PB&J in a pedal | Sonicake Levitate

[@raphaelbiazotto]

That's a real demo, showing the pedal and not your own technique or personal compositions. Keep going, we really need more content like that.

[@EricMerrow]

Thank you so much!

[@PodOfHeat]

Agreed. As a synth player who uses pedals, I get really tired of hearing pedal demos that basically consist of guitarists just wanking off with cheesy blues licks for half the video. Excellent work! 😊

[@palindromopalindromo4406]

Now I have real explanations for why I need to buy THIS pedal for my analog synthesizer. Thank you very much, Sir!

[@EricMerrow]

Glad you enjoyed the explanation!!

[@nerdebynature]

As a delay junkie, I really appreciate you showing the max delay time! Everything you played in this video was pleasant to listen to and really showed off the features of the pedal!

[@EricMerrow]

I'm glad you enjoyed the demo! Thanks so much for checking it out!

[@DenariusHaveNarius]

I agree. As someone who also uses synthesizers, there's nothing more irritating than a delay demo that doesn't show the max delay and feedback. Great demo.

[@JoseSalvador-ry9rv]

This is really a useful demo. Very comprehensive, clear and efficient. As a bass player I really thank you for including a bass demo as well. Great Job!!

[@EricMerrow]

@@JoseSalvador-ry9rv ❤️❤️

[@memoherrerasounds]

I watched many reviews about this pedal, but this is the best.

[@EricMerrow]

Thanks so much!

[@lonesomeguitarplayer]

Great explanation Eric, no showing off your skills, just clearly showing what's possible. I just bought one, it's a really versatile pedal at a very neat price!

[@EricMerrow]

Glad you dug the video! Youre gonna love the pedal!

[@danielhamilton2157]

The best Demo I've seen for this pedal clear and concise information absolutely brilliant thank you, I've already got one on order, glad I found your demo.

[@EricMerrow]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@doktabob328]

Sonicake have become one of my favourite brands. Big bang for buck. Great review. And what a gorgeous guitar ! Beautifully played too.

[@buffluffstuff]

No joke this is the best pedal review video I've seen. Saw you had reviews on more expensive pedals I'm considering too and had to subscribe. Good job

[@EricMerrow]

Thank you so much for checking out the video and subscribing!!

[@imitchellgill]

I've seen a few review videos about this product, and yours is the best. Great combination of talking/explaining/demonstrating. Thank you for the work and creativity you put into this video and sharing it with all of us. I am grateful. Best wishes from Canada!

[@EricMerrow]

Aww thank you so much! I’m blushing! I appreciate your words and you watching the video!

[@imitchellgill]

@@EricMerrow well, I bought the pedal. I think that says it all. ;-)

[@sgt.pepper575]

Great demo, thanks. Very helpful

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

Great pedal. It is what I like to call entry level Pro and it sells for $60.00 USD. Maybe the first rung of the Pro ladder but in a band contex playing what most audiences consider a tune the difference between or this spending 3 times the money is simply not there. THANX Eric for your usually great review. There isn't a better sight on the planet for judging what a pedal is capable of and how it sounds. To anyone reading my comment. It takes seconds to push on the thumbs up and subscribe. Erics demos can save you a fortune in buying the wrong pedal. So take two sips from your coffee and subscribe with your other hand. See which is faster and let me know 😊

[@EricMerrow]

Paul thank you so much for your kind words! Just a little addition about price - if you check out the description, there's a discount code which makes it even cheaper! Thanks again Paul!!!

[@shanerose5348]

That bass peice!!❤ Subbed!!

[@Saif_Al_Dajjal]

Bought one for my experimental death metal band. Does not disappoint.

[@Ivan.8067]

Wow wow wow! Cool trip in the bass 🤌🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thanks @Eric Merrow

[@EricMerrow]

Thanks so much! Glad you dug it!

[@mistershabadoo]

Lately, I’ve been playing more ambient heavy music. I’ve tried a lot of delay/reverb combo pedals but have had terrible difficulty picking the right one. Sonicake has terrific stuff and I’m hard pressed to overlook this pedal in their line in particular. Sometimes, too many reverb options can be daunting. It’s nice that the Reverb side is relatively simple to control. Great video and demonstration! Cheers, Eric!

[@EricMerrow]

Heck yeah for ambient heavy music! The levitate is really great! You might check out (if you haven’t already) their Sonic Ambience pedal too - it’s another reverb+delay but it’s kinda geared more toward that ambient style

[@Hilaire_Balrog]

Thank you. I just purchased one and, as a fairly new guitar player, needed some clear explanations of the pedal. This was an awesome aid.

[@EricMerrow]

So glad to hear that the video helped! These explanations will largely carry over to many other pedals that you may play or purchase

[@Hungry_Hunter]

Just received my Levitate, sonic ambience and 5th dimension pedals a couple of days ago and I really enjoy them. excellent tone and all 3 cost less than one Boss pedal.

[@EricMerrow]

Glad you like them!🤘🤘🤘

[@ChurchOfTheHolyMho]

Since you have/had both the Levitate and Sonic Ambience - I'm curious what your opinion might be. Seems like there is some overlap in functionality. As I've not seen a direct comparison - do you have a preference - or use them both - or? Thanks in advance!

[@Hungry_Hunter]

@@ChurchOfTheHolyMho yes they are similar although the Levitate has less noise at higher levels and is easier to adjust due to it's larger size. For the price they are an absolute bargain and they make the right effects.

[@ChurchOfTheHolyMho]

@@Hungry_Hunter Awesome. Thank you for the feedback... I was certainly liking the way the Levitate worked with levels, as some commenters on other Sonicake pedals (maybe Cloud Chorus?) wanted a Mix and not a Level - FWIW. Also, it's good to hear that they don't overlap too much in functionality... I'll probably pick up the Levitate and keep the Sonic Ambience on the wishlist, for now. Thanks again. It really is amazing how good these affordable pedals are getting. Just starting my pedal journey. :)

[@jaburchfield7194]

Thanks man! Just bought this because of this demo. Great pedal and demo!

[@EricMerrow]

That’s awesome to hear! You’re gonna love it!

[@Rootstable]

This pedal was my best investment this year

[@EricMerrow]

awesome!

[@TiredLessGary]

I use this for bass! And it works really well. I love it.

[@EricMerrow]

Great choice!!

[@TiredLessGary]

@@EricMerrow great video!! I was kinda winging it. Now I know how to use it. 👍 thank you.

[@frytor2240]

The best demo of the product !

[@EricMerrow]

Thank you!

[@ufotosoderberg]

Hello A fantastic and educational demonstration of this effects pedal. It was also very inspiring. It was one of the best demonstrations I've seen and heard on KZbin. I play guitar and experiment a lot with sounds.😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@EricMerrow]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for the kind words!

[@beaparadis5417]

Thanks Eric! Your demo convinced me! Love your guitar!

[@EricMerrow]

You’re gonna love it!

[@clydehannah1056]

Fantastic Interview with The Guitar Knobs Podcast Eric Really Enjoyed It and getting turned on to your Channel!

[@EricMerrow]

I’m so glad you enjoyed the episode! Thanks so much for checking out the channel!

[@MRegah]

Thank you! That was an exceptionally useful demo. and you also sound great at it; very tasteful choice of things you play for the features you wish to demonstrate. (subscribed)

[@EricMerrow]

Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@palindromicbob]

These were in the amazon sale for £36 recently so I ordered one. 😁

[@EricMerrow]

You’re gonna love it!

[@diegodelatorre9280]

Bro! Awesome explanation! Thank you so much. You convinced me to buy it. I have a boss dd3 and wanted to add a reverb. This may do the job for the dd3+reverb.

[@EricMerrow]

Yeah the digital delay will be pretty similar to a dd3!

[@susancorgi]

Just found your channel. love the clear explaination review so much thanks

[@EricMerrow]

Thank you for watching!!!

[@NocturnosRockShow]

That guitar sounds amazing! Awesome review love your vids new sub here!!! Thank you! Hi from Utah

[@EricMerrow]

Thank you so much! The Cardinal is definitely one of my favorite puresalem guitars

[@icab0225]

Best video on this pedal yet, Sonicake should pay you lol

[@EricMerrow]

Thank you so much!

[@Thiago-Mateus]

Um pedal muito bom, pra quem não tem muito como investir ❤

[@patrickmcmanus5373]

Beautiful guitar. Great video. I'm tempted to buy the levitate but I don't want to many digital pedals. Mvave mini universe and mooer reverie reverb and movall falling star (ehx deluxe memory man clone) are enough.But for 50$ I just might after your video.

[@EricMerrow]

Sonicake is on top of the “great sounding pedals for insanely affordable prices” game! If you do decide to get one, you won’t regret it!

[@patrickmcmanus5373]

@@EricMerrow I have the sonicake octave, fazy cream fuzz, and they are great value. Demonfx, hsy, movall, Caline, Mosky audio are all good value and quality. Cheers.

[@peter333]

Clear explanation and examples of the basic and some more advanced functions of delay and reverb and what they can do, almost no guitarist can do without these days and every beginner can understand this. Question: are you in a store or are those pedals in the back all your own? My 2 pedal boards are way too crowded already but I still have more pedals incoming, if I don't stop buying gear I will end up with a display full of pedals like yours, next to my guitars and my extensive watch collection (100+) 🤣 Anywayz, I am looking for one of those reverb/delay combo pedals that let you 'trail' the effect almost endlessly by holding the footswitch down. Do you happen to know a decent but affordable pedal that does that? I know I've seen some a while ago but forgot what they were, was kinda hoping this was one of em, I can get a great deal on it atm, but its trail function is simply a choice between on/off. Appreciate any reply! Rock on! 🤘😎🤘

[@EricMerrow]

Peter, thanks so much for checking out the video! I film in my office so all the pedals on the shelves in the background are my own and I’ve done videos for approximately 90% of them. As for reverbs with the momentary feedback feature - the first one that comes to my mind is the Wonderful Audio Technology Ancient Echos. Now it’s not in the same affordability range as the Sonicake pedals but it’s one of my absolute favorites

[@peter333]

@@EricMerrow Hi, thanks for the reply! That pedal's name doesn't ring a bell, and I'm pretty sure what I saw was a more affordable one. I'll find it. I'm retired now so I got plenty of time, I'll find it =) That's a lof of pedals you have there, here I am with 35 pedals on 2 pedal boards and people saying I'm crazy hahahaha! They're in for a treat: I've had a looong break from music scene / playing guitar and only just begun buying gear again🤘 Edit: I found 2 that are more affordable and with some of the functions I am looking for: the Flamma FS22 EKOVERB and the Nux Atlantic Delay & Reverb, 1 was press button for endless reverb, the other for shimmer effect. I'm sure there were 1 or 2 more. Since I'm always on the look out for bargains, I'm sure I must've seen them somewhere on offer =)

[@chriscurran1967]

Very cool demo Eric, no surprise there!!! That’s a pretty sweet pedal, fortunately my amp has built in reverb and I have a delay on my board. If I was in the market, that one would be cool for sure. Keep up the great work sir!!!🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@EricMerrow]

Thanks so much Chris! Always cool to have different pedals on your radar even if you're not in the market. Thanks for watching all the videos man! Hows that Aghartha doing for you?

[@chriscurran1967]

@@EricMerrow The Aghartha is very cool, but if I’m being honest, the Elder God is a bit heavier!!! Both ridiculously awesome pedals!!!🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@sergigarciaprat]

I love the intro. What kind of chords are you using?

[@EricMerrow]

They are major and minor chords made up of 2 notes, but the major or minor 3rd is played an octave above the "normal" position. I'm thinking about doing a video talking about them soon.

[@sergigarciaprat]

@@EricMerrow So root and 10th? Sounds great!

[@EricMerrow]

@@sergigarciaprat Yeah i guess it would be a 10th!

[@FRMTHREE]

Nice playin!

[@EricMerrow]

Thank you so much!

[@everestdesign7]

You magnificent bastard. Have a thumbs up and a new subscriber.

[@EricMerrow]

Thanks so much! 🤘🤘

[@brianhenderson4916]

Really useful review. It looks like Sonicake is upping their game both functionally and aesthetically with their pedals. Very impressed that this has a 2 sec max delay, that's perfect for ambient and shoegaze, and sonicake are smart to pair that with a plate style reverb algorithm for the same reason. This is a well thought out and handsomely designed unit I'm definitely thinking of picking up now. Thanks!

[@EricMerrow]

Thanks so much for checking out the video!!

[@alpeterson]

That’s actually a very nice sounding pedal, I’m really surprised by the quality of its tone. Killer stuff as usual buddy! 🤘

[@EricMerrow]

Yeah dude, the Sonicake pedals always sound great. The only thing surprising is how affordable they are!

[@bluematico5888]

Is better than the Sonicake ambiance?

[@EricMerrow]

‘Better’ is a hard thing to determine. The levitate is kind of rooted in a more simplistic approach. The sonic ambience is a bit more versatile in its different modes of each effect, but it’s focused on more intensely spacey sounds. So it’s kinda up to you to determine which you like better.

[@JeffNormanMusic]

Have you tried with acoustic?

[@EricMerrow]

I have not, but I bet it would work really well!

[@JeffNormanMusic]

@@EricMerrow ok awesome thank you

[@xebio6]

Does the trails feature only affect the reverb side?

[@EricMerrow]

I think it should be for both reverb and delay

[@jonnykanesantos]

I watch like all your videos cuz you play in a similar style to me that I don't really see often in demos, but I never do anything outside of sharing/liking/subscribing so I picked one of these up with your code! Thanks for the discount. Glad to finally use an affiliate link lol excited to mess with this pedal

[@jonnykanesantos]

also I love that bass riff, interestingly enough that was what sold me. I will try not to rip it off

[@EricMerrow]

Thanks so much for watching! I’m really glad you got one of these, you’re gonna love it! Also, feel free to take the bassline! Honestly, I’d have to watch the video again to remember what I played 😂

[@GuitarG123]

You mention at 4.52 the delay sound is kind of modulated,what effect is added to cause this? It's kind of put me off buying this if that is the case. I just want a pure replication of what I play into the pedal.

[@EricMerrow]

The effect that makes it modulated is a chorusing or pitch fluctuation. You might try checking out the Sonicake Sonic Ambience which is also a delay and reverb. I believe it has a digital delay, which is what you’re after!

[@Hawk-Nolan]

Is the discount code no longer vailed =(??

[@EricMerrow]

Ah thank you for commenting. The code was only valid for a finite time. I have updated the link. I might be able to get a new code - I’ll let you know if I can!

[@brobinson8614]

I'd love to know what a harmonica on this pedal sounds like. So ordered the Levitate and will know soon!

[@EricMerrow]

Awesome!!

[@aprilcain9208]

Oh no. I just ordered one of these a couple days ago but you have a discount code. Darn it 😔

[@EricMerrow]

Ah shucks! Maybe message Sonicake and ask if they’d retroactively let you apply the coupon? Either way, I’m sure you’re loving the pedal! Thanks for watching!

[@aprilcain9208]

@@EricMerrow That might work. Oh and great video by the way!

[@crackedblackpepperandrocksalt]

Can anybody advise me, how could you get tone like in this song. At 3 minutes, and 5 minutes 30. What effects are being used kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJaneJimZsmSfbM

[@EricMerrow]

To me it sounds like mostly reverb. So it would be a room or hall style reverb with a pretty high mix setting. Probably on the neck pickup or both neck and bridge pickup. Hope this helps!

[@eguitarplayer6689]

I have had good luck with "sonicake". Thanks for the demo.

[@EricMerrow]

Thanks for watching! All of the Sonicake pedals I've tried have been really great!