MY COMPACT LIVE RIG 2023!

[@INeverWanted2010]

Yes! I love compact rigs. It's a fun challenge to cram as much tone as you can into such a small space. But these days it's possible and in my opinion, preferred! Looks great dude.

[@TheWeekendWarrior762]

Throwback parkway drive 🖤😎

[@iainexe4854]

That Solar Chug sounds unreal, defnitely going on the list of guitar gear I want but cant afford haha

[@kylezakk]

Sick board. I'm really eyeing a solar chug pedal.

[@materedai4158]

My man plays some Carrion and plays with my feelings as well, i'm 14 again

[@Lukebaucom]

Right on!

[@jordytielen7616]

gave a like just for the divebomb in the beginning

[@smeemusic]

I wouldn't say this is the "best sounding" rig you've put together. But this is rock solid. The tones are flexible. And you can fit this board anywhere. Id take this as a WIN and run with it. I really do enjoy pedal platform content too!!!

[@MrJingles021]

I love this. I love pedals, and seeing a all in one board like this is awesome.

[@stevengoodman3498]

Nice Fender with a Floyd man. Small rig sounds awesome as well. Rock on brother!

[@hookkups]

more is more!

[@brandoncorbeil6698]

I just constructed a compact rig myself. I play bass in the band VOIDBEARER. My live rig is a tuner, mxr micro amp +, dark glass b7k v2. That's it!

[@broncoxy]

Man, that's one fire breathing little rig, love it!!

[@TheMrnova11]

I recently broke down my 90's rediculously oversized pedalboard to set up a compact board and the chug was the first thing i put on it...and also, hell yeah parkway drive!

[@ssmetalrulz]

Any pros and cons between having a dedicated noise gate pedal right after your tuner before the overdrive, distortion etc.... and having it integrated into your distortion pedal after the boost like in this video?

[@edwardmorales2178]

Love the CAB M brother!

[@BradRocker]

Its got all you need for some Metal.

[@JonTheBard]

what do you do about signal boost for leads? Loving the Chug Pedal BTW

[@creepymcpeepers]

I love the way that guitar is I wish I had new pickups in mine cause I love the way the fenders feel

[@manuele.itriagom.728]

Loved this video because it’s so informative of your process and reasoning behind your choices while at the same time I kinda hate your tone here haha. Not in a bad way, to be clear. But it’s really way off from what I’d chase even in a high gain setting. But isn’t that the point of having your own sound? So that’s why I love videos like this. Regardless of my taste, seeing the thought process behind other’s sound is always great. I really love your videos, man. The vibes are spot on and I’m sure you’ll be a top tier guitar KZbinr not so far in the future, maybe with your own products if you so choose.

[@MrJingles021]

If the Chug had top mounted jacks, I'd definitely get it. They save so much space that way.

[@douglasvaughn9349]

Nice video ray! Did you get rid of the helix floor? 6:21

[@creepymcpeepers]

I have to go back to the mod strat video to see what that after burner is

[@thisguy2973]

I’ve been using the kraken tube preamp into the Cab M+ with the Kraken 212 cab sim. It’s amazing

[@KHfilmin]

Sweet board man.

[@Willyfarted200]

All the gain!

[@chadmorral1326]

Sick tones bro!!! Cool rig!

[@bassinidiot168]

0:06 weird connection but this sound directed my mind straight to prosthetics lol

[@dannyllerenatv8635]

I love compact rigs! Something I have gotten into over the last 2 years whether playing clean R&B stuff or flat-out metal is using a compressor during lead passages. REALLY tightens the tone up and makes lead passages hit incredibly hard. A trick Tosin Abasi and Andy Wood use for their lead playing.

[@dalodeper]

Whatup XRC? Great vid mayne. Was there a bad experience with the Kraken V4 pedalboard amplifier that lead you to take if off the board? I remember you using it on the last tour you were on.

[@xanderraymondcharles]

Hey hey! Nah no bad experience at all! I just like to constantly change stuff

[@fngoodmusic78]

Shits hype

[@EXSENTRIX]

That CHUG pedal sounds badass 👊🏼💀

[@pavelmerkulov7417]

Chug is really great! Cool pedalboard!

[@javiergedeon]

Go team sd1! Such a great pedal

[@StrXnded]

I loved the parkway drive, I can just hear myself screaming Carrion lol

[@xanderraymondcharles]

Haha heck yes. Such a classic!

[@shanewalton8888]

I think the EVH pedal also includes a noise gate.

[@thet740]

Yo Ray! Sick videos man. What string gauges are you using for the strat in drop B? Ever have trouble intonating 6-string floyds with thicker strings? I use a similar guitar in A# standard and it gave me trouble with anything over 56 so that's what I stick with is a 56-13.

[@gravelrocks5588]

Check out tonex it's supposed to be a game-changer the pedal is coming out February 16th very interested

[@graemedixon6314]

I find it interesting that you chose this over the helix. Is it for the simplicity of it all or does this set up just sound more natural?

[@steveb1413]

I was thinking the same thing. He enjoyed the Helix and an HX Stomp or XL would've covered this whole board? But I'm a biased modeler guy!

[@yagosouza78]

what gauge of strings and brand do you use on this guitar?

[@shanewalton8888]

It is hard to see your settings on the CHUG pedal. Perhaps put them in the description? Thanks.

[@shanewalton8888]

Enjoyed the tones I got. What do you think the total cost of that compact rig is?

[@jeffhirshberg5171]

I'm thinking of doing this for a live setting, but instead of running through the board/PA, I would like to use the Fryette PS 100 and a 4x12 cab -- with a Eros boost, high gain preamp pedal, tuner pedal, and noise gate. (I) Would you say this is a viable option? (II) Would you run the preamp pedal and/or gate through the effects loop or in front of the head? And (III) would you put an EQ pedal in the mix (e.g., MXR M108S) and if so, through the effects loop or in front? Sorry for so many questions. It's just I'm new to this sort of approach and I trust your opinion. Really appreciate the information you offer up.

[@PikaStu666]

That Chug pedal is sweet dude. No stock in the UK at the moment 😢

[@HenrikMoos]

Is there amp-simulation in that two notes box

[@nlinebaugh]

💪🏻🤘🏻

[@gimbong]

Hi ray what string set do you use for Drop B:)

[@MrJingles021]

Are you using the Cab M with the preamp on?

[@xanderraymondcharles]

Preamp off power amp on

[@calmwalks6770]

hey ray ! got a question about your pedal board rig ! since your using a cab sim , and a over drive and dist. and youre going to directly to front of house PA , you dont need an actual amp head anymore right? just curious ! im inspired to do a similiar setup !

[@xanderraymondcharles]

hey thanks so much for watching. Yes, correct. No amp, no cab.

[@calmwalks6770]

@@xanderraymondcharles thanks! I really don't want to deal with heavy amp heads anymore haha

[@creepymcpeepers]

So you don’t have to have one of those Seymour Duncan power stage things with the torpedo?

[@xanderraymondcharles]

I have one but I’m not using it for this rig

[@Brennosguitarsandgear]

I think I’d prefer your Kraken V4 with the 2x Boss pedals 🤘🏽

[@Anshul1614]

Bro how are you running your IEM on the pedalboard?

[@jeffleecust]

Do you realize if you went back even just a year ago you were anti-tremolo, clean as possible distortion, hated “chainsaw” or dirty distortion/boost. Channel name was different as well, lol. I’m here for it though, love it all.

[@p4fizzle]

So the Kraken is out and the Chug is in! You did use a Kraken right?

[@tree6676]

I know you’ve used the Wampler Dracarys (which I already own and love), do you find the Solar Chug that much greater to warrant a $199 purchase? Thanks!

[@xanderraymondcharles]

Unless I’m crazy, which is possible, I don’t think I’ve ever used that pedal🤔

[@1TYSL]

When I bought a Solar, my friend got in on the order and picked up a CHUG they were offering free shipping at the time. He was happy with the amp he was using and gave it to me. I haven’t used a distortion pedal in years but I’ve owned over 10 different pedals from the 90’s to the 2010’s. It’s the best one I’ve played. Hands down. It’s worth $199. If you play using distortion pedals you wouldn’t be dissatisfied.

[@ractorstudios]

what amp are you using with that?

[@p4fizzle]

I don;t think he is using an amp

[@Ottophil]

Thats the sad part, he isnt

[@colinc48]

the chug pedal is the preamp

[@ractorstudios]

@@colinc48 that would explain the lack of low end. Since that usually comes form the power amp section.

[@jonnybroomhead]

Did you use number 69 on the torpedo on purpose? hahaha.

[@xanderraymondcharles]

hahah what nooooooo

[@shanewalton8888]

Screw the jealous haters. Yngwie is God. More is MORE!!!

[@larvaedadindex]

The mighty XRC !

[@MrStephenlederle]

The high end hurts my ears.. It sounds harsh and peirceing. Literally making me wince. I am not complaining, just observing. Honest question, Is it that you don't hear the shrill high frequncies? or is it that you don' mind them?, or do you like the high frequecies in his tone? I'm curious. Thanks to everyone who reads and replies. Good day to you.

[@ninja4O5]

Haha 69 baby lezz gooo ;D

[@lekkerblankastudio]

XRC

[@xanderraymondcharles]

🙌

[@bengreenbank]

If you're plugging straight into the PA how do you deal with A) Venues with shitty PA's and B) Venues where the speakers are overhead and people in the first few rows can't hear much except acoustic drums because all the guitars/bass are coming out of the speakers above them? I use a quad cortex but I always like to have an FRFR cab onstage to avoid the above issues.