Nothing lasts forever... except this.

Vongon Polyphrase is a stereo delay and infinite feedback loop that lets you achieve things that most delay pedals don't do. Today, I'm going to explore those very cool things.
Thanks so much to Vongon for sending me this pedal! Get one here:
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⤑ • I have to keep this pe...
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⤑ • Distortion on harp but...
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[@Willstonez]

The pedal world has come so far in the last 15 years. As a bass player, I used to be told all the time that "these aren't for me" and it's so refreshing to see how much has changed in that time. I'm sure you hear that all the time, but I think showing that effects are applicable on instruments other than guitar, has really done a lot. Thank you.

[@emilyharpist]

thank you so much for the kind words, William!! I really appreciate you! ❤️🥰

[@travisnorman]

What's the opposite of live laugh love? Die cry hate? That sounds like an FX pedal! "Hey it's Emily and I'm here with the Die Cry Hate wah+distortion pedal..." 😁

[@jasonmartin7137]

Definitely gotta be a distortion pedal.

[@soveriegn777]

Heckyeah🤘

[@sedativbetterknow2949]

Every time Russ cracks up in the background, it’s an audio confirmation that you guys have as much making these videos as I do watching them 🙏🏻

[@Evvins]

Thank you for giving me the time to grab my headphones without pausing the video. Very thoughtful :D

[@lost_boy]

Delay pedals frighten me, as when using them it’s just repeating my mistakes back to me. Kinda like if I was watching a movie of my life.

[@EclipseAtDusk]

Funnily enough Em demo’d a pedal that solves this exact issue - the Rainger FX Echo-x

[@Junterhack]

It can be down right embarrassing

[@BeardslapRadio]

But if you make a mistake the best way to cover it up is to do it again, that way everyone thinks it’s intentional. And probably some type of jazz.

[@stabngab]

@@BeardslapRadio no wrong notes, lol

[@olik136]

so this is you then? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYCopGZugsiLhrM

[@ericm8811]

Hey Emily Hopkins and Russ! Greetings from Vancouver Island British Columbia Canada! I'm visiting my good buddy who lives over here! He is audio engineer from the 90's and did alot of the early anime voice overs! Ride ride ride!

[@emilyharpist]

Wow! Anime voiceovers are epic! Ride ride ride!

[@LP-123]

This is the most charming channel on the 'tube. Keep it up, you two

[@emilyharpist]

Ahh thank you so much! 🥰❤️🎶

[@tinyrogerts6449]

The ethereal sounds you're able to make with all of your pedals are so immensely soothing. Thank you.

[@emilyharpist]

thank you so much for listening!! ❤️

[@jsnpojarify]

The darkness and shimmer pedal sound like both Deadmouse and Sigur Ros. So good!

[@emilyharpist]

I can totally see that!

[@noyd4172]

Mind blown. It's like my first time seeing someone use a delay pedal all over again. Let's here some endorsements: "oh my god this is takin me straight on the highway to heaven borther." - the well-mannered biker gang I accidentally ended up driving between on the way to the store "If I had a reverb, I would always keep it in my cardigan pocket too." - every english teacher/professor I've ever had "can I chew it?" - a dog "Now THIS is podracing" - Albert Einstein The fact that this has 22 seconds of delay time really does invoke some serious nostalgia because the first big important delay pedal I was really aware of was the Boss Giga Delay which had 23 seconds, and not to mention the lineage of rack delays like the TC 2290 (which has 22.9 seconds of delay). But were those in a wooden box with front jacks? No. This is better. I love to entertain and this is a conversation piece that really ties the room together in my discussion pit/breakfast nook/suburban thunderdome sponsored by Lumber Liquidators. Haas? Haas about DEEZ NUTS (That was actually informative, Russ, I really appreciated that nugget of knowledge) thanks for giving me a stereo wash so wide it I can't see my problems on either side of it

[@zeusapollo8688]

If only it was in a rack

[@noyd4172]

@@zeusapollo8688 You can always put down a rack shelf and and put this and any of your other favorite pedals on it.

[@soveriegn777]

Epic comment. 🏆The Alber Einstien quote literally made me🤣😂 And... 🔥GOTTEM🔥🤘

[@happycadaver]

Dear lordy, dreamy soundscapes a'plenty!! Vongon always with the goods. Vongon and Dreadbox...wowzers. Also, always love hearing Russ cackling in the background. You can really tell you two are having so much fun creating these. Thanks as always!!

[@emilyharpist]

hahah thank you so much for being here with us!! ❤️ :)

[@jsnpojarify]

Duuuuuuuuude that headphones thing is wild!!!! Oh my gosh!

[@jasonmartin7137]

I bet that weasley Josh Scott- ya know, the guy that pushes every brand of pedals on HIS JHS channel, yeah- that guy! He's already working on the Repeatanator 3000. On a serious note, you should collab with Josh and his team and make a Harp line a pedals. For guitarists, of course!

[@poogy42]

Omg Kass' theme in the background is amazing

[@emilyharpist]

Haha thanks! The full cover is on my channel :) just search kass’ theme harp :)

[@nicolassirias3712]

Kass's theme in the background! Also I am very grateful to have stumbled upon your channel! I don't know anything about pedals or harps but the sounds and music you make are absolutely incredible

[@danielhosie471]

The song at the end though 👍🏼👍🏼

[@alexfletcher9915]

Such an incredible demo! Stunning sounds and such a fun exploration of the Polyphrase! Polyphrase + Ultrasheer = Transcendence

[@emilyharpist]

Thanks Alex!

[@MatthewSwasta]

The BOSS DD-20 does something like this...I have three of them. One was a gift. I run one, stereo, with a Walrus Audio Slö and the wet signal through a small looper so the the reverb only affects the delayed signal, not the dry. That may work with this device as well, but way expanded. The only plus of the DD-20 over this is the BOSS displays down to the millisecond, which is good for working with specific tempos. Lots of word here...I'll go now... Might have to investigate this. Thanks...

[@emilyharpist]

I gotta try that DD-20!

[@louishudon47]

If I had money, I would be a compulsive buyer of your products... but your charm is free and priceless.

[@emilyharpist]

🥰❤️

[@ILikeWafflz]

Could we have like, a 2 hour video of just improvising with various pedals? I just get into the demonstrations and they're over so quickly!

[@emilyharpist]

I have a few of those videos on my second channel!

[@emilyharpist2]

Hey this is my second channel! Check it out, more to come soon!

[@ILikeWafflz]

@@emilyharpist Oh, perfect! Thank you!

[@Sinjinator]

I’m so glad you did this! Thank you

[@samuelapiazza47]

The Ethereal sound scapes that you create are soothing to my soul. Your Mastery of your craft reflects a level of Self Actualization rarely seen. Thank You.

[@praveensharmanyc]

I dunno why I suddenly see you everywhere but you guys are awesome. The words made me laugh and the music made me cry. A+++ would haas effect again

[@emilyharpist]

Thanks so much! I’m everywhere lately 😂

[@jazzzAiman]

I don’t comment much on yt, your presentation is too good to just quietly pass by.

[@emilyharpist]

hey thank you so much for the kind words!! that really means a lot to me; thank you for being here with us today! :)

[@paw_wall]

loved your interpretation of kass' theme in the background

[@valentetorrez3398]

As a person who has pontificated about the hass effect in normal conversation I feel for you borther.

[@emilyharpist]

❤️😂

[@dougbeacon9760]

i love how you just have that JHS reverb in your pocket the whole time

[@emilyharpist]

😂 I always got that mf thang on me

[@reghunt2487]

Just got back from Stonpbox exhibit, and one my fave things was the Polyphrase. I had a LOT of fun with it. And sure enough, I get home and you have an awesome video about it. Love that thing.

[@emilyharpist]

How was the exhibit?!

[@reghunt2487]

@@emilyharpist Crowded, a longline outside. I was told they got an overwhelming amount of RSVPs for Saturday, and emailed ppl saying they would honor Saturday tickets for Sunday 😲. Things were a bit cramped, but I was able to see what I wanted. A couple really interesting things. But a lot of same old same old. Glad I went tho, and glad I went early. I didn't feel like trying synths while holding my guitar. Wish I could go back, but I have something else tomorrow.

[@MiguelFarah]

Can the Haas effect be combined with Hass avocados to reduce the hiss of a (budget) pedal?

[@reenchanted]

Wow, this is lovely. Each of these mini-song demos feels like part of some incredible soundtrack.

[@emilyharpist]

Thanks so much!

[@silkbirdmusic]

That was so beautiful I’m gonna cry!! 🥹🥹🥹

[@GabrielXDrums]

I went to the hospital earlier today and I’ve been here since 3pm, now I’m staying over night for some tests being done…just found this in my room on my phone and your playing is extremely relaxing and makes my stay soothing, believe it, I love it, keep playing your harp, it’s amazing, I’d love to write with you for my album or even have you write for my band. ❤ We can surely create something cool.

[@PedalPlayhouse]

This was really lovely playing and loved how it played with the stereo signal. The combo pedals were chef’s kiss too! ❤

[@emilyharpist]

Thank you so much! The stereo signal is so wonderful with this! 😊

[@Lutzifer31337]

that was some lovely ping pong

[@djktana]

watching your videos since the time you had 200 subs, i m glad you made it to over 100 k , your videos are always very nice to watch, and funny tho (and i always feel like i should sample it haha)

[@bricelory9534]

That is a very clean delay but with just a nice warming saturation! Quite lovely.

[@johnb2602]

Sounds Great!

[@AlanW]

6:11 I LOLd so much. 😆 The headphone part was so confusing to brain, as it was trying to listen to both parts equally. I do love how your original compositions are atypical for harp music and feed into the unexpected and musical usage of the effects chains. But my favorite thing about the new delay is that your assistant has managed not to chip out the corner! #PropsToRuss ♾

[@emilyharpist2]

same

[@peglegpeete9122]

I'm guessing there are 3 or 4 pedals that are musts on your board, but nobody makes a combined pedal of them all. This would be a great pedal for JHS or some other pedal manufacturer to make as the Emily Special.

[@castleorange]

That turnaround gag at the beginning is great. :D

[@cactustactics]

Even though it wasn't the delay stuff I really liked that kinda Spanish guitar harping at the beginning! And it sounds real good into the reverb too, I bet that lets you switch to freezing a new sound and covers the transition real nice I was actually thinking halfway through, I bet you have so many pedals now it's hard knowing what to go for when you're just playing around - and then it's all "too many delays!" I've got this old Akai Headrush and it has 4 outputs, one for each tape head (used literally one time), I bet you could get into some mischief with one of those

[@petedazer3381]

Emily, you’re truly talented and funny too! I wish I could actually afford some of those awesome pedals! I’ve been playing straight into the amp for over 50 years, on and off stage, and I’m afraid the pedals would be an endless distraction for me, while playing guitar! Rock on, Emily!

[@MattAndImprov]

The necklace, the neon sign... excellent

[@rebeccaabraham8652]

That divergent time setting is magical!

[@carpediemarts705]

Love your octopus

[@maximumroyal7954]

Incredibly nice jammy tool. Thx for the Zelda tune while you speak!

[@scottallencello]

Thanks for sharing. I'm always looking for more example of alt-instrument usage of effects. You bring it.

[@emilyharpist]

Thanks Scott!

[@jaydavies2001]

Re: Haas Effect I do enjoy your videos coz, as (kind of) well explained by William G, you show pedals in a different context and open the door to use pedals with different instruments such as synths & Modular (Eurorack) stuff, etc; it is quite refreshing to hear pedals used with instruments other than electric guitars. I was checking out Delay pedals with the Ping Pong feature; we do, after all live in a stereo world NOT a mono one..... Thank you so much for mentioning the Haas Effect, in some ways it was (almost) exactly what I was looking for, and, therefore, stumbled upon it, quite by chance. It was worth watching the video just for the Haas Effect reference, but (as always) I did enjoy the entire video. Thank you again. Jay

[@emilyharpist]

I’m so happy this could help! I hope you have a great day :)

[@soveriegn777]

@2:04 🔥 HE'LL YEAH 🔥🤘GOBBLESS BORTHER HOSS 🤙

[@emilyharpist]

Gobbles

[@Badhands55]

This is the best channel on KZbin by 40 miles

[@soveriegn777]

@6:34 *THE REPEATINATOR™ & THE REPEATINATOR 3000™* Sound epic AF Another great video, phellas😌👍 That always and forever pedal (beautiful btw)goes superbly with the live laugh love. Homegoods(Vongon) is really nailing the pedal décor. #ALWAYS∞FOREVER

[@kennthreicherter]

Yay a special treat ,from Emily love your videos keep on keeping on and don't stop with the laughs love ya ❤️🎃

[@hanz101]

I feel like I watch these videos the same way I watch Gears and Gasoline. I don't know the first thing about the subject matter but I enjoy hearing people speak about it and somehow it makes sense to me.

[@J.C...]

Sweet!

[@MEGAMIGA]

What a great delay pedal! You should send some of your compositions to Robert Fripp, I am sure he would like them! 😃

[@natgrant1364]

2:35 Okay okay! Yes, Ma'am! Headphones are got. 2:50 Totally worth getting my headphones. This is really cool.

[@seanwick1076]

Do my headphones need kitty ears? 😂. I love the dueling harp affect. That’s really cool.

[@emilyharpist]

Hahaha all headphones need kitty ears! Thanks for being here Sean!

[@emilyharpist2]

all headphones need kitty ears!

[@MathHammer]

Your octopus medallion is really cool. It is not a squid, though! 😉 Also very cool song at the end with the drums.

[@arcturusvmoon]

That was pretty darn cool!

[@DubsnSubsSessions]

Came for the cool pedal, stayed for the Custom Neon Sign... My kinda humour, subbed

[@ChrisMills-AmbientSpace]

These are awesome. As is the cephalopod necklace.

[@What_Kaity_Did]

You are amazing Emily! I love you!

[@emilyharpist]

No u!!!

[@maxmustsleep]

that's so cool!

[@swinehorde9118]

Homegirl ain't lying about that headphone part. Trippy shit

[@emilyharpist]

hellll yeah thanks for being here with us

[@claudecat]

Very cool stuff, and timely, as I'm currently exploring a new delay pedal. The Ethereal - my first not-cheapo pedal - doesn't do all this though. I will soon be set up for stereo however, in a truly old dumb guy way - matching ultra cheap 5W tube amps! I always listen through headphones, either MDR7506's or HifiMan Sundaras for special things, like here. Great headphones are super important to me.

[@n0f8r]

How can one person be so chill and so fun at the same time ?!

[@emilyharpist]

Haha oh stop! Thank you Kevin!

[@jmlattanzio]

Genuinely can’t believe you didn’t include the Repeatinator™️. Big mad. I was already gonna buy this but now I’m going to buy it even harder.

[@emilyharpist]

LMFAOOO ❤️😂

[@jlyonsetc]

Gorgeous daaaa

[@fortheloveofnoise]

The fact that this has L and R ins! Synth players are rejoicing.

[@emilyharpist]

Haha yesss it’s so good!

[@xbolt90]

Ok, the stereo double harp sounded super cool! (I put headphones on, please don't hurt me)

[@butchlauer]

my ears are 😃 smiling.

[@BatmanWangChung]

Epic pedal!

[@emilyharpist]

Epic Batman

[@Buddythunder1]

I just bought a fancy new stereo and cos'a you, I'mma listen to some harp!

[@GummyWormeon]

I thought that was quite a fun fact, Russ. Didn’t make me want to take a nap at all. Haas effect, neat! 😂

[@emilyharpist]

Hahah I was just messing with him! He knows so much sometimes

[@GummyWormeon]

@@emilyharpist oh I know it was all in good spirit. I just felt for him as the guy who’s usually supplying the random facts and getting the 🙄response haha

[@paulthebeardedonedowning6820]

that is a pretty awesome pedal and a great demo of it I love delays but only own one but clearly I will own more in the future maybe even one of those big tape F*#krs they sound sick too

[@LabRatWarfare]

😱 AAAhhhh we're getting stuck in an infinite delay pedal loop!!! Hahahaha!! 😂 And I always love it when Joe comes on drums with you!! 🙌🐀

[@emilyharpist]

Thanks so much! Joe is the BEST!

[@lexhitreset]

Warms my heart Lab Rat 🐀!!! It’s always an honor to write with her and Russ.

[@danielhorton757]

Thank you for being enjoyable magic. Y'all make magic.

[@emilyharpist]

No u

[@emilyharpist2]

Now this is epic

[@emilyharpist]

No u

[@richey_rock]

Where did you get that octopus necklace? It's AWESOME!!! 🐙

[@emilyharpist]

It’s from Chesca the Illustrator on Etsy!

[@davewallace5008]

Love the effects. But in keeping with the lasts forever ideology; I have had 3 vacuum cleaners - Dyson, Shark and Vax. All failed within 3 years on one way or another. Then I decided to buy an Kirby G6. This has been an exceptional machine! No signs of power drop off and still picks up as good as ever, all I have replaced is the belt - apparently it is a weak point, if one exists on a Kirby. I love it mainly because it came from a era when things were made to last, aluminum casing and steel, NOT plastic and more plastic to break! Today's electronics don't last like the old stuff, it is a shame because technology can offer some really good advancements if it was made right.

[@WingZeroSymphonics]

This was hilarious! 🤣

[@emilyharpist]

😆

[@rmiraflor]

Holy shizz that is some sonic goodness

[@Royalmann43]

great content! Also the outfits are awesome

[@stratopastor_uk]

I love the custom neon sign.

[@emilyharpist]

Haha thank you!

[@jebus456]

hell yeah boyther!

[@tom61375]

TIZZLE~TIZZLE 🌹😎👍👍 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 & 💎💎💎💎💎 MOST FANTASTIC!!!🎊🎉 Always Love & Good Vibes To You Both From Las Vegas, Nevada. Sincerely, Tom Weidler

[@emilyharpist]

TIZZLE TIZZLE! Have a great weekend!

[@tom61375]

@@emilyharpist TIZZLE~TIZZLE 🌹😎👍👍 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 & 💎💎💎💎💎 Just Drinking Beers & Unicycling...

[@b0000kify]

HAAS stuff! ❤‍🔥

[@TheBeriking]

Headphones were definitely worth it. Your demos keep getting more amazing every day!

[@sciencethygod]

Your foot being blurred disturbed me deeply. Amazing tracks though!

[@majorbutterdog]

More vids with the Upset Frog voice please! "You didn't include this one, you forget that one!"

[@emilyharpist]

LMAOOO you got it!! ❤️😂

[@jwstout007]

Unrelated, I’m here to announce the release of my new pedal, the Repeatinator 3000 ;)

[@scanhz2925]

La classe !!!!😍😍😍🥰😘

[@cam5154]

You guys really know what youre doing. When I use feedback loops it sounds like someone else is smacking my guitar. It seems hard to play while hearing to the loop. Just me? Anyway great job. Pedals sound amazing through my headphones! Live laugh love. Cheers!!!

[@cactustactics]

It might help to turn the wet signal down a lil, or even roll its high end off (if you can) so your dry signal has more attack, let it stand out a bit more - it can be a subtle change that still makes a big difference to the mix you get!

[@mrflibble3226]

Pedals forever, Morty! 100 years of Pe-buurpp-edals!

[@emilyharpist]

😂 PEDALS MORTY! We need more pedals!

[@mrflibble3226]

I turned myself into a pedal, Morty. I'm Pedal Rick!

[@ryandunnison]

Love the Zelda tunes in the background.

[@emilyharpist]

Thanks! The full cover is on my channel! 😊

[@uweschnitzler9551]

wow...just wow...

[@waynehicks1969]

You are so good. ( I am not a fan boy type. The way you are using pedal technology really is inspired.) You should do some kind of downloadable video EP similar to what Wendy Law (Cello player) did. I loved the music at the end, nice drumming.

[@emilyharpist]

Thanks so much! Right now, all the music from my videos are available on bandcamp! I’d love to work on a more extended album when my schedule slows down!

[@seikojin]

My old man had a crazy setup where he was doing some effects like this. It was pretty cool. Much nicer with harp action.

[@Miltersen]

Cool vid

[@XIIMonkeysMusicGroup]

I actually have something similar to this setup inside my Helix Rack!