Serial Versus Parallel Signal Chains - Why You Need an Old Blood Noise Endeavors Signal Blender

In this video we’re gonna be looking at the difference between running your pedals in a classic serial setup and a parallel setup, and the creative possibilities that parallel signal mixers, like the Old Blood Noise Signal Blender introduce.
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Guitars, Synths and Apps used:
Squier J.Mascis Jazzmaster
Tonfuchs Bulldog
Garageband Beat Sequencer for iOS
Yamaha VSS-30 Synthesizer/Sampler
Pedals used:
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Signal Blender - thepedalzone.com/signal-blender/
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Fault V2 Overdrive/Distortion - thepedalzone.com/fault-v2/
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dark Star V2 Pad Reverb - thepedalzone.com/dark-star/
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Procession V2 Reverb - thepedalzone.com/procession/
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Alpha Haunt Fuzz - thepedalzone.com/alpha-haunt-21/
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Whitecap Tremolo - thepedalzone.com/whitecap/
Meris Mercury7 Reverb - thepedalzone.com/mercury7/
Meris Ottobit Jr. - thepedalzone.com/ottobit-jr/
Meris Enzo - thepedalzone.com/enzo/
Meris Hedra - thepedalzone.com/hedra/
KMA Audio Machines Moai Maea Analog Octaver - thepedalzone.com/moai-maea/
Keeley Eccos Delay/Looper - thepedalzone.com/eccos/
Keeley Caverns Delay/Reverb - thepedalzone.com/caverns-v2/
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper Fuzz - thepedalzone.com/hoof-reaper-v2/
EarthQuaker Devices Aqueduct Vibrato - thepedalzone.com/aqueduct/
SolidGoldFX Apollo II Phaser
Chase Bliss Audio Blooper
Amps used:
Revv D20 and ENGL 112 mic'd with an Aston Stealth
Fender Deluxe Reverb 65 RI mic'd with an Aston Spirit

[@mattmasu]

You combine texture and melody in your playing like no one else. I don't even care what pedal you're demoing, I watch for the music.

[@thepedalzone]

Oh wow! Thank you so much. I’m really happy you enjoy the tunes I cook up 😊

[@Si_G]

It’s so good. I need a longer version to drift off to sleep to.

[@mrtncrls]

OH MY GOD DUDE. When the Eccos loop reversed, and you engaged the blooper It made me want to cry. Wow. Dude. Excellent playing.

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you so very very much! Loopers really shine in the Signal Blender 😊

[@Si_G]

Really really enjoyed your work here!

[@CoenBijpost]

These compositions are a thing of pure beauty...

[@LoVeAmBiEnT]

Ehx Tri parallel or the signal blender

[@MrRob33]

@@LoVeAmBiEnT what did you choose? That is my question today as well

[@thepedalzone]

It's good to be back, friends! Hope you enjoy this look at serial versus parallel signal chains, and what new creative doorways the Old Blood Noise Signal Blender can open up with its parallel mixing abilities. This pedal is a must for every sound designer out there. If you enjoyed the video, then as always consider leaving a like, comment or share the video with your partners in tone. Your support always goes a long way, and it always means so incredibly much to me. Thank you! - Stefan

[@dookie84]

I think what could be interesting to you: Sound Sculpture SWITCHBLADE 8F ADVANCED PEDAL SWITCHER. Until today I do not know why rarely somebody is using it. Im sure you could have fun with it. Sound Sculpture is nearly a one man company and does not get the credit that it owes. Im sure Ken would send you one to test. Soundwise there exist nothing better on this planet.

[@davidlindmark7436]

Good to have you back! 👊🏻

[@freezingCode]

First video with the new setup? (Revv + Engl cab) [Just finished watching, sounded great. Not better or worse than your usual setup. Of equal awesomeness.]

[@midotpatrick4648]

@@dookie84 question of price tag maybe???

[@franklaw4305]

Dude, please put out an EP. It would be such a blessing!

[@PedalboardoftheDay]

If I'm being honest, the signal blender always seemed overwhelming to me to try and understand. You do a great job at explaining how to use it in musical contexts. Thanks for that.

[@thepedalzone]

Awesome to hear that my demo was helpful to you and gave you a better understanding of the immense creative potential this pedal contains 😊

[@WillemZenhorst]

Dude, better take a look at the Klein Bottle then: It's the bigger, older and more experienced brother of this Signal Blender, and has low/high pass filtering on each channel, and can feedback each channel into each other channel. You could literally capture your sounds going round in an infinite loop through your pedals :D Sure, it takes a while to learn, but it's now the irreplaceable heart of my pedalboard, it's glorious!

[@thepedalzone]

@@WillemZenhorst - It looks great, but I greatly prefer the simplicity of the Signal Blender. Less is more for me in this case.

[@Adam1349]

I still haven't bought a signal blender, but I come back every once in awhile just to listen to how good the music is in this video because this is a masterclass on how to combine effects to create music.

[@jonaseggen2230]

"Yes soon, the 2020's was bad, really really bad, but then Stefan invented the classic blended Enzo Ottobit combo you know, or BEOC as you kids now call it, and that was great stuff, really really great, so at least we had that going for us, which was nice". This pedal is such a good addition to a small mixer or as you do, use it instead of a mixer for a small pedal heavy synth sett. It also deserves loads of attention and I seriously think this tool has the possibility to if not revolutionise so at least have a great impact on the sound of the times. Even putting two of the same pedals, like two Afterneaths on different settings in the blend could be interesting. And btw, you asked on instagram what pedals we thought are beautiful. I like the look of that OBNE Haunt with the cats on.

[@thepedalzone]

Hahahaha! Even though that Ottobit + Enzo combo is pretty epic, I truly hope you will have better stories to tell your kids in the future 😂❤🙏 Really happy you liked the demo. Means a lot. Signal Blender is such a handy and useful little device. The haunt graphics rock, that's for sure. That's some evil looking cats!

[@jonaseggen2230]

@@thepedalzone I enjoyed it wherry much tank you : ) My predictions are not what they used to be but I guess that we in the near future will see some guys sitting on the floor with their guitar laying next to them with more than one of these pedals here on YT. Another guess is that digital archivists on day will mess up and call you mr pedalson. Or maybe not but Pedalson sounds like a good epic guitarist name anyway.

[@pacolopez9577]

I have to be honest, I was drawn to your channel by the pedal reviews (which are great), but I now really stay because of your playing, it is very inspiring to me

[@thepedalzone]

Your honesty humbles me. Thank you so much for the sweet and motivating words ❤️🙏

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

He´s SUCH a good player !

[@markhammer643]

I've been running things in parallel since the mid-'80s. I've made myself a few splitter/mixer modules for my home-made modular system, and built a dry-lift switch into the delay module in the collection, so I could shape the delay signal tone independently from the dry signal. I also made myself a BBD-based very short delay (0.5-9msec) for the purpose of time staggering two overdrive sounds before mixing them. The goal is to be able to mimic what one might get when close-micing one amp and mic-ing another from a distance in the same room. I look forward to experimenting with it.

[@rickhuff9030]

Same here, only I used a small mixer with the aux in and outs. The 80's was an awesome time!

[@markhammer643]

@@rickhuff9030 Absolutely!

[@richardhart8804]

Hey Stefan. Well done for embracing the bald instead of trying to fight it!! It looks so much better. I’m really loving your channel and great creative demos. Thanks for all the time you put into it.

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you. Your kindness means a ton to me 🙏

[@bjhale542]

@@thepedalzone Yeah man, the fresh look is sharp! It's good to be back in the classroom. There is some great live textural elements signaled here thanks for the insightful explanation.

[@jamieholmes6087]

Hands down the best pedal reviewer on any platform (And I've watched so so many! ) I've bought 2 pedals based on your past reviews. Your playing and attitude is great.

[@thepedalzone]

Man! I'm speechless.... Thank you SO MUCH! ❤

[@edwinlueck5753]

Absolutely agreed!

[@rikkousa]

I am embarrassed to say how many:)

[@TimothyPoitras]

I bought a Signal Blender immediately after watching this video. Such a great demo. Thank you!

[@thepedalzone]

Super honored to hear that ❤️ Signal Blender is just phenomenal. One of the best tools you can possibly add to your pedalboard

[@TimothyPoitras]

@@thepedalzone For sure! I saw a black colourway and pulled the trigger. Matches my board better.

[@adamdavid5442]

I have an early version of the Schism Blender and been doing just elementary stuff with it. I recently had an extra jack added into my guitar (a jack for each pickup with each pickup having a killswitch) so I can blend two pedalboards into a two-amp stereo setup. And now thanks to this video, I can actually extend that setup to four amps!

[@ShallieDragon]

Wow, that's incredible! I never would have imagined that something as basic as a 3 channel mixer could be such a powerful sonic tool. Thank you for opening my mind to the possibilities!

[@thepedalzone]

My pleasure! Stoked you found the demo insightful and inspiring. Signal Blender is amazing!

[@iiaaiiaannaaiiaaii]

Sick! Inspired me to pull out the old Boss LS-2 and ran the Microcosm and Tensor in parallel - very fun!

[@thepedalzone]

Amazing! The fact that the video inspired you to experiment with parallel signals, makes all the hours of work totally worth it 🙏

[@Saycheeseanddie84]

This was maybe my favorite video you've made yet. Really good sounds here, I want to look into something like this but with expression pedal input!

[@nafner]

This is the best video in a while... and I'm only half way through. So inspiring sounds... The 1 to 3 with the caverns, procession and haunt is INSANE! Awesome Stefan!!

[@thepedalzone]

Awwww! Thank you so much. Really means a lot to me!

[@lepanzon]

Thank you for this video. I just purchased a Signal Blender on Friday, and I specifically bought to use it with my Meris Ottobit Jr, I am glad you added that part of the Ottobit to the demo because it reaffirmed my decision and I am glad I bought it. Also thanks to this video I got a bunch of ideas in how to use this thing, because it's just awesome all the things it can do. Your video and OBNE video demo of it got me excited thanks. I also added a Whitecap Tremolo when I bought the signal blender, and it was all because of your demo of it. Thank you for making awesome demos that explore all the sonic possibilities of weird and awesome pedals.

[@dougtolley]

REALLY good to see you, my friend. You have given me a moment of clarity, as I watch with my 2nd cup of tea this morning and I realise that this is the direction I need to go in. Achingly good playing, beautiful sounds and you described and explained the SB so clearly. Thank you for making this and it is REALLY good to see you.

[@dougtolley]

@@thepedalzone haha, you are welcome any time! Thanks for the work you do, it helps me enormously....

[@sennstrato7281]

FINALLY! Ever since you put this video out nobody has had the signal blender in stock,until today. FINALLY - ordered. Another pedal ordered because of your videos. 😆😆😆 Can't wait to get it.

[@thepedalzone]

Stoked to hear you're finally getting one 😊 I'm deeply honored to hear my video inspired you to go for it. Such an inspiring device. Really opens up so many new creative possibilities.

[@alexj0126]

Its really cool to see you talk about this topic. Its actually something I started using in my bass pedal board. Keep up the great videos.

[@thepedalzone]

Parallel signal chains is great for bass, since it lets you retain that pivotal low-end presence. Happy you enjoyed the vid 😊🙏

[@audiblevideo]

This was one of the coolest guitar pedal demos ever. Thanks for all the ideas.

[@thepedalzone]

Deeply humbled and honored to hear that. Thanks! I'm happy you found it inspiring.

[@kostantinosgounaris9006]

Wow the possibilities with this are endless. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@thepedalzone]

They sure are! The only limitations are your imagination and pedal collection 😊 Happy you liked the video. Means a lot 🙏

[@gregjeanfreau8027]

I just got this pedal and I don't know if I've ever been so excited about what is essentially a utility pedal.

[@latontolog]

Good to see you back making videos again! I've been using parallel signal chains and blends for my drive section for a while (to the point where I feel like every dirt pedal should come with a clean blend), but you opened my eyes to a lot of really cool uses here.

[@thepedalzone]

It's really good to be back, man! Awesome to hear you're already messing around with parallel signal chains and that my video revealed some new ways to use it 😊

[@futureaugraphy]

Absolutely fantastic playing in this one. I can't think of a better way you could have demoed this piece. I love how comprehensive you were on different applications for the setup. I'll definitely have to look into picking one of these up since I've never messed around with parallel signal processing!

[@thepedalzone]

Oh, wow! Thank you so much. Means a lot to me that you enjoyed the video and that it opened your eyes and ears to the massive potential hidden in parallel signal chains 😊

[@sightsoundfx5051]

I’ve been in a bit of a rut as far as writing music is concerned, but your videos always inspire me to pick up my guitar and write! Came here for the pedals, stayed for the music. Thanks man, and keep doing what you’re doing!

[@KennnDt]

Sensational! An incredible demo, what you can do is simply amazing - a real talent. Inspiring! Thank you

[@thepedalzone]

Wow, thank you! ❤

[@vscitizen]

I'm so glad to see you back ! Super useful video and tool, I've thought of getting it, now I'm pretty 100% sure about it

[@thepedalzone]

Right back at ya! It’s so good to be back 😊 Really happy you found the demo inspiring. Signal Blender is such a useful device. Thanks for the constant support. Always means so much to me 🙏

[@eltorro]

What an amazing demonstration of what this pedal can do. Wasn't sure about how useful this would be for my board, but now I have to have it!

[@thepedalzone]

Really glad to hear the video was helpful to you! Makes the countless hours put into making this video totally worth it 😊🙏

[@KeithShelley1]

Stefan, I don't have a ton of boutique pedals, but your videos never fail to inspire me to try to get similar sounds from the gear I have. I really appreciate the experimental attitude of your channel and I always learn so much. Any time I do get a pedal, I eagerly await your demo so I can learn what it can REALLY do. Thanks so much for the incredible gift you've given the gear community with this channel!

[@thepedalzone]

Dude! Thank you! That's what it's all about... Inspiration. I know the videos are often about specific pedals, but I try to keep the use cases as broad as possible, so you guys can implement it with the stuff you already have. Knowing your gear like the back of your own hand is the best time investment you can make. Thank you for your positive vibes and attitude ❤

[@Calle565]

You're a genius, Stefan! Best in the business. Thanks for being awesome!!!! Unbelievable!

[@thepedalzone]

Unbelievably kind of you to say. Thank you 🙏

[@palodine1]

Thank you Stefan. That was amazing and has shone some light on a dark space.

[@thepedalzone]

Truly terrific to hear you enjoyed the video and that it gave you some new insight 😊

[@knobsstrings]

Awesome stuff as always! Love the idea of the pedal and you did great music with it! ✨

[@thepedalzone]

Awwww, man! Thank you so much 🙏

[@Artec619]

Picked up a Space Spiral and a Gray Channel thanks to your demos! Great tones and good video as always

[@thepedalzone]

I’m truly honored to hear that my demos inspired you to pick up those pedals. You can’t go wrong with EQD 😊🙏

[@wilr3042]

Yes! Incredible. I can’t wait for mine to get here.

[@thepedalzone]

Stoked to hear you’re getting one 🙌

[@kibels894]

Thanks for showing me another pedal I didn't realize I needed. Think I'll use it to parallel fuzz and distortion and to send a clean signal DI in case I want to change the effects on a part without having to re-record it.

[@thepedalzone]

Killer way to use it!! Great idea 😊 Happy you liked the demo. Means a lot 🙏

[@lunchpin403]

Wonderful sounds, as always

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@IlGudz]

When you turned on the Alpha Haunt at 10:37 I got goosebumps. This blender really opens up a universe of tones and possibilities

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you so much. Alpha Haunt always brings the awesomeness 😊

[@JohnHorneGuitar]

Wonderful demo! Thanks for sharing these ideas!

[@thepedalzone]

Cheers 🙏 Happy you enjoyed the video and found it helpful.

[@gareth6233]

Always impressed by your instincts on how to get the best out of these units (which are becoming evermore complex), the pedal combos always sound good. I could spend 6 months reading the instructions and still not get those selections of pedals to sound half as good.

[@thepedalzone]

That's very kind of you to say. Thank you 🙏

[@MonsieurSafari]

Great, great shit, man. I think i need this thing. Great playing! Always love your style! 🖤

[@thepedalzone]

Happy you enjoyed the shit 😂😊🙏

[@dysfunctionalmariachi995]

What a great video!! Just blew my mind😲

[@thepedalzone]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jasonfrey805]

A great video as always - thanks so much, brother!

[@thepedalzone]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Volcom1323]

The new hair doo looks sharp my man! And the playing is awesome as always!!!

[@thepedalzone]

Well thank you so much 😊🙏

[@stompboxtalk]

Great to see ya back in action! I know you missed this as much as we have missed seeing you do this.

[@thepedalzone]

It’s so good to be back 😀

[@randomaztec2208]

This lad really knows how to play

[@thepedalzone]

You’re very kind. Thank you 🙏

[@KunchangLeeMusic]

This made me realize I need one of these - thanks brother

[@thepedalzone]

That’s amazing to hear!

[@pedaloftheday]

Great video, Stefan! Might have to grab one of these now!✌️

[@thepedalzone]

Thanks, man! Definitely pick one up. It's a super cool device that'll open up a lot of new and interesting creative possibilities 😊

[@JonathanGasper]

Great video, Stefan. I know it was about the Signal Blender, but man...the Alpha Haunt with the drum machine was dope.

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you so much! Alpha Haunt on drum machines is probably one of my favorite sounds. It just takes beats to a totally different and perfectly crushed level every single time 👌🤘

[@andrewdaigneau7322]

Dang, I oddly missed your videos. Thanks for posting! Classicc content

[@thepedalzone]

It’s great to be back! I’ve missed you all a bunch as well ❤️🙏

[@frsm_]

Came her for the Idea of parallal blending a thicc Fuzz with the HM-2 Chainsaw, realised i need much more pedals in my life. An specially a singel Blender!

[@LauraSquirrel]

I finally got one of these yesterday. It is super cool.

[@thepedalzone]

Congrats. It's such a super useful device

[@LauraSquirrel]

@@thepedalzone Indeed

[@frankvaleron]

Really great video

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you SO MUCH!

[@davidc0812]

amazing demo, thanks

[@thepedalzone]

Cheers, man! Happy you enjoyed it 🙏

[@ChrisBuonoGuitar]

This is the gold, right here. Nice job.

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you so much 🙏🙏

[@funkyfurballs1078]

This was better than Netflix!

[@thepedalzone]

Haha! Thanks. I’m honored, because that’s a lot of content to compete with 😂😊🙏 What’s your favorite Netflix show at the moment though? I’m currently diggin’ into the Korean zombie show Kingdom. It freaking rules!

[@funkyfurballs1078]

@@thepedalzone I will check that Korean Zombie out, thx! ...I just finished Altered Carbon and returning to Stranger Things, which I never finished!

[@bonsaibloom]

Damn stefan, some rly good sounds today as always

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you! Really happy you enjoyed the tones 😊🙏

[@irvingperes]

Awesome as usual.... can’t help but notice the Death by Audio Rooms in there ❤️❤️❤️

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you so much 🙏 And you have a keen eye for details 😉

[@irvingperes]

@@thepedalzone Hope your Rooms video will drop soon :)

[@collectoremitter]

It sounds incredible when you turn on the Alpha Haunt at 10:37! Reminds me of If These Trees Could Talk type riff thats both heavy and not at the same time

[@thepedalzone]

Means a lot coming from you, my friend. I love If These Trees Could Talk, so I’m truly honored that the tones in this video brought them to mind ❤️🤘❤️

[@sandyturner1911]

Always interesting, and beautiful. I have 2 EHX Tri Parallel pedals. I have a Boss SY1 in one loop, a Boss Harmonist in one, and I use one loop to send the signal in stereo, to my 2nd amp, and another for sending the signal to a 3rd dry amp. I also have one loop for the Mythos Argonaut octave fuzz. There are so many different things you can do, and I'm still experimenting. I have my delays and other modulation running through my Katana head effects loop. It can get crazy. But you have all those cool Meris pedals, and the KMA stuff. Maybe one day I can afford to get me one of those..PLus! that Mood pedal. Maybe I can get one used, someday. Thanks for the ideas, and the beautiful stuff you make. Stay safe!

[@theghosty99]

It makes me so happy to see you're using the J Mascis Jazzmaster for these for two reasons 1) I have one too, and by the transitive property that makes me as cool as you now - and 2) It's a $500 guitar, so people on a budget know that the sound they're hearing isn't priced out because they'll need a Suhr or a Collings to achieve it. Bravo man.

[@declandebarra]

So helpful. Thank you so much!

[@thepedalzone]

So glad!

[@user-dc5rg9mn1p]

Awesome!

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you!

[@geoffstorey800]

Awesome video man. This has given me some great ideas. I’m currently waiting for an EHX Tri-Parallel Mixer to arrive. It seems to do a pretty similar job to the Signal Blender

[@thepedalzone]

Great to hear!

[@stndrdnz]

So cool! Cheers!

[@thepedalzone]

Happy you enjoyed it, man!

[@drsamurai009]

I hadn't thought of using thie Blender with a looper (or two.) I'll have to give that some experimentation.

[@thepedalzone]

Probably my favorite way to use parallel signal paths. Really lets you create compositions and textures more like you would in a DAW

[@T-Hawkeyes]

Stefan! Seeing a new video of yours makes me feel like we are getting back to some kind of normal. Yay. Thanks!!! I am trying to do something like this but with a high pass filter for my bass drives and bass reverb. Looking at the damnation audio True Bypass Loop Blender.

[@T-Hawkeyes]

Digging the new hair cut as well my friend. I am about to do the same with my locks.

[@WillemZenhorst]

There's also KMA's "Tyler the Frequency Splitter", which has just 2 channels but comes with filtering options and a very intuitive 'blend' control. Really fun and immediate pedal. Another option could be the BoredBrainFX blending unit, which has more elaborate filtering/blending options, never tried that one though. (I only sold mine cause I have a Klein Bottle, which is the undisputed king of loop-blenders-crossfaders-filtering-feedback thingies, but probably overkill for most...)

[@thepedalzone]

Haha! It feels good to be back. Things are definitely beginning to feel more normal again here in Denmark. Hope you're doing well, my friend.

[@theAld3n]

Thanks for this video, super inspiring!! Also blooper in the red loop... classic Othling 😂

[@thepedalzone]

Hahaha! Didn't even think about that. I applaud your attention to detail 😂Copied Othling to a tee without knowing it. Really happy you liked the video. Means a lot. Signal Blender really opens up so many cool possibilities 😊

[@theoceanyou9408]

Since you reviewed KMA Tyler, blending signals was a future personal target. This OBNE pedal gives so much clarity to the sound! During confinement, I was looking for a way to play Volca synths through pedals... in my garden. But my mixtable is way too huge! Not mobile friendly =) Your demonstration gave me a clue I didn't think of. Thanks!

[@thepedalzone]

Signal Blender would be an awesome way to interface your Volca Synths with your pedals!

[@chinmeysway]

great material / great explanations

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you! Means the world to me 🙏

[@amstaffyoshi1480]

So awesome.

[@thepedalzone]

Thanks! Happy you liked the video

[@AlbusBand]

Holy shit dude...this video and the SOUNDS!?!?! So inspiring.

[@thepedalzone]

Buddy!!! Thank you so much. It’s so good to be back so I get to interact with your constant kindness and support again. Hope you’re doing well, my friend 🙏

[@liaisons6227]

Mind-opener 🙃!!! I am using an obne ab-y and a red panda bitmixer to be able to create different paths and different sounds while a loop is playing for exemple but this a whole other dimension! Really great thanks ☀️🙏

[@thepedalzone]

Stoked you found the video inspiring. Signal Blender is just such an inspiring tool. Takes your pedal collection to a whole new creative level.

[@liaisons6227]

@@thepedalzone i'll defenitely try the parallel dimension 😁 Cheers!

[@Aphelion_Music]

Damn I missed your awesome music my friend

[@thepedalzone]

It's good to be back, and it's always so nice to receive your kind and motivating comments. Thrilled to hear you enjoyed the demo 🙏 I'm doing really well actually. Hope the same goes for you, my friend. Stay safe!

[@benjaminvictor4996]

Now I need two of these!

[@thepedalzone]

Badass!!

[@sennstrato7281]

You've sold me on this pedal.

[@thepedalzone]

Oh wow! That’s amazing to hear. Stoked you found the video inspiring and helpful in your decision 😊🙏

[@AndyAcker]

Wow, Stefan, so many great ideas in this video on how to use the Blender. I now know what I have to do. Run 3 Metal Zones in parallel! The toanz. The T/O/A/N/Z... Thanks buddy!

[@thepedalzone]

Fantastic idea!! 😂🙌🤘💪👌

[@LevisKipras]

Very cool device,nice shirt Stefan! 😀

[@thepedalzone]

Cheers, man 🙏

[@kevotheclone]

Stefan: "That my friends was all I have for you today..." Me: "That's more than I could do in a month." Awesome demo(s), you've given me some new things to try with my OBNE Signal Blender.

[@thepedalzone]

Hahaha! Cheers, man. Really happy you enjoyed the video 🙏

[@paralelozero]

hi stefan, i got mine two weeks ago. im running, in the red channel, ehx mel 9 + mood and, in the blue channel, organizer + Enzo + infinite jets. they are all being affected by mercury7. amazing sound! so many possibilities. good to see you back. take care.

[@thepedalzone]

Holy wow! That sounds like an amazing parallel setup you got going there. Happy to hear you're getting good sonic milage out of your Signal Blender as well 😊

[@paralelozero]

@@thepedalzone I forgot to mention on the other message, man, your channel is amazing! when I want to buy a pedal, I check if you reviewed it. you helped a lot over the years. I've been following you for a while now and I lost count how many times I watched every single one. sometimes I just came here to hear some beautiful music. such a dreamlike soundtrack. looking forward to the next one. regards from brazil

[@ericdodd4146]

8:30 This is NUTZ in such a cool way! With blended and parallel effects I often just end up with the disappointing musical equivalent of mud. Or, it feels cheesy because I'm "not really playing it." This, however, is perfectly symphonic. Love your channel and your work, man. Learning so much! It's especially awesome because the information is so specialized and niche that it can be really hard to find elsewhere.

[@thepedalzone]

Dude! Thank you so much. I'm really honored to hear you find the videos helpful. Makes it all worth it.

[@richnewman]

Damn, thanks Stefan! Was just about to get an Xotic blender pedal when I saw this. I love OBNE and this is a MUCH better pedal. Just purchased one so I could blend a distortion signal with a clean signal for bass guitar--and having that third channel means I could do an FX chain, too. You rock!

[@thepedalzone]

Hey! My pleasure, man. I'm really happy the video inspired you. Sounds like you're in for a blast with your Signal Blender 😊

[@krowland7584]

This is dope

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you 🙏

[@akminid]

Ah! There we go! I just wondered what this pedal is meant for. I'm kinda new on pedals and own 13 of them. Each one of them with no regret ;-)

[@thepedalzone]

I'm happy to hear that my demo was able to shed some light on what this wonderful device can do 😊

[@JoelCardinal]

If you have a mixer with Aux sends you can accomplish the same thing, granted not conveniently at your feet. Started using mine for this purpose, it's awesome.

[@Drumbo_Limbo]

I hope you've had a good first month or two in Club Fatherhood, Stefan, and kudos for remembering to hit Record on the camera even without sleep! (Oh, lovely playing and demonstration as always.)

[@thepedalzone]

It’s been an amazing first month. Fatherhood is the best 😊

[@jonathansrvenge]

Omg I didn’t know that. Parenting is quite a trip- the best trip though. Congrats my dude! Great video as always, thank you!

[@sjc4585]

2:47 series 3:10 parallel Reverb and delay 4:10 series 4:26 parallel Fuzz and drive

[@atonegames]

Holy s***. That was awesome dude. I forgot it was a demo at the end lol. Great music. You sold me the Dark Star, and now this. Damn It lol. Also, what is your shirt? Thanks again.

[@thepedalzone]

Oh boy! Means a lot to hear you enjoyed this and the Dark Star demo so much. Thank you! 🙏 The shirt I'm wearing is from the band Daughters

[@nintendoor1]

you make me wanna buy three of these! amazing as always, stefan. one question on the signal blender : does your signal always pass through when the loops are disengaged? i’m thinking of getting one and trying to check off a few boxes before i make my decision

[@mariodriessen9740]

This is great! And the sonic landscapes you created with these pedals are perfect. For the first time I'm a bit stuck with the signal flow I have in mind. I might be needing three of those signal blenders, but that would be rediculous. If the guys from OBNE are reading this, what about a second version of this pedal, but with two expression pedal outputs to control the volume of the red signal and the blue signal? That would be killer! What? I could just as well use two volume pedals for it? Hmmmm...., I guess so, but still... 😁

[@thepedalzone]

Thanks, man! Really happy you enjoyed the video. Yeah, a version with expression controls for each loop would be killer.

[@johnduval482]

thanks for posting this up. I’ve been looking at this devise but was having trouble sussing it out. And I’ll say this again, with your compositional chops it’s a shame you haven’t released a CD or a digital download of your work. Andy and Bill are superb in their own right and I follow them also but i would pay good bucks to have your works in heavy rotation on my listening play list.... and your tone/texture just speaks to me. When you record these sessions what is your recording signal chain? I’ve been playing sixty years now and just got a Boomerang so I’m back to square one, a total noob haha... you’re inspiring to say the least, thanks again.

[@thepedalzone]

Thank for the kind words. Means a lot to me 🙏 To record the sound, I simply use an Aston Stealth microphone in front of my amp. That microphone then goes to a portable Tascam recorder where I record the audio to an SD card. Then I simply sync that audio file with the video file from my camera, and boom, you have a KZbin video 😊

[@Felux]

Nice shirt! I have the same shirt that I got from a Daughters show in Dallas last year.

[@thepedalzone]

Yeah! Shirt twinzzzz 👕 👯‍♂️

[@renefagermo]

Eyy the shirt! Would love some tips on the daughters guitar sound, except pitch shifters!

[@corsiglian]

Parallel effects loops do rule! I’ve had the Klein Bottle from vfe for awhile, and it’s pretty amazing. I like this more streamlined take on loop mixing, too. Really want a Blooper now.

[@thepedalzone]

Awesome to hear you're having fun with parallel signal mixers as well

[@TheShawnee22]

00:49 has got to be the most beautiful pedal board I’ve ever seen 🤤

[@thepedalzone]

The dream 😂😂😂

[@MYGAS21]

I pass my pedal board through a small mixer, before my signal goes to a stereo amp. VOX and rythm channels combine with multiple parallel signals from the pedal board. I plug my guitar signal into a triple splitter. My output channels can be more though. Serial and parallel combinations do different things that you can't seriously go without. Endless fun. SO I'm crazy for all kinds of signal Splitters, blenders and switchers!

[@stagnatic]

This is excellent, thank you. Question: is that a J. Mascis JM, and if so, what pickups do you have in it?

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you very much! Yeah, it's the J.Mascis Jazzmaster. It's all stock. So it's simply the pickups that it comes equipped with from the shop.

[@ZetaCarinae]

Ah thanks I've been looking for something like this, its like the opposite of a mixer, I wish more pedals had send-return path options.

[@thepedalzone]

It's a very cool and versatile pedal. So many different ways to use it.

[@JosseMeza]

im sold, just ordered .

[@thepedalzone]

Happy to hear you found the video inspiring and helpful. It's really gonna take your pedal collection to the next level

[@cfibanez]

This is really cool. Do you know whether there is anything similar for a stereo signal chain? Or do I need to get two of these?