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Shep on Bass - Interviews about effects!

More pedal mayhem...

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Ben (or Benjamin) also uses the name Aen amongst others. When asked which name should be used here he simply replied, "I am known by many names, and all of these are false!"

Ben is the man behind Dwarfcraft Devices, a company making a serious name in creating some of the noisiest and most 'off-the-wall' effects pedals in the world. Dwarfcraft's dirt and synthy/glitch devices have been finding homes on more and more artist's pedal boards than you can shake a stick at and once you hear some of the toys on offer it's easy to see why!
 
A little insight to one of the worlds top audio technology companies...

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Morten Ehlers heads up the Bass Development side of TC Electronic, one of the largest and most successful music technology companies in the world.

In between trade shows and a huge work load, Morten was kind enough to spend some time back-and-frothing with me over a few questions regarding TC Electronic's amplification and effects range, the technology behind it and why TC are such a huge player in today's market.
 
Just got back off our European tour at 3am this morning and already I have another treat for you...

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Hank is the bass-half of infectious synth-pop duo Hank & Cupcakes. H&C create some of the funkiest, grooviest party tunes you'll ever hear and Hank's live and studio set up is something of awe!

Check out Hank's huge set up while he discusses how he does what he does and why it sounds so damn awesome!
 
Just got back off our European tour at 3am this morning and already I have another treat for you...

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Hank is the bass-half of infectious synth-pop duo Hank & Cupcakes. H&C create some of the funkiest, grooviest party tunes you'll ever hear and Hank's live and studio set up is something of awe!

Check out Hank's huge set up while he discusses how he does what he does and why it sounds so damn awesome!

Great interview! Thanks.
 
Time for another one!

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I'm excited to present to you, Mr. Josh Newton, a bass heavy weight, having played for more bands on the US rock and metal scene than I can keep track of. While his bass career covers the far corners of the rock, metal and prog' genres, there is one characteristic always present in Josh's tone, one thing that makes you think 'that sounds like Newton!' - Dirt... A s**t load of dirt!

Josh is also a self-confessed gear nerd who loves to experiment with pedals and talk about gear. To date he is the only person I've interviewed that has insisted on me asking more questions. So, after some discussion & back-and-forth questioning, here is what Josh has to say about his gear, his tone and his love of effects.
 
I have another for you!

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Taylor Livingston is the man behind Iron Ether.

Iron Ether have made a real splash in the world of effects, creating gorgeous etched pedals that sound absolutely stunning. Taylor tackles the job of creating pedals by filling holes left by other pedal manufacturers and giving his pedals unique twists and features... Truly innovative signal processors!
 
"It will be fat and earth shaking!"


What he has in store for us I don't know, but if it's a sub-octave generator or octave in general I will be alllllllll over that.

Awesome Shep! Thanks for keeping us posted and in the loop of all the great peeps!