzies]

Makes me so happy to see your work shouted out here! Keep killin it dude!

[@IanOPadrick]

If I remember right, the final course for his engineering degree in Germany involved completely redesigning something from scratch. It could be anything, and he played guitar and decided to redesign the guitar, and decided to do metal for the body, and while he was putting the design together, he put the pickups over the body where he thought they would go, and then realized that they stuck, and that's why the magnetic pickups are not permanently stuck to the body

[@versoinstruments]

Thanks for the wrapup! We don’t have to re design something from scratch, you just follow an idea and see where it gets you - but you’re right that pickup attachment just happened along the way! I started with a roof batten guitar just to show myself a body isn’t needed to make a good sounding guitar. That proofed, so I fooled around with textile materials for an ergonomic body and that led me to the sheetmetal shape ( wich almost looks like a textile we draped over a neck wich I liked a lot). The pickup attachment came as a byproduct of the sheetmetal and quickly became the main feature :) Sounds a bit random but sometimes things are just like that haha! And the development to the point of what you see here took me years (even after my degree in industrial design)

[@royareyzabal823]

@@versoinstruments that you studied industrial design makes so much sense now jaja I'm 21 and I decided to study that career next year :)

[@gabe_cesar1031]

That synisthisa chorus pedal was HEAVENLY

[@andrewhuang]

It was my favorite in the shootout. Which is funny because it’s a not-very-focused multi effect, and it was up against one that’s analog and one that’s from Universal Audio who have some of the best DSP in the world

[@ssserotonin1373]

@@andrewhuang Transit seems like a good idea for a guitar pedal randomizer to help build a whole beat around pretty cool

[@ianbyrne465]

@@andrewhuangSonic Boom idea: make a song using all of Andrew’s effects pedals at least once. Alternatively, pick like four or five at random and make a song using them together

[@rhekdens]

@@ianbyrne465 Genius

[@teally-bop]

​@@ianbyrne465 yes please

[@alexcantgar]

I love this format, you just improvising a song on the spot This one turned out super funky, really cool

[@jamesoniris2647]

Yeah- he should try doing it 10 times over, for 12 hours, every year, with a buddy /j

[@Arudis4x]

​@@jamesoniris2647Maybe with a tongue in cheek band name... Something like.... 1st of October.

[@justusphone]

It sounds like George Duke

[@wykydrone]

Yes, if you have headphones, the audio is amazingly pleasing

[@citydaniels]

Anything Andrew and Marty together is absolute gold! Need more collabs between you two for sure 😍

[@itspusher]

Heck yeah, I'll workshop my dance moves

[@pavlekocbek]

you do that mister@@itspusherdon't you know, you do have a bit odd image in this film, you look like a bug, And I believe you could look quite normal or even a handsome music star with a bit of care applied, I reckon. And don't you know, you don't appear duchy like the other guy. If you're interested I'd have you in my cyber disco jazz acid blues punk rock band as a singer/guitarist. Le's get rich, take over the world and have fun doing it.

[@lasagnahog7695]

My favorite design philosophy is making something super specifically for yourself because when it has a wider appeal you get something special. This seems very much something designed for Andrew Huang but also something that is just a cool product that lots of people could use.

[@KnapfordMaster98]

13:34 is absolutely magic. That pitch dive with the delay was the most musical one I've ever heard.

[@RadialMedal]

Man that got funky. Probably had something to do with that Pink Space Guitar

[@such.ukr.nu.metalcore]

So much control in this sonic freedom. Andrew is getting more open-minded wig every day. Thank you a lot for your creativity and your creations. You are making this world better

[@tonycowin]

A guitar that comes with its own E-bow. Marvellous.

[@dtrmnts]

Well not exactly.. An ebow vibrates the string fir you

[@tonycowin]

@@dtrmnts I know, I was just being silly.

[@corywithout]

A) Love Pusher’s music! B) Love his high-five attempt. Guess the magic just wasn’t there. C) Love the guitar! Catching occasional views of the electronics from the bottom or sides is super fun.

[@itspusher]

Maybe if I click my crocs together I can find some magic

[@violet-beck]

this song absolutely needs a streaming service release omgomgomg

[@andrewhuang]

I probably should eh? Would want to develop it more though I think!

[@violet-beck]

@@andrewhuang yesyesyes ! you n pusher always have great stuff when you work together :>

[@dereklindsay2313]

The second half of that song is so luscious I love it

[@ctb___]

This could just be a full 20 minutes of riffs and dancing, no words, at some point Rob just shows up out of nowhere in the background in a funny hat, etc

[@thomasway0320]

I remember seeing this on Insta a few month back, and I thought it was the wildest guitar I’ve ever seen, time to save up for one cause this is so fun.

[@JaySay]

I understand the want to have vocals in each project (especially with First of October,) but sometimes instrumental parts are stand out, and really add something to the mix (or to an album.) The spacey groovy instrumental end to this was phenomenal! I was waiting for you to keep it simple and slow it down a bit, and you guys really delivered. Fantastic work!

[@Cottontopexotics]

i love C standard. it makes playing with a piano or transcribing between the 2 so much easier.

[@gwohlers]

Andrew and Marty out here reviving psychedelic rock. I LOVE it.

[@itspusher]

Psych rock has been making a comeback lately. Mcbaise, unknown mortal orchestra, tame impala, khruangbin, Toro y moi even!

[@Ravelle17]

@@itspusherdon’t forget King Gizzard!

[@AxeltheGreen]

​@@itspusherTemples!

[@randomsir2794]

Super simple lyrics, great vibing song, could definitely listen to this on repeat pretty easily. Love this content!

[@Imblakeimblakethatsrght]

Your message you put out Andrew is so awesome. Creativity, passion, possibilities, optimistic, just all around go vibes. The last couple of videos that have been released have this aura, and I can't get enough of it. Keep doing you man, clearly if you're having fun, the viewers have fun watching.

[@e1eventhxhour960]

Pusher's reactions and grooving is exactly how I was feeling lol. Very interesting guitar, especially with the split cable mod. Repositioning the pick up features is sic and innovative. Another banger song/video Andrew 🤘

[@itspusher]

I try to keep it real. The stereo pickup thing surprised us both it was really unexpected and cool

[@enormouslittlethings6893]

I was listening with one earbud in while cleaning around the house. Threw in the other when they started getting into the different pickup configurations. So glad I did. WHOA. 😮

[@PhillipRaymondGoodman]

Rob really needs to get his hands on this guitar, like the moving pickup stuff so reminds me of the way you guys used the submarine pickup on one of your 1sy of October videos

[@up4open763]

This definitely went. I feel like I was partying on boat with Parliament and got knocked into the ocean after someone spiked my drink. This is some good room music for everything. I'm so glad you're making stuff that doesn't need me to feel like I'm in need of saving a screaming baby every chorus.

[@itspusher]

When I tried to do the hi-5 it didn't make a sound 😠

[@andrewhuang]

Try harder next time

[@itspusher]

I'll try overthinking it first, then I'll try underthinking it if that doesn't work

[@tonycowin]

That was so funny. The multi-hi-5 tests and sad reaction was on point.

[@Eight-Bit-Hustler]

Wow!😮 I just instantly grasped a ton of “basic” info on the mechanics of an electric guitar, pickups as well as polarity and the ways they work, as well as a couple cool ideas this company could implement! Like a “magnetic whammy bar” or ping pong type delays and add ons etc…!? I definitely can see some really cool benefits to a adding a guitar like this to my collection! (ideas and inspiration for days!) You sold me on this Andrew! Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@Eve.with.a.Y]

my mind is blown. like I wasn’t totally sold on the value of moving the pickups at first, it felt more gimmicky than useful, but when you split high and low strings between left and right with different fx chains on each it was unbelievable. it feels like being able to record two completely separate guitar parts at once. and imagining the interplay in mixes with something like a more complicated lead melody trading off as if two people are playing, it’s just so creatively inspiring. (also the section at 18:30 reminds me a lot of Crumb, absolutely love it)

[@stephenbeyer]

11:21 The pickup control in stereo is really cool! I’d love to try this with MOOD MKII because the stereo field/panning is so good on its own and this would further enhance that effect!

[@secondratestackers]

Dude I love your content, thanks for always innovating bro! This is amazing!

[@dbest7]

NEED THIS SONG RELEASED ASAP!!! ITS SO GOOD

[@iDunnoMan9000]

Your engineer dancing to everything you did is the only energy I want in my life.

[@vk-fb4ox]

This guitars sounds so good because of the tone wood

[@ConditionOfMan]

This spacy synthy funky sound is so delicious! If you have the capacity, please make more music in this genre.

[@stealthyremote7424]

Yooo the atmosphere and space on this song is insane! it really makes you feel like you're floating through a Synthwave in space and its freaking awesome! keep up the awesome work Andrew and Marty!!!

[@itspusher]

🫡

[@constantstudies]

This was such a fun video to watch, what an incredibly cool guitar concept!! Love the movable pickups, new bucket list item for me. Also, fantastic song!! Loved its energy and the soundscape

[@smugboi_]

I'm like half-way through the vid, just switched from speaker to earbuds and man that made a world of difference it sounds so damn cool this is so something I'd listen to in my free time it's very reminiscent of Mcbaise, one of my favorite bands

[@bricelory9534]

Absolutely amazing! Im blown away both by the amazing effect of this stereo guitar and the track you wrote. You nailed the vibe SO HARD. So good!

[@stephenbeyer]

18:31 that outro gives me total Crumb vibes and I love it.

[@truecuckoo]

Super nice! And so hyped for Verso! Have been drooling over their guitars and pickups for years 🌸

[@versoinstruments]

❤🙌 thanks man :)

[@Toothbresh]

That synth tone is giving me major Risk of Rain 2 vibes! Sick track

[@egyptgirl127]

I can't like this song enough. The way the sounds just flow and float together like swimming through space. This takes me back to the first time I ever heard the Daft Punk Discovery album. The vibes from this are just so funky and galactic. Thanks for always picking up and looking out for the sounds and music that just exist and are yet to be discovered.

[@GhettoWxzrd]

Marty jamming to the track the entire time Andrew records is most definitely a vibe lol.

[@itspusher]

It's more fun to have fun than to not have fun

[@AChi__]

The drum line at 5:21 - 5:30 reminds of the drum line used by Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, Full Force for their song "I Wonder If I Take You Home". It also reminds me of the drum line used for Gregory Abbott's "Shake You Down"

[@AaronTadman]

Pusher seems like a great guy but it’s crazy seeing the musical chemistry between Andrew and Rob compared to with anyone else. Really found absolute gold when you two met 😅

[@thomasjallen1]

Ever since I’ve seen this guitar released I’ve been DYING to hear how it sounds. It’d be awesome if you could try out the bass too!!

[@murphalurph]

bro I used to watch you all the time when i was 7, I'm 15 now. It's crazy but I'm glad you're still uploading!

[@SethStringham]

Guitar part sounds a ton like Long Train Runnin' by The Doobie Brothers. I heard Andrew play and I immediately knew I had heard a song like it, but it took me hours to find it!

[@Mullac]

8:17 instantly brought back TV and video games vibes. You’ve still got it. I can’t describe how happy these kinda videos make me.

[@heekoo_8287]

Gotta say the fit is fire 🔥 Beautiful color coordination with the guitar

[@estebanod]

Movable pickup is insane, I love it

[@KidRockZ10_]

Instantly went to my G2 to make the sound the guitar make at the beginning of the video with the three mods thank you man for the awesome sound

[@steveg6199]

Marty dancing to the groove is just awesome!

[@itspusher]

Dancing is tight

[@steveg6199]

@D.M_me__Mr_ANDREW_HUANG. - problem is... you're not the real Andrew Huang

[@silasnailo9811]

Marty made this video with those epic dance moves! Good job. It was not cup of tea, but the process looked super fun.

[@itspusher]

World needs more dancing

[@itsSport]

Andrew this is some of my favorite music you’ve ever made. Absolutely beautiful!

[@gwendohshidt]

i'm always down on myself for lacking the focus or motivation to work on my own music. so whenever i see an upload from you, i'm hesitant to click because i don't want to be reminded that i'm not where i want to be. but then when i DO click, i'm always left happy, motivated, and inspired. keep rockin man

[@josephjimorris]

16:35 Sounds like a blend of Flaming Lips and Stereolab. Or AIR. Then it drops into Jamie Lidell/STS9 territory. Great stuff! Btw I already got Transit before I watched this since I love anything with Andrew’s name on it. I get so many song starter ideas from your videos that it takes me forever to watch because I keep pausing and writing down ideas. You guys are awesome!

[@peterolsen161]

i'd love to see you and rob use this in an episode of Sonic Boom showcasing some of your most unique instruments

[@mrskyzear]

im a big metalhead and i mean i love all kinds of music but ye mostly metal. and it's really interesting seeing people both play but more importantly, create different genres than metal. the thought process behind this session is far from how i would create music but it sounds awesome and it's alot of fun

[@Nae_Ayy]

what a unique guitar. Cool stuff

[@UmasPapa]

This is by far my favorite music you have made! So good. It's funky, psychedelic, classic and futuristic simultaneously

[@JacobWort-Field]

Loving seeing Pusher in more of your stuff. Loved the first video you did together with the apollo twin and the Dweezil Zappa guitar.

[@itspusher]

Mango!

[@lukekline9513]

That guitar is incredible

[@MashaT22]

I can’t put my finger on it, but this riff sounds like another famous riff from way back. Anyway, it’s still a really cool jam track - lots of creativity!

[@samanthaterry7415]

I love these 'fly on the wall' videos just taking us through your process. So fun! Always feel inspired to go create afterwards. That second section is so lush 🔥

[@Darkhorizonmedia]

Synthwave/Retrowave/Darkwave Funk needs to be a thing now =D

[@sagetmaster4]

That design is the definition of Elegance

[@cadoo]

This was actually insane. Love the really chill part with the spacey effects. The whole vibe of the song was great!

[@SplotchTheCatThing]

Whenever I try one of the little tricks Andrew mentions in his videos I always end up coming up with the most beautiful little parts. Speaks to how good a musician he is that even his tiniest little piece of advice is enough to lift someone else's production or composition to new levels.

[@nineballking06351]

With that switch you can record both pickups individually and choose or blend in post.

[@gayvalds]

That stereo output feature is super awesome! Now I need to rewatch with headphones!!

[@nofacenomedium]

Andrew definitely stick to this format. It's really cool. I would love to see some live performances from you as well!

[@AZALEA_HG]

These dance moves are off the Fucking charts

[@itspusher]

🕺🪩🕺

[@Tsudkyk]

Yup, splitting the pickups between strings with headphones is really interesting. I imagine it would work really well for complex finger picking.

[@dawsonbryant2250]

Andrew. You inspire me to jump on my computer and make some tunes every time I watch your videos. Thank you. Keep going.

[@Gnurklesquimp2]

12:46 Stacking 5ths can lead to some crazy results, the other day I made 8 note microtonal scales by picking 4 notes, each with a 5th that didn't already occur. I have to be mindful of the register each note is in, but I can play a full 8 note chord and melody notes throughout, it's cool how such complex chords almost sound like timbre when playing a chord with sine waves, modulate it so it all blends and it's basically a bass sound. (The chords have to span a massive range and thus start low)

[@davedavem]

Been following Verso guitars for a while. Great to see one on your channel!

[@OGLanzo2]

You can use masking tape to outline a corner for your favorite placements for the pick ups too, double as a label for it

[@christianbuckner7450]

Dooooood!!!!! We need a full project with multiple songs with this guitar. Wow. Simply, wow.

[@dougc84]

Very cool to see this guitar in the wild. I’ve been following these mad lads on IG for a while. Good stuff!

[@vwharman]

I saw these featured in a premier guitar video, and was so intrigued, I wanted more. This. Is. Awesome.

[@andrewpappas9311]

That song went hard at the end and it was awesome, loved the Great Gig in the Sky nod as well. Such a beautiful song, killed it as always man

[@niclastname]

I would love to have one of these. My first thought is something I've always wished I could do: have one pickup under the high strings and one under the low strings, so that I can roll the tone back a bit more on the high strings without turning the low strings into instant mud.

[@trevormacdonald5110]

That kit sounds so tight

[@Daphoid]

Vibe for days. I can see this in smoky noire, seedy 60's bar scene, video game credits; awesome. Just awesome.

[@RuthlessDutchman]

18:30 if there ever were a funky music video to this song, at this point I'd expect everything to melt into amorphous blobs like I have

[@Suspendermen]

I cracked up every time the camera panned to the crocs

[@friiiz4907]

This reminds me so much of your first video together in the best way possible :D

[@HarmonicTunes]

When the funk begins, the triple chorus sounds very close to Marvel vs Capcom 2 menu. Hella dope guitar and track!

[@dr.riccardo3575]

There was a time when I was autistically obsessing over pickup position and tonal possibilities and how to make the most versatile studio bass that can do any bass guitar sound. I never would have suspected that having a metal body with magnets for the pickups would work so well. And I guess with this kind of technology a bassist could just have one instrument and multiple sets of pickups they can plug in and swap between.

[@alice10888]

Love the close up shot of the yellow Crocs, definitely conveyed the essence!

[@perigz_l]

This super groovy and dreamy, very Crumb or Puma Blue reminiscent, looooved the vibe !

[@iEpicDreams]

I want that guitar!!!! Love how experimental you are with instruments Andrew!

[@midflight_art]

never did I think I'd see an Andrew Huang video with verso!! today's a good day :)

[@studioMYTH]

I gotta be honest a few minutes in I thought it was going to be bad and I was VERY wrong that was so fricken cool. Great work you two!

[@Yeetntx]

its so aesthetically pleasing to my ears

[@joahdaboa1026]

wearing studio quality headphones the split pickups is absolutely ethereal

[@steppenhenge]

11:52 is so nice on headphones

[@AmbroseReed]

The flexible pickups create so many interesting atmosphere possibilities. So sick.

[@RobinSylveoff]

6:44 I do the "record everything and choose parts" thing and I thought it was a dirty hack but I'm glad I'm just following 2023 trends