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Neon Trees...
- Thread starter Dan Bozek
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Yep, digging the new record as well. Branden and the boys (and gal) are great all around. Definitely check them out when you get the chance, I know we're itching to get back to another show!
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Randy
Hey Branden,
Just caught the Lower Lights thing on BYU TV and so cool that you were involved in that project. Can't wait for the Audio Files show on the Trees. Both of those shows are so good, too bad more people don't know about them (yet). Keep up the good work, all us Lakland guys are always happy to see the basses on stage.
Keep on a rockin Branden.
Just caught the Lower Lights thing on BYU TV and so cool that you were involved in that project. Can't wait for the Audio Files show on the Trees. Both of those shows are so good, too bad more people don't know about them (yet). Keep up the good work, all us Lakland guys are always happy to see the basses on stage.
Keep on a rockin Branden.
Maybe two answers from two pros by posting in this thread? :^)
J and B: Gonna be using my VT a lot this summer I think!! New favorite "usually on" box. Played the first of the summer concerts tonight, and it was rocking. My question though. Can you guys suggest a good pedal before it to "kick it up" a little for a pop/rock chorus? One tune in our set in particular sounded great with the VT, but I felt like it needs a little extra umph when that chorus came around. Will the VT take a clean boost like an MXR or something well? I like the tone I'm getting real well, but I just need to give it EXTRA balls in a spot or two. :^)
J and B: Gonna be using my VT a lot this summer I think!! New favorite "usually on" box. Played the first of the summer concerts tonight, and it was rocking. My question though. Can you guys suggest a good pedal before it to "kick it up" a little for a pop/rock chorus? One tune in our set in particular sounded great with the VT, but I felt like it needs a little extra umph when that chorus came around. Will the VT take a clean boost like an MXR or something well? I like the tone I'm getting real well, but I just need to give it EXTRA balls in a spot or two. :^)
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Depending on wanting more drive or more volume, you can play around with putting your boost before or after the VT. Some ideas of pedals off the top of my head would be the Aguilar comp (could create a tight/firm boost), MXRboost, even a simple Boss graphic eq could offer results. My current fav is the JHS Green Tea Bass Utility. Offers boost and comp. Or if all else fails, get the VT Deluxe 
Oh, cool!! I'm pretty familiar with the guitar RC Booster and it's great. I didn't realize there was a bass version. Gonna have to check it out.
Definitely want to check out the Green Tea too.
Definitely want to check out the Green Tea too.
Hey, Neon Trees is playing the Apple developer conference tomorrow night. I'll be there and am looking forward to it now. Hope Apple is making it a worthwhile gig for you and good luck getting this nerdfest to dance!
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you'd get a lot of kudos for that from the Apple crowd.
And don't forget your 100 stomp boxes in one "app".
And don't forget your 100 stomp boxes in one "app".
Get 4 iPads and use them as the instruments for a song. Be fun to try sometime. Here's a pic from my hotel room with the iphone camera.
Beautiful day to play outside.
Beautiful day to play outside.
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Hey Branden,
My daughter and I will be catching your July 30 show at the Wiltern.
Will be a great show at a historic venue.
My daughter and I will be catching your July 30 show at the Wiltern.
Will be a great show at a historic venue.
Multiple questions: What's the TC Electronic pedal on your pedalboard, Branden? In the lower left hand corner. And what about the pedal in the top right? I love your bass playing, how do you come up with your lines?
Oh wow, Ive heard about Neon Trees from a friend and then I saw you on a commercial, and now I finally looked you guys up on Youtube. Really good stuff. Ill have to pick up the new album next time I can get to the record store, and if you ever come around London Ontario, Ill be there! Lots of respect for taking the time to talk about your gear.
Great show last night Branden! If any of you have a chance to see them, just go, I guarantee you will be entertained.
and of course, congrats to Elaine on the baby!
and of course, congrats to Elaine on the baby!
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Hey HoldSG, thanks for coming out to the show! It was a great night and dream come true to finally play The Wiltern.
In regards to the pedalboard, the TC Electronics is the Nova Delay. I believe that's the name. And the top right pedal is the Peterson strobe style tuner. I like having the same pedal on stage that my tech uses, for consistency.
In regards to the pedalboard, the TC Electronics is the Nova Delay. I believe that's the name. And the top right pedal is the Peterson strobe style tuner. I like having the same pedal on stage that my tech uses, for consistency.
