The suspense is killing us: will they have a guest this week? Finally, we can confidently say, no! But at the same time, kind of, yes? Here's the deal folks. This is an episode of Andy and Dan catching up and answering some questions from the hogline. We talk about recent and upcoming pedal shows, the new Old Blood Noise Expression Ramper, the etiquette of pinging someone on Discord, folk-punk, and of course we check in with Clint, who we will see in December.Buy yourself some OBNE: http://www.oldbloodnoise.comJoin the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5uFollow us all on the socials: @oldbloodnoise, @andyothling, @danfromdsfLeave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

Nick Diener, founder of Oneder Effects and Oneder Guitar Company, discusses low-tuned guitars, baritone guitars, and the influences behind his creative projects like The Swellers. The podcast explores his journey with different tunings, unique guitar tones, and pedal experimentation, including his recent acquisition of a seven-string guitar.

Composer Andrew Prahlow discusses the emotional and historical significance of his vintage Fender Dual Professional Amp in music creation. He explores how amps in physical spaces enhance musical memories, drawing inspiration from non-traditional compositions. The conversation delves into crafting ambient music for video game soundtracks and the challenges of composing music during the pandemic. Prahlow also shares insights on designing guitar pedals and the sentimental value of musical gear.

Singer and multi-instrumentalist Courtney Swain discusses her pedal journey with the Chase Bliss Blooper, exploring voice processing, parallel effects, and the blend of pedals. The conversation touches on creativity as a self-sustaining ecosystem and how pedal aesthetics inform performance aesthetics.

Guest Alex Paul from Robot Graves Industries discusses the EHX HOG pedal, MIDI functionality, sound quality, and the interaction between artist and audience. The podcast also covers topics like high school screen names, dismantled robots, guitar pedal features, unique effects, speaker cabinet designs, live music performances, and aluminum guitar creations.

Damian Kastbauer, Founder of Pedal Brainz, shares his journey from modding a Crybaby pedal to creating unique expression control products. The podcast explores the evolution of expression pedals, innovative features like the Expression Ramper X3, and the creative realms opened up by nonlinear sound. Discussions include syncing actions across pedals, voltage manipulation in effects, and the versatility of expression pedals in modulating effects.

Andon Whitehorn from Lantern Manufacturing talks about the Mitsubishi M65850 delay chip, designing pedal circuits, and the balance between process and product. The conversation includes old technology vs new, drawing inspiration from limitations, and even a fun discussion about potato chips.

Join us as Joel Korte shares his journey in the gear industry and the creation of the ZVEX Lo-Fi Loop Junky pedal. From fan to innovator, Joel's story is a blend of perseverance, engineering, and comedic mishaps. Discover his path to Chase Bliss and the evolution of his passion for pedal design.

Creative director of Outer Wilds, Alex Beachum, shares insights on game development, emotional impact of games, and influences. Discussion on Dualshock 4 controller, Fortnite, Seaman game, and nostalgic gaming memories. Explore the intersections of math, music, and gaming, accessibility in controller design, and cheating in gaming.

Randall Taylor of Amulets discusses his journey with tape machines, the inspiration behind his music, and the freedom of a simple setup. The podcast explores using a Tascam 414 as a musical instrument, the challenges and rewards of creating music with analog tapes, effects loops, and pedals, and the unique qualities tape recording brings to music production.