Dannyalcatraz Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 If anyone is interested, Korg has shipped 90 of the Miku Stomp pedals to the U.S., to test the market, I guess. My FLMS got 3 of those, and of course, I got one. Still testing it out, but I'll have some tracks up soon. I don't know who got any of the others, but I suspect they mostly went to independents, rather than GC. I guarantee you, you don't have anything like it. Korg Miku Stomp This part interested me more than all the demos I've seen thus far: A dedicated iPhone app makes it easy to enter lyrics In addition to the internal preset lyric patterns, MIKU STOMP provides a user area that lets you vocalize any desired lyrics. Operation is easy; use the dedicated iPhone app to enter text data, load it via your guitar pickup, and then just play your guitar. Hatsune Miku will immediately start singing your original lyrics. The user area accommodates up to 6,000 characters (*), so you'll be able to enter an entire song worth of lyrics. * Although this iPhone app can be used with an English system, MIKU STOMP's vocal functionality supports only Japanese. While it does not support input of English lyrics, it does support input of "romaji," the method of using the Latin alphabet to express Japanese. When entering Japanese directly, hiragana and katakana input are supported. I have an iPhone...now I'd just need to learn enough Japanese to make the feature useful (if I bought the pedal). I know a little bit, but my vocabulary needs expansion. Lesson 1: "Dangerous" [video:youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QawEOcHYJ0&sns=em Quote Sturgeon's 2nd Law, a.k.a. Sturgeon's Revelation: âNinety percent of everything is crapâ My FLMS- Murphy's Music in Irving, Tx http://murphysmusictx.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Psmith Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 This part interested me more than all the demos I've seen thus far: A dedicated iPhone app makes it easy to enter lyrics In addition to the internal preset lyric patterns, MIKU STOMP provides a user area that lets you vocalize any desired lyrics. Operation is easy; use the dedicated iPhone app to enter text data, load it via your guitar pickup, and then just play your guitar. Hatsune Miku will immediately start singing your original lyrics. The user area accommodates up to 6,000 characters (*), so you'll be able to enter an entire song worth of lyrics. * Although this iPhone app can be used with an English system, MIKU STOMP's vocal functionality supports only Japanese. While it does not support input of English lyrics, it does support input of "romaji," the method of using the Latin alphabet to express Japanese. When entering Japanese directly, hiragana and katakana input are supported. I have an iPhone...now I'd just need to learn enough Japanese to make the feature useful (if I bought the pedal). I know a little bit, but my vocabulary needs expansion. I've been running through what I call a "Stupid Loop", in trying to access the iPhone app. First off, it's only available through the Japanese iTunes Store, so I can't download it directly to my iPhone - can't use my computer as a workaround, for the same reason. If I try to create an iTunes account with the Japanese iTunes store, it asks me for an address in Japan, then switches me back to the U.S. iTunes store. There's probably a workaround, or else Korg and iTunes may make the app available over here, now that they're shipping the pedal, but for now, you can't get there from here. Quote "Monsters are real, and Ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win." Stephen King http://www.novparolo.com https://thewinstonpsmithproject.bandcamp.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyalcatraz Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 http://i.neoseeker.com/mgv/415500/500/32/khan_display.jpg Quote Sturgeon's 2nd Law, a.k.a. Sturgeon's Revelation: âNinety percent of everything is crapâ My FLMS- Murphy's Music in Irving, Tx http://murphysmusictx.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 This part interested me more than all the demos I've seen thus far: A dedicated iPhone app makes it easy to enter lyrics In addition to the internal preset lyric patterns, MIKU STOMP provides a user area that lets you vocalize any desired lyrics. Operation is easy; use the dedicated iPhone app to enter text data, load it via your guitar pickup, and then just play your guitar. Hatsune Miku will immediately start singing your original lyrics. The user area accommodates up to 6,000 characters (*), so you'll be able to enter an entire song worth of lyrics. * Although this iPhone app can be used with an English system, MIKU STOMP's vocal functionality supports only Japanese. While it does not support input of English lyrics, it does support input of "romaji," the method of using the Latin alphabet to express Japanese. When entering Japanese directly, hiragana and katakana input are supported. I have an iPhone...now I'd just need to learn enough Japanese to make the feature useful (if I bought the pedal). I know a little bit, but my vocabulary needs expansion. I've been running through what I call a "Stupid Loop", in trying to access the iPhone app. First off, it's only available through the Japanese iTunes Store, so I can't download it directly to my iPhone - can't use my computer as a workaround, for the same reason. If I try to create an iTunes account with the Japanese iTunes store, it asks me for an address in Japan, then switches me back to the U.S. iTunes store. There's probably a workaround, or else Korg and iTunes may make the app available over here, now that they're shipping the pedal, but for now, you can't get there from here. http://i.neoseeker.com/mgv/415500/500/32/khan_display.jpg Another 'workaround'- "everything old is new again" to the rescue... ______ [video:youtube] Quote Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyalcatraz Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Yes, but the point of the Miku is that you sound like Miku, not that you sound like very bad Frampton. Besides, I'm playing a guitar, not a mutant wind instrument! Quote Sturgeon's 2nd Law, a.k.a. Sturgeon's Revelation: âNinety percent of everything is crapâ My FLMS- Murphy's Music in Irving, Tx http://murphysmusictx.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 'Besides, I'm playing a guitar, not a mutant wind instrument... or a virtual little Japanese girly-girl... ' I suggested the Banshee 2, half-kiddingly, half-seriously, as a possible means to get a similar effect... 'S all good. I must confess, I like the sound of layering the talk-box effected tone over the straight-amp-tone, as per the example given in that promotional vid... And everyone forgets the fantastic use that David Gilmour put the talk-box to, when the topic of famous examples comes up... Quote Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Psmith Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Caevan, I love the idea of the Talk-Box sound, but never wanted to invest in one. My workaround for the Talk-Box sound involves a small synth with a Vocoder; sing into the Vocoder mic, and trigger synth tones with my guitar, via MIDI. I can also run the guitar audio signal through a second Audio In jack, so my voice modulates the guitar sound. Quote "Monsters are real, and Ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win." Stephen King http://www.novparolo.com https://thewinstonpsmithproject.bandcamp.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyalcatraz Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Don't get me wrong- I like talk-box techniques, when used well. I just never wanna be that dude! Quote Sturgeon's 2nd Law, a.k.a. Sturgeon's Revelation: âNinety percent of everything is crapâ My FLMS- Murphy's Music in Irving, Tx http://murphysmusictx.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Don't get me wrong- I like talk-box techniques, when used well. I just never wanna be that dude! ____ { Caevan, I love the idea of the Talk-Box sound, but never wanted to invest in one. My workaround for the Talk-Box sound involves a small synth with a Vocoder; sing into the Vocoder mic, and trigger synth tones with my guitar, via MIDI. I can also run the guitar audio signal through a second Audio In jack, so my voice modulates the guitar sound. The DigiTech GNX4 has a similar mic-based 'talk-box'/'vocoder' type effect, but for whatever reasons, I just didn't cotton to it that much. Quote Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyalcatraz Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Digitech's Obscura, anyone? [video:youtube] Cool. I like the pseudo reverse/gated-delay effects. And I REALLY like the "warp" ramp-up/down in pitch and speed when tap-tempo changes are toe-tapped. I wouldn't mind if that were a switchable option on my El Capistan. Speaking of which, it doesn't make me want to replace my beloved El Cap, but if I had moneys to burn, I might buy one to go with it. Speaking of which, what is the going rate for one, or is it even available for sale anywhere yet? I mean, it's been what, since last January or before that it's been publicised? Aaaand it is now on sale: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/digitech-obscura-altered-delay-guitar-effects-pedal Quote Sturgeon's 2nd Law, a.k.a. Sturgeon's Revelation: âNinety percent of everything is crapâ My FLMS- Murphy's Music in Irving, Tx http://murphysmusictx.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyalcatraz Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 And now, for something...well...not COMPLETELY different, but unusual: an overdrive pedal with a rude name http://www.smallsoundbigsound.com/products/fuck-overdrive/ Quote Sturgeon's 2nd Law, a.k.a. Sturgeon's Revelation: âNinety percent of everything is crapâ My FLMS- Murphy's Music in Irving, Tx http://murphysmusictx.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyalcatraz Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 And the Mr Black Supermoon original: http://www.mrblackpedals.com/collections/pedals/products/supermoon And the Chrome version: Quote Sturgeon's 2nd Law, a.k.a. Sturgeon's Revelation: âNinety percent of everything is crapâ My FLMS- Murphy's Music in Irving, Tx http://murphysmusictx.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Psmith Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 And now, for something...well...not COMPLETELY different, but unusual: an overdrive pedal with a rude name http://www.smallsoundbigsound.com/products/fuck-overdrive/ At least it aspires to be a truly original Crapulator, not just another TS clone. You'll either love or hate that signal breakup, excuse me, 'crackle', and it'll take some nerve to show up with that pedal for a P&W band . . . Quote "Monsters are real, and Ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win." Stephen King http://www.novparolo.com https://thewinstonpsmithproject.bandcamp.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyalcatraz Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 You have successfully posted what I was thinking when I found that pedal! Quote Sturgeon's 2nd Law, a.k.a. Sturgeon's Revelation: âNinety percent of everything is crapâ My FLMS- Murphy's Music in Irving, Tx http://murphysmusictx.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Psmith Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 I love Crapulators & Randomizers, as I call them, Ring Mods, Bit Crushers, Lo-Fi boxes, what-have-you; anything that chews up your signal and craps it back out, bent, broken and bad-smelling. Any Tube Screamer or Phase 90 is going to sound pretty much like any other Tube Screamer or Phase 90, so if you want stock sounds, they're easy to find, but as the line from Tuxedomoon goes, "Give me new noise!" Quote "Monsters are real, and Ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win." Stephen King http://www.novparolo.com https://thewinstonpsmithproject.bandcamp.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyalcatraz Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Amen! Quote Sturgeon's 2nd Law, a.k.a. Sturgeon's Revelation: âNinety percent of everything is crapâ My FLMS- Murphy's Music in Irving, Tx http://murphysmusictx.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane hugo Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 Roland dropped this at summer NAMM today: [video:youtube] Quote http://blip.fm/invite/WorkRelease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane hugo Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 EHX has some new pedals at summer NAMM, too. here's one of them: don't blame me for the tilt. they posted it that way. Quote http://blip.fm/invite/WorkRelease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyalcatraz Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 The Plutoneium Chi-Wah-Wah is back! http://plutoneium.com Quote Sturgeon's 2nd Law, a.k.a. Sturgeon's Revelation: âNinety percent of everything is crapâ My FLMS- Murphy's Music in Irving, Tx http://murphysmusictx.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane hugo Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 ^ Looks awesome, but I wear size 13 shoes, so probably not for me. moving on...gotta give it up to the homemade-effects crowd: [video:youtube] Quote http://blip.fm/invite/WorkRelease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyalcatraz Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 That is as clever as Puss in Boots taking smart drugs! Quote Sturgeon's 2nd Law, a.k.a. Sturgeon's Revelation: âNinety percent of everything is crapâ My FLMS- Murphy's Music in Irving, Tx http://murphysmusictx.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Psmith Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Love the idea, but I think it's something you could set up with a splitter and an A/B box? Have to try that later today . . . Quote "Monsters are real, and Ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win." Stephen King http://www.novparolo.com https://thewinstonpsmithproject.bandcamp.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyalcatraz Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 There are probably several ways tot do it. A Kaoss Pad might let you do something similar. The trick is the SPEED with which he can do that. Fingers are much faster than feet. Quote Sturgeon's 2nd Law, a.k.a. Sturgeon's Revelation: âNinety percent of everything is crapâ My FLMS- Murphy's Music in Irving, Tx http://murphysmusictx.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryz Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I think his idea of using his feet/toes would be a good way to go, even though it might require redesigning and using a tapping board like those found on an electric drum kit. It would take practice and probably wouldn't be easy to keep up with what he is doing with his fingers. But, it would free up his right hand to get back on the guitar where it belongs...He could do some tapping, chording, picking, finger picking, etc., and make up some new melody lines as the current concept (although cool) starts sounding too repetitive to me.... Quote Take care, Larryz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Maybe with a momentary switch, so that you could flutter your foot up and down. Or, something similar that could be mounted on the guitar... Quote Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane hugo Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Does Roland sell their D-Beams as stand-alone items? Quote http://blip.fm/invite/WorkRelease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Psmith Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Does Roland sell their D-Beams as stand-alone items? The D-Beam started out as a stand-alone item, then Roland bought out the company that developed the D-beam, and incorporated it into their Synths and Grooveboxes. Used Roland keyboard Synths with an onboard D-Beam show up for more reasonable prices than you're likely to find an original D-Beam on Ebay. FWIW, even an original would be very awkward to mount onto a guitar. Quote "Monsters are real, and Ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win." Stephen King http://www.novparolo.com https://thewinstonpsmithproject.bandcamp.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyalcatraz Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 It is just a fuzz...but what a fuzz! JHS Pedals Muffuletta Fuzz Pedal http://www.jhspedals.com/products/guitar-pedals/muffuletta/ Quote Sturgeon's 2nd Law, a.k.a. Sturgeon's Revelation: âNinety percent of everything is crapâ My FLMS- Murphy's Music in Irving, Tx http://murphysmusictx.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEHpicker Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 discalimer: I have not gone through every post on this thread so I don't know if this has already been posted - kinda cool though - a whole new level of percussion style guitar playing. [video:youtube] Quote SEHpicker The further a society drifts from truth the more it will hate those who speak it." George Orwell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyalcatraz Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Ain't for me, but nifty nonetheless! Quote Sturgeon's 2nd Law, a.k.a. Sturgeon's Revelation: âNinety percent of everything is crapâ My FLMS- Murphy's Music in Irving, Tx http://murphysmusictx.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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