Digitech Freqout feedback creator, demo by Pete Thorn

[@BlurredOutBoy]

is it wrong that i thumbs up every Pete Thorn video within the first minute. This is way older, but Pete's current videos are just as awesome.

[@tjnugent62]

That fast run up the neck is breathtaking. What a monster and a nice guy.

[@KipCount]

Pete Thorn just might be my favorite guitarist of all time. I usually hate instrumental rock stuff, but Pete's songs are always catchy, interesting, thoughtful, badass, etc. Cool pedal too.

[@Stratollac]

Amazing! That was by far the best and most musical demo of the Freq Out I've seen. Great job!

[@PeteThorn]

Randy Thomas 🙏 thank u!

[@phenixreturns]

*Great cover ! See that !**kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXqUZZSpjdWelbs*

[@MattGilmourMusic]

It might sound Freq’y but... I was jamming earlier... and I ran my electric guitar rig into my amp. I then had some spare delay pedals and this freq’out attached to my semi acoustic guitar into its own amp... I placed the acoustic guitar in front of the electric guitars amp, the mic in the guitar and resonance from the acoustic was easily enough to generate a signal into the freqout... it created a very extra tone.... also worked putting keyboard synths into the amp... which meant the keyboard had auto guitar harmonies running with it lol....

[@Alexsc69]

That grin at 1:48, a moment of expression of one's feeling and love for music sold me to this pedal. Ordered one and looking forward putting it to work. Pete's demo is by far the best. My sincere thanks to you Pete.

[@benzakonium]

That opening track has to be on the album. Amazing.

[@PeteThorn]

benzakonium thanks! Maybe I'll work it up...

[@phenixreturns]

*Amazing demo ! Check it out ! **kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXqUZZSpjdWelbs*

[@steveymoon]

Pete, your playing just gets better every time I see you. You're such an inspiration.

[@PeteThorn]

Steven Hayward thanks Steven!

[@thebreakfastmenu]

All my questions about this pedal were answered during the musical intro.

[@wgb01001]

Jesus, Pete. That solo when it switches to the black Suhr... So damn good. That flatted 5th at 1:38. One of your best demo leads. Hell yeah.

[@PeteThorn]

wgb01001 it sounded killer with that geetar and it was the SL68 too- deadly!

[@realtruenorth]

I said the same exact thing about his solo when he switched to the white Suhr 🤣

[@phenixreturns]

*Amazing demo ! Check it out ! **kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXqUZZSpjdWelbs*

[@mburolla]

This is the most amazing product and the best video on the Internet. Sold.

[@BrockDavisson]

I have one coming! I can't wait.

[@huntdmh]

I bought this pedal after watching this Pete Thorn Demo. On my small pedal board for tight stages it is the freqout and the tuner only! I chuckle at the YEARS of running back to the amp to try and hold a note when we couldn't play at volume, now I just step on the pedal. I use it all night at Gigs! A Huge favorite! Thanks Pete.

[@seanoconnor3846]

That run from 2:02 -2:09...? Sick!!!! This demo just sounded so incredible. Pete you are an amazing, absolutely amazing musician. 25 people gave a thumbs down - 25 people who are absolutely tone deaf.

[@dustinmcfarland2441]

Yeah, if you're disliking Pete, it's because you're jealous of his playing imo. Dude couldn't be nicer or more humble. Terrific player.

[@MNGuitars]

Just such a great musical way of using this, thanx so much!

[@RiderInRed]

I actually got this pedal a few days ago and have been experimenting with it in the studio. Holy hell how did they nail this so well?! I constantly keep finding myself readjusting my guitar with the amp to control the feedback then have to remind myself that it‘s actually the pedal doing the magic! It just sounds SO GOOD!

[@jeremywebster82]

Fantastic demo as always Pete! I was already sold on this pedal, but you really reaffirmed how awesome this pedal is.

[@realtruenorth]

I come back to this video to hear the demo song/playing,,Pete, you sure have some tasty note selection on those solos,, so freshening and stand out from a sea of guitar players.

[@Sousafolle]

I love the theremin like sound you can get from that pedal. Thank you for the demo.

[@EmoryBall32]

Thanks Pete, one of the things I was really hoping this would do was a eBow like sound but no one had really shown if it could do that so it was great to see you pull that out of it. Space already reserved on my board for it.

[@e.g.systems6146]

Holy crapola, here I am over a year and a half later, and I can't believe it's been that long already. I bought one as soon as I could get one, and it's one of the few "if it broke, I'd buy annother one the same day" pedals that I own. You can truly believe that you're playing through a cranked rig, because when you want the screaming octave love, it happens at the push of a button, and psychologically that actually changes the way you play. Even funnier is that I've had friends say "Whoo, you must record really loud, is that, like, good for your hearing...?" :O)

[@xprophet9]

Mr. Thorn you continue to amaze! Your talent and creativity are a marvel to behold. I purchased the pedal just now because of your demonstration. The run up the neck near the end of the video was simply spectacular. Thank you for always making me smile when I hear you play Maestro.

[@Superjet113]

I watch a lot of gear videos and Pete really knows how to show off a pedal and all it can be. Thanks Pete!

[@magnum9987]

I can't get enough of this pedal. When I'm back on the market for effects, this is on my hut list!

[@curtisdauphney]

Pete, I can't even put into words just how inspiring your demo tracks are, let alone your albums. GODDAMN, MAN! I loved this!

[@akshatbhatt]

Pete you are an excellent guitar player and a brilliant musician. This track and the EVH Overdrive track are brilliant.

[@PeteThorn]

thanks!!

[@phenixreturns]

*Amazing demo ! Check it out ! **kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXqUZZSpjdWelbs*

[@alexlewis8468]

seriously, that was me of the best demos I have ever seen/heard.......

[@marcfordrey]

That demo track was amazing!

[@MNGuitars]

such a beautiful song for this demo, love how you always put what you demo thru a musical setting! I want this soley because of your creative use and great song!

[@dapperdanman1956]

tremendous Pete thorn! killer play! great offering from DigiTech

[@jolyoncox]

Outstanding Pete. Ordered mine today.

[@gregoryswift9573]

Beautifully melodic solo. Reminded me of the sax solo on Where are you going.

[@rmp5s]

I see this thing as a must have for anyone who records silently/direct...Torpedo Live, VST amps, Axe-FX, whatever. I've found it REALLY hard to get any sort of feedback in this setting and this MORE than solves this problem.

[@alexlubinski7795]

The opening song sounds very much like Steven Wilson to me, love it!

[@johnmarquez333]

I thought the same thing!

[@Stratomacaster]

Indeed!

[@alexlubinski7795]

Porcupine Tree was pretty big, IMO. I have always thought that he is one of the biggest on the modern prog scene.

[@thewomanwithnohead]

+Wadsmitter Here we go again ... ! That's still crazy everytime ;-)

[@spartan8390]

Bought this tonight due to your demo. It’s amazing to use! Excellent video!

[@jonnyparks3362]

Honestly one of the nicest pieces of music I've ever heard Pete, there's something beautifully Satriani-esque about it!

[@PeteThorn]

thanks, I do love Joe! I was just watching his Iridium Les Paul tribute concert and remembering why I like him so much, he's just really musical IMHO

[@kevinowens8249]

I agree with another comment: Easily one of the best guitar pedal demos ever. Digitech is going to sell so many of these pedals. Thanks Pete for the demo. Your generosity is always appreciated.

[@cameronchristensen8652]

i totally wrote this off when it first came out. Never underestimate Pete to open your mind to the infinite universe of possibilities.

[@unstabilizer]

Absolutely beautiful composition at the beginning! and yeah that pedal is a must have!

[@rockguitarist931]

It's nice when someone starts talking in a demo and it doesn't immediately kill my interest in the video. Great job! My main interest in this pedal is having the ability to create feedback at lower volumes.

[@MichaelCoffin]

My favorite remark from Pete: "There's obviously the potential for misuse ..." Great demo video. Just ordered one, looking forward to it!

[@BoyAditya]

after Digitech whammy, this is going to be Digitech's classics

[@slimturnpike]

Yup

[@dr150]

This pedal is a #1 seller on all sales sites.

[@christophersoren1768]

Ain't no doubt!

[@goldtop362]

The best demo off this pedal, so far...there's so much to it! Thanks, Pete. Had one on order for a few weeks!! Can't wait to get it!

[@Truthasvictim]

You said exactly what I thought when I heard about this at NAAM Pete, like I've waited my whole playing life for this to be invented. Ordered mine yesterday and can't wait!

[@stopthehate1749]

Truthasvictim i feel the exact same way!

[@Truthasvictim]

Hey Stop, my pre-ordered one came into the store just last Friday and I've never had a pedal do exactly what I thought it would do more than this one. Talk about seamless integration with my pedalboard! The one thing I noticed is that it seems as if you should place distortion devices after the Freqout. When I placed it before the feedback didn't seem to be nearly as effective, probably related to the changed frequency spectrum I am guessing.

[@stopthehate1749]

Truthasvictim - I got my Freqout a couple of days ago from Sweetwater. (great customer service by the way!) It seems like the Freqout is a clever combination of the Fender Runaway Feedback, (which does 5ths, Subharmonic, and Wet only mode for Ebow style effects) and the Boss FB2. (which can sustain feedback for as long as the pedal is depressed) I have both of those pedals, (as well as Boss GT8, GT6, ME33, had a ME8 way back when- all had some version of Boss' old Feedbacker, and/or newer Feedback Modelling) but the Freqout does everything they do BETTER! Better tracking, less weird noises and "glitches", more harmonic overtones, and easier to control. You are absolutely correct that the Freqout probably works/sounds better when it is placed BEFORE the distortion. Kudos to Digitech for taking this concept to the next level! No need to modify my guitars to install the Sustainiacs I bought used (years ago on Ebay) now! Hopefully they will come out with some "Freqout 2" version that will be able to store favorite settings as presets. Then you could easily footswitch between various feedback sounds without having to bend down and touch anything.

[@Truthasvictim]

Yes, it sure gets the old stamp of approval from me for the reasons you cite. I own a Fernandes Strat, the AFR-80 that had the sustainer pickup in it that they only made for one year. It's a great guitar when used for the straight Strat pickups, but I found the sustainer thing useless. First, it takes ages for the feedback to gain, second, it made the sound super thin and very shrill in the upper frequencies. My E-Bow is probably redundant now too. I agree, storage would be great so you could change the harmonics generated on the fly.

[@stopthehate1749]

Truthasvictim - wow. You have one of the oldest Fernandes Sustainers. I also own a old Fernandes Dragon Fly Elite. The guitar is pretty good, though I'm not crazy about the shape or the fret size. Anyway that Sustainer works fine - especially in Harmonic mode. (mix mode takes longer to reach full intensity even with the knob turned all the way up. Seems like wiggling the tremelo bar a little helps get the Sustainer going faster.) One thing I noticed about the Freqout, the "5th" setting (actually 2 octaves and a 5th higher than the fundamental note being played) is so high that it can sound kind of unnatural. Maybe Digitech should have included a 2 octaves up harmonic setting as well. This is a very minor critique - it doesn't take away from how cool this pedal is!

[@arichards5]

Fabbo demo Pete...you soooooooooooo nailed the subtle/ambient as well as the high energy playing using this pedal...and this track is gorgeous...

[@PeteThorn]

Anthony Richards thanks!

[@kmhMESA]

By far my favorite song I've ever heard on one of your videos.

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks Kevin, glad u dig it!

[@rpeagram]

20 years ago- One of the guitar manufacturers had an effect built in to their guitars that was switchable. So much guitar shop fun back then!!

[@geraldhartley]

Love this pedal. Bought a few months ago because of your demo. Thanks for taking the time (and care) to make the BEST videos on KZbin!

[@PeteThorn]

+Gerald Hartley Thank you Gerald!

[@JCBigCat]

I bought this pedal (and it's AMAZING!), but I keep coming back to this video just for the music.

[@deepspacetheater]

That is THE most beautiful effect, and your demo piece was faboo! EXcellent!

[@SammyMakepeace]

Pete Pete Pete duuude... I was so unsure about this pedal till I saw you use it. You make it siiing like no one else seems to in their demos. W O W

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks :)

[@dlemon90]

I agree, this pedal is the coolest thing to come out in a gangsta minute. I just picked one up today and wanted to see what others thought of it... it's a blast to play with!

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

Jeez dude,every time I find a new post your playing astounds me. You're up there with all the guitar greats in my opinion.

[@PeteThorn]

Hey thank you so much Chris!

[@tjmaclean]

Wow so versatile - and yeah, I thought about the ebow too. Really cool pedal!

[@techvalleyscene]

Thanks so much! I think we were all waiting for a demo of this being used to make actual music. Wonderful job!

[@henrikpetersson3463]

Awesome pedal and demo! I have a feeling that we'll be hearing this one a little too often.

[@tmjvtxtmjvtx]

Pete you always strike a great balance between technique and musicality....I realize now how you do that with gear also and it sounds so organic ( guess where I got that adjective). you are modeling musicianship for us out here.... much thanks

[@lowpowermodelife]

I wanted this pedal before Pete did a video on it, but now I know I need this pedal.

[@seankebely]

damn pete. This is the coolest demo of this pedal on youtube. Your video is the only one that has made me want this pedal. To be fair though all your videos make me want what ever it is you are demoing.

[@PeteThorn]

Sean Kebely :) thanks!

[@JohnBuckGtr]

Pete, I had already ordered one before seeing your video. But this video has made me more excited to get it! The track at the beginning was amazing! Your demos are always the best! 😜🤘

[@jmx866]

Pete love your channel. Your creativity and hard work keep us all inspired!

[@MbraceTheRandom]

Pete, I said the exact same thing. I have to get this. And I did. Such a useful tool for my 'silent studio.'

[@dr150]

Pete makes any pedal sound good!

[@StuartwasDrinkell]

Best demo of the freaq yet! Ace playing Pete!

[@SpineFine]

Nice job properly exposing the shot at your desk, with all that sunlight in the background! Oh, and good demo, too.

[@TheGuitarModder]

best review of this pedal I've seen yet Pete. I was in 2 minds whether to get this pedal, you've just made me hit the buy it now button. No pressure big man!!

[@rikh78]

This is why Pete is at the top of the demo tree kids, fantastic stuff :)

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

Don't speak like that to your elders o.O

[@sklonjabs]

@7:44 ... That Riff !!! So unique sounding. Pete Rules! This pedal sounds amazin

[@BlackBearTexas]

Got mine in the mail today, the box it comes in is super cool too

[@orryfishburne5326]

This is my favorite intro u have ever done! So beautiful man!!!!!

[@briankubarycz296]

That whistle effect sounds terrific.

[@jato1956]

It's on order! Nice work, as always, Pete!

[@83draconian]

Man, that guitar solo was UNREAL!!! You're on fire, man!!!

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks!

[@DrRussPhd]

I wonder if you could feed this pedal into a Big Muff and get Fripp's singing sustaining lead on Bowie's "Heroes" . . .

[@christophersoren1768]

Pete Thorn...first minute, ambient freqout. Nice! A Pete Thorn performance never ceases to raise the hairs and chill the spine. Good stuff here❤

[@royboltz6945]

Peter Thorn kicks ads. Everything he plays is creative, interesting and sounds real good.The ultimate gear pusher.Killer tones.

[@williamacuna3996]

Nice demo and breakdown! I have this pedal but have yet to explore it. This video will certainly help me figure out how to maximize the potential.

[@scott37040]

You're not only a guitar GOD you're a great salesman! This demo sold me and I bought one about a month ago. Should have been delivered April 10th but they're backlogged. Gotta wait until mid-May now (2017). Anyway, thanks for bringing out all the capabilities of this pedal, especially your comments about the quieter venues at the end! Sure appreciate you!

[@tc8514]

same thing happened to me. I cancelled the order and got one through amazon in 5 days

[@ianc.voegtlin8033]

That looks just like Mateus Asato's Tele. Fantastic Job as always Pete!

[@davecarpenter7266]

Awesome intro man. And you label the settings so well. Cheers

[@TexasJackdaw]

I was on the wagon about this pedal for months, but since my band went to IEMs and have a fairly quiet stage I now need one. I ordered yesterday from Amazon! Can’t wait. Thanks for the great demo. Love your videos!

[@dan_15mm]

I used to have something like this in the boss GT6 I owned a long time ago and was recently looking for something similar that I could add onto my pedal board. After seeing this beauty I was immediately sold and bought one without even looking any further.

[@dan_15mm]

the quality of this pedal is btw lightyears ahead compared to the old multi effects pedal I mentioned, I had good fun with it though.

[@Damaraja]

It may be time to pull this out of storage. Would fit in well with current rig. Great demo, as always, Pete. All the best. Aloha 🤙

[@lukasifflaender8950]

How to sell me a pedal I don't need in two minutes

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

Yup pretty much. Now I want to buy it and never considered it previously

[@brighterhealthshop]

It is needed if you have a Helix definitely. The models are so good it eliminates all unnecessary tones, and overtone feedback is subject to get a bit silenced.

[@LaminarSound]

It sounds like throwing an eBow on at specific times. Super cool.

[@tarotguitar]

I'd love to see you review the Huges&Kettner Grandmeister Deluxe 40! 🙂

[@thepatternplayback]

They need to make a mini pedal version of this pedal. I would love one, but I don't have the space on my board for a full pedal.

[@chethankadoor3547]

I hope the intro becomes a song. It's just so awesome!

[@richardwhite9186]

Wow Incredible demo ...on my way to buy one now !! ,Top guitar work Pete hats off to you

[@tonepoet]

You have used thing in such an amazing way that shows what it does SO VERY WELL. Much better than the EHX video. This thing really help with the expressive nature of your playing. Nice video, Pete.

[@bestboy897]

Beautiful playing

[@Stratomacaster]

It really does show when you sincerely get excited about a pedal! This one sounds like a keeper.

[@johng9562]

Nice piece of music Pete ~ you might want to consider recording it on your next album.

[@svartsjokolade]

Woah..the opening track is stellar!

[@Palestina.non.grata86]

I bought this pedal cos of this demo. Love it! Thank you Pete!

[@webdca123]

Damn Pete!....you can shred! You got to put out another instrumental album.

[@Clutch3672]

I just ordered one from Guitar center after watching this video. Thanks for the in depth review.

[@markdilley3918]

Absolutely amazing! YOU Pete, sold me this pedal.

[@jasonkeener4994]

First thank you for having a good company make it. Second I've wanted this for a slight feedback after a held note but not always so one amp system now! 3rd.... Yes take my money soon lol

[@macaius]

Great review! you're so right this pedal sells itself. I've been waiting for a while, because this pedal was out of stock in most music shops. But now I just bought one last week and awaiting its arrival in a while. I can't wait to put my hands on it! cheers!