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Chasing Tone - Guitar Podcast About Gear, Effects, Amps and Tone

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Welcome to the Chasing Tone Podcast! Join Brian Wampler, Blake Wyland, Richard Oliver, and a variety of special guests as they dive into the world of guitars, pedals, amps, and other guitar gear. From answering your burning questions to discussing bands, gigs, and the latest trends in the guitar world, we cover it all. Expect plenty of off-topic banter and a behind-the-scenes look at our work at Wampler Pedals. If you enjoy guitar podcasts that feel like hanging out with your musician friends, you'll love Chasing Tone.

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Chasing Tone 99 - How do the various clipping circuits work? 15.01.2016 25:16

Brian and Max dive into the differences in clipping between overdrive, distortion and fuzz. Then Brian really breaks it down DIY style. 02:19 - Can't find an amp03:30 - The soft clipping circuit03:55 - The tuner - Can't we all just get along?04:45 - Back to the soft clipping circuit06:24 - The hard clipping circuit 08:36- The square clipping circuit12:25 - DIY stuff with Brian12:25 - OD...

Chasing Tone 98 - Why do guitar amps sound better loud? 08.01.2016 16:21

Brian and Max are back from holiday break and ready to talk some acoustic science. Seriously, there is some physics in there. 00:49 - Too sexy for my jacket01:18 - Getting ready for NAMM02:24 - The Show Board - Pedal Porn06:35 - The Container07:02 - The Office Manager05:52- The Yoke is daisy chainable08:24 - This one is just right09:05 - What'd you get for Christmas?09:43 - Santa Josh10:00 -...

Chasing Tone 97 - How a Yoke Looper could help you manage your pedal board 18.12.2015 35:41

Brian and Max are joined by John Feasel of DC Pedal Boards. They take a look at the Yoke, talk musical influences and open up the Gear Vault. 00:50 - The Yoke by DC Pedal Boards01:17 - The origin of the idea02:42 - Setting up the Yoke02:55 - The Comparison04:12 - Programming the Yoke05:52- The Yoke is daisy chainable07:30 - The Yoke in action11:30 - Mustache Care and Grooming13:38 - Musical Influe...

Chasing Tone After Hours Episode 3 14.12.2015 24:32

Please send beer!! Support the show

Chasing Tone 96 - Using different pick ups in the same guitar. 11.12.2015 19:35

Brian and Max compare the Tumnus and the DB+ when used as a boost pedal. Frank Falbo joins the guys and talks about using a variety of pick ups in one guitar. And, yes, the gear vault. 00:39 - Comparing the Tumnus and DB+ as boost pedals01:55 - The DB+02:32 - The Tumnus02:55 - The Comparison05:13 - All the different compressors06:08- All the different reverbs08:55 - Uncle Frank10:08 - Using a vari...

Chasing Tone 95 - How to protect your gear in the winter 04.12.2015 20:51

Brian and Max compare a couple of Wampler pedals this go around. And winter is upon us, get tips on how to keep your gear show ready. 00:45 - Comparing the pre-gain channel on the Plexi-Drive and the Clarksdale03:05 - How they sound stacked07:50 - Protecting your gear in the winter10:15 - Revenge of the tornado11:46 - Warm up them tubes12:25- Eyore? Is that you?12:39 - Acoustic Care13:48 - The Gea...

Chasing Tone After Hours. Episode 2 30.11.2015 30:53

Brian and Max pop open a couple of craft beers and discuss gear and whatever else comes to mind in the second installment of the new laid back format.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. Find us at: http://www. WamplerPedals.comhttp://www. Facebook...

Chasing Tone 94 - What the fuzz??!! 27.11.2015 24:12

Brian and Max compare different fuzz pedals in this episode. "Turn it down!!" How to keep good tone at lower volumes. The pedal vault and what difference a buffer can make. 01:10 - Comparing Fuzz Pedals02:26 -The Big Muff03:00 - The Scarab05:29 - Fuzz Face06:32 - Max gets the guitar09:37- The Pedal Vault16:20 - Low Volume vs Good Tone18:44 - Using a Buffer in a True Bypass Signal Path19:...

Chasing Tone 93- The Tumnus, 5150 and The Pedal Vault 20.11.2015 21:25

Brian and Max take a look at good ways to use the Tumnus by Wampler. Ever have an amp that just did not sound good with pedals? The guys look at different amp platforms and how they work with pedals. A look at the new EVH pedal AND an interesting entry in the pedal vault.01:00 - Roy's back02:11 - Using the Tumnus - Max's Technique04:35 - How Brian uses it07:46 -The Pedal Vault11:51 - Som...

Chasing Tone:After Hours - Beers and Gear 16.11.2015 34:14

Brian and Max talk about gear they want over a couple of brewski's. Support the show

Chasing Tone 92- Analog Vs Digital, The Pedal Vault and FX Loop Pros and Cons 13.11.2015 15:51

Brian and Max talk through the ones and zeroes of digital signals vs analog. And where is the best place to run time based pedals through your amp? The guys take a look. It's an all new segment, The Pedal Vault.00:34 - Time based pedals through the gain channel of the amp 00:46 - Tuner Opinions05:24 - Time based pedals through the FX loop of the amp07:10 - Where does Max like it???08:03 - Ana...

Chasing Tone 91- Hairstortion, How did we do it? And speakers, speakers, speakers. 06.11.2015 12:38

Brian and Max explain how they achieved the 80's tone in the infamous Hairstortion video. What difference can a speaker make to your sound? Listen as Max plays through several different cabinets.00:45 - The Hairstortion Video02:30 - What did we use for Hairstortion sound?02:45 - That time Brian broke his Strat03:32 - That Tone04:18 - The trick to the Hairstortion Pedal05:13 - Using different...

Chasing Tone 90 - EQ, Advice and first gear 29.10.2015 20:26

Brian and Max take a look at the difference an EQ pedal can make on your board. They also give advice if you are just starting out, and what was the guy's first quality piece of gear? They talk about it. http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 0:...

Chasing Tone 89 - When, how and why to use a buffer, and Anthony's pick-ups are Zexy. 09.10.2015 21:27

Brian and Max are again joined by Texas Blue Alley's Anthony Stauffer. Anthony shows off his Zexcoil pickups and the science behind them. And then things get deep and it is all about buffers.01:20 - Anthony's Zexcoil Pick-ups03:50 - The 'science' behind them08:43 - Brian's new Strat08:53 - That time Brian broke his Strat 10:01 - When is a buffer necessary?14:26 - Built in...

Chasing Tone 88 - Delay pedals and missing the mark chasing your guitar heroes sound. 02.10.2015 28:33

Brian and Max are again joined by Texas Blue Alley's Anthony Stauffer. They discuss the reason why all the right gear may not make you sound like your favorite guitarist. And delay pedals, the guys explore ways to use them in ways you may not of thought of before.01:22 - Why don't I sound like SRV?01:22 - Anthony's Tone04:45 - Brian's Tone05:58 - Max's Tone07:57 - Delay Pe...

Chasing Tone 87 - Stacking Overdrives, Muting Strings and Don't Blow Up Your Amp 25.09.2015 27:52

Brian and Max are again joined by Texas Blue Alley's Anthony Stauffer. They discuss proper muting techniques to clean up your chops. And what about stacking overdrives? The how's, what's and what affect order can have on your tone. Ever wonder what is up with gain structure in OD pedals, will it damage your amp? The guys take a look at it.01:06 - Good muting techniques (Blues Rock)0...

Chasing Tone 86 - Where would SRV be tonally today, and how do you hold your pick, and the affect it could have on your tone. 18.09.2015 23:20

Brian and Max are joined by Texas Blue Alley's Anthony Stauffer. They discuss Stevie Ray Vaughan and where he may have gone tonally, and the guys discuss their pick techniques.01:10 - What would SRV do if he was still with us?02:30 - Recording the In Step album04:00 - What about Hendrix?10:14 - Anthony holds his pick….wrong?13:14 - Brian hides his pick?15:21 - Max gets to the pointhttp://www....

Chasing Tone 85 - Getting a good clean tone that's best for dirt pedals 14.09.2015 33:23

Brian and Max are joined by Texas Blues Alley's Anthony Stauffer. They discuss amp setup techniques.00:45 - How to set your amp to fill the venue and not kill the audience07:36 - How the sound of the amp changes depending on where you are in relation to it14:42 - Should you use an Amp Stand?17:27 - How to set a clean tone25:08 - Setting up a clean tone for use with overdrive/distortion pedals...

Chasing Tone 84 - Stereo Rigs, Where do I put my drive pedal, and Tommy Boy 07.09.2015 26:46

Another great episode from the sauna that we call the Shred Shed. Brian and Max play through different setups for a stereo rig and discuss where to put your drive pedals for the best tone effect. http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. Find us at: htt...

Chasing Tone 83 - New Look, New Trio Pedal, and answers to your questions! 31.08.2015 27:35

It is a whole new format, relocated in a familiar place. Brian and Max take a look at the Digitech's new "band in a box" pedal, The Trio. They also tackle a couple of questions from a couple of tone chasers. Can you "help" a multi effect box? And how can an amp sound so good and not have tubes? http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http:/...

Chasing Tone 82 - Best of Chasing Tone III 24.08.2015 27:41

Chasing Tone 82 - Best of Chasing Tone IIIEnjoy some of the funnier moments from early episodes of the podcast. New podcasts are in the works. Stay Tuned.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 00:23 - Hipster Denial01:36 - Selling to Yoohoo? Yahoo?...

Chasing Tone 81 – Buffers, Mullets and Insulting Drummers, Ohm My 17.08.2015 33:22

Chasing Tone 81 – Buffers, Mullets and Insulting Drummers, Ohm MyIn this episode Frank, Brian and Max discuss Ohms, input impedance, and hairstyles of years gone by. http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 01:20 - What Are Ohms?06:52 - Input Impedance...

Chasing Tone 80 – Delays and Using a Tube Amp Effectively 10.08.2015 33:13

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss using delays, types of delays, and stacking delays. http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 00:40 - New Microphones02:26 - Chinese Clones/Mini Pedals05:08 - Failed Podcast07:02 - Delay in the Past07:46 -...

Chasing Tone 79 - Pickup Placement and a Fond Farewell 03.08.2015 34:52

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian are again joined by Frank Falbo. They talk pickups and Travis says goodbye.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go tohttp://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel.00:25 - Travis’ Farewell Notice03:15 - Finding the Right Pickup04:29 - JB and Fishman Pickups07:02...

Chasing Tone 78 – Amps, Mods and How Not to Look Like a Fool 27.07.2015 27:20

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian are again joined by Frank Falbo. They discuss how to prepare to jam with other players, best Fender amps, and modding your gear.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 01:32 - Hashtags02:11 - Not Looking A Fool a...