Guitar Modulation Effects In A Band Jam [Phaser, Flanger, Vibe, Tremolo & Vibrato]

We play popular modulation effects in a simple band mix
Life too short for long KZbin videos? ‘Interesting bits and go-to sections’ info below.
In this video Dan and I play some of our favourite modulation effects in the context of a simple guitar, bass and drums mix. We’ve covered all of these effects in previous videos, but here we offer some inspiration and ideas for your own playing.
The specific genres and playing styles won’t be to everyone’s tastes, but we hope you can extrapolate into situations that suit your own approach.
Enjoy the show!
Massive thanks to Dougie Mussard for being such a wonderful human and even better drummer.
What happens in Mick’s second jam where he goes to wet/dry with the OD and fuzz?
Okay, so the wet/dry effect is almost totally overshadowed here by the fact the fuzz and the D&M swap order. With the fuzz straight after the guitar, it’s seeing the relatively high impedance of the pickups and volume control. When I hit the wet/dry switch, we’d forgotten that Dan had re-ordered the board for his flanger demo… ergo the D&M comes before the fuzz, meaning the fuzz is now seeing the relatively low impedance of the D&M Drive’s output. Confusing, but it does illustrate why you usually want the fuzz straight after your guitar!
How did we record the band?
Drums are mic’d Glyn Johns style (Neumann TLM102 as overheads), plus an extra snare mic (Beyer M201) underneath. Bass is DI’d via an Ampeg SVT DI (bass rig below); guitar cabs are mic’d with Austrian Audio OC18 into Meris 440 Preamps, plus our stereo room mics (AKGC414XL). There’s plenty of spill all around the mics in the room.
Everything hits our UA Apollo interfaces for recording and I mixed it (Mick here) using Universal Audio Luna.
Pedals in this episode…
• TheGigRig Three2One
www.thegigrig.com/three2one
• Custom Dunlop BC108 Fuzz Face (links for JHF1 or Mini)
UK & Europe: bit.ly/3zaTX5Z
• Keeley D&M Drive
UK & Europe: bit.ly/3zaTX5Z
Australia: bit.ly/2pUDUAE
• JAM Pedals Tube Dreamer
UK & Europe: bit.ly/3zaTX5Z
Australia: bit.ly/33qmTYl
• 1970s MXR Phase 90 (links for new ones)
UK & Europe: bit.ly/3zaTX5Z
Australia: bit.ly/3r4KqqE
• Retro-Sonic Flanger
www.retro-sonic.com/flanger
• JAM Pedals Retrovibe MkIII
UK & Europe: bit.ly/3zaTX5Z
Australia: bit.ly/3IPmn5R
• JAM Pedals Harmonious Monk
UK & Europe: bit.ly/3zaTX5Z
Australia: bit.ly/3rJBJAb
• Diamond Vibrato
No longer made
• Vahlbruch SpaceTime Delay
www.vahlbruch-fx.com/en/
• Empress Reverb
UK & Europe: bit.ly/3zaTX5Z
Australia: bit.ly/2wq2lgp
• Chase Bliss Audio Automatone CXM1978
UK & Europe: bit.ly/3zaTX5Z
Australia: bit.ly/3FQFIkR
• TheGigRig G3
www.thegigrig.com/g3
Bass board
• Source Audio Spectrum Intelligent Filter
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Australia: bit.ly/2G8NDgs
• Ampeg Scrambler Bass OD
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• Ampeg Opto Bass Comp
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• JAM Pedals Ripply Fall (for chorus)
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Australia: bit.ly/38Nz0gk
• Ampeg SVT DI
No longer made
Interesting bits and go-to sections…
0:00 Intro & welcome
2:12 A new Strat!
4:00 Our chosen effects
4:40 Phaser
6:26 Phase 90 before & after OD
8:50 Flanger
10:15 Flange before & after OD
11:20 Vibrato
12:15 Vibrato wet/dry
13:52 Dan’s Phaser/Vibrato Jam
17:46 Dan’s Flanger Jam
20:15 Vibe
21:42 Harmonic trem
22:55 Amplitude trem
25:00 Trem wet/dry
25:50 Mick's Amplitude Trem Jam
29:51 Mick’s Harmonic Trem/ Vibe Jam
36:45 Closing Thoughts
Guitars in this episode:
• Fender Custom Shop ’62 Relic Stratocaster - no video yet
• Grestch Electromatic G5422TG - Mick’s video: • Gretsch G5422 vs Epiph...
• 1965 Fender Telecaster - no video yet
• Fender Player Precision Bass
UK & Europe: bit.ly/3zaTX5Z
USA Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/e4g96O
Amps in this episode:
• Two-Rock Classic Reverb Signature & 2x12 cab / TR1265B speakers
• Fender ’65 Deluxe Reverb with standard speaker
USA Sweetwater: imp.i114863.net/a1rnaQ
• Wallace AC5075 XT/FV MKII (mid ’60s) & Zilla Custom 2x10 / Celestion Alnico Gold & Two Rock 1x12 / WGS12L (bass rig)
Amp no longer made
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[@svartsjokolade]

I know this is about pedals but that's such a great drum sound!

[@smelltheglove2038]

I was just thinking, what a beautiful drum set!

[@themattitude]

I was feeling the drums today.

[@jackjack2975]

Yes it is!

[@Aku-kh5qy]

@Komitet Sorry sir, but the door is that way 👉

[@mikedr1549]

I liked the nod to Stewart Copeland on one of the jams. Very Police-like!

[@andsoistopped]

These jams are so much fun. And we all need more fun right?

[@stanislavmigra]

Ok, lets be real. Dan really did stellar job on the Phase/Flange/Vibrato jam. Much love

[@sweethands4328]

100%

[@jrdelapierre6008]

Mick on the Fuzz and Vibe is what I want an entire Spotify playlist to be. Wow! Amazing playing! You guys are now one of my favorite Trio acts!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Bless you. Thank you!

[@kodykindhart5644]

Seriously tho Not to be rude just go do it!!! Dan has been pushing you and now here I am 🤣 You both have great musical talents

[@nile5150]

No doubt. The playing and that tone had me rethinking fuzz. Mick really was on fire.Never have been into tremolo/vibe but man, that Mick’s Harmonic Trem Vibe strat jam surprised me with all the different sounds you could get with those pedals

[@TheAmazingSnarf]

yes, i also am ready to have this music. order of preference: cassette > LP vinyl > CD. but i'd jump just to get this stuff into my collection any way possible. great job, fellas.

[@ArchitexMaze75]

The drumming on the police style jam with dan on the flanger was just great… and how the flanger set the mood of the jam and micks soulful paul weller style second jam was a joy to listen too, you captured how modulation effects the mood of a track so well and how it is such a wonderful thing, spot on lads great show

[@SlingShot830201]

I got some Incubus vibes from that jam too!

[@Cadoogan]

I‘m a guitar player myself but let‘s just stop for a moment to appreciate Doug and his magnificent drum sound!

[@timothylenaghan4892]

There are few sounds I enjoy more than Dan rocking out with a Flanger. It brings a smile to my face every time.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thanks Tim 🤓🙏

[@vincet68]

Go, Dougie! Got the Copeland rimshots and everything!

[@rdb9936]

It would be far too easy for new viewers to put you both in the ‘KZbin gear demo camp’, like so many other KZbin channels. But this is where you both absolutely shine - in a live environment with human interaction and volume. It’s clear from band mixes like this, and from every other band mix you’ve ever recorded, that you’re both stellar musicians with a heap of lived-in real world experience and creativity. I know it’s been said multiple times before, but please just record the album/EP! We’ll all buy it, listen to it and love it, regardless of how many imperfections you think might be recorded and captured on tape for eternity. I work in healthcare, and when you see people at the end of their lives, they never regret the things they have done or the mistakes they made, but they do regret the things they didn’t do. So please, from all the regular viewers of the channel, just record the damn album already so we can all help push you to No1! Great episode and love the show as always!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you for the shot in the arm! Tremendous kindness in this message, so thank you. And thank you for the work you do too!

[@kilgoretrout321]

Dan's pplaying was freakin awesome! so glad to heat him rock out on the edge like that. really nice lead lines and arpeggiating

[@elliotmitchell1424]

I’m at around 17:00 so far and Dan’s jam is just giving me such strong Rush vibes. Awesome playing

[@iwiggs6870]

Phaser being first in the signal chain broke my brain a tiny bit but it sounds so goddamn awesome.

[@richardbates1409]

Pre- this golden age of pedals, all my gain was from an amp with no effects loop, so no choice but to put it first. I must be old. Try this: put the phaser first in chain at 1/2 o’clock and you get a semi cocked auto wah tone on solos.

[@Sammywhat]

You three instill in me so much inspiration and creativity... I totally appreciate you guys. Thank you all dearly!!

[@kevinberthoud9347]

Gotta love (and I do) those live in the studio moments. BIG thanks for keeping it real and letting it roll. Well done ... great tones!!!! good grooves too.

[@nickm.9474]

One of my favorite episodes ever!! I love these kinds of modulation effects. You answer everything everyone should ever need to know. Thank you Guys!!

[@stuartkent7143]

Really enjoying these ‘live jam’ episodes, putting sounds in context and using them to inspire cool improvisation. Great playing everyone!

[@Jubaluptoearly]

This was probably my favorite episode. Showing some practical applications was superb.

[@dobster5819]

What a wonderful wobbly show Leg-ends. The band sounds were really cool. Thank you.

[@Transtaganu]

Every jam was great, but that last one was surreally amazing. Great job again. Thank you very much.

[@guilhermebatlleyfont7577]

I saw the title of the video on my feed and gasped with excitement. Loving the "in a Band" series!!

[@jthiessen4157]

Dan got his head back staring into space, the signal path is two full lines long across the bottom of screen, and the db meter shows 113 ... it's a good start to an '80s kind of day

[@50Something]

Great to see you guys jam! So much fun!

[@TheOdditee]

The modulations in front sounded better than I was expecting, in the mix. Great information and demonstration!

[@alivewtwmusic]

My favorite That Pedal Shows are the ones detailing pedals and pedal combinations. So kudos on this one. Love the addition of band jams, too. Thanks guys.

[@JonNewquist]

Outside of the Clean and Acoustic installments, this is my all-time favorite episode. These jams are EPIC! Thanks guys.

[@zbqb84a]

That Flanger is fantastic.

[@mediumshreddercheese]

I love this show all the way around, but these jam formats are really special!! Thanks fellas

[@jonlohrenz5446]

I loved your rendition of “Strolling on the Lunar Surface”.

[@timothycallahan6234]

One of my favorite things about your channel is how you much appreciate each other's playing. Great to see people being so marvelously supportive of each other, love it.

[@davidpepper442]

Great to have Dougie back in the room!! That 2nd jam had a very Stewart Copeland feel. Also, outstanding playing Mick, and very tasteful use of guitar face.

[@cesarpicco6398]

Third time watching this episode and every time I pick up a brand new modulation tip! Love it guys!

[@DeadReckoner]

Man, we really need more of these jams on the show - loving the vibe (and not just the pedal!).

[@bhcarpenter]

This is going to be one of those I keep coming back to as a reference. Absolutely stellar

[@khai_nomore8613]

The fuzz and vibe combination is so good. The band dynamic is not bad too. Great show of the effects in the band context. Great work here TPS!

[@JaakkoTK]

Fabulous jams! Thanks gents for this, props to Doug for awesome drumming! Cheers from Finland.

[@DJ_Elektro]

Hi guys - Loving this style of film, works really well to show how the effects work when playing! More of this please and hope you have a great weekend.

[@louisndupuis]

Those were epic jams! Love your playing Dan!

[@benchan32]

I’m a 2-3 gigs a week Muso in Australia, some Saturday’s I wake up thinking, I’m just not feeling inspired, I don’t wanna do this gig… then I watch your show and like magic all I can think about is how much fun I’m going to have for that 4 hours I get to be on stage doing what I love. Thank you D&M&Douggie - you are appreciated in more ways that you could ever know. Xoxox

[@ThatPedalShow]

Ah man, that is awesome Ben. Thank you!

[@Sailor_Man_Music]

I’m glad you posted this video. I just ordered a Drybell Uni-Vibe V2 with foot switch. I am very excited to see where it will take me. Thanks Dan & Mick for another great episode.

[@TheBigH1975]

Really love these "band" shows. I found myself jamming along with Mick on last week's show. Great stuff.

[@samuelxavier2473]

That was spectacular, guys. Dougie is amazing and you lads were really on form. These jams are definitely my favourites out of all your shows, and this was the best so far. More, please, and whatever you're paying Dougie, it's not enough.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thanks so much Samuel!

[@davidburnsmusic]

Just getting myself a cup of tea then settling down for the show :)

[@davidburnsmusic]

Great to hear another band jam video, made up a bit for my band having to cancel last minute two weeks in a row because our drummer's having to cover shifts where someone at his work's got Covid. Stay safe everyone!

[@davidburnsmusic]

@Komitet I'll stick the kettle on, here you are 🫖🍵 😂

[@jakestewartmusic]

Tremolo is just such a timeless sound

[@jeffhutchins6874]

Great jams guys! Especially loved the last one that Dan did. Tight and great dynamics for jams.

[@Austin.Hunt.]

This one brought me joy! You guys are fantastic.

[@nathaniellarson8]

I'm so glad I picked up a used D&M drive on a whim not knowing anything about it besides a quick Google search learning that it stood for Dan and Mick and that it was a boost and overdrive. I LOVE IT!

[@ManuelPassarella1]

Love the phase 90 before my drives. More organic to my ears.

[@jaaaash1382]

Blew the doors off with that last jam fellas, killer stuff!

[@pauljohnson2177]

Go Dan! Fabulous playing. Really enjoyed that. Sweet tones too!

[@davidwalker41]

Loved loved loved that last jam (Micks harmonic trem/vibe jam). Frickin' awesome.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you David!

[@mmatthewias280]

Oh wow, chuffed giddy kipper here. No clangers there. That was mad as a bag of ferrets!

[@timomommers3285]

Gretsch! Yea man! Great to see him/her on the show again. And the drums… love it!

[@nickharrington12]

Me "Why doesn't my Phase 90 sound like EVH?" Dan "Move it in front of the drive" Me "Go downstairs, switch pedal order, make some noise, OHHH, there it is" What a revelation. Great episode. Also, this episode should be reference material for why to go wet/dry. Everything sounded so good into both amps, but was just magical when you switched to wet/dry. Cheers

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thanks Nick!

Mick was indeed on fire!! Great show, as always! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Cadet44642]

Mick you just killed it. You were on FIRE!!! I was loving that jam it was so good. So good.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thanks Jeffrey!

[@Cuardaitheoirfirinne]

What a killer episode. A lot of learnings to be heard here.

[@monkedelic90]

My journey with you guys has been like a gear masters class over the last few years. Each semester just dives a bit deeper into the subject, and moves ever closer to application rather than simply pontification stage of things, just like any legit academic pursuit should. I’m loving getting to hearing you guys play. Your great players with unique voices, and that in and of itself makes for a worthy viewing. But having made the educational journey with y’all over the years… to see regular application… it’s great. There’s just so much more invested by your viewers than simply a band or group of musicians fans might like. Y’all make learning a true pleasure like any great teacher or coach. Cheers mates!!

[@ThatPedalShow]

That’s a big deal Monk, thank you so much. Happy tones sir!

[@roryyerama5496]

Nice to see the D&M Drive on the board again! I fell in love with mine again recently in front of my old Gibson GA-5 Crestline amp

[@ryuquiambao2950]

Super fun jamming! I love the tones and the music!!! Keep it up guys!

[@kanehicks9321]

Good show guys!! Well done. Thanks again

[@simonmastromatteo5692]

What a great series you guys are doing... love these jam application..!!

[@dmac-333]

Great show. Don't often bust out the wobbly stuff, but I did after this. Looking forward to the new strat vlog too. Cheers.

[@joshguthriemusic8090]

Could have put those songs on vinyl, sat back, closed my eyes, and just listened for days ❤️❤️❤️

[@ThatPedalShow]

Ah man. Thank you!

[@DefaultName-yl2jw]

What a stellar video this is. The information is great. The jams are just off of this world. Great playing, gents. And the mixing and production were just out of this world.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you kindly!

[@darenanderson1960]

Great show! Very helpful! Dan, your playing in the jam was particularly inspiring today.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Cheers Darren 🙏

[@jt3483]

Man I love this format so much! The jams sound so great and it's really nice to hear the sounds in context. You both really sounded amazing! Sir Douglas of Dougshire is so good too! Laying down a nice groove the entire time. I do also absolutely love the "normal" shows too that go into more depth. The education and the tangents are 💪🏽🤙🏽

[@fanofthewylde2933]

Dan man, you on that vintage tele, WOW. You were perfect in those jams!!! Really inspiring.

[@DRChevalier]

Excellent episode gentlemen. I get a lot from the "in a band" model. Even opened my eyes a bit to tremolo and vibrato. Thank you!

[@phildyerguitar]

Hello and welcome to That Dougie Show. Great work as ever gentlemen!

[@AlOKaneMusic]

Beautiful intro Mick. In fact - bloody great playing by all three of you throughout!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you Al!

[@remicardona_poly]

By far one of your best jams! At one point I completely forgot what the episode was about and I was just grooving along!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Yes! Winning!

[@hitnorcal]

Really enjoying this new format. So much fun. Don't be afraid to bring in a looper for that layer guitarist feel. I know you both are amazing at it.

[@markharris2562]

Kudos for editing all the signal chains, and to Mick for persevering in the jam

[@ThatPedalShow]

Hahaha. Persevering. I like it. My musical life summed up. :0)

[@markharris2562]

@@ThatPedalShow Just to say, I wish I could get a guitar to sound even 0.01% of what you can achieve after a long day :)

[@tristanbouchonnet1461]

Those drums on the Flanger Jam are amaaaaaaazing !! I want a full song like this guys !!!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you!

[@timchalmers1700]

Great show! Great jams !! We definitely need an album of jams !!

[@iainjohnston9833]

DAN! that was a very excellent wee jam - top work gents!

[@juliom3552]

Informative, funny and incredible music. This could be one of my favourites videos of this channel. Congratulations!

[@inkedvillan80]

dans playing made me legit tear up today. great episode!!

[@RobFlaxMusic]

Holy sweet pedalboard! The opening shot and I'm whistling... that's a lovely board for Schwangri-La!

[@victorroffe9983]

My choice for Friday night entertainment! Wonderful video- opens my mind to tonal possibilities

[@gbarge4]

These jams were epic. I totally pinched the progression from the last one and ran down to make a loop. Great show, guys.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Yes!

[@CorNigrum]

These jams are great. I especially liked to hear the harmonic trem versus the vibe in proper context. Very different effects indeed.

[@cyface]

Loving these band jam episodes, many pedals make so much more sense in context!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thanks Tim!

[@motorosso3349]

Love the jam sessions; more of that, please!

[@kkrekula]

no excuses needed Mick! Great playing guys!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you Kenneth!

[@grahamnunn8998]

Great video. I put a lot of my modulation effects before drive. When I saw Rush in the early 80s, Lifeson's modulation sounds were more "chewy" as they were going straight into cranked Marshalls. Later he was using them further down the chain and to me it had more clarity but was a little sterile. And thanks Dan, you have inspired me to pull out my scratched by wonderful BF-2 Flanger this weekend!

[@edwardjons8684]

This was awesome - it’s so much easier to get a clear impression or how each effect might work in context when there is something like a song or chord progression! Great work!

[@ThatPedalShow]

It was almost like a chord progression. /0)

[@edwardjons8684]

@@ThatPedalShow The rest is jazz. ;-)

[@BlugubriousMusic]

If ever there was a "successful" video to show how different a pedal on its own versus in a band, this was it. Seriously, phaser never sounded so useful. The playing from all of you was stellar in this... I am bookmarking as much for a playlist as a pedal video. Much needed joy. Thanks so much all of you.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you kindly!

[@rayrifice2595]

Not related to this episode but have been watching and learning from you guys for years. I finally set up a wet/dry rig and love it. So I went back to your episode years ago and discovered my problem. The tremolo side of the Flint and the Lex were out of phase with the rest of the rig. When I flipped the phase on the Big Shot with those 2 pedals there was the answer. Thanks for enlightening all us pedal geeks.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Cooool! Glad you worked it out. Wet/dry is so much fun. :0)

[@myuzu_]

awesome jams! i forgot i was researching pedals and was just vibing

[@WhatsUpWhitey]

Just noticed all the knobs on Mic’s shirt are at 2 o’clock! 😂😂😂 GOLD!

[@alessandrodecarli2462]

Always lovely players but today Mick was vvveeeeryyyy inspired! Wow, he blows me away!!!❤

[@gazwilliams1629]

These Jams are FEROCIOUS!!! Man! Keep this content up, I’ve been watching tps from the beginning and this has early day magic of fun and energy and great great pedal exploration!! So good guys!! ❤️

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thanks Gaz!

[@mitchellsnow9882]

Yeah Dan, you're are always sensational! Good show fellas!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Cheers Mitch 🙏

[@robertrouleau1000]

Mick your jam at the end was epic. RESPECT!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thank you Robert, tremendous kindness!

[@justinbalog]

Can't thank you guys enough! And hot dang Mick....I went backed a re-watched the OD EP and your playing on that was monster. Keep doing what you do team!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thanks so much Justin! These shows are good fun to do!

[@scottakam]

Thanks guys. I always like a little flanger!

[@SteveJamsEcono]

Delightful work, friends! Great to see the Retrosonic Flanger back on the boards. I've been using that similarly (and on nearly identical settings) to replace my Analogman Chorus and it's been fantastic. Would love to see some British-sounding amps in future full band episodes. The DR and Two Rock sound great as always, but I'm beginning to miss the Matchless!

[@adylp7818]

Fantastic playing everyone…sounding great Dan!

[@ThatPedalShow]

🤓🙏

[@RubyRoks]

Beautiful warbles to calm me down after a stressful morning. Cheers guys :)