15 years of guitar playing and I never thought to stack chorus pedals. Brilliant
@bass3966 Жыл бұрын
I'm in the same boat,, tremendous 🤟
@fuckcensorship69 Жыл бұрын
what could sound worse?
@keithclark486 Жыл бұрын
We were stacking pedals back in the early 60's. I thought everybody got high and started kicking pedals on at the same time. You missed out on both ends. Lol
@MarsCapone Жыл бұрын
Similar story here. Josh from JHS mentioned it on a video that’s why I am here too, and not letting go of that extra chorus pedal after all!
@Dilla4life5 ай бұрын
30 years of playing and I never thought of owning 2 chorus pedals
@nicktshredz Жыл бұрын
As a working/gigging musician, I can't thank you enough for helping me not buy more stuff, use what i have, and use my ear more. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@andymellor9056 Жыл бұрын
That phase drive flange combo is stellar! This is a masterclass in effect creation. Thanks....🧡🧡🧡
@MichaelBanfieldGuitar Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it, thanks for commenting!
@fuckcensorship69 Жыл бұрын
everythings a friggin "masterclass" these days
@Shadoweclipse1386 Жыл бұрын
My favorite thing to do at home is to stack a slow phaser with a tremolo. It's gets VERY close to a Univibe sound. Great video!
@blortslompson23884 ай бұрын
Even better with a small bias trem amp like a Princeton, the wobble is unreal
@slobodanarodu2005 Жыл бұрын
I insist, this is one of the best guitar-related channels in KZbin and it deserves a few more thousands of subscribers at least
@lucasgoncalvesdefaria7121 Жыл бұрын
YOUR CHANNEL CAN'T BE BEAT! Best pedal and guitar content, so creative and inventive and still relatable to the stone age mindset of us guitar players. Top tier
@ptrgreeny6 ай бұрын
Great video! It took me awhile to realize the reason I couldn't quite get the "fuller" Leslie sound I was after out of the pedals I have....beyond the fundamental limitations of it being a pedal effect... ADT. A lot of those late 60's/70's Leslie tones I love frequently had ADT added. I ran the Vent into a Strymon Deco with a mild double tracking effect...big difference. Helped make the mids and highs more up front while still keeping a feeling of depth. A mild flanger effect after Leslie pedal after produces some really nice effects too.
@BobEllis79 Жыл бұрын
If you have a favorite modulation putting it in front a tremolo can be even better. I discovered that one of my favorite tones was sending my signal through a slower Phase 45 (2 phase) through a tremolo set up with good speed but minimal chop. It gives me a two-level swirling sound I was hunting for through a multitude of Uni Vibe and Leslie type pedals. Plus both pedals are quite useful in their own right.
@STRATMAN1969 Жыл бұрын
I do the same ,basically a harmonic trem .I like versatile pedals when space is limited ,but on my big board builds I generally go for strait forward really solid representations of what the effect is .Then I have the ability to stack ,and combo them how I want .
@michaelfowler3187 Жыл бұрын
I'm a big fan of the envelope filter pretty much anywhere next to modulations, a short delay or especially a reverb before the envelope can keep it open longer... and actually a slower phaser before an envelope is nice because you get varied levels of opportunity to open the envelope depending where the phase cycle is and the note being played, but rather than a fast phaser like you've shown here it's really best to blur the line of "is that my envelope closing or the phase sweeping? Yes!" It also works great to have a Phaser after the envelope and then some harsher edges are rounded off in the phaser or the peaks that do occur or pretty brief and interesting. It's a bit easier to predict it like a surfer watching an incoming wave, if the envelope is before the phaser.
@MichaelBanfieldGuitar Жыл бұрын
That sounds great. I'll have to try it. Thanks for sharing!
@desmondmyers Жыл бұрын
Of all the hundreds of demos I’ve seen over the years of gain pedals I’ve always felt modulation was underrepresented. I much prefer modulations pedals and stack modulation a lot but I always assumed I was doing it “wrong” and/or didn’t know any theories behind it like with gain staging. Thank you so much for laying this out in the way you have it’s truly inspiring and informative!
@nigellangridge1975 Жыл бұрын
Another spot on video from Michael Banfield! Subtlety is key, and these videos are both instructional AND inspiring. Time to dig out the modulation pedals and dust them off!
@tipston336610 ай бұрын
Give me your sweet wisdom Mr. Banfield! One of if not the best guitar channel for actually practical advice 👍🏻
@pyratoothNL Жыл бұрын
Just got a Zoom MS-50G which allows stacking up to 6 effects in any order of the same or different types. So I was planing on looking at what kinds of combination so of modulation, reverb and delays. This video came right on time and will give me some help stacking effects - thank you!
@downhomekitty Жыл бұрын
Flanger was always my least favourite modulation, but now I love it. Combining subtle effects gives such rich sounds.
@delefo Жыл бұрын
Honestly, I never thought of putting my compressor behind some modulation. It worked a charm ! Little nuances that got lost were brought right up to the same level. Brilliant.
@iosifkalpaktsoglou2045 Жыл бұрын
Very good. To spice things up try putting one of the 2 modulation pedals in the fx loop of a delay or reverb. Enjoy.
@kyzor-sosay6087 Жыл бұрын
I also stack compression pedals,sounds fantastic.Thanks for your video,man.
@user-rs8rt5ke3k Жыл бұрын
Such and inspirational and great video! I just simplified my board based on your video - covering most modulation sounds with my trusty Boss Flanger... seems that now I need to rebuild it again and add 5 mode modulation pedals, including 2 chorus boxes ;D
@MichaelBanfieldGuitar Жыл бұрын
Just get five more BF-2s and you'll be all set!
@STRATMAN1969 Жыл бұрын
@@MichaelBanfieldGuitar Funny ,and smart .look out pedal people there's a new playa in town .
@sparkyguitar0058 Жыл бұрын
Don't forget the C Copy is analog delay w/ a mod button. On mine, I glued a Lego piece to it so can use with my foot off/on. Adds more chorus to my Boss CH-1. A lot of time I use the C Copy as reverb as my practice amps don't have reverb. Can always add a touch of chorus to reverb depending on song need.
@douchecraft3113 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate your sincere delivery - super educational
@curtisburns Жыл бұрын
Cool sounds. I also love the Boss VB-2W into the DC-2W.
@probindemufhoes42069 Жыл бұрын
I swear this is like the fourth video in a row I’ve seen from this guy where my mind is just blown away. He genuinely surprises me with his concepts I learn so much
@jonathanwapner6262 Жыл бұрын
I just tried stacking my Flanger with my Chorus or my Harmonic Trem with and without overdrive. They're all JHS 3 Series. It sounds great. I'm sure I've done it before but never really put much thought into making the modulations sound good together as if they were one effect.
@timmungenast Жыл бұрын
This is a wonderfully useful video! Even though I've stacked mod pedals in the past, you've show me some great combinations that I'd never though of before!
@grrnoise Жыл бұрын
I highly approve of this technique. A couple of my favorites include chorusy flanger + dimension-style chorus; and tremolo into phaser
@jonkerrmusic Жыл бұрын
The Flanger-Tremolo combo is 100% the tone on Big Wreck's "The Oaf" - incredible sound.
@bumrecordingstudios Жыл бұрын
Great examples in there! You help us all with these tricks to push us into new territory. The chorus vibrato was cool and your playing was great. Kind thanks
@DanialAbrar8 ай бұрын
Envelop filter and super phaser is Mike Einziger’s Redefine verse tone! Beautiful stuff
@zombiemosher11394 ай бұрын
Great video man, I was thinking about stacking two phasers this morning which is how I found this video. Had great results tonight with a mid speed Small Stone into a slow Super Phaser. I've done some of the others before like Flanger & Tremelo. The Flanger Chorus one interested me greatly.
@AnthonyEvans-wl5ts Жыл бұрын
Yes Michael, you legend! 👏 Thanks mate. Such high quality image, the angle of your camera to guitar. The way you describe things is just amazing. How can you get the word out? Pedal companies need to pay real close attention to you, cause your the best on youtube and I watch alot of channels. Wish you great success! Keep the videos coming! Don't stop. Share this dude around everyone ❤🎉 Just superb work 😮❤😊
@MichaelBanfieldGuitar Жыл бұрын
Wow thanks for the strong support! Great to hear such encouragement. I'll certainly try to keep getting content out. Great to hear you're enjoying it!
@AnthonyEvans-wl5ts Жыл бұрын
@@MichaelBanfieldGuitar the q tron plus is interesting. Is there something this vintage version has over the newer models. Why do you have the vintage version?
@STRATMAN1969 Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more .This is the new channel to watch (out for ; )
@haiderman1610 Жыл бұрын
Such a refreshing page! I admire the simplicity and creativity of what you’re doing
@franksaldana6570 Жыл бұрын
I have a waza dimension c and a jc-22, and combining the amp chorus with the dimension gives such a great sound.
@pclindholm Жыл бұрын
Brilliant tones.
@jaymax3201 Жыл бұрын
I love stacking modulation algorithms in HX Stomp. Thanks for the soundmaking inspiration.
@lawrenrich6419 Жыл бұрын
Creatively and nicely done
@jamesbaynton1881 Жыл бұрын
You have just changed my life forever.
@stevendavidson391 Жыл бұрын
Loved this. Always liked the idea of running multiple modulation pedals into one another. Some great fresh ideas here to try
@leetintary2074 Жыл бұрын
Another way to create that synth sound is with that same set of effects but beginning with an ebow on the guitar.
@MichaelBanfieldGuitar Жыл бұрын
Great idea! Must get hold of an ebow at some point
@craigwood8862 Жыл бұрын
I love this channel as I can go to my multi FX GX100 and dial in the combos. Stacked (in series) and in parallel. But the idea is the inspo!
@ivanm9186 Жыл бұрын
very cool thing to think about… for some reason damn lot of people never stack mod pedals… especially phaser and flanger
@pclindholm Жыл бұрын
Awesome lofi tone with vibrato and chorus.
@andrew6889-p5c Жыл бұрын
Wow, this is a good video. So much cooler to show me something new I can do with the effects I have rather than trying sell me another thing I don’t really need.
@otraperspectiva Жыл бұрын
My favourite was the vibrato into the chorus ! Love that lo fi sound
@kyeperry5746 Жыл бұрын
the double chorus is lush! Time to start saving for another chorus pedal :)
@xxxdani310xxx Жыл бұрын
The flanger and chorus sound gives me Sad Lovers & Giants vibes
@ThebigLeBosty Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate this video, very much simplified to understand… I’m fairly new to collecting pedals I have about 15 or so already I’m good at playing the bass but I’ve always wanted more sounds and I’ve been having trouble figuring out how to get some of the pedals to work in unison this helped a lot I never understood what pedal stacking was, thanks!
@jeremyforges Жыл бұрын
Well this was a great video !! I just need to find the right words to annouce to my dozen of overdrive pedals that we are parting ways...
@etienneesp286010 ай бұрын
Excellent video, and something that isn't seen enough on YT.
@MichaelBanfieldGuitar10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@TimMilliken Жыл бұрын
The subtle settings on phase and flange were awesome. Great tone!
@matias871HF Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I think this is the future of electric guitar. Stacking modulations added to some very rich chords like the ones you play creates this fresh and interesting textures that could spice and add a lot of personality to some songs. I'm glad that someone is poiting this out and aiming into the same direction.
@BorisBidjanSaberi11 Жыл бұрын
I love a tri chorus with de tune effect. Perfect 80s glassy landau tone
@jamesalfano5740 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely Marvelous ! Stacked Flangecakes with Buttered Chorus. I'm hungry
@christopherlopez2491 Жыл бұрын
Omar Rodriguez Lopez inspired me to stack Mod pedals. He stacks chorus, Flanger, Phaser… this recent tour he has an amazing tone
@guitardweeb Жыл бұрын
Excellent examples. I use chorus into tremolo a lot as well.
@Bobozzle Жыл бұрын
These are all sick combos. I sometimes stack a reversed delay and a reversed reverb and that'll sound cool
@ashleyjohn5808 Жыл бұрын
This is a great channel really insightful. I like that fact that you use standard boss pedals and get great sounds, a lot of people put boss pedals down.
@MichaelBanfieldGuitar Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it! Yep, I'm a little more interested in the application of the effects rather than just the effects themselves and the myriad of brand variations. In this video at least anyway...
@davidhoffmann6040 Жыл бұрын
hello and thank you for these good advices. As a gothic/darkwave guitar player I usually stacked so much modulations 😅 I noticed that stacking modulations is often more complicated if the effect are very deep. I play with a Roland JC amp mainly with an American Strat and sometimes with a Gibson LP Studio or a Fernandes Retrorocket Elite.
@darwinsaye Жыл бұрын
In general, I always felt one modulation effect at a time was appropriate, and more could get too messy and convoluted sounding (unless you’re David Gilmour 😄). But recently when I was trying to emulate a 70s Electric Mistress type of flanger tone out of some various flangers that are Not the Electric Mistress; stacking EQs before and after, and even a applying some comb filtering, I just happened to stack two different flangers … and that was a huge game changer for me. I always struggled with flangers being too dramatically sweepy and swooshy, unless you just set it more like a chorus. But blending two creates something more subtle than jet swooshes, but more complex and interesting than chorusing.
@TheMountainDemon Жыл бұрын
Nice idea for a video! I love putting my Boss CE-5 in front of the VB-2.
@maartenstevens9848 Жыл бұрын
Best channel to understand how pedals work ! Love those video's. Do you have a video about stacking modulation into delay and reverb ?
@MichaelBanfieldGuitar Жыл бұрын
hm... no just this one on modulation stacking really, I'll make a note of it as an idea for a video though. Thanks!
@marcosaganju6114 Жыл бұрын
Tremolo + Flanger is lovely
@shantbajac7 ай бұрын
Tremolo and flanger is awesome
@BishopEddie544311 ай бұрын
A really great teacher and a pretty good Guitarist as well!
@elimacias2664 Жыл бұрын
One of the best videos I've seen in a while 🤯, thank you so much for sharing!
@scottlovette52076 ай бұрын
Wealth of information on this channel!!
@monkeyrebirth Жыл бұрын
What a brilliant, refreshing topic for a guitar pedal video. Great stuff.
@ParaBellum2024 Жыл бұрын
Excellent! Something here for every guitar player.
@eoinjennings519 Жыл бұрын
Modulation stacking my favourite subject !
@TheUnknownReject Жыл бұрын
Love this, I got a qtron as gift and was struggling to find a use for it
@annikinstarkiller600 Жыл бұрын
Wondering why there are a million gain stacking videos on here but on the forums everyone shits on multiple modulation pedals on at the same time. I mix filter, phase, flange, chorus, and tremolo with different combinations and gain stages all the time and I love the results
@tr3ndkiller6 ай бұрын
Thanks man, that was some very useful info. Subscribed 🎶🎸
@silvo305 Жыл бұрын
How have I never thought of this??
@Studebaker_Hoch Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for the inspiration!
@nicktaber29698 ай бұрын
I love the bad stone phaser.
@thedeadxtras9927 Жыл бұрын
Nice one Mike! Excellent video creative, insightful advice. Glad to see your growing channel mate covering different topics than the majority of guitar/pedal channels. Always stacked and loved my modulation FX and use them sparingly definitely for me gives a better, natural, realistic effected tone. Keep the great vids coming many players definitely appreciate your different content. All the best mate, Steve (Old Greenhouse studios, Stockport).
@JasonAyalaSpare Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! Some truly inspirational tones for writing new material. What year is that Qtron from? It looks pretty vintage.
@MichaelBanfieldGuitar Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks! I'm not sure the exact year of the Q-Tron, it's one of the ones that came in the wooden box. Those old EHX pedals take up quite a bit of space on a pedalboard but they do have a pretty cool look to them. Thanks for commenting!
@al271987 Жыл бұрын
These are some super cool ideas. I gotta go get some modulation pedals now!
@FarmerSlideJoeBob Жыл бұрын
Really impressive and I was never thinking of doin' that😃
@shanerose5348 Жыл бұрын
Great video. That chorus and vibrato is dynamite. Subbed.
@MichaelBanfieldGuitar Жыл бұрын
Thanks! One of my favourites too.
@turtletracks7657 Жыл бұрын
Nice Demo! Thanks!
@thisdyingsoul76Ай бұрын
I just got an idea from this. Split my signal in stereo before the chorus, then use one chorus pedal in each of the stereo signal chains set differently. Could also do the same with delays. Maybe 250ms in one side and 500ms in the other.
@danieljbdj Жыл бұрын
Friend your tips are very important I always like these videos, they are quite good
@slates1969 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video 👏
@andreschato11 ай бұрын
Great video man!
@Streetpartymarty Жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff, you've given me all sorts of ideas for my own music!
@Jon_Music-uv4vb6 ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks!
@stuartchapman5171 Жыл бұрын
New here, I'm loving this. I use pedals for sound design and Musique Concrete. I stack them in series, parallel and feeding back. This is really useful, With a bunch of the basic quality pedal board building blocks you're getting the Sounds of many boutique units. I'll be back for more. For modulation gun it's well worth trying a Gristliser, if you can find one. (It's only commercially available as three separate euro rack modules). You can get it in kit form though.
@MichaelBanfieldGuitar Жыл бұрын
Great to have you here! I'm planning a video on stacking pedals in parallel in the next few months too that you might find interesting. Thanks for commenting
@stuartchapman5171 Жыл бұрын
@Michael Banfield although I'm not a guitarist, I do own an old Teisco I renovated, for sound design, I've run it parallel using one of my diy matrix mixers, into 5 channels of classic dirt pedals and combo's. What an immense wall of sound and infinitly sculptable. I look forward to your vid.
@howardmaryon Жыл бұрын
Marvellous! Can’t wait to try it all out tomorrow
@therewasascene Жыл бұрын
I’ve been thinking about the new eqd chorus/vibrato/flanger/rotary pre-dirt and the Mr black chorus ensemble at the end and this validates my desire. Yeehaw. Subscribed btw. Cool stuff.
@Jaredt771 Жыл бұрын
This is such an incredible video. Thank you!! I have some things to explore
@chrisdecato Жыл бұрын
Fun stuff! I was prepared not to like cuz I’m not a fan of mods usually… a bit extreme for my taste, but some great ideas and tones!
@alterego1 Жыл бұрын
You should do another video, like this, but running them in parallel with a Boss LS-2, or similar pedal.
@bobsavage3317 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I really liked the methodical approach.
@_OopsieDaisies Жыл бұрын
i love my boss slicer pedal! also highly recommend the ehx nano mistress. great flanger that i don't find too many super cheezy sounds on for a relatively cheap price. obviously stacking them yields great results :)
@binface9 Жыл бұрын
Defo going to give some of these a go. Nice work as ever matey 👍
@daveeastcott9323 Жыл бұрын
That's really helpful mate thanks
@michelvondenhoff9673 Жыл бұрын
Great video, going to try myself. That OD-3 I see is a keeper, just watched your video on the TR-2 👍
@miqdadnaufalramadhan5995 ай бұрын
Best video everrr!!!
@marcosledesma8529 Жыл бұрын
Jesus, custom teles are gorgeous❤.
@Artec619 Жыл бұрын
As always great sounds and video quality, thank you!!