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Greg Weeks of The Red Chord Plays the Soundblox Multiwave Bass Distortion
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Posted by: Jeffrey McAlack | Posted in: Artist / Heroes
Have you ever traveled half way around the world and met someone for the first time that lives just a couple of miles from your home? This is exactly what happened when we met Greg Weeks, the bass player for The Red Chord, at this year’s NAMM Show in Anaheim,…
Source Audio Cracks the List: Top 20 New Guitar Gods by Rolling Stone
Monday, April 26, 2010
Posted by: Will Cady | Posted in: Artist / Heroes
Recently, Rolling Stone Magazine published another of their sure-fire controversial lists. This time they chose a Top 100 countdown of the "Greatest Guitar Players of All Time". Included in that list was the equally intriguing "Top 20 New Guitar Gods (in no particular order)". While we spent the majority of…
Herman Li Plays the Hot Hand
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Posted by: Jeffrey McAlack | Posted in: Artist / Heroes
We discovered this video a couple of years ago on the D’Addario website, in it DragonForce guitarist Herman Li explains how he uses the Source Audio Motion Controller Ring. Li was one of the first major artists to incorporate Hot Hand into his playing, so we’ve had plenty of contact…
Quintin Berry Takes a Hot Hand Solo
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Posted by: Will Cady | Posted in: Artist / Heroes
I want to extend some serious appreciation to Mr. Quintin Berry for helping to pioneer the shear awesomeness that is the Hot Hand on the bass. He recently emailed us a video of him on stage down in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida showing off his new toy. Quintin Berry…
Reeves Gabrels at Source Audio!
Saturday, April 03, 2010
Posted by: Randall Gollard | Posted in: Artist / Heroes
You have to watch this! Reeves Gabrels and Source Audio's very own Will Cady trying our the Multiwave Distortion. Talk about an innovative, modern guitarist - who has one foot in the future and one in the past tradition of guitar greats. No wonder that David Bowie recruited Reeves for…
Musikmesse 2010 with Reeves Gabrels and Warwick
Friday, April 02, 2010
Posted by: Will Cady | Posted in: Artist / Heroes, News
Ah yes! Another Music Trade Show! This time Rodge sent the team packing to Frankfurt, Germany home of the Euro and of course, of Musikmesse 2010. This time we were proud to have acclaimed guitarist Reeves Gabrels along for the ride. Reeves, known for his virtuosic guitar playing, experimental sounds…
Adrian Belew Adds the Soundblox Pro Classic Distortion to His Touring Rig!
Monday, March 29, 2010
Posted by: Jeffrey McAlack | Posted in: Artist / Heroes
What is it with all the heavy hitters of experimental guitar and their interest in Source Audio pedals? Reeves Gabrels, Earl Slick, Herman Li, Vernon Reid—all these guys are who they are because of a common desire to pull previously unheard sounds from the guitar. And listen to…
Farewell, Alex Chilton
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Posted by: Jeffrey McAlack | Posted in: Artist / Heroes
Heartbreaking news out of Memphis this morning, Alex Chilton died late yesterday at age 59—it’s truly a sad, sad day. Alex is possibly most recognized for his work in the late 60s with The Box Tops—we all know “The Letter” –but I, like so many others, love Alex…
This Too Shall Pass - OK Go
Saturday, March 06, 2010
Posted by: Randall Gollard | Posted in: Artist / Heroes
Have you seen the new video clip for the catchy tune "This Too Shall Pass"? Here it is, so look no further! A feast for the eyes and ears, and it ends with a real "bang"! We are used to OK Go engaging and funny making videos, and keeping…
Earl Slick Plays Through the Soundblox Multiwave Distortion
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Posted by: Jeffrey McAlack | Posted in: Artist / Heroes
It’s a good day here at Source Audio, our pal Earl Slick just delivered a pair of killer instrumental tracks featuring the Soundblox Multiwave Distortion. Each tune is piled high with the signature guitar playing that earned Earl his lofty position in the world of experimental hard rock guitar.…