N64 effects pedals that work like game cartridges

[@jpmudkip1870]

For someone who’s career is dependent on their fingers, you’d think Emily would be more careful with the box cutters

[@emilyharpist]

life ain't interesting without risks, baybeeeee~ 😂❤️ jk I'm gonna ask Russ to open all boxes from now on

[@jfo3000]

@@emilyharpist Just always cut away from yourself, not towards yourself, please

[@chiju]

@@emilyharpist ... and retract any blades you are not actively using.

[@AgeofReason]

Insure them.

[@davidsilverfield835]

Hahaha

[@mdixon3]

I like the idea of being able to change the order without dealing with wires. Could lead to some cool stacking combinations

[@emilyharpist]

agreed!! I think it's one of the coolest features, especially because there are more cartridges that will be released in the future. I'd love to see a reverb cartridge one day and be able to seamlessly change the order!

[@emilyharpist]

@Aaron Foltz waow

[@paperfishstudios3144]

omg they could do one like the lock-on cartridge sonic & knuckles had :0

[@pihermoso11]

Line 6 did this with their single pedals around year 2000, like the echo park, basically you have a common chassis and footswitch but the effects, control and tone knobs were built like a cartridge that you could swap out, very similar to this configuration..

[@neurotransmissions]

This is the coolest thing that's come across my home page in a long while.

[@dannyvalentine468]

With the Legend Of Fuzz & Doomstortion you could create the greatest Harp Drone album known to mankind!

[@emilyharpist]

Omg yessss!

[@braveryforbryan]

What a fun concept. I love the cartridge look.

[@emilyharpist]

right?!? I'm a huge sucker for Nintendo-themed pedal effects... don't tell anyone but I ordered the RayGun FX Fuzz Boy simply because of the look 😂 but the difference is that these Console Pedals actually sound GREAT

[@badguacamole3709]

@@emilyharpist whoever made this was definitely inspired by Devi Ever. That legend of fuzz graphic was first used on one of her pedals. Very video game like sounds came out of that pedal. Devi conceived the Devi Ever "Console". Came up with a design schematic and a Kickstarter. Had a bunch of independent pedal makers working with her to make cartridge pcbs. She ended up spending the $40,000 she raised and running off into the sunset. Cool idea I'm glad to see someone finally put it all together. The main difference is where the "console" had an Atari aesthetic whereas this is an N64 / GameCube aesthetic.

[@jung-zen]

Being able to swap out cartridges on the fly like that is so great, I would love an expanded cartridge base for these

[@emilyharpist]

Same!!!!

[@someoneelse1534]

It makes you think, in an alternate history where the N64 had a sound chip or different processing of audio it might've been possible to use one as an effects unit/guitar pedal.

[@emilyharpist]

That would be so cool!!! Really does make you think!!!

[@someoneelse1534]

Have you tried plugging then into an N64? Would be cool if they displayed an image or a demo.

[@prime98k4]

@@someoneelse1534 I think it's a fatal idea, some of them might contain things that can fry a N64 or do some kind of damage

[@jacobhayden6958]

I have never had any interest in the harp before I found your channel (I'm a guitar player mostly, bass second) but i have grown to love your channel and get excited about seeing all the new and exciting pedals you show off, I would have never thought to put effects pedals with a harp, this is just one of the coolest channels I've come across in all my time on KZbin. Thanks for all your videos and for always introducing new and exciting effects pedals Emily!

[@richardwilliams877]

I'm exacly the same, lol (bassist here though)

[@bricelory9534]

That is a great backdrop idea to hide the cables - simple but effective! Using cartridges to offer a variety of pedals is genius - a really smart idea. I'd love to see even more pedals doing this sort of thing, making customization and interchangeability really simple!

[@emilyharpist]

Right?!? It’s so amazing. Almost like a Cooper FX arcades but with multiple cards!! WITH A NOSTALGIA FACTOR!!! So much fun!!

[@Bread_Bug]

Wow I love how faithfully they are designed! The sound of n64 cartridges being inserted always gives me ASMR for some reason lol 😂

[@emilyharpist]

HAHAH I CAN TOTALLY HEAR THAT 😂❤️ my favorite ASMR sound is an eyelash curler but the n64 insertion is a close favorite too

[@Znijik]

Emily: I got another package! Me: Oh boy, about to have another panic attack related to scissors. Emily: (Pulls out a box cutter) Me: (dies)

[@emilyharpist]

LMFAOOO I just laughed out loud 😂❤️ I'm so sorry hahaha

[@stefansynths]

@@emilyharpist Znijik has been demoted to Znijik_the_Ded

[@noyd4172]

Me: Oh, a box cutter, this should be fine. Emily: *goes galaxy brained and develops an all new box cutter technique for maximum danger* As someone who grew up with the N64 and GBA (my controller was Atomic Purple) this is delightful, and puts the pedal obsession in context. Also these sound really really good, I was not expecting this quality and versatility; these aren't just clones (to my ears, or maybe you're just using unusual settings). All play really well together, I think. Delay was my favorite because of course it is. Love the resting finger sound on the distortion/fuzz carts, it's almost ASMR inducing. Thank you for another lovely video of a rather quaint product. (Internet will not be guaranteed this week, so I might not make any livestreams; hopefully won't be the case)

[@emilyharpist]

HAHAHA honestly I laughed out loud reading this 😂❤️ I promise I’ll be more careful!! And YES delay is my favorite too! (Until they make a reverb of course... 😈) Thank you so much for watching and being here with us; don’t worry if you miss the livestream!! We’re planning on doing some future ones on Sundays as well so you’ll definitely have more opportunities! 🥰 we really appreciate you!

[@13StJimmy]

Honestly this makes so much sense I can’t believe no one thought of this before lol

[@emilyharpist]

RIGHT?!? the closest thing has been cooper fx arcades!!

[@pihermoso11]

Line 6 already did this with their single effects pedals back around year 2000, they had a common chassis and footswitch were you could swap out the effects like a game cartridge, there's a version of the echo park and Uber metal plus a bunch of other effects where they are switchable with a common chassis footswitch

[@jefflogan334]

Amazing form factor. Genius....Glad she made it through the box cutting unscathed.

[@travisnorman]

That is SO cool! I feel like these were made specifically for how Russ and Emily interact during the recording of these videos. Also they missed a real opportunity to call it the DOOMstortion pedal.

[@emilyharpist]

Hahaha they really did miss the opportunity!!! I felt like they were perfect for us :) thanks for being here Travis!!!

[@RetroPlus]

This is the coolest thing ever! And this is also a really convenient way to hot swap effects too, bravo to the designer of this wonderful device

[@emilyharpist]

Right?!? It’s just so so cool!!! It’s like Cooper FX arcades with multiple cards that are real games!!! Haha

[@xdoctorblindx]

The best part is how good they sound! Reminds me of the Cooper FX Arcade, but more stylized.

[@emilyharpist]

Yes!!! It made me want an arcades that allows multiple cards!! Hahah

[@hjr2450]

OMG NEVER CUT TOWARDS YOURSELF! I'm also glad you got a legit box cutter.

[@emilyharpist]

hahah I'M SORRY I'M STILL LEARNING 😂❤️ baby steps my friend

[@vanilla_milkshake]

these are really cool, I'd really like to see more of you playing around with them!

[@emilyharpist]

yes!! I want to bring these with me when I busk outdoors because they don't need a power supply!! I'll take a video next time ❤️

[@cactustactics]

Haha that Zelda reveal was sweet. Also that's a doomy fuzz, never realised Link was a metalhead When the distortion was going you could really hear the contact with the harp strings, I don't think I've noticed that before! That's a cool way to make ambient stuff with a guitar and some kind of looper, little squeaks and scrapes (gain helps bring em out) that build up into an abstract piece, a few notes sprinkled here and there if you like... if you haven't done that before give it a go, it's fun!

[@CrawlerCanyon]

She made me nervous with the scissors, but sweet mercy-- I hold my breath the entire time she has that Olfa knife. Terrifying.

[@christmas83]

YOU GOT A KNIFE! The cartridges are cool and all but I AM HERE FOR THE SCISSOR DANGER BEING GONE!

[@emilyharpist]

Lmfaooo I think I got demoted to scissors again

[@christmas83]

@@emilyharpist dear god no, not the scissors! Maybe Russ opens the boxes?? It'll give a chance to show off his manicures 😂

[@mikeythemaestro]

As a longtime musician and Nintendo lover, I need this pedal... This is amazing

[@Da1AliBi]

When you open the packages I always think "Fingers crossed that you don't hurt yourself!". Well done!

[@sonidojamon]

So someone did Devi Ever's Console thing properly, cooler, and without stealing from everyone who funded her idea. Way to go! I'm in!

[@alexstewart839]

0:28 "I am trustworthy." Ma'am, just put down the sharp object and we'll all be okay. This is super cool! The Zelda fuzz really gets down and dirty with it.

[@father_jordan]

The first 30 seconds are major "What do you have there?" "A KNIFE!" "NO!!!" energy.

[@mondoshawan2159]

Wow this video is so amazing! The music at 2:20 is so pretty. Very trippy and ethereal.

[@PaddyQuiggin]

Greenscreen overlay is cool! As is this pedal idea. Love it.

[@emilyharpist]

Thanks Paddy!!!

[@jcwear89]

Love the pedal aesthetics, massive nostalgia

[@NickellessCageless]

Ive binged on your channel now for ..idk where my clock ran off to, but he'll be back monday..Console pedals....no words.....AMAZATANGBANGCLANG!!!

[@NickellessCageless]

ALSO monophonic bit crusher...yes. we..da

[@emilyharpist]

Hahah thank you so much for being here!! 🥰🎶

[@nicolelazar3]

Emily, i was LITERALLY using a box cutter TODAY and thought “i wonder if Emily Hopkins will ever use one for an unboxing” WOAH

[@emilyharpist]

HAHAHAH NICOLE!!! this made me laugh out loud lmfaooo TODAY'S THE DAY 😂❤️😂❤️😂❤️ pretty soon I'll actually be GOOD at using a box cutter... baby steps!!

[@The-Real-Blissful-Ignorance]

Truly innovative! It makes me wonder how far they will take it. Example: Eventually, will there be a console with multiple ports (4, 6, 8 and so on)?

[@emilyharpist]

That would really be amazing!!!

[@svenmify]

It needs a preset system, like those pedals with multiple loops, but potentially with more stored in the presets, like the effect settings. That would be awesome.

[@AlienObserver]

that phaser + tremolo bit sounded heavenly!

[@orion7741]

it was "really cool" to start with, and then once you started playing and changing out cartridges, it became "unbelievable freaking coolest thing ever!!!"

[@emilyharpist]

Right?! So much fun! That was the coolest part for me

[@alexskibicki2262]

Wow that’s totally awesome, Emily. I never thought I would see a v.g console inspired effect pedals. That is quite innovative. The effects sounded pretty cool. I dig the bit crusher, the distortion, and the fuzz. If they make a chorus and flanger pedal, that would be awesome. 😎🤘🏻🎸

[@emilyharpist]

I agree Alex!! I’d even love a reverb from them!!!

[@DanHomeAtLast]

The gate on that tremolo is 👌

[@emilyharpist]

Right?!?

[@bebopsteady5435]

The Fuzz Tone is epic!!

[@emilyharpist]

Right?!?

[@zekeyv]

Yo that harp with the fuzz, amazing tone 🙏🙏🙏

[@oscarcamey8]

This is honestly super cool! The effects sound pretty good as well! I'd be willing to buy a few if it was still available lol

[@emilyharpist]

I hope they restock soon!!!

[@dickwilloughby]

These are STUNNING! Thank you for rolling through some combinations like that! My brain is still like waaaaaa

[@Iskimoi]

this is a crazy little magic box, which sounds sooo good!!! thanks for sharing your joy with us 💙

[@emilyharpist]

Thanks so much for being here!! 😊

[@IamAJoe]

These have to be some of the coolest pedals I have ever seen lol

[@meccaollielord]

Hits me right in the nostalgia glands. Ocarina of time… are you kidding me?!

[@emilyharpist]

I KNOW RIGHT?!? Thomas, the creator of Console Pedals, says more cartridges are on the way, and I can't wait to see what else he comes up with (I really hope there's a Banjo-Kazooie, GoldenEye, or a Super Smash Bros themed cartridge one day!!)

[@meccaollielord]

@@emilyharpist “Goldeneye” is my safety word. 😁 Thomas is on to something good here

[@PedalPlayhouse]

Wow the attention to detail and through that went into this even with the split signal is really brilliant! They sound great too! Oh God Emily the box cutter is worse then the scissors!! Always cut in the direction away from your body, I cringed like omg ahhh nooooo!! when you cut towards you! 🤣

[@Creed_fan_69]

I had the green 64 too. Also, take that, Devi Ever!

[@emilyharpist]

Green ‘64 buddies for life!!!! Hahah I didn’t know about Devi Ever before this video!!! I learned about it all from the comments actually!!!

[@Granite165]

That fuzz sounds absolutely rad, and I like when you drop little serious notes like the sample. Like, you're basically the human equivalent of cupcakes with rainbow sprinkles and it's great, but then you throw in the little deep cut right in the feels and it's also great. Also, I didn't even know you could GET double-bladed box cutters. Poor Russ didn't see that one coming.

[@emilyharpist]

The fuzz is a fuzz face type circuit!! It sounds great and looks amazing hahah! Thanks so much Aaron, I really appreciate you being here smile :) Hahaha I don’t think it’s a blade on the end cause it’s a little blunt. I have no idea what you’re supposed to you do with that end!!

[@ronaldeatman6603]

All 80s nostalgia aside...this idea is Revolutionary AF. Innovative. Do yall understand (in the context of FX Pedals set up) how much of a *Game Changer* this is?

[@ViviSectia]

It's been done a few times before and it still hasn't caught on. Though it looks cooler, it's actually a worse version of the other attempts like the Biyang Livemaster or Yamaha PSE-40a since the carts have a lot of empty space and it's only able to run 2 pedals at a time.

[@DeadWhiteButterflies]

I didn't know I needed this until I knew I needed this.

[@emilyharpist]

Lmaoooo same!!!

[@ideitbawxproductions1880]

as an effects fiend and an N64 fan, this whole thing just warms my heart 😁 I just noticed, when you adjusted the knob on the delay cart, it responded like an analog delay. I have the MXR Carbon Copy delay and a Boss ME50-B bass multi-effects unit (including digital delay), and being able to warp sounds just by adjusting the knobs is super fun! but the digital delay makes all these strange chopping noises (think of the "Why the long face" song from the last episode of BoJack Horseman), which is a neat sound in its own way, but I prefer the more subtle gradual shift on an analog delay, like you're messing with the pitch control of a record player by gradually speeding up or slowing down the platter. whoever put this together knows their stuff

[@soundisles]

I had the Jungle Green N64 as well. This is so fun.

[@emilyharpist]

JUNGLE GREEN GANG!!!!

[@derphorsegames2322]

Genuinely one of the coolest things I’ve seen :O

[@Nug_Lord]

NOOOOOOOOOOO YOU TEASED US WITH THE LEGEND OF FUZZ + DOOM DISTORTION BUT DIDN’T ENABLE THEM BOTH SIMULTANEOUSLY 😩😩😩 (Still loved the video lol, would be interesting to see what these cartridges do if you plug them into an actual console too!)

[@emilyharpist]

HAHAHAH I'M SO SORRY 😂❤️ Russ was like "don't try both at once, it's gonna get too crazy" --- so I'll try it NEXT TIME mwahahah it says on the website not to plug in to a real n64 because the pin alignment is different hahahah I'm sure the builder gets that question a lot!!

[@kvnvk8947]

I was hoping for simultaneous fuzz and distortion as well, sometimes "too crazy" is just the right amount.

[@hmr28]

I've watched this one a few times. What a neat idea. For a beginner who had no clue what pedal should go first or sounds better when put after something or before or...yeah pedals are a dizzying wonderful world of aural delight and this concept is going to make it easier for me to experiment with different sounds. I went and got these last night after your video. They can't come soon enough. Hope you play around with these on your livestream!

[@ranian02]

Damn Russ’ nails are shiny! That manicure was worth every penny

[@dukemakesmetal4544]

The whole N64 console and cartridge concept is cool, it reminds me of the old Line 6 pedals. They are cartridges too! Only difference is line 6 weights like 2Lb lol 😆

[@nebulaneka8946]

Of course they do the BATMAN theme with the doom distortion and Legend of FUZZ.

[@emilyharpist]

I actually just improvised! If it’s similar to anything it’s a coincidence!

[@minduniverse4506]

I feel like this was an idea from a dream where they were hooking their guitar up to a 64 console and stepping on it. Then they woke up and thought, “why wouldn’t this work?” Very strange, but cool.

[@youmayberight]

Whenever I hear the Wii store music it gives me the urge to buy a game online

[@xenos_n.]

4:45 holy crap that actually sounds like the Velvet Cacoon "diesel harp", a reference that nobody will get unless they're into obscure black metal.

[@ChrisLeeW00]

This is really cool, they are gonna sell as many as they can make!

[@jjhack3r]

I think I’m with Russ on this one... you holding a knife makes me a little worried for your safety. you’re too precious... stay safe 😉❤️❤️

[@vivanecrosis]

Awesome stuff. So quirky and yet makes sense. I like how they are hot swappable while you're playing.

[@Bodzi0666]

Distortion on a harp is epic!

[@emilyharpist]

it IS epic!!!

[@BobOgden1]

Harp of the Valkyries at the end there

[@emilyharpist]

😂

[@nickthepick8043]

I 3D Print N64 Cartidges for fun. My Majora's Mask one is my personal favorite, ngl. All gold and pristine.

[@emilyharpist]

I love majoras mask! I still have mine somewhere too actually

[@nickthepick8043]

@@emilyharpist Oh Nice! That's awesome. Props to you!

[@afrolund80]

Well thank you very much! I had no idea I needed this until now.

[@henryvirgil8188]

The Takeaway : As a live sound tech, who doesn't play guitar, this is so very cool.

[@emilyharpist]

I agree!

[@captaintony1227]

Cool idea. Just a fyi fuzz likes to be first in the chain. Sometimes it works elsewhere but mostly it likes to be first

[@rijntje73]

I feel Spencer Seim needs this in his life.

[@SativahBelievah1348]

Mind actually blown, holy cow!! I really love this as an overal concept, and would be super fun to just mess around with on the desk with a keyboard, with the fun of changing 'game' cartridges. Bravo to the peep(s) who made this come to fruition, super cool

[@made.online2149]

damn, this is an idea I had half my life ago. glad someone brought it to fruition!

[@j.wilcox3547]

That was one of the pedals I was talking about. That thing is genius!

[@michaelcorrigan6577]

Doom distortion. I like! Very interesting concept.

[@emilyharpist]

Thanks!

[@esk8jaimes]

Phaser + Delay works well for the harp!

[@Joeri.vdList]

That Doom distortion cartridge is awesome! Imagin playing a 8-string guitar with the Doom distortion cartridge playing Doom soundtracks 🎸🔥😈

[@emilyharpist]

Omg that would be amazing!! I was gonna do it but I didn’t want to get copystriked!!!

[@Heavyshadowsound]

THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU also i might need these

[@emilyharpist]

thank YOU!! thanks for being here with us 🥰 and YES you really might need these hahah I want to use these while I'm busking outside because it doesn't need any power supply 😂❤️

[@andsoistopped]

And they sound a- fooooooofing-mazing too.

[@emilyharpist]

😊

[@martianmurray]

I didn’t even have to listen to know I want the Legend of Fuzz!

[@thebenefactor6744]

Emily, seeing you open that box makes me think that you were one of those kids that ran with scissors.

[@emilyharpist]

😂

[@topdawg3359]

What can one say. You pull on my heart strings and it's the most beautiful thing. Please JUST HOLD ON!!! you are my sister just trying to encourage you as your brother

[@Rose.Of.Hizaki]

_'Perfect Dark'_ should have been the name of the distortion pedal

[@emilyharpist]

Hahaha I hope he makes a second one with that name!!!

[@coreyphillips6153]

Ok that's the dopest thing I've seen in a min.

[@RetroGameStream]

Woah this blew my mind. I could never afford it, but I want to play these so bad. Great demonstration.

[@aarontruitt]

OMG please be careful with that box cutter!! Also, this is very cool!!!

[@chrishansondc]

Love it, so damn cool. Please Nintendo, don’t cease and desist cool tribute works like this.

[@emilyharpist]

I hope he’ll fly far under Nintendo’s radar!!!

[@chrishansondc]

@@emilyharpist fingers crossed. For such a fun company they can be quite the killjoys.

[@MantasticHams]

Suuuuuuch a sick idea! Also i liked the green screen emily on harp + pedal and carts view, very cool. Also tho please don't cut yourself, I'm trying really hard not to type out a whole bunch of knife safety RN. By which i mean i mansplained it ALL and then backspaced it lol. GREAT VID!

[@wombatschaefer5408]

"I am trustworthy!" lol, this is a mood!

[@emilyharpist]

😂

[@tweakerofknobs]

This sounds like a great idea for a store that sells pedals exclusively

[@dimmuo4127]

My first thought was: jzs, cartridge pedals - that's genius!!!

[@PrankZabba]

This is beyond awesome. Sure brings up an entirely new way to play. That tremelo is reminding me of the song Roads by Portishead. I'm surprised they didnt make them all out of the various colors the 64 came in. I had a purple one.

[@peglegpeete9122]

I mailed my fart pedal to my nephew-in-law yesterday. He should have it tuesday. I have already discussed with him it's coming, and to keep it secret from my niece until the reveal. And to record her. For now, he only knows it is a gag pedal, just in case he gets loose lips.

[@emilyharpist]

That’s amazing!!! That’s so much fun hahaha let me know how it goes!!!

[@bryanmunroe4593]

I'm a drummer and this is wicked!!

[@joshupton5129]

That is freaking super cool the distortion is so heavy not as heavy as you emily with box cutters haha

[@ericddoran]

That is actually a really awesome idea.

[@markolijus]

Wooooow 😊😊😊 as someone born in 81' i love this in many ways... Great demos and playing

[@emilyharpist]

thank you so much!! I'm a 90s baby and was ALWAYS playing my N64! 🥰❤️

[@markolijus]

@@emilyharpist :) 90s baby with 80s soul ;) keep up the good work

[@benjamin9901]

I played the Nintendo 64 a lot, so I like this idea! very ingenious and cool

[@emilyharpist]

I thought so too!!! Thanks for being here Benjamin!!!

[@777wisdom7]

That's cool I have the Cooper FX Arcades already though DARN!

[@markgray2835]

Brings me back to my childhood, might have to break out my N64 this afternoon plus The Legend of Zelda nut in me needs the Fuzz cartridge, its so cool.

[@emilyharpist]

hahah right?!? I'm long overdue for an OoT replay ❤️🥺

[@markgray2835]

@@emilyharpist I've been thinking the same thing lately. I have it on my 2DSXL but its not quite the same but it is a great way to introduce my daughter the Zelda!

[@53luxornanaelcamio17]

💛💛💛that music. Very cool presentation.