Object Worship

A loose grab-bag of topics including a synth-buying anecdote that goes sideways and the emotions of selling beloved gear. They nerd out over a Perfect Circle intro melody and swap stories about mismatched amp and cab pairings. Listeners call in with would-you-rathers, gear regrets, pedal nostalgia, puppy advice, and ideas for future conversations.

They dig into discovering the Roland JC-40 as a quiet DI recording and in-room amp solution. They compare amp-sim philosophies and talk routing tricks like using headphone outs to feed samplers. Conversations touch on practical studio workflows, modulation quirks, and how simple performance confidence can trump gear obsession.

Jeremy SH Griffith, musician and modular synth explorer, talks about tactile gear as idea-makers and creative therapy. He dives into why physical interaction beats specs, how the Vhikk X Forge-TME shapes voice and effects, and the appeal of unpredictable, non-recallable tools. Conversation touches sequencing, microtonality, and hunting overlooked instruments that inspire new directions.

They dissect why experimental gear buys often teach more than they deliver and later get sold. They relive rediscovering lost microphones and pedals that sparked cleaning sprees. Listeners call in with stories about scale length, modelers versus pedals, and workflow-killing interfaces. The hosts debate keeping niche tools as occasional sparks versus recirculating them.

Scott Harper, known as Knobs, is a demo artist and creative consultant who helped shape pedals like Chase Bliss MOOD and Blooper. He dives into why the Montreal Assembly Count to 5 captivated him, the mystery of its controls, and the viral demo that changed his career. They also touch on design thinking, looping approaches, and how tactile habits influence creativity.

Today, our hosts welcome Emily Hopkins and Russ back to the show to discuss the newest Old Blood Noise Endeavors pedal, Parting! They were the creative force behind it, and have a lot of tales to tell about working with Dan to create, hone, and fully realize the vision of this glitchy and wondrous object. There's a lot of behind the scenes product development talk, and then some voicemails for good measure.Buy yourself a Parting: http://www.oldbloodnoise.com/partingJoin the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5uFollow us all on the socials: @emilyharpist, @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoise,See the video at Dan's studio: https://youtu.be/WRcm2b877ekSubscribe 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 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.