Mark's Blog Pedalstar Galactica.

[Mark Wein]

http://www.markwein.com/pedalstar-galactica/

 

[sunvalleylaw]

I enjoyed that. It gives me a better idea of how a pro working musician approaches things, rather than my "Ooh, that pedal looks cool!" approach. I may use it as a template to re-work the pedals I have to set up some sounds in a more logical way, even if I don't have the Boss switcher thing to immediately change sounds and have to step on a couple pedals to get it done. I am not on stage, and am under no time pressure when playing.

 

[Guitar Heel]

You can always tell a pro musician. At least one pedal will be crooked. Mine are all perfectly in line...lol.

 

[Mark Wein]

You can always tell a pro musician. At least one pedal will be crooked. Mine are all perfectly in line...lol.

Lol. That’s because I don’t feel like making new cables every time I change something.

 

[Mark Wein]

Also, the underside looks like zip tied black spaghetti.

 

[sleewell]

good blog. have you tried a helix?

 

[Mark Wein]

I enjoyed that. It gives me a better idea of how a pro working musician approaches things, rather than my "Ooh, that pedal looks cool!" approach. I may use it as a template to re-work the pedals I have to set up some sounds in a more logical way, even if I don't have the Boss switcher thing to immediately change sounds and have to step on a couple pedals to get it done. I am not on stage, and am under no time pressure when playing.

I should do a video but in reality I don’t think it would really get the utility across and would probably sound kind of mediocre compared to some of the more “pro” produced rig videos.

It really just comes down to figuring out how to get what you need out of the gear for your unique requirements. I rarely have a sense that most folks think that way and that they are just buying what they think is a prepackaged aesthetic.

 

[Mark Wein]

good blog. have you tried a helix?

Thanks!

Just at the LA amp show, which is a terrible place to try things. Pete thorn loves them. I’m a littl over Line 6 at this point in my life. I’d love to try a Kemper in a real world application though.

 

[sunvalleylaw]

I should do a video but in reality I don’t think it would really get the utility across and would probably sound kind of mediocre compared to some of the more “pro” produced rig videos.

It really just comes down to figuring out how to get what you need out of the gear for your unique requirements. I rarely have a sense that most folks think that way and that they are just buying what they think is a prepackaged aesthetic.

I have a general sound that I like for myself, and I think I tend to adjust whatever gear I have to access some of that. I am interested in learning over time how to accomplish some different things that might actually work in a band context rather than just playing at home.

 

[Mark Wein]

I have a general sound that I like for myself, and I think I tend to adjust whatever gear I have to access some of that. I am interested in learning over time how to accomplish some different things that might actually work in a band context rather than just playing at home.

The only way to do that is to play in a band and then start solving problems as they occur.

 

[Help!I'maRock!]

The only way to do that is to play in a band and then start solving problems as they occur.

Or creating problems as they occur.

 

[Mark Wein]

Or creating problems as they occur.

That too.

 

[sunvalleylaw]

Or creating problems as they occur.

As I like a certain level of discordance/edge in my music, that could easily be the case.

 

[Help!I'maRock!]

As I like a certain level of discordance/edge in my music, that could easily be the case.

My entire switcher obsession is just me creating problems. I should buy another PT mini or a Metro 24, lay only what I actually need out in one row, and be done with it. But noooooooooo...