The Hologram Chroma Console Is a Beast | Tone Report

[@manaras]

After all these years, Andy is always number one

[@CorbCorbin]

Finally, the Andy test. *awesome

[@BCTGuitarPlayer]

Yes, he's the go-to for good information.

[@DrGregWeisswasserND]

You for many years consistently make some of the best gear reviews on KZbin. Thanks. For your hard work. #majikband sending you love.

[@AndyDemos]

I truly appreciate that, thanks for watching all this time! 👊💥👊

[@DrGregWeisswasserND]

@@AndyDemos My pleasure for sure. Your playing and sense of tone is fantastic and really allows the listener to hear what each piece of gear can do. This is invaluable when shopping for gear online. You should seriously get an award from the guitar community. Thanks again and if you have time please 🙏 check out my #majikband albums Mycelium and Primordium. I come up with some pretty good guitar sounds if I say so myself. Cheers and keep on rocking.

[@BCTGuitarPlayer]

A literal all-in-one pedal. Beautiful demo👍

[@ChrisJohnson-lp3hc]

seems super user friendly and straightforward for an initially intimidating looking device, that’s a pleasant surprise!

[@sassycat]

I feel like there should be a comprehensive "how to use this pedal effectively" video, but I am slackjawed at how easy and effectively Andy makes it look. Never thought that I'd be having to practice a pedal, but it's more fun than a Chase Bliss. 😸

[@Thoneman]

Like the sound of that cassette effect

[@Yamsek]

Very impressive and extra points to Hologram for basically creating what to me appears to be the first ‘boutique’ multi effects pedal.

[@cadenceangel]

"boutique multi effects pedal"... excellent description!! ❤

[@JeremyBeut]

Yeeessssss I had been waiting for Andy's test ever since it came out

[@mattborba1340]

That feeling when your favorite pedal reviewer reviews your favorite pedal. 👨🏻‍🍳💋

[@frandsenphilip1]

Interference is definitely my favorite! It gives a randomness to playing.

[@mateohelvetia]

This is way too good 🤯🔥 your riffs and phrasing are amazing 👏🏼

[@BCTGuitarPlayer]

I've been playing for 51 years. Andy's literally in the top five players for musical ideas and innovation. Nothing is EVER overplayed. Anyone can thrash. This guys, plays.

[@chadjohnson-authormusician8072]

@@BCTGuitarPlayer Really? Musical ideas and innovation? Don't get me wrong, he seems like a really nice guy and is a solid player. But generally I find his ideas to be pretty generic-sounding, for the most part. That's again what I get from this demo. What am I missing?

[@gregoirearmaos7944]

Bro you need to watch the countless of videos Andy has done and always comes up with phrasings/lines/riffs/original content sometimes covers. Its the body of work. I find this vid just as good as any.

[@mateohelvetia]

@@chadjohnson-authormusician8072 bro you wish you had his talent

[@chadjohnson-authormusician8072]

@@gregoirearmaos7944 Thanks. I've watched a lot of his videos. They're always very solid, and I appreciate them.

[@intheblink]

Andy really does a great job of showing what pedals can do in the right hands.

[@standingbadger]

Beautifully demoed 👍🏼

[@troy2322]

Very cool pedal! Great demo Andy!!

[@edadpops1709]

That’s Andy having fun

[@JetLagRecords]

Reverb, You're the best! I subscribed because I love your content!

[@gizka6816]

hologram should make rack units

[@jeltoninc.8542]

This would be so great for music production

[@pclindholm]

Andy rules

[@bucklebean]

Yes, perfect timing. Mine arrives tomorrow!

[@gerardlee4319]

I had one arrive 5 mins ago, looking at it right now

[@bucklebean]

@@gerardlee4319 Are you happy with it?

[@gerardlee4319]

@@bucklebean Tried it only on Wurlitzer last night and it sounds real good. Didn't mess with it too much (secondary functions etc), but even when you push the levels it stays very musical and useable. Guitar and/ or bass tonight!

[@bucklebean]

@@gerardlee4319 Nice, I'll be trying guitar and probably drums once it gets here later today. Cheers

[@gerardlee4319]

@@bucklebean sounds good, let me know what you think.

most underrated pedal ever ... i think it sounds beyond fantastic ... i need that thing! :D

[@loulasher]

Hologram: "Guys, we can make a great sounding normal guitar pedal. Really! We don't just do freakout boxes." Hologram at 15:24 : "Yaaargggmuuupherrrrrya! I can't hold back any more" It's OK, Hologram. We love you exactly for who you are. Great sounding pedal, both for old school sounds and for freaking out.

[@JoshuaSimonson909]

Came for the Chroma Console, stayed for the T shirt

[@Erererdedede]

DARMOK AND JALAD AT TANAGRA!!!

[@BobDavidsonBerl]

Sokath, his eyes uncovered!

[@MerLew]

Makes me wonder where a pedal like this would belong in the chain?

[@homunculusSZN]

I just got this pedal. It is so killer.

[@richardclark.]

That thing and my 12 string Dano could get me lost for a few weeks!

[@ShlomirBareket]

How does this STACK with other pedals. Often I find these fancy digital multi effects compress and muffle pedals stacks with them, especially after them?

[@delivrance3961]

total package, great job!!!

[@rockhardfreak]

Hey andy I was wondering if you are in a band or if you release music of your own ? Your riffs always killer so its not a far thought

[@Idontlikethisever]

Simply Andy

[@ryanradcliffguitar]

Red column sounds so much like the Hudson

[@AJL200]

how do you select the stored presets (and/or know which preset you're on), please?

[@loulasher]

I have a tough enough time of that when the numbers are lit up

[@Qwitsoender]

The four big leds between the switches light up in multiple colours. Those 4 leds give a lot of useful feedback depending on what you’re doing. One of them is knowing which preset you’re on. When you hold the Bypass/Preset switch you go into preset select mode. In that mode, each colour has 4 presets with the active one lit up more than the others. So, there’s Red 1, Red 2, Red 3, Red 4, then Yellow 1, et cetera. It’s pretty hard to capture well on camera, but it’s actually quite easily visible in real life. You can set it so that moving through them switches right away, or so you can select it without changing the sound, and then it switches the moment you press the switch again. It works quite well, but of course, if you have a midi-controller preset management will be easier.

[@AJL200]

@@Qwitsoenderthank you for answering my question so well! I had wondered about those LEDs… 🤔

[@shaft9000]

Hallelujah for DIN-jack M I D I !!! $20/effect, 4 at once, stereo+usb+MIDI I/O, and some OS/performance tricks. Looks a clever alternative to a couple of H9s, whether you are a pedal newbie or if your style is already living in the post-punk/retro idioms that the CC serves best. Ah, the FPGA thing.... is it in over 1000 pedal designs yet?

[@Nickpaflas]

This is the most impressive pedal demo I’ve ever seen. Would love to know how long Andy used this before recording the vid

[@monoscopes]

Probably like 5 minutes.

[@patrickworrall5582]

So many guitar gear vids, but only one Andy.

[@danielleinad6019]

What model is that black Yamaha guitar?

[@MrKadidle51]

Is there a way to change the channel to the various effects with the foot switches or just midi?

[@Qwitsoender]

When pressing and holding the right foot-switch you enter preset mode, and there’s multiple ways to move through them. And within each preset you can enable which blocks are on at the start, and then use a short press on the right foot-switch to add in the others. Read the manual if you want to know more.

[@TheFierceAndTheDead]

Andy you're the best

[@lynette9021]

I like a bit of modulation! 🎸

[@fadingdestination]

16:10 is what I’ve been trying to get outta my $400 Colour Box. 😢 It’s a great direct box.. I know. 🤑

[@xtc1957]

The tremolo effect its reminiscent of some western flick soundtrack, but not quite as effective as the Italian guitars and cheap EFX used by Ennio Morricone's stable of remarkable talent. "Looks fun... For an all-in-one!" (that rhymes....rhymes...rhymes)

[@galvanizecesco]

Can you use two or more effects of the same module at the same time?

[@bloodySunday77]

This sounds lovely and has a lot of character, which is what effects should really have in order to find their place among hundreds of other choices. However, it does so much that a user-friendly app to create, store and manage presets would be very useful to have - and I don't see that.

[@federicoatti1497]

Cooooool! 😊

[@kroadster3249]

What is the Model of the Yamaha?

[@monfronoriginal]

Yamaha SAS-II

[@markcichonski6137]

Collage = the Adrian Belew "Born Under Punches" thing

[@fluffkiller]

Shoegaze has an official pedal….

[@90041hood]

What is the signal path for this demo? Real amp or amp sim? Playing through a stereo rig?🤔

[@GuidoGautsch]

At 02:58 it says Amp: Carr Bel-Ray

[@dmilotte]

This pedal can replace your board if you want it to

[@alejandrofargosonini]

thank you great fit. would have loved more neck pu tons tho!

[@marcobruder5639]

Temba, his arms wide!

[@J3RSPACE]

My wallet is gonna cry if i buy this, but it’s so cool!!

[@chrismijares488]

Thanks again, Andy. Kiss my money goodbye.

[@dandanthesoundman7607]

How can this video have 17 thumb downs, mmmmmmmmm.

[@screamstation]

I wanted to like it, but as some said, sounds too digital. And that space sounds cheap. I am sure I could have some fun with it for awhile, but dunno…

[@njsteere]

You could add a zero to the price of this pedal if it made my playing sound as good as Andy.

[@theouterplanet]

I am gonna catch hate for this..but oh well....I had the Chroma Console....user interface is about matching colors--a pain--like the Microcosm....also, for $400 bucks there "should" be an online editor to save/manipulate presets....I found the textures section the best, but you can only use one in the category.....ugh....it gets "old" fast,,,,,,,Hologram does not offer returns either..you would think a well respected company would at least offer a 7 day unconditional return policy....Nope....Hologram doesn't...Save your money for a Fractal Axe 2 or 3

[@Johnnybananass-_]

apologies but I dont get all the hype around this multieffects pedal. though im starting to think pedal makers have topped out with standard pedals so its going in circles back to multi effects pedals as the next craze.

[@DragDealer]

Here for ANDY! Not so much for the pedal 🤘🏻

[@myshaney8556]

So this pedal has no chorus???

[@danstirling7386]

Vibrato plus dry signal equals chorus

[@dreamingone615]

That is one expensive plug in.

[@milk_bath]

We still making that lazy criticism in the year of 2024? Okay then. It is $400 and has four simultaneous effects plus looper. Each of the effect blocks has multiple variations. $100 for a single effect pedal is not outrageous.

[@rickiej88]

Seems like a simplified version of the microcosm.

[@fercholand]

Doesn't work for me. I'm color blind.

[@JasonSmith-jy8gf]

Is this pedal for deaf people?

[@j.l.l.]

too much acid sound for me

[@kierenmoore3236]

Inspired by vintage recording technology. Sounds digital af. 🙃

[@loulasher]

Well, even the Lex Vortex is "vintage" now

[@kierenmoore3236]

@@loulasher yeah, right 🙃

[@MrAkifusion]

Lame.