Best Acoustic Live Looping Rig - Carl Wockner 2020 setup

Carl Wockner shows his newest Live Looping Pedal setup with equipment.
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Equipment List: -
MICROPHONES
Shure KSM8
Shure SM58s
GUITAR
Maton EMD6
PEDALS
Tuner = Boss TU-3
Octave = Boss OC-3
Volume Boost = TC Spark
Overdrive = Wampler Tumnus
Mic Mute = Stompbeat Mic Mute
Multi = Line 6 HX Effects
Vocal FX = Boss VE-500
Loopstation = Headrush Looperboard
Expression Pedal = Mission Engineering Exp
Bluetooth Page Turner = iRig Blueboard
Wireless Guitar Setup = Shure GLXD16
EXTRAS
Beat Sample Hits = Maschine Mikro Control Pad
Wireless In Ear = Shure PSM600
In Ear Monitors = Alclair Audio Spire Custom Molded
Pedal Board Case = Pelican Air case
Carl…ness.
Recently awarded “MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR 20/21” for the QLD Prestige awards - Carl Wockner is a straight-up SAVAGE! (the good kind).
Latest single “Fool’s Gold” is a delicate balance of organic-acoustic POP mixed with singer-songwriter lyricism and honesty, which is exactly what you get when you’re first exposed to Carl Wockner, especially in a live setting.
Determined to pave his own path in modern music - Wockner uses multi-instrumentalism and dynamic production to take listeners on a journey through multiple genres and sonic excitement, all while telling a story.
“Recent singles of 2020 END OF ME, PAINT THE AIR, STEREO, CMB have been a collaboration with pop producer Ben Flanders. We added specific ingredients of Pop production with REAL acoustic guitar, hits, taps - vocal trills and voicing. These were all incorporated INTO the beat to give a nice earthy presence, and we even added Kazoo (on Better) just because.. I really feel like we just straight up need more kazoo in our lives!”
Carl Wockner was named the first and ONLY Australian artist to ever win Top Honors at the International Acoustic Music Award’s 2015 (USA), along with top of the AAA category for the release of his album Crayon Days with producer Michael Flanders in Nashville TN. Wockner has skipped up the charts with his first two single releases receiving high rotation to national radio in both Australia and USA which landed the title track into the International Billboard Charts. The same album has received a 2016 IMA (Independent Music Awards) Finalist nomination for Best Adult Contemporary Album. It was following this recent success that Wockner relocated his family to Nashville TN, USA as a strategic move for his evolving career.
Sept 2019, Carl was featured for an entire episode of “Backstage Marquee” a syndicate show aired across the USA featuring original artists set to be ‘the next big thing.’
Sept 2018 Wockner performed LIVE on National USA Television. The show HLN on the CNN Network for the segment “The Weekend Express,” featured Carl’s original songwriting and performance as a showcase taste of Nashville / Music City.
His rare “Live Looping” style solo performance matched only with his signature vocals and unique acoustic guitar work renders Carl in a league of his own. The live shows have been recognized throughout Australia and USA with multiple headliner performances at festivals and touring, and Wockner is now rumoured as one of the busiest musicians in Nashville, TN - aka “Music City.”
Since landing in Nashville, Wockner has released two EP’s including a Christmas release with the favoured “Santa Selfie.” Currently his latest single “Better” is noted as the best studio representation of his signature live performance style.
There’s something about Carl Wockner’s music that simply exudes peace. The peace you feel when you’re humming along to a nostalgic track, or the peace you feel when you just know everything’s going to be ok. However you connect with Carl’s music, you would agree this he is definitely onto something.
Carl’s first EP, the self-produced, recorded, mixed (all in his lounge room) Acoustic…ness, was released in 2011 to an overwhelmingly positive response. Single “Pictures” received airplay on Hot 91 FM and ZINC FM, the latter of whose DJ’s referred to him as “the man with the big hair and Golden Tonsils.” Carl was also named a finalist in three categories at the 2012 and 2013 MusicOZ awards: Acoustic Singer/Songwriter, Blues and Roots, and Pop.

[@edwinwise6751]

This is the future . I've been in so many bands that we sounded great together , but we all ended up hating each other and couldn't stand being in the same room to play gigs. That's every band I was ever in . Could be me? Through the miracle of electronics i have preloaded bass ( that I play) and drums into separate tracks outputting bass signal to 750 watt bass amp/ drums routed to large pa along with my vocals. Guitar straight to marshall.I am glad I lived this long!!!!!!

[@JetpackSuperheroes]

I'm so happy you shared this and then even happier when I got to see you play it!!! absolutely brilliant work.

[@Rush75jmgg]

Thanks for this, Carl. Absolutely loved every second of this... Such an inspiration mate.. Top notch artist

[@blue6633]

Thanks for sharing your set up, very inspirational Cheers and Happy Looping from Australia

[@deanparke2201]

Epic bro!!! Need to do a video on how the hell you pack everything up!

[@brendamnfine]

Agreed! Packing and moving that must be a pain in the ass lol

[@yubasunproductions2494]

totes

[@carlwockner]

One on the way mate!

[@HensleyCaleb]

Totally!!!!!!!!!

[@denislizzymusic6940]

Thanks bro. This video really helped me compare my own setup to yours. Also loved your music.

[@jeremymorrisonmusic]

Carl love your videos Brother! Appreciate all the info you put out their for fellow live loopers👍

[@mistertchang]

Thx!!!! Exactly the video I've been waiting for!!!👍👍👍👍

[@nesiansoulallstars]

Hey brother just picked up a Headrush looper🙌🏼 and the Headrush backpack fits everything even my other pedals. Always a pleasure listening to you bro🤙🏼

[@vagsfir1]

Thanks for the videos Carl , greetings from Greece!!!

Wow Carl! Thank you for your input! You are a reference for all looping artists out there! Really liked the idea of using a volume pedal at the end of the chain to control the main volume! It’s going to be very useful to me! Greetings from Spain!

[@NickleRock]

Stunning Video, as always! Thanks. You are actually the first artist I see with a Blueboard on the floor. I also use one with my iPad and ForScore.

[@bradleyanson6889]

I’m a looping busker and greatly appreciate what you’re doing here🙏

[@joelcelima]

Brilliant. I can truly appreciate this.

[@JonTorrence]

I LOVE THIS! This is the kind of stuff I love to do, but you do it cleaner! Makes me wanna practice 🤘🏾

[@TheMightySmall]

Great stuff Carl, been a pleasure

[@tukoramirez8478]

Much respect man! Awesome soloing

[@evanstevens8021]

thanks for the info and cool jam at the end brotha!

[@wayoutwestcreatives9769]

Thx for the tour of the setup!

[@bobpeace]

I've been looping for years but its time to level up! Thanks for the info

[@MattyChaps]

Carl - love this, love your attitude and love that you can sing. I have watched so many looping artists that can play like a beast but just don't have the vocal chops. Love it :) I am just getting into to looping after being a live artist for 20 years... a bit late I know, but I am excited and seeing your setup makes me wonder how deep into the rabbit hole I will go haha. Cheers bud - Victoria, Ballarat muso here

[@patjohnsonandjohnjacksonja2997]

my first time seeing your video's fantastic and inspiring. thanks so much !

[@kiwiradioNZ]

Oooh thanks I love a good rig rundown

[@olemariusstrevik9333]

Thanks mate, awesome content and setup😁

[@RickyMontijo]

Oh shit! Went to the head rush! I love checking in on ya every few years and seeing the progression👍 thanks bro

[@Louis1996_1]

So so so so so good!!!

[@gregvogtaria]

Amazing rig 👍

[@davemoore843]

Nice. Thanks for spending the time. Subbed.

[@georgemavimbela]

This is so great

[@tender3066]

Wow man! Awesome! Love your voice and dropping in that guitar! Oh, and your high vibe is inspiring. Hope to be like you in my own way someday soon 🎵🙏

[@jackgiordano9405]

Years later and your still my inspiration bro!

[@carlwockner]

thanks mate!

[@carlholten8523]

Bravo, Amazing talent

[@RolandZertuche]

Awesomeness!

[@davidrolandomercadovaltier286]

great groove!!! 🤙

[@duarteestelita7257]

Thanks for this. Cheers from Portugal ;)

[@chrislittle2921]

Well done.. great setup

[@spockadoo1]

Cool set up bro and great vid 👊👊👊

[@Milanose]

Amazing man !! 😍👏 i have the boss rc 300, a little bit complicated for the set up i need ( voice and electric guitar ), keep goin on!! You rock 🤘

[@dock_ds]

WOW!!! Man! This is so epic amazing! God bless you

[@gonzalobahamonderoca6270]

Amazing!

[@garyjenkinsmusic]

Awesome!!! 👏👏👏

[@Mikielike]

Enjoyed it, thanks

[@CM_STILL_PLAYING]

Amazing creation

[@JoshElliottMusic]

Your an inspiration man! This video actually peaked my interest in the Looperboard and I ended up buying it to replace my RC-505. I’m loving the audio Routing and customization. I’ve mapped a midi controller so I can control things by hand as well as feet depending on the needs of the song. Saw your post over on FB. Hope those buttons hold up for you!

[@UncleDanBand64]

Incredible

[@premyogi7657]

Thank you! Helpful 👍🏻

[@drearydeary563]

The snare on the guitar. Excellent idea

[@aaronshortmusic]

Cool rig!

[@barlhow]

Absolutely Amazing man! 👍👍👍

[@SamWoolley-om5hh]

thank you for this experience i love it also i subscribed

[@davidthomson1140]

Wow love it

[@sparechange714]

I fully expected to scroll down and see a million subs. Great stuff. KILLER music too!

[@carlwockner]

Thanks mate! One day hah

[@HeadRushFX]

Awesome rig rundown!!!

[@carlwockner]

Thanks!

[@pramodsunuwar9012]

amazing

[@HariDK81]

thanks for sharing!

[@precisionsoundworksstudio]

Back for another viewing! Even better the second time!

[@rzambory2938]

TY !! subbed

[@ifxman]

.. that's one kick A$$ Music System and you know it in side and out! What a pleasure to watch and listen. :)

[@TadJennings]

Bro stoked you added the beat pad as well as all the other goodies!! Your setup sounds awesome man 🙌🏽 stoked to hear your new videos 🤙🏽 also if you ever knock the oc3 out of poly mode like I do .. the oc5 is a game changer with a dedicated switch that keeps it in poly.. super reliable in a live situation ✌🏼 happy looping

[@declanmcclelland]

Hoping to see a video with your drive chain in more detail at some point! Keep up the good work ☺️

[@2222222aaa]

Nice man

[@rocknreplay]

Oh…my…god! I was following you a couple years ago, then a move and COVID disrupted my life. You have totally upped your game man. So tasty. Such a great rig and awesome tones. Thanks so much for sharing this. Glad to see you’re still at it. Peace.

[@carlwockner]

Thanks mate

[@alexthefrenchmanmusicandme1290]

Championnnnn !!!!!!!

[@brendamnfine]

Awesome run down Carl, and really cool set up. I have a VE-500 myself and that unit is AWESOME. Was curious on how you power your set up?

[@UncleBoobieCosmicOverlord]

Sub'd, liked! Wicked game bro 💪😎

[@TheMrBallew]

Carl, my brotha! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! 15 years ago I cried for a year straight after my very unique and old "S.S. Stewart" acoustic guitar, which I found in used guitar store, was murdered one night when I was staying at my parents' house on a cold evening, put the guitar in it's case on the other side of the bed I was sleeping in, not realizing that there was a heat register there, melting all of the glue in the guitar, which I discovered to my horror the next morning when I woke...As soon as I watched this video, and heard you strum that Maton EMD6...the freakin' hair on the back of my neck stood straight up...It's sounds EXACTLY like my dead guitar! I immediately went onto Reverb, found one, bought it, and soon it will be mine!!! So pumped!!! Thank you!!! I originally found this video because I was researching more info on my new Headrush Looperboard (also such a fun new toy), that I just traded my old school Boss RC-50, and RC-3 peddles in for. I have been using a similar live set ups to yours for my performances these past years, but am completely revamping my whole set up this year (just pre-ordered the Neural DSP Quad Cortex, too), so I appreciate the inspiration and the exposure to the Maton! Great music, btw! (My stuff, if you're interested: www.gunsgunsmusic.com). Cheers, Carl!

[@carlwockner]

sorry to hear about the SS mate:( but stoked you ordered a Maton! you'll absolutely love it! Thanks for checking out the channel! you'll love the Headrush also! bit of a spaceship but tameable:)

[@jakealdana2610]

awsome...

[@darko714]

Nice intro and explanation. Being a beginner, I use more primitive toys, but would like to upgrade, and your vid gave me some ideas. You just won a subscriber.

[@JohnBrewsterMusic]

thank you

[@MelLanzieri]

This is too good and unexpected

[@espenskeie]

Thanks for a bunch of inspirational videos. I “steal” a lot of ideas from you. I am about to figure out how to configure HX Effects. I Would really like if you at some point revealed some details on how you have set it up and maybe why the Wampler Tumnus is preferred over the built in OD in HX? While I’m waiting I can put my plywood pedalboard together. 😅 Again, you’re videos about gear and setup are pure gold 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Combined with the musical talent it’s just awesome. 🤘🤘

[@onceinsan3937]

Bravo 😎

[@apolo2430]

awsome talent , that maton guitar wow, new subscriber here 🔥 waiting for new dope cover sir🔥

[@sangketutbudiartaatmaja6772]

Amazing skill.. 😊😊😊👍

[@precisionsoundworksstudio]

Dude! You make it look too easy! Great overview! 🙌🏻

[@carlwockner]

Thanks mate

[@longsnapper5381]

Jesus dude, I'm having trouble starting and stopping my looper on the beat LOL. That's a phenomenal set up and you have busy feet! Sounds great.

[@OlYables]

Great example of the right talent using the right tools for the job. Awesome stuff. (Expensive though!)

[@alexdubon2112]

Suuuperr!!!

[@jakealdana2610]

het bro ...very nice sharing about all that..

[@JosephCompton66]

Nice.

[@lew4rpa]

Carl, it was great to hear you and meet you at Analog. I’m inspired to explore live looping for myself now. Now if I can get my guitar 🎸 skills up to half of what yours are….and I can find a proper mic stand mannequin. 🤔 Cheers

[@nesiansoulallstars]

Aloha Carl🤙🏽 huge fan here! Can you do a separate gig rundown on your HX STOMP? As far as setting per patch?👏🏽

[@andrescolintv]

Andres Colin was here… great job man

[@petehernandez1476]

Damn, brother. That's some sh*t, right there! Subscribed! Peace from the PNW! -p

[@AndyShieh]

Been waiting for this video. Awesome stuff & absolutely inspiring. Gotta love that solo tone at the end. Also curious to see how you pack them up. Do you put them in the same case with foam in between to avoid collision?

[@carlwockner]

Yes it all fits neat into the pelican air case behind me

[@jackhope45]

If you ask so friendly for follow... No Problem... And i wish you further all the best and success on your way. Thanks for sharing your rig... 👍👍🍀

[@aromyze]

Crazy new rig Carl! Looking forward to seeing it in the next vids. I'm considering a SY-1 instead of an OC-3 for bass and versatility in a compact live loop rig. Have you tried the SY-1 with your mini Maton?

[@carlwockner]

Sure have mate, I’ve got 1 and love it. I prefer the OC3 for what I do though.

[@classicdill121]

I've had the Headrush looper and the RC300 and actually decided to go with the RC300. I absolutely love that in the rhythm section the boss has the Just Hi-Hat option as rhythm and I used that as a live click. When I begin smacking my guitar to make kick and snare sounds it all glue's together really nicely. It is so easy because musically it matches every song so I'm not scared of the audience hearing it meaning no weird routing issues to deal with trying to hide the click like on the headrush, and all of my loops are super in time every single show. I use in ears in my rock band and don't really like using them doing singer/songwriter stuff. A Side note it is time for Company's to start paying you for this because I just went out and bought a OC 5 and the Wompler pedal after watching these vids.

[@carlwockner]

thanks for the comment mate! I love this - so many people overlook the RC300 cus its an older pedal, but its very stable and fantastic to work with. Honestly the Headrush and even the RC600 are quite high end / professional series loopers and you really need to be specific with settings in these to get what you want out of them. hahaha - ONE day Ill get a sponsorship off them hopefully!

[@julianapabon3695]

amazingg¡¡¡

[@calincristea2935]

Thanks for a great video. Very interesting and exciting. I would just like to ask for a clarification about your rig: What is the bit black unit with a big screen, and some 12 buttons, and mopstly blue lights, that the pedals are sitting on and that sits just behind the irig BlueButton? I don't think you have mentioned it . thanks

[@husseinshaam6972]

Greetings from Maldives, Carl!

[@carlwockner]

Maldives! MAN I’d love to get there 1 day!

[@husseinshaam6972]

Huge fan of your work my man. We would love to have you here one day. In any case if you do to please let me know!! i’d be more than happy to tour you around!!

[@carlwockner]

@@husseinshaam6972 Only a couple flights away mate! if you have any venue / booking hookups Id be there for sure!

[@johnnypedri]

Hey! thanks for sharing the video. What is the wood block you use when tapping on your guitar?

[@gaithouri]

sweeeet

[@Alemski]

great video.. hi. Carl.. could you say few words about. RC 10r and OC-5.? And why ksm8! I tried it yesterday vs my Sennheiser e 945 and it was not a game changer.. Could you poste more content for beginners with looping I often struggle to use it live because it distract me from the audience. I bought rc10 r just for that reason but during Sommer and live giving in Germany I used it none.. by the way great channel great performance and great content.

[@HarmonyWithHunter]

Great video dude, been going through your content, super impressed with your chops/music/creativity. Have you ever used a Boomerang Looper? It's what I'm using now and I dig it, esp. the serial mode option, but it def has some drawbacks and I've heard great things about the Headrush

[@carlwockner]

Thanks mate, yes the Boomerang Loopers are great - they were pioneers I think of the "Loop Effects" reverse etc.. I don't use the serial mode for my stuff, but its certainly a great option to have!

[@zachmyersmusic]

Very good man! I’d like to know about your load out… I’m a minimalist, and you seem to have alot of gear. How are you gigging with all that? Much love ❤️

[@eyeulf]

Ok OC 3 is unique, and yes, it’s difficult to switch between loop and fx on the headrush while live looping

[@mwachner]

Thanks for the vid. subscribed - had to your name rhymes exactly with mine only spelled different lol....🙂

[@sixstring4561]

Wow fantastic tones! Liked and subscribed. Could you get these guitar tones from the Looperboard alone?

[@carlwockner]

Thanks mate! No these tones have taken quite some time to dial in. But the order of importance is: - 1. Guitar Pickup, 2. quality effect pedals, 3. playing ability. 4. Effect Settings. Hope that helps mate!

[@VellonWepa]

Could you have a prerecorded sound Ready to play in one of the tracks of the looper,Like keys for example? Ready for when you press foot switch

[@terryfitzpatrick5602]

Great performance . As a older player that rig would only confuse me. But man you can make it rock. I wish, I wish, I could master the complexities of it. But😢 I know for me that ship has sailed. Hey, there's a song title in that line.lol