Old Blood Noise Endeavors BL-44 Reverse Demo

[@jessicatarantula5670]

I’m in med school and I study ten to sometimes fifteen hours a day. Both your music and demos are so soothing that they act like a power break. Thank you!

[@frankfrank7921]

Good for you! I salute education and wish you much success!

[@zechs5079]

Adderall?

[@thepedalzone]

Everything just sounds better in reverse. Pure fact! BL-44 contains so many inspiring textures, and is just so much fun to mess around with. Hope you enjoy the demo as much as I enjoyed recording it. Thanks for your support, gang. Always means the world to me - Stefan ❤

[@maxxkarma]

You’re freakin’ killing it again Stefan.

[@TheNewMutinyVA]

Would you run in front or in the loop?

[@thepedalzone]

@@TheNewMutinyVA - I never use Amp FX Loops. So I would always run it into the front. But it can't hurt to try it out in a fx loop, especially if your amp has built-in distortion that you really like.

[@buzyparticals3753]

I have never ever wanted a pedal more in my life

[@thepedalzone]

Go for it! it's a blast

[@kevin6156]

Man, when that tremolo picked line with the Life Pedal kicked in...instant goosebumps!

[@thepedalzone]

Gosh! Thank you so much. Really happy to hear you liked the composition 😊

[@lennert123]

It really sounds like the formal band Oceansize

[@adammindykowski6984]

It's a cold, grey day in the English Midlands, but that was 17 minutes of warmth and light. I love how OBNE have taken something simple and created a tool of great compositional potential. For guitar, tap tempo and external expression control would have been a bonus, but I can see this working well as a desktop controller with synths. Thank you, Stefan, for brightening up my afternoon. ❤️

[@martinvallner2021]

I sit in my office and look out at a rainy and gray Sweden that just goes and waits for the Christmas holidays. Dreaming of one day doing something closer to my heart. Maybe this pedal can help me to take one more small step... Thanks for the inspiration!

[@tater7363]

... knew WHO he was going to be. He was going to be a musician. Because that's all he had ever wanted to be. And he was going to make that happen no matter what. "Please remember!" he begged. He pleaded. "Please remember! You cant let me die this way! You're betraying me! You can't do this to me! Remember! Remember!!! PLEASE!!!" And I did. I remembered. When I heard Stefans song that he was playing on the SUNLIGHT pedal. That hauntingly beautiful melody. I once created things like that. Things of beauty. Things of tragedy. And things of beauty all over again. That was ME. I did things like that too. I suddenly remembered who I was again. Suddenly remembered WHY my life IS worth seeing through until its natural end. Suddenly remembered why I shouldnt be THE PREMATURE CAUSE of that end. Why? Because I am a musician. And my life is worth living again because I remembered that. I am that starry eyed and determined kid that gave up so many things in his life to make sure that would be a reality. I couldn't have stopped him even if I had tried harder. He was not going to let ANYTHING get in the way of that. And he didn't. You see? It was him that I heard yelling at me as Stefan played the SUNLIGHT song that day. It was him yelling at me. SCREAMING at me from the top of his lungs from somewhere so far away in the distant past that his crys could have easily went unheard. Yelling... PLEADING with his older, depressed and near drowning self. Telling him to GET THE FUCK UP! That I couldn't let him die like this. Not here. Not now. I couldnt do that to him! Dont you understand??? He hasn't finished the music yet. WE haven't finished the music yet. I ordered the OBNE SUNLIGHT the very next day. As the sun was rising.

[@tater7363]

These guys pulled me back from the edge of a cliff with their review of the OBNE SUNLIGHT pedal. I was in a very dark place emotionally. Lots of not so great things hammering me. And all I could think about were things that would hammer me that were yet to come. I was watching the video. And something about the music they wrote for that review reached deep into my soul and shined a beam of light on me in the corner where I was crouched and hiding. And it was like something said to me "Get up. You arent supposed to be here. You're not done yet. You have more music to make. Music like this. You haven't finished the music. Get up." I was awake again. I was like someone who had just found religion. I went into full blown confession in the comment section. I told anyone who may have been looking at that moment every ugly truth that was going on in my life and every ugly certainty that was still to come. I deleted it later. And replaced it with a heartfelt thank you to these guys for inadvertingly pulling me out of that fire that was consuming me ( consuming me with heartbreaking visions of deaths of loved ones and feelings of helplessness and hopelessness ) with a beautiful piece of music that shook me awake. That screamed at me in beautiful ambience about the young man I used to be. Screamed at me. About how that younger me was seeing himself in this moment and pleading at me... begging me not to let him die like this. Reminding me of all of the hours he had spent alone. Learning how to play. Toiling hour after hour. Missing out on other things because he knew what he wanted to be in life.

[@benjamincoggins6568]

@@tater7363 That’s the most true, beautiful, painful, authentic and real thing I’ve read in a while. If we are not making art and music out of all this suffering, then what’s it’s all for?

[@design8r]

thanks for this review! This paired with the microcosm and we're off to other worlds!

[@thepedalzone]

Happy you enjoyed it! Would definitely be a trippy power couple when paired with the Microcosm

[@ZackRappMusic]

The jam parts were so well done that I legitimately forgot I was watching a gear demo for a bit there.

[@thepedalzone]

It's always about the music. The gear isn't worth much if it doesn't inspire you to create some tunes. Happy you enjoyed the sights and sounds :)

[@dougtolley]

Bloody hell Stefan you are talking my language here ... This pedal is deceptively simple, but in the right hands it blossoms. You are the right hands, my friend. The first jam was immense, but wait, the slow reverse section blew me away... but then you got shoegazey and then soundscapey! Just glorious Stefan. Old Blood have played a blinder here. Again Stefan, you talk my language, as do Old Blood. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you, my dear friend! Your kindness knows no bounds. I'm really humbled by your sweet words and constant support. I had a blast with this pedal, and I'm just happy to hear that the fun and excitement I experienced got properly transferred to you through the screen ❤

[@walkman23]

watched this in my lunch break today and ordered the pedal immediately, absolutely stoked

[@thepedalzone]

Well that's a cool way to spend a lunch break! I'm honored to hear you found the demo inspiring. I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun with your BL-44 😊

[@doledipp3rs238]

this has gotta be one of your best opening jams stefan. absolutely killer my friend :^)

[@thepedalzone]

Man! Thank you so much. Means a lot to me ❤

[@benwinch5338]

My favourite pedal reviewer by far. Always a pleasure

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you so much for the incredible kindness ❤️🙏

[@sons7429]

Man, every time. You make every pedal sound great 👏👏👏

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you! Humbled by your kindness ❤

[@liaisons6227]

You say this pedal can be played as an instrument, this is so appealing to me! So inspiring and beautiful sounds!

[@davidwonpu353]

There is nothing like Stefan demoing a crazy OBNE pedal!

[@thepedalzone]

Awwwww, man! Thank you ❤

[@kilikdudley]

Picked one up today. I love pedals with a few simple concepts and controls that have endless application. This is one of those types of pedals. Like Mantic Proverb, it's a basic idea that is perfectly executed for actual playing.

[@thepedalzone]

Cool to hear you're enjoying it. OBNE are just really great at striking the right balance between sonic depth and ease of use 😊

[@regaudieguillaume]

When I see a new Stefan's video dropping on YT, I stop everything and listen!

[@thepedalzone]

Truly heartwarming comment. Thank you so much for taking the time to share such kind words ❤

[@awonderingoneil206]

For such a simple pedal there are so many diferent tones on tap. Loved the opening Jam Stefan, also aewsome shirt!

[@thepedalzone]

It's definitely way more versatile and sonically rich than you would initially think. Really happy you liked it 😊

[@offset_red]

What I’m about to say might not sound like a compliment, but it is. I fell asleep listening to this demo last night. My job and daily stress make me suffer from chronic insomnia and this was so beautiful and calming that I actually got a good nights rest.

[@sethraimes]

Perfect review!

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you!! ❤

[@johnsalvo6050]

Your guitar playing really speaks to me man, I love it!

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you! Means a lot to me!

[@dstroviolin]

Thank you Stefan, another beautiful & informative demo! I was on the fence between the BL44 and another pedal but your demo put the 44 over the top. As usual, very musical work that demonstrates how to create with this new tool while also integrating it into a larger setting.

[@thepedalzone]

Awww, man! Thank you so very much. Your kindness made my day ❤

[@Mardial]

sooo beautiful intro jam man

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you very very much!

[@FlorianArejula]

Je l'attendais avec impatience ce test ! Merci ça me donne encore plus envie de l'acheter ♥️♥️

[@thepedalzone]

I'm thankful for Google Translate, because my French is really rusty 😂 But thank you so much for the kind words. Humbled to hear that you find the demo helpful.

[@ThePedalboardOrchestra]

Stefan, this is by far the best demo of the exciting BL-44. 👍👍👏👏 If I wouldn't already have ordered it, I would have done it right now. 😍

[@thepedalzone]

Deeply humbled and honored to hear you like the demo so much. Thank you! And stoked to hear you're getting the pedal. It's a ton of fun.

[@arnaudnoar3345]

Merci beaucoup ! What a creative inspiring box! And such quality....

[@thepedalzone]

Stoked you enjoyed the sounds. It's such a fun pedal 😊

[@trevorforever9840]

I’m actually starting an ambient/lo-fi ukulele project, and I feel like this pedal could bring out some good stuff with my Uke.

[@AndyAcker]

"I have been Stefan as always." Is that a new license for Dad humor? I love it my friend. 😅 This demo amazed me. With the reverse functions I have on several pedals (Particle v2, DD-8, etc), you just don't have the control that the BL-44 has. I particularly loved how the octave up textured that shoegaze riff, and how the quantized pitches gave the phone app synths an almost granular repeat quality. (And you point-out how OBNE could even build upon this condensed reverse idea in the future). This pedal sits prominently on my wishlist. Thanks for such a great, in-depth demo! And here's to an even better 2023.

[@papersquares]

fantastic demo

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you ❤

[@tompoynton]

This would pair very nicely with the new Boss Slicer

[@thepedalzone]

Totally would!

[@daniel-j-s]

Holy fuck. That intro jam!

[@thepedalzone]

Happy you enjoyed it, man :)

[@benjamincoggins6568]

Stunning and inspiring demo, as usual. Was waiting to see what you would unfurl out of this magic box, and you did not disappoint! Such a great bit of gear, especially in conjunction with other pedals, like you showed here. Definitely going on my board. Just have to find one here in Australia. Thanks so much for being an unending source of magic and inspiration!

[@joshuakincheloe]

You killed it again man!

[@thepedalzone]

THANK YOU!

[@martin_schwarz]

Great pedal, I've been hoping for a great demo of it, well finally here it is! As usual you show it in a musical context, which is very helpful. Just randomly turning knobs is useless especially with crazy machines. Regards from a snowy night in Vienna!

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you so much! Means a ton to me ❤️

[@LoVeAmBiEnT]

Nice so they basically took their slip part of the mood pedal and made another pedal. That’s cool. Very nice. Sounded great as always.

[@thepedalzone]

There's some overloop with Slip Mode, but it's far from the same. BL-44 is very much its own thing. Happy you enjoyed the sounds 🙏

[@4gave1]

Just bought this...this was very helpful. As always thanks

[@thepedalzone]

Glad it was helpful!

[@adriengranger3637]

A new killer pedal ! Really great playing demo and riffs !

[@thepedalzone]

Awwww! Thanks, bud!

[@gph2193]

The end was like Enos Music for Airports. Cool OBNE.

[@thepedalzone]

Well that's a huge complement. Eno is a wizard and a massive inspiration. Happy you enjoyed the soundscapes 😊

[@gph2193]

@@thepedalzone I think my interest in Eno and Robert Fripp changed my direction in music long ago. Good sounds.

[@MissYaBigMan]

The section at 10:30 *really* has that PS-3 Mode 7 vibe! Maybe not quite as cascading, but closer than a lot of pedals that have tried!

[@MissYaBigMan]

I haven't finished the demo yet, but can't help wonder if running it in the internal FX loop of a digital delay might get it over the line to nailing that Mode 7 sound...

[@KunchangLeeMusic]

Such a cool pedal

[@thepedalzone]

Definitely! It's super rad!

[@delivrance3961]

terrific job!

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you! ❤

[@digiwaves]

Stefan, that was a great demo. The intro jam was was one of the best! Besides lacking tap tempo the pedal could really benefit from an expression pedal input. 😎🎸

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you so much! Yeah, Expression In would definitely have been a fun feature as well

[@eddieriviello]

There's no one better to demo pedals, especially in ambient applications - I'm gonna call it right here! I got goosebumps - you mentioned Sigur Row, but I got shades of MONO, and I am all for it! Beautiful guitar playing (as per usual) and another reminder why I gotta keep my Avalanche Run on the board. Such tasteful reverb sounds, but then again - that could just be your playing!

[@jackattack8044]

It stands for Be L-44, a robot in the OBNE-verse. They talked about it in their discord, not sure if you had seen that!

[@thepedalzone]

Thanks for that piece of info 😊

[@AnitDas]

amazing demo. really highlighting the musicality potentials in the pedal!

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you very much! This box definitely contains a lot of textural versatility

[@douglashorn1319]

This thing C A S C A D E S !

[@thepedalzone]

Y E S!!!

[@kashv.k2797]

I bought this pedal, 2weeks ago. Please invest in this, my friends

[@thepedalzone]

Happy to hear you're enjoying the BL-44

[@PedalPlayhouse]

It’s such a great pedal, and ya we will not know what the name means 😆 what you do with effects pedal is always an inspiring thing for me. Since having mine I’ve tried habit in reverse into BL44 to then the Avalanche run and that was really pretty.. def recommend that combo if you have those 🎉😊 the Sun pedal combo portion was heaven in this video.

[@pokemonyoshi]

Bacon Lettuce that's what I thought. Wonderful thanks for sharing.

[@thepedalzone]

Happy I'm not alone here :D

[@richenloaf]

at 7:32 you took it to the next level, wow

[@BennyEatsCheese]

Sooo good

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you so much!

[@sonambula69]

very useful stephen thanks!👍

[@thepedalzone]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@glumsulk]

As cool as this pedal is, i need to get the Sunlight before thinking about this. And for a reverse pedal, ive honestly been itching for the Red Panda Tensor. Its not a new pedal, but i would love to see what you could do with that thing.

[@JessieThorne886]

The little demo songs you make are so great that I often rewatch some reviews just to listen to them. I would love if you were able to upload a video with just the music for each review. Then again, for some of the reviews the words are so good they're almost soundpoems.

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you so much! Honored to hear you enjoy the tunes so much ❤

[@barrysebastian9584]

I was looking for info on the BL-44, and found this video. Well done! But, I gotta ask if you have any more info on the app used toward the end? Very cool! Anyway, nice job!

[@OKThisIsthePops]

This pedal seems incomplete without an expression input. Awesome demonstration (as always)

[@nickgriffith7733]

I listen to your demos to unwind after work and this is one of the best. What’s the app you’re using on towards the end?

[@thepedalzone]

Means the world to me that my sonic zen explorations are able to provide you with moments of zen as well ❤ The app is called Coldplay:Hypnotised. It was made by Brian Eno to be used by the audience Coldplay live shows when they played Hypnotised. Don't think the app is available anymore. But Brian Eno has a similar app out called Bloom 10 worlds. His app company is called Opal Limited.

[@scattystormborn]

I need to throw this in my Walrus loop. ARP-87, Fathom, Fundamental Ambient. I’d have more fun with this than my Pitchfork

[@thepedalzone]

Definitely sounds like a fun setup :)

[@stupiddreamer9696]

It’s Before Long- Function Foretold (44)

[@cosmogang]

Around @7:00 I'm in absolute heaven

[@tompoynton]

Also Stefan you need to up your iOS music game - as nice as that one you use is, there’s a truly astonishing world of apps out there now!

[@thepedalzone]

I've used a bunch of different music apps on the channel. Animoog, Fugue Machine, Synth One, Minimoog Model D, Moodscaper, Bloom, Spacecraft, Garageband, Cycle etc etc etc. But yes, I do use the Hypnotised app a lot. 1) It just sounds great. Tone, timbre and intervals are just super pleasing to the ears. 2) It requires minimal interaction on my side, so I can instead focus on showing off pedal and its capabilities. But the music app world is definitely wonderful, and full of really powerful tools.

[@Mountvienna]

Great demo as usual, could BL stand for Beyond Limitations or is it just Brady Laughing?

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you so much. I definitely like your guesses. Especially Brady Laughing 😂😂

[@cenok420]

amazing demo! just got my bl44 today. what app were you using at the end with the circles?

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you so much! The app is called Coldplay:Hypnotised. Made by Opal Limited for iOS and Android. Don’t know if it’s available anymore though

[@Messenger4allTV]

Great video. What is the app you used for the soundscape generation section?

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you! The app is called Coldplay:Hypnotised. I downloaded it a long time ago, so don't know if it's available anymore.

[@ShakyG]

Awesome demo! You are a amazing guitarist! One question, Gear used: particular one is Coldplay: Hypnotised App made by Opal Limited for iOS. I tried the App Store and no apps. Can you copy link an app? Thank you, ShakyG

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you so much for the kind compliment! ❤ Regarding the app, it's a long time since I downloaded it. Like years ago. So perhaps Opal Limited have decided to remove it from the app store, if it's not there. A similar alternative would be Bloom: 10 Worlds, which is made by the same company. That one should most definitely be there.

[@program17]

i just got mine, and theirs a very noticeable Lag time when activated, also while a drum machine is running through it. Did you notice some kind of LAG time on yours?

[@joshuakincheloe]

Could be blood level!

[@thepedalzone]

Could be! Definitely a better guess than mine 😊

[@hk30bgaming6]

this is my style. wanted to get guitar tones like this for ages inspired by Lee Malia of BMTH

[@thepedalzone]

Happy to hear you dig it!

[@philippeguillod9309]

Hi Stefan, During the demo, the avalanche pedal was always present and therefore, I presume, engaged. Why? Are you trying, unconsciously, to recreate the sound of the rever pedal? Reverse + Delay Excellent demo, as Always!

[@benjamincoggins6568]

Because it sounds good? The same reason we do anything ever. I think maybe you’ve seen too many pedal demos. Time to make some music and remember why we care about them. As much a reminder to myself as anything.

[@planetlimbo5981]

Sounds similar to one of the pitch shifters effects

[@_lukaszbugajski]

Are there any VST's that can do that?

[@StevDoesBigJumps]

Isn't that kind of like the danelectric backtalk, but with an octaver?

[@thepedalzone]

Yes, it's a reverse delay like Back Talk, but their intended use and sounds are wildly different.

[@StevDoesBigJumps]

@@thepedalzone how so?

[@dianecairn]

Thank you very much for this introduction and the way you tested with so much enthousiasm. Eager to test it along the source audio C4 synth. and the effects that come with the appollo twin duo heritage . Still wondering which software to use .... logic pro, reaper, ableton, pro tool ....And if i may, you're very sexy ;-)

[@oo7799]

Is this basically just the slip mode on chase bliss mood? I know that was made by OBNE

[@thepedalzone]

It's more like a hyper expanded version of the reverse side in MINIM. There's some overlap with Slip mode, but it's far from a 1 to 1 transfer of Slip Mode. BL-44 is very much its own thing.

[@Kyle-xk4ke]

Backwards loop?

[@thepedalzone]

Also a way better guess than mine 😊

[@otherotherjonstewart]

Maybe BL for Blood?

[@thepedalzone]

Maybe 🤔

[@briankron1377]

Anybody have suggestions for Android-friendly apps similar to the Coldplay: Hypnotized touchpad? I really want to give it a try!

[@thepedalzone]

Check out "Skales" by Alessandro Fama. Very similar concept and interface

[@briankron1377]

@@thepedalzone Thanks so much!

[@glumsulk]

old BLood

[@thepedalzone]

Probably a more logical guess than mine ☺

[@trustyseacreaturesmusic7873]

It’s probably already been asked somewhere, but what is that sequencer you’re using? It’s super cool!

[@thepedalzone]

If you're referring to the phone app, then it's called Coldplay:Hypnotised. It was made by Opal Limited for iOS and Android. Not sure the app is available anymore though. But a good alternative would be Bloom: 10 Worlds, which is also made by Opal Limited.

[@trustyseacreaturesmusic7873]

@@thepedalzone that’s perfect! Thanks so much.

[@Stckmand]

...ha ha jeg tænkte også det samme...baglæns 😛😛😛

[@thepedalzone]

Sådan! Godt at høre at jeg ikke er den eneste med en mystisk hjerne 😂❤

[@okaxis]

Does this pedal reminds you, or anyone, of CBA MOOD?

[@thepedalzone]

There's a slight overlap with the Slip mode in MOOD, but that sound was also developed by Old Blood Noise, so makes sense they are a tad similar. But it's far from the same though. BL-44 is extremely distilled and extremely focused in its use case. MOOD is all over the place 😊

[@TylerMassey]

BL probably stands for backwards looping

[@thepedalzone]

Definitely a better guess than mine 😊👍

[@TylerMassey]

@@thepedalzone that's what it was originally called when they did it on Rain

[@thepedalzone]

Rain?

[@TylerMassey]

@@thepedalzone The Beatles. Released as a single. The B side of Paperback Writer. Featured the first ever backwards guitar solo. They just turned the tape over ! Apparently Lennon discovered that trick when he put a reel to reel tape into his personal tape deck upside down

[@LewWelchThePoet]

🤘👍🏿👍🏿🤘

[@thepedalzone]

🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@MusicFed]

BL = BLood Noise? maybe?

[@thepedalzone]

Definitely a good guess!

[@wjdavey3]

❤️🎶🎵🎸🎵🎶👍🎵🎶🙏🍀❤️😎

[@thepedalzone]

❤️

[@studbagl]

Han Solo’s gun is DL-44 so maybe ???

[@thepedalzone]

I definitely like the way you think 😊

[@robertcrist3822]

I think I like the Octaverse more. A sweeter sound and effect.

[@tomshoptaw2412]

Come Old Blood! Make that ‘T’-tomato pedal so I can run it parallel with a Signal Blender… BLT!

[@thepedalzone]

Hahaha! Could also use a Tremolo pedal for your BLT parallel fix. Reverse and tremolo could be a fun parallel combo ☺

[@qwertJoe1975]

I think I saw your ((O)) face on the shred. 😅

[@Myself6M]

BL=Blood?

[@thepedalzone]

Maybe. Good guess for sure

[@azwanxarif]

i think BL stands for basic line.

[@thepedalzone]

Another good guess

[@rabbla3569]

Radiohead unlock!

[@thepedalzone]

Yes!

[@nolarocks]

BL = bilingual. Seriously - you speak PERFECT American. So good that you actually scare us when you don't speak that tongue! Gonna have to start teaching you regional dialects now. We can start with a "y'at" accent indigenous to NOLA, baby. :)

[@thepedalzone]

Thanks, man. Super kind of you 🙏 So what does "y'at" mean?

[@nolarocks]

@@thepedalzone I'm glad my comment was well received! :) Ok - y'at. I'll use it in a sentence first. Where y'at? Put a boo on it and you're really cooking with fire. Where y'at, boo? Translation - Where are you? (alt. How are you doing?) Derived from Where you at? Similar conjunction to y'all. Y'all is historically associated as a Southern thing. Y'at is very much a New Orleans thing. In fact - people who have very thick NOLA accents are frequently called "Y'ats." NOLA is one of America's international cities. You'll hear "dis and 'dat in the local vernacular very often. I hear the Dutch doing the same! So - what you think about all a 'dis? :)

[@mabecka]

Nu kör vi!

[@thepedalzone]

Ja da!

[@diEgita]

man! i love ur guitar playin! checkout my stuff too! 😊 thx for that class review!

[@thepedalzone]

Awwww! Thank you so much ❤️🙏

[@jguerrero7033]

"backward loop"

[@thepedalzone]

A good guess!

[@saintlade]

Budget Line....

[@thepedalzone]

Maybe 🤔

[@DenseSilkyVenom]

Backwards Looper

[@SisterRose]

Backwards Leday

[@post.sonitum]

With all my big love for OBNE this pedal is just "meh". Stands out from the pack in a bad way 😔 Even Your great demo doesn't help.