Object Worship

Today, our hosts discuss the Spin Semiconductor FV-1, the chip at the heart of many digital pedals from the boutique pedal boom. They talk about what makes it special, both in strengths and weaknesses, and how key it was to Dan's arc as a pedal creator. Listen, enjoy, and ask yourself: is this really cool pedal made with an FV-1?Buy yourself some OBNE: http://www.oldbloodnoise.comJoin the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5uFollow us all on the socials: @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoiseSubscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoiseSubscribe to Andy's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/powereconomyLeave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

Today, our hosts are joined by Tom Cosm, electronic musician and technical director of Telepathic Instruments. We talk about the beauty of music composed on the highly limited computing devices of yesteryear, and ways those workflows are still inspiring to this day. We get a bit of insight into the musician, producer, and tinkerer that is Tom Cosm, as well as the device he's been developing over the last five years, the Orchid ideas machine.Sign up for the Orchid waitlist: https://telepathicinstruments.com/products/orchid-orc-1Buy yourself some OBNE: http://www.oldbloodnoise.comJoin the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5uFollow us all on the socials: @tomcosm, @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoiseSubscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoiseSubscribe to Andy's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/powereconomyLeave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

The hosts reflect on the year's highlights and share plans for a cozy holiday break. They chat about sharing music with their kids and how modern songs resonate with classic hits. Voicemails bring in playful questions about gear and the versatile Empress Zoya pedal. There’s a discussion on family budgeting for music and exploring synths with children. Their predictions include trends in pedals and the evolving market. With humor and nostalgia, they wrap up the year and tease future guests.

The hosts surprise each other with a unique live homework segment focused on a niche pedal. They reminisce about their time at the Effector Market, sharing memories of past setups and performances. Dive into discussions about pitch-shifting tricks and the distinct tone of analog octave into distortion. Critical reactions to the quirky Ratterator pedal highlight its unusual design and marketing claims, while debates on filter usage and compressor functionality delve into practicalities for guitarists. They wrap up with hopes to hear the pedal in action.

Explore the world of loopers as Andy dives into his beloved Boomerang III Phrase Sampler. Discover the magic of stereo looping and its place in your setup. They tackle the quirks of loop seams, MIDI clock syncing, and the unique features of the Boomerang. Enjoy listener insights on unusual loopers like the Cocoquantus, along with practical live looping stories. The conversation also touches on the balance between destructive and non-destructive processing, sparking creative ideas for all musicians.

Dive into the captivating world of flangers as Dan reflects on his journey with the Ibanez SF10 Swell Flanger. Discover its unique sounds, from subtle choruses to exhilarating jet-plane effects. They explore the intricacies of building and designing these pedals, highlighting the balance between user control and calibration. Listen as they demonstrate self-oscillation and weigh the fun against practicality. Plus, catch insider details about the Custom Shop's limited releases and the history behind iconic flanger sounds in music.

Join Dan and Andy as they dive into the Pittsburgh Modular Taiga Keyboard, a semi-modular synth that opens a world of analog synthesis. Discover the joys of happy accidents while exploring nuanced sounds, from drones to playful textures. They tackle design tradeoffs between user-friendliness and depth, and share their thoughts on manual reading habits. Tune in for discussions on modulation experiments, the creative spark of limitations, and the absorbing contrast between the Taiga and other synths, all wrapped in an entertaining banter!

Today our hosts discuss the rack setup Andy has been working on throughout the year, with special attention to the Boss Micro Rack series. We're talking new creativity from old tech, and why we should all be more stoked on patch bays.Buy yourself some OBNE: http://www.oldbloodnoise.comJoin the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5uFollow us all on the socials: @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoiseSubscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoiseSubscribe to Andy's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/powereconomyLeave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

The Object Worship boys are really back this time! Today they're talking about the new Old Blood Noise Endeavors Sunlight, the future of the show, and honestly I don't know what else you're just gonna have to tune in and find out.Buy yourself some OBNE: http://www.oldbloodnoise.comJoin the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5uFollow us all on the socials: @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoiseSubscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoiseSubscribe to Andy's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/powereconomyLeave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

The Object Worship boys are back! Today they're here to talk all about the discontinued Dweller Phase Repeater and its brand new spiritual successor, the Bathing Liminal Delay. Video calls from past guests Andy Pitcher, Dave Jordan, and Alec Breslow, calls from the hogline, and lots of chat about what it means to make a truly new pedal in this day and age. They're really exploiting algorithmic similarities on this one!Buy yourself some OBNE: http://www.oldbloodnoise.comJoin the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5uFollow us all on the socials: @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoiseSubscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoiseSubscribe to Andy's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/powereconomyLeave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!