Old Blood Noise Endeavors Excess V2 Distorting Modulator Demo

Guitar and Mellotron demo of Old Blood Noise Endeavors new and improved distorting modulator, the Excess V2
Available for purchase at: thepedalzone.c...
The Excess V2 takes all the dirty modulated awesomeness of the original Excess and puts it in a much smaller enclosure, all while greatly expanding on its sonic potential. The gain range has been broadened and refined, while the modulation section now includes a new Fifth Mode, alongside the classic delay and chorus modes. On top of that there’s now dedicated bypass switches for both the distortion and modulation section, as well as a programmable expression input, which makes this killer pedal concept more versatile and inspiring than ever.
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Guitars and Synths used:
Jennings Navigator
Mellotron Micro
Pedals used:
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Excess V2 Distorting Modulator - thepedalzone.c...
Old Blood Noise Endevors Expression Ramper thepedalzone.c...
Meris Mercury7 - thepedalzone.c...
Red Panda Context V2 - thepedalzone.c...
Chase Bliss Audio Blooper
Mission Engineering EP-25 Pro Aero thepedalzone.c...
Amps used:
Hamstead Artist 20 + RT

[@thepedalzone]

Good to be back with another demo, especially when it's a crazy fun pedal like the Excess V2. A killer distortion pedal, 3 killer modulation/delay modes and a ton of ways to route and combine them. The sonic possibilities in this little wonderful box is just staggering. So hold on tight. It's gonna get loud and trippy! As always, thanks for your support. Always means s o much to me. If you feel like giving this video or some of my other video an algorithmic kick in the a, then make sure to hit either the like, share or subscribe button, or leave a comment below. It all goes such a long way. You're the best! - Stefan

[@ERWebster]

OBNE have done it again, really cool pedal. However your ability to bring the most out of these pedals, to visualize their abilities and functions in a musical context, is the real winner here. Amazing stuff. Thanks!

[@Apopheniomind]

This is for pre o post amp???

[@realledbetter5015]

I realize that this pedal has been out awhile now but OBNE truly has done it again! Conceptually brilliant in that this pedal combines both ibanez session man pedals, the 10 & 20 then gives you more versatility such as added fifths & add’l switching order options. Brilliant playing as usual Stephen & yes as some have already commented the fifths arpeggio playing was stellar! OBNE takes you places the original session men can’t! Leave it to OBNE to find 2 of Ibanez more obscure pedals, combine them into 1 & then add another fifths option on top of that! Genius!

[@AlbusBand]

My dear friend, you’ve outdone yourself. The playing alone was inspiring--the clean arpeggiated fifths section was particularly gorgeous--but you truly took a great sounding pedal to new heights. Fantastic showcase of a fantastic upgrade to a killer pedal. All my love bro, hope you’re well.

[@nedim_guitar]

I totally agree! I haven't watched a demo of his that wasn't good, but this does stand out. The pedal is also that great. It's on my list! I just have to sell some stuff first, because I don't want to hoard.

[@michaelyahner6695]

I love this move in the pedal world to use several different effects/modulation in one box. Its like they are making painters pallets with just the right amount colors on it. you are super good at conveying the sonic possibilities of said pallets. thanks much for the good content.

[@thepedalzone]

I 100% agree. You unlock new colors when you combine foundational colors you already know so well. It's funny how the known can become the exciting unknown so easily. Happy you liked the demo. Means a ton to me!

[@logan_robes]

Some of the best tones and guitar faces on KZbin!!

[@thepedalzone]

Haha! Thank you 😹🤪

[@RobFlaxMusic]

Damn. Excess and a Sunlight and you've got a whole pedalboard and universe in two pink boxes of awesome.

[@thepedalzone]

Definitely! Such a textural power couple right there!

[@tomshoptaw2412]

Already knew, from you, how you can always count on Old Blood Noise Endeavors to come through with great new things and moments after watching the Brady launch video and Dan Explains bought it and now have it. But , I knew your video was coming to crown the whole experience. Your playing on the Fifths Mode is classic magical awesome Pedal Zone gold! Oh and you showing some Arpzz and Etheral Echoes adds a new level to the pedal. Thanks once again.

[@regaudieguillaume]

Once again, you made me realize the potential of a pedal that I thought was not for me!! You are getting good at it ah ah!

[@nedim_guitar]

Hey, that's the Pedal Crush book in the background! I have the book, and when I started reading it about a year ago, I didn't know about The Pedal Zone. But I was looking through the book yesterday and there was this guy! Well deserved to feature in the book too, your demos really show what the pedals can do, I haven't seen deep dives like this that were also musically inspiring more often than not on any other channel.

[@PedalPlayhouse]

Always a pleasure to watch your demos and this one was a really beautiful exploration of the V2. They really out did themselves with this one

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you, Joan! Your support really means a lot to me ❤ And yes, OBNE absolutely killed it with this one. This is absolutely how you do a V2 the right way.

[@bonusflaps1749]

Another great demo. Well done

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you so much!

[@carnivalcast]

I've watched this video pretty much once a week since you posted it cause I love that intro/outro jam so much. You never play anything boring, very very good!

[@Terrible_Peril]

You’re too inspiring. Thank you for all the time and effort and money and stress that goes into creating and sharing this with us all. I really appreciate it. It’s a pretty cool time to be obsessive over sounds (and other stuff).

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you very much! And I appreciate you acknowledging all the effort that goes into making these videos. It's a lot, but it's all worth it when someone like you watch it.

[@StuartwasDrinkell]

I hear diamond sea by sonic youth with the ramping chorus near the end...but that last piece aceness!

[@codyhawkins2771]

Liked before I even watched. Knew it was gonna be great and I was right. That first 5 seconds was gold!

[@thepedalzone]

Yoooo! Thanks, man. Super sweet of ya ☺

[@codyhawkins2771]

@ThePedalZone also thanks to you I got into two of my new favorite bands Holy Fawn and Møl so if you have any others to suggest I'm all ears. You're a great musician sir and I leave inspired every time I watch one of your videos. Have a good one mate.

[@adammindykowski6984]

What a superb start to the weekend. I've so been looking forward to you doing a demo of the Excess V2. I love the versatility of this pedal, and the wide scope of sounds that can be achieved. Yet all without compromising the signature concept, and core principle of the main effect. This is so much more than a demo, Stefan. It's like listening to an EP of ambient-shoegaze brilliance. 🧡

[@dougtolley]

Finally got a chance to sit down and watch this..... WOW!! What a superb showcase of a truly magnificent pedal.. it's so well thought out and sounds immense... I love how your playing can go from delicate to thumping to perfectly encapsulate what the pedal can do. Well done good sir and well done OBNE!

[@petalhead]

Ordered one yesterday can’t wait for it come. I often visit the 5ths part of this video in anticipation of mine coming. Can’t wait to try it out

[@thepedalzone]

You're in for a fun time. So many cool sounds in this thing. Really happy you enjoy the demo, and find it inspiring.

[@sunlounger29]

Great demo, Stefan! What a versatile shoegazer’s wet dream coming true! I can definitely see this as the centerpiece of a small pedalboard!

[@thepedalzone]

Thanks, buddy! This is most definitely the perfect addition to any shoegaze rig. Send the Delay into the Distortion and you're there!

[@AndyAcker]

Loved this video so much. I'm truly surprised at how crunchy, saturated, and ripping this distortion is. (And I'm not even a big drive fanatic tbh). The Excess v2 looks like having half a pedal board's worth of sonic capacity in a compact little box. I barely knew what the v1 was before this came out, but now I'm sold. And my favorite thing about your demos: they make me want to pick up my guitar! I'm going from here to right in front of my amps. 🤘

[@goatman3057]

Amazing demo as always man! I totally gotta get me one of these! The tones really remind me of Gran Hechicero music!

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you for the sweet words! Never heard about Gran Hechicero before. Will check it out 😊

[@jatney]

Will say it again, I like how different your demo playing is with all the other platforms! This pedal looks fun as well, might have to consider this in the future

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you so much. Means a lot to me!

[@NewMozart]

Excellent review. Very inspiring. Makes me want to get creative with this device but really just get creative with anything. I think these clear and reduced options with some funky and weird possibilities are so much more inspirational than digital effects with limitless and pristine sound options.

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you so much! And I totally agree. This pedal is very focused in its sonic aesthetic, yet has enough room for exploration, which makes it a truly inspiring treat to use.

[@apieceofenergy]

Jesus the riffs and the gain off that pedal are giving me hardcore locktender vibes and I’m in love

[@thepedalzone]

Happy you enjoyed the tones. It's just an immense pedal!

[@Si_G]

Exceptional! I really want the pedal, but I envy your skills even more. Thankyou for sharing.

[@thepedalzone]

Honored to hear you enjoyed the demo. Means a lot to me. It’s a killer pedal. Hope you get the chance to try it out 😊

[@mindfall82]

I love that guitar! I've been wanting a Jennings Navigator for a while now. Also great demo of a great sounding pedal!

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you very very much! Hope you get the chance to try a Navigator. Just a wonderful guitar.

[@talizzaimad6338]

Came across your KMA Cirrus demo and ended up buying it. Now I'm definitely getting this one too. Amazing demo. I also love your music, it's just insane...

[@IanNorsworthy]

Simply…. Wow. An amazing demo as ever, crazy creative and tasteful and a great showcase for an incredibly versatile pedal. I love what obne do as, for me, it inspires writing and pushing In different directions and this pedal is no different. Might be on my ‘must have’ list!

[@thepedalzone]

Oh boy! Thank you so much for the sweet words. This pedal is just so inspiring to play and compose with. If you enjoyed the tones in this demo, then definitely go check it out, when you get the chance. It's just a super unique sonic experience. Think you'd like it a lot.

[@IanNorsworthy]

@@thepedalzone absolutely! The demo really inspired me as I’m getting more into pedals that do a few things like this (especially with options to use individual elements or combine them like this does!) so I’m definitely going to check this out! 😃

[@eddieriviello]

Man, what stellar guitar playing as always! On paper, I wasn't sure how to best combine/use these sounds together (with distortion so close to mod) but those are some shoegaze-y/post rock vibes that were irresistible! Super cool demo, for a super cool pedal. Thanks for another rad video, Stefan!

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Eddie. Goes straight to heart ❤ And this is most definitely a shoegazer's dream device, with all the routing possibilities between the mod and distortion channel

[@DenisSurette]

Great as always!

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you kindly 🙏

[@ivanbailon7161]

Great demo!🔝👌🏻

[@thepedalzone]

Dude! Thank you!

[@collisiondevices]

Great demo for a great device !!

[@thepedalzone]

Thanks, guys! Super kind of you 🙏

[@8000ismymiddlename]

Fuuuuhhhh the low end sounded so sick

[@thepedalzone]

Yeah, the low-end saturation in the distortion is hella thick!

[@onionheadguy7094]

That was a kick ass demo. Im not here for the pedal, I know what it sounds like already. I'm here to hear what you do with it specifically. Nice use of the self oscillation at the end! 🔥🔥🔥 Also the keys on thing sounded like Undertale, very cool.

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you so much! Means a ton to me that you enjoyed the compositions

[@Sushi_Overdose]

Great demo, this pedal is very cool ! I own an Alpha Haunt 21 and the Visitor from OBNE and I love them. (I totally dig your Telecaster, amazing style)

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you so much! Alpha Haun and Visitor rocks! Some of my favorite OBNE pedals as well.

[@Apopheniomind]

Epic Stefan!✨✨✨❤️

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you 🙏

[@dls3939]

Hmmm very nice pedal, definitely need one, beautiful sounds.

[@thepedalzone]

Happy you dig it!

[@FrancisU0296]

Great video

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you!

[@thecruddybug4437]

I don't usually trust dirt + modulation combo pedals, but this one sounds good! I'd definitely put this on a mini-board if I needed to save some space. Put a reverb on there and you're good to go.

[@thepedalzone]

I'm the same, but this one is SO GOOD! And the fact that you can change the order of the dirt and modulation section makes it incredibly flexible for any rig, big or small :)

[@banwavy]

Between this and the Sunlight for my next one. Hmmm…. Also, for an amazing ToneBender, the RambleFX Twin Bender Mk. ii is everything. Based on the OG Sola Sound Tone Benders. Bias and Impedance knobs and a gate for completely silent > immediate wall of distortion. Germanium transistors and all the harmonic OD notes you’ll need.

[@paulmurphy8636]

I love this pedal! Love your playing too! However I can’t buy yet another pink pedal… heh…. But I probably will!

[@thepedalzone]

Is there a limit on pink pedal ownership???? 🤔 Haha! Happy you liked the demo. Means a lot. You should definitely consider checking this one out. It’s phenomenal!

[@goosegaskins]

I was pretty much sold when you were playing distorted delay, but when you switched to clean 5ths, I was like, Bank account, you got knocked the fuck out! Thanks, man!

[@thepedalzone]

Hahaha! Awesome! Happy you enjoyed the tones and tunes. Means a lot to me!

[@whiskyjack802]

Killer demo Stefan, and a killer pedal for sure . Gotta get me one of these. Been watching your demos for quite a while and have always been curious what kind of tuning do you often use?You play some really beautiful chord shapes.

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you so much! Means a lot to me. Definitely give Excess V2 a go. It's so rad! Regarding tunings, I was in EAEABE throughout this entire demo. I use that tuning a lot. Also use Drop-D and DAEAC#D a lot.

[@rushbrady4120]

Great demo and even better playing. What tuning are you using here?

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you very much! I'm in EAEABE

[@florianrohdan2685]

Damn… I have the old one. Now I need to upgrade!

[@thepedalzone]

You definitely won’t regret doing that. This thing rules 👌

[@mooseymoose]

Neato pedal-o. So how many of these pedals you demo do you actually keep? Do have a giant pedal warehouse or something? Lol! Inquiring minds want to know.

[@thepedalzone]

Happy you dig the pedal. I try to keep as many pedals as possible, because I'm love everything about pedals. The history, the sounds, the aesthetics... and I'm a bit of a horder 😂 That said, I can't keep everything of course. I don't have a giant pedal warehouse. I just have small room full of gear. It's very crowded in there now.

[@nedim_guitar]

I started building my first pedalboard in early 2020. I thought I was finished, but I decided that my huge pedalboard will be just a studio board, because it's unreasonable to carry that heavy sh*t around. I've been watching some The Pedal Zone videos lately and I think that there's a real risk that I will have to have about 3-4 Old Blood Noise Endeavours pedals on my board (Dark Star, Excess, Black Fountain, and Haunt), and also very likely the Earthquaker Devices Afterneath. Those will eliminate some distortions and ambience and mod pedals, and I'll be set.

[@Planthoarderr]

If you haven't gotten a Dark Star yet I'd say you absolutely have to pull the trigger on one. I've had mine for a couple months now and I'm still finding new ways to use it. It opens up so many crazy, spacey and ambient doors it really is a must have. Also gives you some really wild synth sounds to boot.

[@nedim_guitar]

​@@Planthoarderr A little late with the reply here, but... I bought the Dark Star over a year ago. I like it, but I still haven't found a use for it in a song. It's been on my board since I bought it, and I'm sure I'll come up with great parts. I'm trying to serve the song instead of just coming up with cool parts, I still haven't put the Excess with a mod in a song, but I'm patient. I've got some cool ideas, verses and sh*t, I just need to keep writing and finishing those songs, and I'll have cool songs WITH cool sounds! 😄

[@Mikeyscotterson]

love the beard

[@thepedalzone]

Ha! Thanks 😊

[@b0000kify]

they coulda called it the v3. great stuff

[@thepedalzone]

Think it's only Boss that use that kind of logic. So weird that they go "Where do we start when we count?"... "It's 2 right?" "Yes, most definitely 2" DD-2, DD-3.... "Hmmmmm what comes after 3?... 5! Of course 5!" DD-5, DD-6, DD-7, DD-8... 😂 Happy you liked the tones and the tunes, bud!

[@randoH3000]

I feel like OBNE is the best bang for buck pedal company by FAR. That said, I love experimental sounds so…

[@thepedalzone]

They definitely always manage to pack a ton of different sounds into a small enclosure. So you do get a lot of tonal flexibility for the money, that's for sure

[@bearjingle5316]

Do you have a favourite distortion pedal at the moment? I've been meaning to get one but I'm spoilt for choice and indecision is killing me.

[@thepedalzone]

I've been using KMA Wurm2, OBNE Excess V2 and Beautiful Noise Effects Exploder as my go-to dirt devices for some time now :) Highly recommend those three

[@hock4540]

Great review and versatile pedal. How important is it to use use an effect loop when you add in delay/reverb for your post-rock and ambient sounds? Looks like in some of your videos you are just running straight ino the front of a Fender Deluxe or Princeton.

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you! very very much! I never use amp fx loops for my wet effects. Always run everything straight into the front of the amp. But the general reason why people use fx loops, is because it bypasses the grit, color and compression of the pre-amp section, which will give you a cleaner delay/reverb effect. If I used amp distortion, then I would place my wet effects in the fx loop, but I only use my amps set 100% clean, and I enjoy the slight color and compression it introduces to run things into the front end.

[@RJW14]

Man as awesome as this is it'd be really hard to place in a pedal chain. Sure you can put reverb and delay behind it but what of the other grit boxes that are always on? I don't feel it'd play nice with that.

[@CFChristian]

The V1 was capable of this the whole time? 😂 Man I didn't regret selling mine until now.

[@thepedalzone]

Well not entirely. V2 has a new modulation mode (pitch-shifted delay), the distortion circuit has been tuned for better low-gain tones and the dirt and modulation sides can now be turned on and off individually. So all in all V2 is a much better product than the V1. So don’t be sad. See this as an opportunity to get the V2. It’s a super rad pedal and was on my Gear of the Year 2022 list 😊👌

[@CFChristian]

@@thepedalzone Yeah you definitely had me sold as it is. Thanks for the positive outlook too.

[@sebastianproano6585]

Good review, where it goes in the signal chain and it can go in te fx loop or k verge front?

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you! You can use it where ever you want. I tend to just place it where I would normally place my distortion pedals. Early in the chain and into the front of the amp.

[@nicholasmedina8155]

What tuning were you using for this demo? Sounds great

[@thepedalzone]

I believe it was in EAEABE. And thank you! Happy you enjoyed the tones and tunes.

[@shadow__dancer]

Where can I buy your albums, man?

[@sunlord75]

Hello Stefan, perhaps you can also place your chords or tabs on your demos. That will be great!

[@thepedalzone]

If we lived in a perfect world where time wasn't a finite resource, then I most definitely would. But making these videos is already such a time consuming task, so adding even more work on top of that would just be too much. I like to dedicate some time to my family as well 😊 But I'm honored to hear that you would like to learn some of the stuff I play. Try exploring open tunings like DADGAD , EAEABE or DAEAC#D. I use those a lot, as well as just Drop-D tuning.

[@sunlord75]

@@thepedalzone Thanks for the reply Stefan. Appreciate it. Of course, Pretty sure time is the most precious asset we have. Not a problem, I can learn from other youtubers that are more focused on guitar playing. I am happy with your tips, I'll definitely try all of those open tunings for sure. Keep up the good work. Take care!

[@tdh95]

👀👀

[@thepedalzone]

🙌🙌

[@lilnutty6821]

What is the drive based on/What does it sound like to you? Is it similar to a rat?

[@thepedalzone]

Yeah, it's RAT-inspired

[@palodine1]

not too into this pedal. OBN has always been hit or miss for me. Just say'in

[@thepedalzone]

We're not ment to like everything that's presented to us. Always good to have a clear vision of what appeals to your style and what doesn't. Hope you get the chance to try it someday though. It might just surprise you in real life 😊

[@Gatecreeper69]

If you had a channel where you didn’t talk using exclusively buzzwords only in every sentence. Or didn’t talk at all I’d be into it

[@thepedalzone]

Thanks for the feeeback. I’m just doing what works for me personally, and that can’t and should never appeal to everyone. Sounds like channels such as Knobs, Collector/Emitter and Spiralcaster would be more your thing. They are all really good friends of mine and I highly recommend you check out their demos. They are stellar. Have a great day, Kyle. 😊 All the best Stefan