That was ear and eye opening!!!! Pretty sure you just sold a lot of pedals!!!!! Thanks for another great video!!!! Just broke the exclamation key on my computer keyboard%$#&*
@Phillyfast7 жыл бұрын
You know what this video makes me want to do? Ditch work, put in an order for the snyth and all these pedals, wait anxiously for a day or two for them to show up, and lock myself in my garage while I tinker for days on end. Love these kind of videos!
@machiwoomiapoo7 жыл бұрын
Agree!
@jonathanredman84975 жыл бұрын
Definitely less is more!
@gfgnickname_not_chosen25984 жыл бұрын
The problem is... if you ditch work you don’t have enough money to place the order 😞
@jiminy_watts4 жыл бұрын
Do it!
@orlandofebres76044 жыл бұрын
I'm TELLIN'YA YOU'LL WALK-OUT A MONK!! 😁😁😁😇😄😄😄
@BlasphemousButler7 жыл бұрын
This was very timely! I'm looking at FX pedals for the first time in my life (for my Minilogue) and your demo was perfect. Thank you!
@samaBR3337 жыл бұрын
Andrew Cecka me too! great video
@adamoliver826 жыл бұрын
how about this,me to!, wish I'd watched this before buying one that's not really fit for purpose.
@Wil_Dsense6 жыл бұрын
Yes same here. So far I use the Polara Reverb, it pairs pretty well with the minilogue am happy with it. Now I'm looking to expand the chain with some more (preferably analog) fx. So which pedals did you guys use?
@cdh793 жыл бұрын
11:32 i love how the ping-pong delay and reverb add this depth to this melody and it all comes together.. definitely something that needs to be listened to on headphones to get the full effect!
@johningram21533 жыл бұрын
This a a great video. I've been playing piano and "keyboards" for a long time, but just recently got into analog synths. I did not expect that this journey would eventually lead me to guitar pedals, but they apparently have the modular effects game down, and there's no reason for the synth industry to reinvent that wheel. But, as a total non-guitarist, the world of pedals is vast, and unfamiliar. This video is super helpful. Thanks.
@freakphysics2 жыл бұрын
Daniel Fisher is to sound demonstration as Bob Ross is to painting teaching. Thank you for your always insightful videos, man.
@mikedegrazia3 жыл бұрын
Ive watched tons of videos on this subject today (synth and pedals). Every single one sounded non musical and like they didnt know what the hell they were doing just randomly turning things on and off then turning knobs and flicking switches. Except this one... Dan this is awesome. Thanks so much.
@winterland20113 жыл бұрын
Just WOW. The whole video. Someone mastering the sound and explaining clearly the concepts. Thank you
@bitronicc18875 жыл бұрын
Daniel- Whatever they are paying you, it isn't enough. I always thoroughly enjoy seeing your video demos, as you're clearly a genius and highly passionate about synthesis and electronic music. You seem like an extraordinarily talented and knowledgeable individual. Thank you for doing such a fantastic and professional job with these videos, they really are a pleasure to see.
@rexterrocks4 жыл бұрын
I've always used effects pedals but I do like to use a Kaossilator KP2 at times. It's such an expressive unit and sits nicely next to a synth. There's something about controlling parameters of effects with the movement of your fingers whilst playing that is very satisfying.
@MikeH_PR4 жыл бұрын
Now I needn't feel guilty about abandoning my guitar pedals when making electronic music. This is an excellent & inspiring video.
@JoeyBelville7 жыл бұрын
OMG - Daniel you are my new synth nerd hero!! This clip gets me freaking pumped!
@jorg-em6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the demo, Daniel. Goes to show how much sound you can get out of a simple analog synth with these pedals.
@lostinepic4 жыл бұрын
I had watched it like 15 times for 4-5 months....best review so far for what im looking for
@woodswalker886 жыл бұрын
At last I understand how other people got this deeeeeep spaaaace drone while my synth just played Notes.
@StarsWithScars3 жыл бұрын
You Sir!!! learned something today.
@ashleyjamesbrown7 жыл бұрын
was literally basket placing both the rv6 and tc flashback for use on my jx03 and this video proved its a good choice. thanks for the very interesting overview.
@elvishpaisley Жыл бұрын
wow, cool pedals. great jam! very smooth ending too!
@lance1346797 жыл бұрын
Great demo on how effects (especially time effects such modulation, delay, reverb) can transform synth sounds.
@yotrakzproductions73245 жыл бұрын
Perfect idea man. Never considered an effects pedal for my synth. Definitely gon' get one for my 1983 Moog Rogue.
@Hyper5nic6 жыл бұрын
Faaantastic! Instead of buying more synths, instead i'm looking for the next pedal-upgrade. :-) Thank you very much for creating and sharing this video, it really does some out-of-this-world things to a main synth.
@graphene14876 жыл бұрын
You deserve a raise man! Excellent work
@sweetwater6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I will pass it along to Human Resources.
@jonathanredman84975 жыл бұрын
Great informative video. It made me realise today's pedals are better than multi FX boxes. These days they sound fabulous too. I originally had a cheap Flanger on my Yamaha CS5 mono synth but it added so much noise.
@sasarasa887 жыл бұрын
Great video Daniel. Except for the flashback, which I already have and like a lot, I had not considered the other pedals you are showcasing here. Good advice, appreciated.
@SamChaneyProductions7 жыл бұрын
The Ring Thing makes that analogue Minilogue sound more like a FM synth (which I'm a huge fan of) but still retains the warm tone of the Korg - Kind of a best of both worlds between subtractive analogue and frequency modulation.
@EnochDark7 жыл бұрын
ring mods are baddass instruments in their own right... check out zvex's
@setphaser7 жыл бұрын
I've been looking for a video like this for ages!! More please!
@orbitalchiller7 жыл бұрын
I have a Minilogue too. I process it through, for now (within mixer fx loop if possible): MXR Analog Chorus + Seymour Duncan Vapor Trail Analog Delay + TC Electronic Hall Of Fame reverb.
@AdamTheAd-vanc3d7 жыл бұрын
orbitalchiller Do us guys sone demos please :-)
@CallxMexLos7 жыл бұрын
dam that mxr analog chorus sounds delicious haha i have an analog distiortion from them and love it, do you highly recommend that analog chorus?
@orbitalchiller7 жыл бұрын
yes, very much. it is a pristine analog chorus. Best price/value in its range, imo.
@CallxMexLos7 жыл бұрын
dope thanks, thats the blue pedal right? i may just grab one, i just ordered a boss gt 1 but i still love analog more
@timelesswheelman11617 жыл бұрын
Mr. Fisher, I believe you are the most knowledgeable synth master to make videos showing us mere mortals the capabilities of synths. I would like to know which synth(s) on the market do everything in this video within the capabilities of the synth itself, without needing the pedals. Would you please share that info with us, or let us know which synths come closest to performing these abilities without the pedals? Thanks in advance!
@janminor11727 жыл бұрын
Timeless Wheelman the Behringer deepmind has lots of built in effects, can use up to four at a time afaik...
@timelesswheelman11617 жыл бұрын
Thanks! and its only $999. I'm thinking the Novation Peak would also be VERY nice...
@786itube11 ай бұрын
Excellent presentation once again from Daniel. Apart from being quite entertaining, I felt I learnt so much
@joshuahanson92737 жыл бұрын
Finally someone demoed the digitech nautila on synth. it's incredible on anything & everything electric!
@MisterMotel5 жыл бұрын
you expain everything so well, and I just love the sounds you are making at 11:38
@jarkokoo6 жыл бұрын
Neat video, good tips/demos. I've lately gone 100% hardware FX route myself, with pedals. Few tips for that route, which weren't mentioned in this video: get a mixer that has AUX send & return, so you can use your pedal-chain easily with all your gear without constantly plugging and un-plugging. Another one: get patch cables for your pedal-chain, so you'll save some desk space. And lastly, many guitar/bass distortion pedals also work really well with synths. For example you can easily give some colour for leads and strings and also some nice crunch for your basslines with guitar/bass distortions. At the moment I'm having a distortion, chorus, delay and reverb all as physical pedals and I don't use any effect except a compressor on software side. Next up I'll maybe buy some flanger or phaser and maybe at some point a second distortion.
@sweetwater6 жыл бұрын
Hi jarkokoo, thank you for the useful tips. You might enjoy our "Distortion Pedals for Keyboard" video we released last year featuring 20 guitar/bass distortion pedals: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e5uArdKglZyzYmQ.html
@severeflows6 жыл бұрын
Really like the ring thing might make it my first pedal
@sweetwater6 жыл бұрын
Hi severeflows, the EHX Ring Thing does even more than I had a chance to show. You can really set your sounds apart from others'. Thanks for watching!
@sunilsolanki7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. Loved the demo at the end. Gave me lots of ideas and uses for pedals. Thanks!
@YoYoYo7 жыл бұрын
This is nice video. I was looking for pedal on synths reviews for a long time and they are hard to find. That on is excellent. Hope we can see more in the future.
@AdamTheAd-vanc3d7 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thankyou for sharing this video. I really cool for more videos of synths run through fx pedals. Really opens up new sonic dimensions to the sound .
@davidjameschamberlain7 жыл бұрын
my favorite pedal for synth is easily the Small Stone, it is such a great sound
@trilfiger4482 жыл бұрын
I’m watching this trying to find a pedal for my minilogue so this was perfect
@electricblade52 жыл бұрын
The doctor who reference was unexpected but appreciated.
@elmortobeats59196 жыл бұрын
The ring thing sounds so freakin awesome! I need it for my moog 37 😁👌 buying on in 2 days. Thanks for the great demo.
@RobFlaxMusic7 жыл бұрын
This just made me want to buy all these pedals! Great demo; inspiring sounds. Side note: 11:00 that's the first time I've ever heard somebody pronounce it "DAY-lek". Definitely "DAH-lek," bro. ;-)
@sweetwater7 жыл бұрын
Dreadfully sorry Rob, I was inadvertently channeling my inner Peter Cushing. Thanks for watching!
@MrBannystar7 жыл бұрын
Haha that was the one thing I was gonna comment on too, but apart from that I really enjoyed the video. I really want to make my own ambient music in the future for a hobby and this was an interesting video, thanks!
@KevNoonz7 жыл бұрын
Super Ego sounds insane. Great video.
@isaiahrichard31476 жыл бұрын
Awesome sounds and very inspiring.
@leiruagetro7 жыл бұрын
I have a Prophet 08 from DSI, It's my favorite analog synth so far, and I've been using a big sky with it. I have considered an H9 core or max however for it
@mago7777 жыл бұрын
Extremely well done, great content very informative interesting and educational, I've always used synths and midi controller keyboards but I had no idea you could do all that with pedals! Also great video production too, more videos like this please! 👍😃👌😀
@crappie0507647 жыл бұрын
I'm also inted to by a minilogue. At the moment have 2 pedal effect, boss rv6 is really amasing and the elektro harmonix 22500 looper, will be great with ambient loop effects by using different patches and minilogue
@graphene14875 жыл бұрын
I keep referring back to this bid. Great info and advice
@qaisbenjamin8238 Жыл бұрын
I love what u do, keep up the good work, I had many questions about this and as if God knew what I was thinking u had put it on, thank u Daniel Fisher,
@neilbarbu7 жыл бұрын
You always teach me something Daniel Fisher my friend from Fort Wayne
@sweekycheeks7 жыл бұрын
Awesome instant effects gratification. I use an old casio 1000p though a kaoss pad mk1. It transforms its bland soft mono sound into a stereo atmospheric monster. Might look at getting a couple of these pedals for my Korg Z1 for a complete picture. Great demo. :-)
@WoodysAR Жыл бұрын
Weird coincidence. I bought 2 Super Phaser PH-2's to dual phase the output from the Software Synth (XILS PolyM) that I bought at Sweetwater, using the AKAI ADVANCE 61 Smart Controller I also got at Sweetwater. (the two Superphasers I got from eBay, but they are both Japanese Vintage!
@BillyBatsonMarvel7 жыл бұрын
A brilliant way to get the sale numbers up , keep these type of videos coming and take all of my $$$... 💵💵💵
@lennartverhoeff7 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I've got my Minilogue running through a Kaosspad at the moment, but am looking to get some discrete pedals so this is great :) Liking the look of that Ring Thing pedal.
@danielmiyahara3202 жыл бұрын
I have a Qchord which is unlike most other instruments but I find pedals to be perfect for it, especially with delay and reverb
@MadelnMachines5 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see you do more of these kinds of videos with new and different pedals used with synths. I like that you kept the synth sound simple and did it in a really methodical way. I have loads of DAW effects native and 3rd party but I want more hands on tweakability and something in dedicated hardware. I'm not sure whether to get an all in one solution - something zoom g3n or line 6 m13 or helix LT? Whether things like the strymon big sky and timeline are really worth it? Whether to just build up your own individual pedals into a collection instead? Love your moog one demos by the way - more please!
@RestorationsFOD7 жыл бұрын
Wow those ambient sounds are just gorgeous! The exact sound I aim for in my darker DnB textures. Thanks for the info!
@anonymusum6 жыл бұрын
I´m really impressed by the Ring Thing. Thanx for the demo.
@romanonardelli-drummerforfun2 жыл бұрын
Great video and beautiful sound
@rederickfroders19782 жыл бұрын
May I suggest a Zoom MS70-CDR? Great little multieffects pedal that allows up to 6 units at the same time, in an effects chain entirely of your choosing.
@MadelnMachines4 жыл бұрын
I saw the recent article on sweetwater - using multi-effect processors with keyboards and synths. I'd love to see a demo of the the Line6 M13 and Zoom Gn5 on some synths. They seem amazing for live performance and studio - having 4 effects easy with a screen and tons of knobs per effect to play with. Really hands on and fun. Does the quality of effects and sound stand up to dedicated units though? I love that the multi-effects are so easy to chain and save - less cable mess is always a good thing!
@sweetwater4 жыл бұрын
Hi MIM. I haven't had concerns about sound quality on multi-FX units. Mostly because there are few things sold that don't sound good (the internet is brutal about such things). I once did a gig with three M13s under my feet side-by-side as one unit. It was stunning to look at on the dark stage, and looked like I had the Deep Thought computer at my command.-_Daniel_
@MichielvanDort7 жыл бұрын
Nice vid. My first thought was, why I would want external effects for a lot of things my synth does on it's own. But I see. My second thought was about funding...
@elmortobeats59196 жыл бұрын
Michiel most analog synths don't have fx.
@Iain01015 жыл бұрын
Nice! Makes me want to buy pedals now instead of more synths. Reminds me of years ago when I borrowed my guitar players chorus for my Juno 106 and turned it into a brand new instrument.
@Philippe447 жыл бұрын
Daniel makes sci-fi soundtracks disguised as promotional videos
@sweetwater7 жыл бұрын
Hi Philippe, check out the sci-fi soundtrack we made on the next video: Pedals to Make Your Guitar Sound Like a Synth kzfaq.info/get/bejne/beBhfdhqx8-rink.html
@edsknife5 жыл бұрын
I immediately thought of Metroid Prime
@edsknife5 жыл бұрын
2:47 sounds like Phazon Mines and 4:34 sounds like Space Pirates
@MeanderingSlacker5 жыл бұрын
Let's be honest that's all synthin is. Some times it is dancing robots other times it is the void of space, but it's still sci fi
@kgbinfo7 жыл бұрын
incredibly helpful video, Demon Dan! (I came over here from the Moog forum). I've got a DX-100 that I usually drench in effects before anyone hears the sound of the thing, so I'm always looking for pedals that will work well with it. I don't often find something that sounds bad processing synths, but there are definitely pedals that do it better than others... That Ring thing has me GASsing hard right now. Maybe I should just order one right now...
@analogsynthplayer5 жыл бұрын
Inexpensive casio through those pedals would sound good. Good video
@oscillated1397 жыл бұрын
superb demo. Thanks.
@CSCOTTNYC7 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Getting some more Pedals asap.
@montxsuz3 жыл бұрын
Sweet. Plus a ehx Ring Thing not mentioned above ;) I might have to get some of that.
@ebeep7 жыл бұрын
Nice! I've been waiting for this! My gigging synth doesn't have effects and I don't want to bring a rack of gear or a laptop.
@monogramadikt59714 жыл бұрын
ive got so much in the box at home but more and more i want to start playing around with hardware, just looks like too much fun yeah
@toiletfarm6 жыл бұрын
I'm getting a synth next week, and I'm interested to hear the Earthquaker Transmisser through it. Unique ambient pedal. I have a bit crusher and an analog delay that I want to hear self oscillate through it.
@jorgefpramos6 жыл бұрын
The thing, for synth users it is best to use eurorack modules to flexibility and portability.
@Wartezimmer7 жыл бұрын
Well you sold me buddy. :) Nicely done demonstration video.
@786itube11 ай бұрын
It will be interesting to see a comparative review of the same pedals being wired in series as is, and in parallel
@MsrAlaindeFerrier5 жыл бұрын
Really sweet video thanks fella
@freeelectron82616 жыл бұрын
Thanks Daniel - great sounds!
@bunkerz53263 жыл бұрын
Greatly inspiring. I am not able to work out how all these are interconnected. Can anyone explain what needs to done to create this set up?
@sweetwater3 жыл бұрын
Hi BUNKERZ53. I simply connected the Audio Out of the synth to the Input of the first pedal, whose Output was connected to the Input of the next pedal, and so on. The only change is that I put all of the stereo pedals at the end of the chain so that I could connect the Left and Right Outs of each stereo pedal to the Left and Right Ins of the next pedal. The final stereo Outs were connected to the Left and Right Ins of the video camera. Thanks for watching! -_Daniel_
@SailfishSoundSystem7 жыл бұрын
The BOSS and the TC sound great.
@maxikalldaowusu11914 жыл бұрын
Now that was so Good I Love it!.. Thanks For Sharing I really appreciate that
@WoodysAR Жыл бұрын
That looks like my AKAI Expression pedal! (yes.. from Sweetwater!)
@jeffbrown8972 ай бұрын
Currently using a Chroma console , syntax error 2 , Bygones , and a Colour Theory for samples and synths ...
@harmenvlies3 жыл бұрын
Nice!! Maybe also adding A/B switch pedal?
@MadelnMachines6 жыл бұрын
What's the best way to record synths with pedals since many were designed for guitar signal rather than line level? Are there any issues or things to bare in mind to get optimum signal?
@sweetwater6 жыл бұрын
Hi Made in Machines. I've been using stomp boxes with my keyboards since the mid-1970s. You definitely can clip their inputs (and not in a pleasing way) if the output of your keyboard is too high. But I've found that keeping your keyboard's volume slider at around 75% works just fine in almost all cases. Thanks for watching!
@MadelnMachines6 жыл бұрын
@@sweetwater Great, no problem then.
@dj4che5 жыл бұрын
I didnt even know I wanted any pedals til this passionate adorable old dude showed me I did.
@davidevans5921 Жыл бұрын
The first demo of the Flashback sounds like the intro to Papua New Guinea by Future Sound of London.
@PedalsFusion7 жыл бұрын
Great video guys, thanks !
@Shadoweclipse13865 жыл бұрын
I don't disagree that stereo effects are awesome for synths, but if you have a pedal you like the sound of and it's not stereo, you could always run the sound as wet-dry too :)
@sweetwater5 жыл бұрын
Or buy two of that pedal;-) Thanks for watching!
@fabiangunnarson48553 жыл бұрын
Awesome presentation! I have the same Flashback Delay and Looper pedal, and I REALLY would like to know what ping pong setting you are running! I feel like the installed ping pong does not offer the same width of the panning. It seems you are loading it from a custom tone print, and I would love to know what it is!
@markslandingsandaviationvi31232 жыл бұрын
What if I want the effects to connect to multiple synths? Do I need a mixer for that? I heard that a mixer can damage effect pedals. But what is possible connection wise if the pedals get damaged with mixers? Is there any other way to connect them?
@fer_fdi7 жыл бұрын
superb demo!
@antiHUMANDesigns4 жыл бұрын
That "Ring Thing" seems useful. Might get one, later on.
@ultrafanreviews66347 жыл бұрын
Nice, well put together video Daniel thanks
@Sharkwhisperer4 жыл бұрын
But how do you connect these, do you need attenuator, DI box, amplifier or not?
@zoomosis4 жыл бұрын
Just connect with regular guitar patch cables. Most guitar pedals will work fine with the line output from synths. The output from the last pedal in the chain should go to an amplifier or the audio interface of your DAW etc.
@Sharkwhisperer4 жыл бұрын
@@zoomosis I put it into a 20 dollar mixer mx400 from behringer and it works, although overdrive and synth did not sound so good together sd-2 boss
@ViZiOMusic7 жыл бұрын
Nice video
@bluest15243 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Very cool. How would the Moogerfooger pedals compare to these? Are they more high end? More specialized?
@sweetwater3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dream Logic. All of the Moogerfoogers and Minifoogers are discontinued. One of the Moogerfoogers' many cool features was the ability to also control most of the front panel knobs via Control Voltage (CV) jacks on the back that also accepted Expression pedals. Three of the Moogerfoogers could also be controlled via MIDI. The Minifoogers each had one CV/Expression jack. Thanks for watching! -_Daniel_
@bluest15243 жыл бұрын
@@sweetwater Discontinued!?? Oh, heartbreaking! ; ) How come? They seemed so esoteric, high end and cool.
@stereofect7 жыл бұрын
Great choice for pedals. Guitar pedals are awesome with synths. It's a matter of personal taste and what you're trying to achieve, but I would reverse the order of this FX chain. Run sound through it in the opposite direction. I have found over the years that you get way better modulation that way. I use a looper (Boss RC3) at the beginning of the FX chain (instead of the end) to capture the "dry" signal(s) and then manipulate the sound with the knobs on the pedals while the looper plays. If you are recording your performances make sure you also get a "dry" version of the signal (split it and send it to another track). You know... just in case you want to do something else with it in the future.... which you undoubtedly will... and can't if it's dripping with FX. ;-) Cheers!!
@andyduvall70907 жыл бұрын
stereofect that's a great technique UNLESS you were using the looper to build up various layers, the way many guitarists do. i.e. lay down a pad, then switch up the sound to a baseline, then a few layers of efx, then do a lead/melody on top (on guitar that might be basic chord progression, then rhythm, and then riff or solo over the top) all depends on what you're using the looper for: a "sequencer" like your method, or a quick way to layer sounds to capture song ideas, or build songs live (like Beardyman etc). lots of cool ways to use loopers, or daws with looper type features. keep synthing out!
@stereofect7 жыл бұрын
Andy Duvall I agree completely. I've used the looper at either end. Prob'ly at the front end more than back end. Neither way is wrong. :-)
@andyduvall70907 жыл бұрын
stereofect a Looper on both ends... DONE! Lol. I really need to learn more of the "live" features of Ableton, cuz it's essentially a massively complex looper. I've been using it since v4 or something, mostly drawing everything with a mouse with a little bit of recording live midi. now that I'm learning to play this old guitar my uncle gave me 20 years ago, there's a whole world of features in ableton that I could open up in terms of quickly building up recordings. another box on my infinite "to do" list, lol
@Gibson1976uk4 жыл бұрын
I use Boss Waza pedals with my synths :) and a MXR Reverb
@beloyaraistov80073 жыл бұрын
Daniel - the best!!!
@FernandoGonzalez-dh6qr5 жыл бұрын
Excelent thank you!
@GuitarsAndSynths6 жыл бұрын
Nice to know that I can use my guitar pedals with my synths as well!
@thedrumunkey85827 жыл бұрын
I just want to throw a little thought in here... things get exponentially more interesting when you set this all up with multiple pedals on individual sends from a mixer, but DONT use returns. Instead route them back to their own channel on mixer so you can THEN send them to other effects. Unfortunately you need a mixer with more channels than you "need" to get a lot of sends... but I think the behringer headless mixers like the xair allow some crazy routing but have not bought one yet to find out. Or.... to just experiment, pick up a cheap iOS interface and play with ToneStack to see what you like before you buy hardware equivilants..