Rig Rundown - Animals As Leaders' Javier Reyes & Tosin Abasi

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11 жыл бұрын

www.premierguitar.com/Video/20... Premier Guitar's Rebecca Dirks is on location in Chicago where she catches up with Animals As Leaders guitarists Tosin Abasi and Javier Reyes. In this segment, the guys discuss their 8-string guitars, the patches they use on their Axe-FX, and why they still incorporate a traditional amp head and cab into their rigs.

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@ashleysinani4207 8 жыл бұрын

i love that she actually knows what she's talking about and isn't just a pretty face fantastic

@raytheonorion 9 жыл бұрын

Iv watched a load of rig rundown videos from various peeps and I gotta say, this chic is on point. Asks all the right questions. So informed.

@el_wilder8860 8 жыл бұрын

Rebecca Dirks is by far the best host of the Premier guitar Rig rundowns! From a fans point of view and mine I feel like she knows her stuff and always asks the right questions unlike some of the other goofy hosts on this channel. I heard she is no longer w premier guitar and if that is true that is a total bummer because I really enjoy her videos more then the other hosts on the Rig Rundown!

@tvd-theremedy2515 7 жыл бұрын

Logan Wilder As a first-time viewer of this channel, I definitely have to agree. She seriously impressed me with her questions and knowledge of those setups. You can tell that she knows what's up.

@HBSuccess 10 жыл бұрын

Rebecca...... please come back to PG. Rig Rundowns have not been the same ;-(

@darthhull85 9 жыл бұрын

I met Tosin this past summer when he was touring with Conquering Dystopia. I met Jeff as well. Both super nice guys and took the time to have a conversation with us.

@ThaBlackwolf 9 жыл бұрын

Uh, Javier's a pretty, uh, cool guy, and his guitar looks, uh, pretty sweet.

@lanecorbin6572 9 жыл бұрын

"My friend Misha Mansoor", PERIPHERY!!

@dirksmit3494 7 жыл бұрын

Javier looks like a Lecturer at a Engineering college.

@MrVanquishDestiny 7 жыл бұрын

Dirk Smit lol i hope you have seen the physical education video by aal

@unknowncorsairtim 5 жыл бұрын

that's why he played the teacher xD

@SixStringHarmonies 11 жыл бұрын

Tosin is a helluva player, and an insanely nice guy. It's refreshing to see someone who possesses such a high level of both skill & knowledge remain ever humble, and emotionally grounded. Abasi is just a glimpse at where the future of guitar is headed. It's slowly becoming a quasi-recombinant of guitar and bass styles. With FX technology soaring, it nearly makes the guitar's sonic, and creative possibilities endless.

@locxha96 10 жыл бұрын

that rare guitar prooves that tosin comes from another planet, i discovered it!!!

@randalhen4228 10 жыл бұрын

I really want that hunk of drift wood with alien technology strapped on to it.

@user-hh9tv6ke4n 10 жыл бұрын

7:29 Javier Reyes is trying to show his pick,but...

@ryan.1357 9 жыл бұрын

久另蔡 I actually don't think that happened. Now that I've watched it again, looks like they did the pick thing last, but cut into the middle of the video, then they had to get back to Rebecca to conclude Javier's section. So it would have gone directly from kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q5ukd7Fjq7zOf4E.html to the link you posted. Weird, eh?

@timothyjamessacay9897 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah weird. Alien like weird. Hahahaa

@harro333 11 жыл бұрын

Finally, they talk about how they use the fractal. Thank-you PG. Telling someone you use the fractal says almost nothing. Knowing what amps and settings they use within the unit is way better.

@chocoboStomPing 11 жыл бұрын

Tosin seems so down to earth! Glad he's finally getting recognition as being a brilliant guitar player.

@FelixBSAL 9 жыл бұрын

Really refreshing to have the host know their stuff and ask the right questions. Subscribed!

@franktheninja2 11 жыл бұрын

I dont know what makes me so happy but seeing these two just, never fails to make me smile, theyre fantastic

@frankybebop2913 6 жыл бұрын

Rebecca Dirks! She was the best interviewer this show ever had. They should just pay her whatever she wants to come back and Make Rigrundown Great Again!!

@JLP-333 9 жыл бұрын

So much priceless info here. Thanks Javier and Tosin.. you guys are bosses

@rorybninetythree 11 жыл бұрын

these guys are so chill and down to earth, probably two of the best modern musicians kicking around right now

@dag221 10 жыл бұрын

Great series of videos you are doing here. Tosin is probably the most articulate person I've heard describe tones,sounds etc.

@Jeffo787 11 жыл бұрын

YES! ive been waiting for this!

@HectorBadillaOfficial 8 жыл бұрын

4:58, his Spanish comes through.

@3244emmanuel 7 жыл бұрын

lol too funny, didn't hear that one

@VigilSerus 11 жыл бұрын

I was thinking this. Really good interviews.

@xGshikamaru 11 жыл бұрын

awesome ! I’m a big fan of jazz III picks, been using them for several years but I always wanted a thinner version of them, nice to know about black ice picks, thanks for uploading this !

@OriginalGaucho 11 жыл бұрын

That's one awesomely beautiful guitar you've got Tosin!

@nomad1713 7 жыл бұрын

Their music is really not my favorite and I don't listen to them often but I have to say tosin is the most interesting and the most innovative rock guitar player since I'd probably say Jimi Hendrix and he doesn't get the credit he deserves.

@tempuramonster 7 жыл бұрын

If only most people had that open mind..

@karniboy6549 7 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I saw 'em here in Arizona and I'll be honest, I was quite bored and after 2 songs, I felt missing with lyrics (Mainly because the opening band played a nearly 3 hour set of just guitar bass and drums...It was aganizing) And i'll admit, while i wasn't impressed with their show in terms of music, I feel Tosin DEFINITELY is very innovative and uses the 8 string in the best way possible, when you think of interesting and unique 8 string playing, Tosin is always who I think of. Even if i'm not a fan of his music, there's no denying he's one of the best 8 string players ever. And hell, even as a guitarist, since he doesn't use the lowness of the 8 string to chug heavy chords.

@karniboy6549 7 жыл бұрын

Yup! Livewire, first time seeing a band there!

@toomanystrings6330 7 жыл бұрын

May I just point out how often people compare Tosin to Jimi? They're both amazing guitarists but whats another thing they have in common? They're both colored guitarists. I feel that's another reason why people compare the two so specifically.

@karniboy6549 7 жыл бұрын

Tristen P truthfully I seem them differently ...I think it's an 'age' thing....as in, at the time. like jimmi introduced faster and harder playing in his guitar solos while still having soul and meaning, otherwise why would so many players reference him? he was first and best known for taking guitar and making it meaningful...and tosin's playing is the way to respond to the trend of guitarists with 8 strings chugging low F# chords and flabby soulless music...and he used the lower tunings to his advantage with more rhythmic and meaningful playing. irs apples to oranges and both have their skills but irs a matter of taste because they are truthfully radically different...lol

@VitorDuzarte 11 жыл бұрын

I love this band. Great guys!

@TheKille22 10 жыл бұрын

They can be a pro or a hobbyst... bass and guitar players will go on and on about their gear for hours...

@Fuhgawz102 10 жыл бұрын

Tosin is such an awesome dude!

@down7unedpc740 8 жыл бұрын

this is the most helpful rig rundown fosho

@andrewcallister9855 11 жыл бұрын

There's a lot more to being a good guitarist than playing fast. I don't know about the greatest, but the way Tosin phrases his riffs/songs is pretty amazing.

@joshalicea9870 Жыл бұрын

Legit one of the only rundowns where they go through their patches, show us the Amps they use and let us in on their secrets hahah

@SixStringHarmonies 11 жыл бұрын

The Matrix is a Power Amplifier, it makes the preamp signal LOUD. The Axe FX II is a digital FX processor, and guitar Pre-amp. All of the effects, and amp modeling are coming from it. However, the AF2 is only a line-level unit. It's output signal is not designed to drive speakers, but rather feed headphones or a computer. The Matrix is needed to amplify the Axe FX 2's signal, and thus drive the speaker cab volume. Hope that helps.....

@PrinceWesterburg 8 жыл бұрын

If he had a junk shop strat, Boss compressor and a 35 year old Roland Jazz combo he'd still spank most of our backsides!

@Schodboyblves 8 жыл бұрын

The Roland jazz chorus is rad dude

@Knight-brolaire 11 жыл бұрын

they've been using both.. Javier and Tosin were using Ibanez long before they used strandbergs. Tosin just recently got a signature model so it makes sense for him to show it off.

@phillipgohorns 10 жыл бұрын

Tosin, you are NOT lazy!!!

@SebastianTinajero 11 жыл бұрын

Wow great gear

@SwallowsTheSun 3 жыл бұрын

This girl needs to be doing every Rig Rundown

@budgrinder4651 10 жыл бұрын

Matt Pike from High on FIre has been using a custom made FIrst Act 9 string for years, Bill Kelliher from Mastodon also uses one

@DANGARCIASOTO 10 жыл бұрын

Shit, Javier's got some dreamy-ass eyes.

@pian0ball 8 жыл бұрын

My friend Misha. lol

@wilz373 11 жыл бұрын

good questions Rebecca !

@gregoreo210 11 жыл бұрын

thumbs up for Rebecca Dirks !!!!!

@WalrusDoom 8 жыл бұрын

They need to get Dirks back.

@reddeadinsaiyan 11 жыл бұрын

Man i got my 8-string because of meshuggah as well. I Love that sound!

@McDouchebag22 11 жыл бұрын

i love the tone of my 1995 tosin.

@SixStringHarmonies 11 жыл бұрын

Sort of. He is going from the Analog Out of the Axe FX to the front of the Port City. So he is using both the preamp, and the power section of the Port City. As he says, the Matrix is his backup power amp which he is using right now since the Port City had blown a tube the night before.

@intrepid_wandering 11 жыл бұрын

OMG Abasis rad ass haircut from the early 90's. What a baller.

@PeterPlazowki_emperorsofrandom 7 жыл бұрын

tosin is the coolest guy ever

@angelroca5625 11 жыл бұрын

8:55 the guitar has such a steam punk style to it

@danson1992 9 жыл бұрын

God damn it this hurts my brains much interesting and helpful information!

@Crazymofoinamajikbox 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@prsplayer210 11 жыл бұрын

does anyone know if there are bass amp programs in fractal? i want either this or a kemper. i run an ampeg svt2 in stereo with my switchblade and i want to be able to have an ampeg svt patch running with a hughes and kettner switchblade am i better off getting a kemper and profiling my svt from the 70's and my switchblade or getting a fractal anyone with advice it would be much appreciated

@Eflatmajor7sharp11 7 жыл бұрын

Not only a monster player, Tosin appears to be a great guy too.

@smokestakz 10 жыл бұрын

if anyone wondered what he meant by "wet"...obviously it meant adding effects but it goes to adjusting the amount of effects to the og sound of the source....wet amount is the effect and dry is the source...

@Ledjent 10 жыл бұрын

It's impossible to be dry while watching a video with Javier and Tosin with this kinda hi end gear man.

@Ureyeuh 10 жыл бұрын

Why is everything that I look up from any part of their rigs 2,999.99 + bricks?

@armydude4567 10 жыл бұрын

they got moneys

@McbrydeWithaY 10 жыл бұрын

Mitch McGinnis they got endorsements.

@jed52 10 жыл бұрын

Mitch McGinnis Yeah I don't think they're making that much money. I'm sure they make enough to live off of, but the rest is totally endorsements.

@armydude4567 10 жыл бұрын

Oh sure they do man. Wouldn't you think that musicians, especially at this level would save up for the best equipment possible? I think yes.

@Saboterus 10 жыл бұрын

Bobby Flay If I made music equipment, I'd offer mine to the best band for free. Because they'd sell it for me :) If I was an artist, I'd definitely let the best music companies make me some 1-off equipment for free.

@IceKoldKilla 5 жыл бұрын

I was confused for a bit there. You gotta excuse me because I'm a bit high but I couldn't figure out why Meshuggah artwork was in the background lol. Both are my favorite technical bands. I'm a huge fan of both but only a more recent fan of Animals. I saw both live in different occasions and I was mind blown.

@elliottm1234 11 жыл бұрын

Even being a fan of it, I know what you mean. It's great seeing rigs with colourful pedals and all slidey things coming out the racks and stuff. At least they had the lamp things :P

@TheBBQify 10 жыл бұрын

14:33 best giggle ever lol

@matthewmayuiers 7 жыл бұрын

Does that bridge move? It looks like an ibanez edge, but then again idk.

@mariodquiroz 11 жыл бұрын

ohhh Thanks!

@COBHC8890 8 жыл бұрын

Javier's new Signature ESP in pretty nice.

@arpegio88 11 жыл бұрын

very clever play on words; Djent...Good one.

@ClearColorCloud 11 жыл бұрын

Yeah... especially since he talks about learning intervals on the neck to prepare for lower tunings. It reminds me of how accustomed we guitarists probably are to slamming that low string open and hearing an E.

@TateRichardsonGuitar 11 жыл бұрын

When is the Justin Derrico rig rundown going to be up?

@njudndudi 11 жыл бұрын

can someone please explain the 2-extra-frets-thingy to me. I mean do you tune the 2 strings lower then and put the capo on it so it's back to "normal" ?

@duconmarcel 11 жыл бұрын

The great thing about Rebecca is that she DOES know what she's talking about, contrary to most interviewers out there!

@elliottm1234 11 жыл бұрын

You plug your guitar in and it digitally 'models' any amps/cabs/effects. You could plug your guitar in and plug it straight into the PA.

@matthewbowden1517 10 жыл бұрын

josh travis has been playing 9 strings for a year or two now. emg made the first 9 string pickup for him.

@MajorPonch 11 жыл бұрын

How could you not find this or the Coheed rundown interesting?

@mikescanlan4653 10 жыл бұрын

Man those Axe-FX systems are sexy. Mighty want.

@sinborn41214 11 жыл бұрын

It's always been like this. Go back to the late 60s and imagine if they did rig rundown videos with those guitarists. "Yeah I use a Plexi Marshall like everyone else"

@NMSixSixSix 11 жыл бұрын

finally!

@aquamandrowning 9 жыл бұрын

What exactly is the digital to analog converter doing and what's the pros to it

@ordonez187 11 жыл бұрын

@11:47 when he mentions Misha, you can see the biggest smile tosin has made in a while, its nice when other bands are buddies with each other, so they can tour together more and made collaborations more often, unifying music more and more

@UpWithTheBirds 11 жыл бұрын

Can you do a 30 seconds to mars rig run down when they get back on tour?

@terran236 10 жыл бұрын

hahha freaking tosin. Dat laugh at 13:00 "toldsworth" lmao.

@DANGARCIASOTO 10 жыл бұрын

Shit, javier's got some dreamy ass eyes.

@elevenAD 11 жыл бұрын

lol i noticed that also Rebecca and AAL are awesome!

@Adieu 9 жыл бұрын

cant seem to find those string gauges anywhere. they arent on the DR website

@sharktroubles 10 жыл бұрын

These guys are smart as all get out! Fuckin' awesome.

@pablocacaster 11 жыл бұрын

i think that the importance of the rig is for the musician and for his confidence

@xGshikamaru 11 жыл бұрын

I kinda agree with you, so many people use them nowadays, but as you can see, people do all kind of different stuff with it, so it’s still interesting, if you want to see a lot of pedals check out Josh Klinghoffer rig rundown :D

@altriego1 8 жыл бұрын

Hairball at 0:22

@WhatsHerNameband 11 жыл бұрын

please do one of THE BLACK BOX REVELATION?

@BRG13DEAN 11 жыл бұрын

You should do a rundown of The Sword! Great players that bring back that classic metal sound. They try to use equipment that would've been around in the 70's so that'll be interesting!

@BobSince1981 7 жыл бұрын

Wow the thin pick really surprised me 🤔

@wazzap500 6 жыл бұрын

BobSince1981 Me too. Usually for this style it's around 3mm.

@shaneedmundson7506 6 жыл бұрын

Id really love to see a Rig Rundown on 30 Seconds to Mars. But, Im not sure PG is reading these comments, so I'll leave a few crumbs around, to see if they pick up on it?!

@zadraluca 11 жыл бұрын

I've seen Tosin live and I was half a meter away from him. fucking incredible!

@murdastick 11 жыл бұрын

Holy shit...Tosin and Javier on 9 string guitars would be AMAZING!

@willch19 8 жыл бұрын

what is with the foot in the background behind the guitar?

@beforezero 11 жыл бұрын

15:12 most impressive piece of gear in the whole video, and it wasn't even spoken about.

@endezeichengrimm Жыл бұрын

Bloody hell! Yes!

@dave1812 11 жыл бұрын

Just out of curiosity, what Gear did you Guys use for the PG Logo Intro?

@mariodquiroz 11 жыл бұрын

Can someone, explain me what is the use of MATRIX component?

@metalheadneji 11 жыл бұрын

Damn that gear fuckin' rocks!!!

@willianbastosbeavis 11 жыл бұрын

good one =]

@TwidSkins 10 жыл бұрын

"Go from 6 - 7, and then 8"..... oops.

@codcade 6 жыл бұрын

Philip Twidle yeah 8 strings aren't that hard or different, only thing that makes it harder is music theory

@Hawkifyed 11 жыл бұрын

Are you doing a Periphery rig rundown?

@Cropcirlce 9 жыл бұрын

What's that blue box on the right of the DAC?

@burazinmusic 9 жыл бұрын

What is this MESA BOOGIE, THAT FULL STACK? CAN ANYONE TELL ME EXACT NAME. It looks really beautiful

@GiordanDrago 9 жыл бұрын

If I'm not mistaken, it's a Mesa Boogie Royal Atlantic 100 =)