Modern Modulation

[@jhspedals]

Hey everyone! Please check out the full description for info on the gear in this episode, the white JHS amp, Josh's guitar and strap and links to gear and the record in Record Time. Thanks for watching!

[@Trentstone121]

No love for ada flangers 😢. When are you gonna make a flanger?

[@TomTobin67]

At 11:38 - That riff reminds me of Dear Prudence.

[@wraith1977]

Josh, ever think about doing a video of your go-to pedal board? With the huge collection of pedals you have, I'd be interested to know which ones you use on the regular.

[@daveyang42]

Does jhs have a sponsored or company cycling team? Because if not, can I start a totally unauthorized one?

[@toothace3]

@@wraith1977 Yes This Please!

[@mortonschmorton5249]

When he said we don’t want 30 min episodes that hit me. I’d joyfully watch a full length feature film every Thursday

[@kylepatterson8445]

Also known as "That Pedal Show". :)

[@zplapplap]

Agreed!

[@mattgilbert7347]

Man, if we had that, TPS, and then the Chasing Tone and/or Tone Mob podcasts, it'd be nonstop gear all week. Anyone who is married or in a long-term relationship, tell me this doesn't sound wonderful. Our parents had their sheds and sewing machines (yes, yes I know - "stereotypes are terrible!" Blah blah get over yourselves, you know who you are) to keep themselves sane and have a bit of personal space, we have the online gearhead community and endless content. Although we are supposed to be *musicians* as well...

[@JohnDoe-dh8xc]

Kyle Patterson a good chunk of those episodes are them babbling on and on, Andy gets to the point quicker

[@MikeNascimbeni]

I SO wholeheartedly agree with this!!! This is my Goldilocks gear channel!!! Never boring, not too over the top, the demos are great and never too long. Josh is super knowledgeable yet humble about it; great sense of humor, too. Sarcasm and self-deprecation are the key to my heart! (I grew up watching Conan.) I would definitely watch a 30 min vid every week. Outtakes and bloopers would be excellent, too!

[@elusivemoose2325]

But what if we DO want 30 min episodes?! Please?

[@tdous]

I'm with the moose.

[@3van1993]

I also would enjoy 30 minute episodes.

[@xdoctorblindx]

If That Pedal Show can have ninety-minute episodes, JHS can definitely go over thirty (though it would be a lot more work, as these are more heavily scripted and edited).

[@ggates2500]

@@xdoctorblindx Nah, Josh is just a natural ))

[@karkitty202]

I'd like a couple to be 30 minutes but not every single video has to be 30 minutes

[@jts3339]

A grown man dancing with a guitar playing Sweet Home Alabama while wearing a Alpe d'Huez shirt is Transparency Incarnate. My utmost respect to you, Sir! Great video also...

[@timmitchell1547]

Josh is awesome. He is sort of a Mr. Rogers of guitar pedals. I mean that in the most positive way. 🤘

[@ginoinzo]

Can we get Josh some type of award for this series? It's become apart of my weekly routine - thanks Josh and JHS!

[@yoshiobermeyer2867]

I DO WANT 30 MIN EPISODES!!! Even 45...You're such a good entertainer and storyteller. Combined with your knowledge I can watch your show for hours. Perhaps a Sovtek special? ;-) That can't be under three quarters of an hour...

[@zeusapollo8688]

I third that notion

[@freezingCode]

I think he's waiting on Half Life 3 to come out before releasing the Sovtek MIG episode.

[@dmytromorozov2593]

Phase 90 is one of those. Especially at "subtle" settings - totally astonished by this one-knob piece of gear from 70s. It just brings "THAT" detail to the sound. Amazing.

[@guitarandrewy]

Today is Tubescreamer day! It's 8.08

[@ChaitanyaBhagwatChai]

Oh that's so perfect. I received my TS mini today in the mail!

[@guitarandrewy]

@@ChaitanyaBhagwatChai Happy New pedal day!

[@chomp_5412]

Congrats

[@Amptender]

Roland TR-808

[@jumpingman8160]

@@Amptender and they released headphones

[@Chrispy_tV]

Who the F says we don't want 30 minute episodes!!!!???????? SHOW YOURSELVES!!!!

[@kennewton5877]

It wasn’t Me!

[@8_Bit]

I wasn't feeling it so much this episode until the BOSS with the arpeggios - that was beautiful.

[@grantbeck8482]

Me: ‘stays up all night watching JHS videos’ JHS the next day: “Yo here ya go”

[@GabrielSouza-qo6xd]

"whatch them all, over and over" That has become my life, thanks Josh..

[@nevecieco2688]

I really hate you people who can blindly turn the knobs on an effects pedal and come up with a good sounds. I spend two hours trying to dial in a sound, I just need a little more gain to make it perfect. I barely touch the dial and three days later I am no where near the sound that I wanted.

[@armandoenrique6285]

It cost a lot of money that I should have used on more responsible things lmfao but also pedals hold value pretty well, you can always trade on reverb

[@bocajeijlem]

Make videos 30 min again! Keep me busy while I’m at work!

[@TomTobin67]

You're fired! Hahahahaha!

[@San_Vito]

I second this. Though I watch them at home with huge speakers.

[@jensenbell]

I’m totally loving longer JHS videos. I vote yessireee

[@Empyrean55]

Seconded

[@JoHisey]

I head that and was like, "who doesn't want to hear Josh talking for 30 minutes about pedals!?!"

[@venomoverlord7016]

Your love of pedals is = to my love of pedals and my love for this channel

[@pickledblues]

I am not a keyboard player by any means but I have always been interested in how modern keyboard players use modern effects. I’d be interested in a show on pedals that go well with keyboards.

[@lesserclaypool]

Brand new The Japanese House fan here, because of this video Josh. She's incredible

[@papaacorn9479]

“I’m not that tall ... yet.” That’s what we in the corporate world call “growth mindset.” Well played.

[@jordandangelo180]

Can’t wait to watch this after work! My favorite guitar video series

[@ElPedro212]

Would love an episode on pedals where you can use multiple types of modulation simultaneously (e.g., Amptweaker Swirlpool, Crazy Tube Circuits Stoned Hz, Red Witch Medusa , etc.). Thanks as always for a great episode!

[@alexmoll8372]

I dig the Boss MO-2! Thanks for reminding me that Boss makes great stuff. Boss is boss!

[@reeyanholbrook6279]

Great episodes... This one wasnt my favorite but still love a new jhs Josh ep. Would love to see you and yer drummer jammmmm!

[@mikeanthonybrooks]

I love how this guy knows exactly what to play to bring out the best in every setting of these pedals.

[@rat9199]

Finally some Death By Audio love!

[@Empyrean55]

That Old Blood Noise Endevours absolutely blew me away! What a phenomenal sound!

[@isaacoelho]

I really like the way you explain things more slowly. Even though I'm Brazilian and my English is very beginner, I can understant almost everything you say. Thanks.

[@ranyjulek69]

There is just nothing better than JHS videos!!!! How about doing some moog pedals review? There is a ton of stuff there with moogerfoogers and 104m delay beeing one of the best. ever. My humble opinion.

[@radiodiffusionfrancaise1591]

2nd you there mate

[@ryank5115]

Favorite Modulation: Tame impala Also been super into Japanese house since you introduced them to me. Bought tickets today to see her!

[@lewsheen7514]

Dude, I think it's WAY kewl that you review pedals *OTHER THAN* your own. What businessman *DOES* that??? Mega-Props! I'm pretty old school, my favorite modulation pedals are my '75 MXR Phase 90, my '80s ElectroHarmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress flanger, my 2000's Dunlop UniVibe, and my Boss CH-1 Super Chorus. Honorable mention goes out to my 2000's Alesis Nanoverb - which has the 'chewiest' chorus I've ever heard - but I mainly use it for delay in the effects loop of my amp. Thanks for all your informative posts - much appreciated!

[@xtemplarx]

Wow, that Somersault pedal was the first one in the video that made me say "yes, I could absolutely make a place for that on my board". That thing sounds great and so usable.

[@therealjamespickering]

Dude! That Bob Ross hair is rocking. Do you also speak in soothing tones?

[@xtemplarx]

@@therealjamespickering at every opportunity!

[@ulricvoncatalyst1507]

Hey, I'm surprised Fairfield Circuitry's Shallow Water didn't at least get an honorable (sic) mention. Also, given that you hung around the ring mod end of the spectrum with the DBA pedal, maybe their (FC's) Randy's Revenge should've made the cut too/instead. Anyway, I was distracted by your Alpe d'Huez tee-shirt throughout, as Marco Pantani's and Claudio Chiappucci's lone breakaway victories on that stage remain the two greatest sporting moments I've witnessed in this lifetime (drug cheats or not). Oh, and thanks for making me have to buy that Matthews pedal which literally has my name on it. As if the Fulltone one wasn't enough!

[@haloskater24]

Ulric von Catalyst I don’t think he’s ever mentioned Fairfield Circuitry and it kinda bugs me because everything they make is top notch but I don’t feel like he’s purposely not mentioning them. Hopefully someone can put some FC pedals in his hand!

[@jimmoulton9878]

Great video Josh

[@noisecode5867]

Fairfield Circuitry Shallow Water K-Field Modulator. Favorite mod pedal. Similar results can be had from line 6 tape eater or warble-matic effects.

[@andresgaron]

A strat!!! YEEEEEEEEAH!!!! The best notification of KZbin is the new episode of JHS Pedals Vlog.

[@garciawork9]

This is an older episode, but I wanted to comment, I will completely watch a 30 minute episode. Also, that boss sounded freaking awesome.

[@AaronAnderson323]

The guitar is ultra cool! Love the dark wood neck and body color! Keep rockin' the spectacular videos, Josh!

[@burnvictim1977]

Love the MO-2, totally a secret that no one seems to know about. I use it on a subtle setting almost as an always-on pedal.

[@AMRartmyrock]

Sounds the best to me... Way more useful than the other introduced pedals on this vid. But Bedroom Players won't agree.

[@arielilijeva3019]

@@AMRartmyrockWhy would the other pedals be limited to bedroom players? Why can’t people play crazy effects onstage?

[@WhiteStriker99]

Warped vinyl is insane, it evoked an old memory for me which is insane.

[@tylerdodson3586]

Man I really love your videos, no matter if I’m having a good or bad day these videos always put me in a good calm mood no matter what. Keep up the great videos and amazing pedals!

[@johngraham9969]

I for one would love 30 min episodes. I live for these vids they are amazing

[@sam4667]

Josh, trust your instincts. 20 minutes is the perfect episode length. As an MD500 owner I resent anyone who makes me want to buy standalone modulation pedals again so damn you to hell and God bless you for that. That Caroline pedal is instant early Pretenders James Honeyman-Scott. Fantastic.

[@Big_Gords]

Favorite pedal was Joels "Warped Vinyl" .WOW! I'm impressed ... love the warp knob.

[@CapoFirstFret]

I'm a big time univibe/chorus/ vibrato junkie and recently got the Chase Bliss Warped Vinyl HiFi in a trade. I'm completely in love with that pedal! It's my first Chase Bliss pedal and I definitely need to check more of them out.

[@zachcartwright2184]

The magic switch on the Rainbow Machine sounds like something out of The Dark Crystal. Love it.

[@santiagovanegas3812]

I had never heard of The Japanese House. Now thanks to you, The Japanese House is playing on *repeat* in my car, I bought the vinyl, and tickets for myself and my wife to see the show in Atlanta. Truly angelic music, in a similar (yet unique) way that School of Seven Bells is. Thanks for the tip!

[@druwk]

80’s era King Crimson with Adrian Belew. Guitar/Effects wizard, 20 years ahead of his time.

[@acinemastare]

Love her new record!! Thanks for introducing her to me. The latest Foals album has some awesome modulation on that.

[@mikeschmidt3324]

Josh. These pedals are not my style, but I would watch 2 hour episodes. Screw the haters!

[@claytontrussellmusic4299]

I know you've done a video on cheap overdrives but, I really would like you to do a video on ELITE overdrive pedals. Klon and Dumble style pedals and "transparent" overdrives. Just the best of the best!

[@SlyHikari03]

My favorite modulation pedal is The “Julia” By Walrus Audio. The chorus on it is really lush and nice and the vibrato is really good. Also love the Echo Dream because of how Wonderful and strange it is to me. Both are great pedals.

[@versnellingspookie]

The Rainbow Machine is all over an album called 'Mirror Might Steal Your Charm' by The Garden. Whacked out modulation sounds indeed!

[@stichyface]

Could you guys do a video on the technicals of pedals, that would explain how the capacitors and resistors effect the sound of the pedal in different circuits.

[@josiahlee1982]

Wampler did it on their channel I'm pretty sure. Also I think diyguitarpedals have some good resources on that topic on their channel.

[@flyingwondercat739]

That's really a basic course in electrical engineering... And everything gets more complicated when you start comparing digital and analog pedals :0

[@peterzuehlke]

you might want to check out Uncle Doug. He is really all about vintage tube amps, but he has a lot of interesting general info on circuits/components. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ol7YaX1jrs1skKM

[@RosaPantera]

I think this is a great idea considering JHS makes so entertaining videos

[@rickc2102]

Brian Wampler of Wampler Pedals has some really informative videos on circuits that you might find worth your while. Every time he pulls out the breadbox my inner nerd gets terribly excited.

[@joki94]

That MO-2 sounds great! I've never heard about it before

[@brettmarlar4154]

"The Seven" by Primus is just dripping with cool modulation effects! That and Disintegration by the Cure! That one launched my obsession for Chorus.

[@james9802]

That album is incredible, thank you so much

[@josebarahona7114]

“You guys don’t want 30 min episodes” Bro, whomst said that?!?! Because I would most definitely watch a whole hour of this!!! And I know the pedal show is a thing and I like watching them from time to time, but it kinda feels like they’re just two dudes messing around with a board at guitar center. And that’s really not my thing? Cool dudes tho. I’m definitely a huge fan of your channel. You keep me engaged all while still showing and doing hella cool stuff. I love the direction and structure. It feels like a proper show. So that being said, if you ever did want to make an hour long episode, (or a documentary, id settle for that) please please do not hesitate Josh. Again, big fan. Can’t wait for Thursday’s every week.

[@brucebaldy]

One of my favorite episodes. I love modulation. I like the warped vinyl but all those dip switches makes for a complicated time. I would like one with a little screen doing a personal light show, so inspiring.

[@sivishankari]

Josh: modulation pedals first came out in the late 1970's Shin-Ei Univibe: am I a joke to you?

[@FloridaManMatty]

Benjamin Markham Thank you! Don’t forget though...the Honey Psychedelic Machine (also known as the Companion) came before the Shin-Ei versions. Same essential modulation circuit with an absurdly good fuzz in the same box. I THINK the very first ones were on the bench as early as Spring of 1967 (possibly a few months earlier!). Either way, you’re absolutely correct. The Vibe effect was there long before what we typically think of as modern “modulation” effects.

[@sivishankari]

@@FloridaManMatty very interesting Matthew I've never heard of that before!

[@andresilvasophisma]

And the Shin-Ei also added: Go play with your Rainbow Machine.

[@FloridaManMatty]

Benjamin Markham kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnm9n42DnpqNlck

[@aidangardner3770]

Stadium Arcadium had some of my favorite modulations! I was telling my brother today that it's funny that I can't figure out what they are in recordings, but when I hear them live I can tell exactly what it is!

[@johnnysimes5082]

Love my Strymon Flint on the '61 Harmonic Tremolo setting. Album: Adrian Belew's "Twang Bar King". In an interview, Belew described his modulation effects as "an embarrassing array of electronic weaponry" which I still find inspirational.

[@gingthedigger5046]

I love these episodes I've never seen the atmosphere pedal but I know I need it asap

[@SourOrange420]

The Mooer pedal. Josh made me spit my coffee. "It's like a dollar probably." Ahahahahaaa 😂😂😂

[@bocherks]

Haha. I thought i was the only person that used the multi overtone! This is the best channel on youtube by far

[@ILiveAmongLions]

This is a band that you wouldn’t expect modulation from much, but one of my favorite songs involving mod is on MxPx’s ‘Chop Shop’. I remember reading an interview where Tom said he turned his chorus all the way up and added distortion and some crazy things happened. It sounds super neat, and most of what he is doing there is just from the feedback. It sounds like a police siren it is a cool effect that is different for them. When it first came out I thought it was the most amazing thing.

[@GoAmerica]

About time the Boss MO-2 got some love. That's one of their best modern pedals and it has stayed on my board for awhile.

[@miguelribeiro1048]

A record that really delights me with its modern modulation approach is "La Di Da Di" by Battles. Also, I recommend everything Battles.

[@andremoreau8390]

6:02 Scaring people is my main consideration when purchasing a pedal.

[@CicadaAppreciationSociety]

I love the Walrus Audio Julia. Does great going from chorus all the way to vibrato. Also have a '90s Danelectro Cool Cat 18v that I still love for some reason.

[@mathoumba9126]

Ever heard of The DEP-16 Stereo Processor by Peavey? This pedal have a selection of 16 ranges, regeneration, depth & speed that allow you to create a variety of effect : Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Delay, Vibrato, Reverb, Ring, Ramping, Warble and things beyond crazy stuff. It's a vintage pedal with a futuristic vision. I have four pedal of this series and they are all amazing but this one is phenomenal. Josh, if you have this pedal on your shelf, give you some joy and play with it!!

[@xdoctorblindx]

The Boss multi overtone sounds amazing. And the first riff for that demo is Josh's best yet.

[@mheberling5939]

Cocteau Twins- Heaven of Las Vegas, RIDE- Nowhere, The Cure- Disintegration.

[@OttoBillstrom]

Record with great modulation: Steely Dan's Aja (which I thought you'd talk about....) - the dimed MXR Flanger on the Peg intro is iconic beyond words

[@shaft9000]

a few more: 'Animals' by Floyd. 'Secret Messages' and 'TIME' by ELO.

[@MichaelDonlinAwesome]

Your nerdy geekery is mesmerizing. You make great vids.

[@illegalsix7920]

this channel has officially become my dinner time ''T.V' it has longer videos, awesome host, beautiful pedals and good editing.

[@ChristianPaulDelage]

Ya!!! The MO-2!!! Not getting enough love for sure.

[@thanasios1000]

Dear Josh You are absolutely crazy. Love you! 💣 ⚡🧡

[@malachiskelly]

Josh:"Nick, remind me to play that pedal." Nick: "Okay!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DRChevalier]

Watched this a bit late. Thanks Josh for all the videos that you do. I learn something every time. This time I discovered that nothing that I heard interested me in the slightest. That's not a bad thing at all, it saves me time and saves annoying staff when I want to try out a pedal in a music store. Thanks again! Not sure if the Miku is considered a modulation pedal, but it is my favourite weirdity. Sadly too expensive to own now.

[@banditgrovmalet]

Instant Queen ”Get down make love” sounds from the Rainbow Machine! Awesome! ❤️🇸🇪

[@joshmurray2896]

Tasty episode ! Ahh you did it, i was waiting for the rainbow machine. What a weird one

[@alanstein9713]

I need that Chase Bliss warped vinyl sounds like it would perfectly correct my faulty playing !

[@escarraman1]

Damn you, JHS! I must’ve played Maybe You're the Reason a couple dozen times now. I have never heard of The Japanese House, but I quickly fell down the rabbit hole with they’re music. I’m tortured. Thanks, nice pitch!

[@corynagelberg1916]

My new favorite wild modulation pedal is the Old Blood Noise “Excess.” I love that it has distortion and a parallel signal chain. The harmonizing delay is so so much fun especially when you blend in just a little dirt. The chorus mode is classic sounding and nice and I like running it very mildly with crushing gain into it from the dirt side. Just a lovely whacky pedal.

[@andrewszmauz3529]

for the record, I and everyone I know would love thirty minute episodes!!!!!! i like the EHX pitch fork on the detune setting. its sounds amazing as a really light chorus effect. ive been using the deadbeat modulationstation lately after the episode you did on how you record a song. i bought the whole series haha

[@KTGHATS]

Who said we don’t want thirty minute vids?? LETS NERRRRD OUT! You’re correct, as a KZbin creator myself, so,etc,es viewers say that, whenever I make a 40 minute video, the die hard fans love it,but one guy might say something.. I don’t believe it’s true, we want more of this,Josh..we want plenty of him, .....serve it up! The Dyno My Roto pricked up my ears, glad u tuned me on to it. I wanna try the bubbletron too.

[@MundMoriginal]

A friend of mine recently bought the Chase Bliss Audio MOOD, and let me tell you, I totally envy him for that. That think is the most weirdly interesting thing I've ever heard. I don't know how much creative output I can have with the already limited time to play and write music at my stage of life, so this think might make me be even less productive because I would just spend my time noodling with the effect... but luckily, that thing costs almost as much as my amp, so it's out of the question, lol. Delay, Reverb, Chorus, and sometimes distortion, that's all I need these days to enjoy this hobby. If someone drops a bucket of cash and says it's only to be wasted on fun, I might get a bunch of more pedals, lol.

[@tomasenrique]

Love these videos! The rainbow thing was sick!!!

[@asentz]

Good At Falling is my album of the year so far. I've listened to it almost every day.

[@JoHisey]

Robert did a great job with the SuperMod. The rotary function and harmonic-trem are my favorite! 👍🏻

[@mikemacfarlane8044]

Would love a record time shout out to Silver Jews, especially after DC Berman's recent death. Tanglewood Numbers stands out for me for guitar work. Steve Malkmus plays some amazing solos mixing slide and fuzz with modulation. Fave pedals today were the Boss MO-2 and the Carolina Somersault. Love your work, Josh. Watched one of your videos with a friend who neither knows or cares about guitars or pedals but loved the video because of your humour.

[@yvonp4680]

Oh.... I'm so proud of you 😉 Josh for President NOW !!!

[@JarrettHucksPhoto]

Dang man, when you got to the honorable mentions I was really expecting the Ibanez PM7. You have all those toneloks behind your head haha. That's been the only modulation pedal that has survived me selling stuff off time and time again. I've had it 15 years, still going strong and still on my board.

[@skiddzie9291]

I've been writing so many songs with the BOSS MO2 I cant believe this pedal isnt more popular than it is, but it fits in very well with my writing style and the way my band plays. I'm actually unbelievably excited for our upcoming EP and I dont think I would be as happy about the music had it not been for this pedal

[@howardmaryon]

All these cool little riffs you come up with on the fly...... I bet there are people out there who have watched your show, gone to sleep and woken up in the morning with a great idea for a new song, never realising that it is your little riff that is going round in their heads......

[@jonlohrenz5446]

I’ve always suspected that the band Live used phaser and chorus on the clean guitar sound on ‘Lightning Crashes”. There aren’t a lot of uses for using multiple modulation sounds at once but on that song it worked.

[@reganovich]

boss Overtone was a bit of a revelation! really like that!

[@jobckts682]

That was perfect. No waysted time. Threw us a curve, with Modern. Smart.

[@imdhomedesign3524]

You didn't play it but the Lo Fi Junky is a favorite!

[@dudertube1]

Maybe a cool idea for an episode would be if you guys show the process of attempting to replicate some super unique or specific guitar tones / sounds. The super stabby, kinda lo-fi, mega reverb guitar tones of 70s west african music (Ali Farka Toure, Femi Kuti) comes to mind. Could be interesting to see your approach and which pedals might work.