Object Worship The Black Fountain Special
Mar 27, 2025
Brady Smith, cofounder of Old Blood Noise Endeavors, dives deep into the fascinating journey of the Black Fountain pedal, from its humble beginnings in a backyard shed to its latest version. He discusses the balance between innovation and tradition in pedal design, reflecting on the impact of consumer feedback. The team shares humorous anecdotes about sound modulation and pedal placement, even playfully debating the influence of 'oil can sounds' on music. Their camaraderie and insights create an entertaining exploration of creativity in sound.
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Final Version of Black Fountain
- The Black Fountain V4 is considered the "final" version, aiming to include all desired features.
- Future updates will likely be new pedals rather than revisions under the Black Fountain name.
Starting Old Blood in a Shed
- In 2014, Old Blood Noise Endeavors started with just two people making 100 units of the Black Fountain in a backyard shed.
- Pre-orders helped fund subsequent development stages despite no dealer network.
Exploring Black Fountain Sounds
- Dan discovered unexpected sounds from the pedal by experimenting with high feedback and inverted stereo modulation.
- Brady appreciates classic delay sounds but notes that Black Fountain allows unique, nuanced textures.