We have always believed that a great pedal should sound incredible and look like it belongs on a wall. So it means a lot to share that Analog Alien is featured across a multi-page spread in a new book that treats effects pedals as exactly that: art worth framing. “Art of the Stompbox: Celebrating the …
Analog Alien Featured in “Art of the Stompbox” by Chris Cassone Read More »
When Rush announced they were heading back out on the road, fans had one big question about the keyboard parts. Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson built a catalog packed with dense synth lines and layered keyboard textures, and recreating that live without leaning on backing tracks takes a real player behind the keys. That player …
Loren Gold Joins Rush, and the Rumble Seat Is Coming Along for the Ride Read More »
There Are Classics, and Then There’s the Rumble Seat Guitarists often have great dilemmas with the plethora of analog guitar pedals. Whether from the legendary tones of an Ibanez Tube Screamer to the versatile charm of a Boss DS-1, there’s a cornucopia of options for any playing style. Today, though, we’re throwing a huge wild …
Discover Analog Alien Pedals at the London Pedal & Synth Expo 2024 The world of music production and performance is ever-evolving, and one of the keystones of this dynamic industry is the innovative technology behind musical instruments and accessories. This March 16th and 17th, an exceptional opportunity awaits for enthusiasts and professionals alike at the …
Check out Analog Alien @ London Pedal & Synth Expo March 16 & 17 Read More »
This summer through the fall, Analog Alien guitar pedals are on tour with an impressive roster of musical superstars! Pop rock extraordinaire Lawrence kicked off their tour with the Jonas Brothers at Yankee Stadium. Guitar player Jonny Koh boosts his guitar tone with two Analog Alien effects pedals: the Rumble Seat and the Fuzz Bubble. …
Synthesizers are really amazing instruments. Just about anything is possible with them. Years ago you would pay a high price for a synth like the OB-8. Today synths come in all sizes and features and most of them are very affordable. So what can you do to improve the sound and versatility of an instrument that is as versatile as a synthesizer? How about adding guitar effects pedals into the mix?
It’s getting harder and harder to be creative in the music world today. Let’s face it….Rock and Pop music are well over 50 years old and they have been through generations of changes. But all is not lost and there’s still some room to experiment and to let your creativity and imagination run wild. One such area of exploration is the human voice.
A while back we posted a blog that covered the topic of using guitar pedals to record vocals. It was so well received that we thought we’d revisit it – only this time, we’re going to take a look at how you can use guitar pedals for vocals in a live situation.
So, you’ve been playing the electric guitar for a while now and you have decided that you’d like to purchase some guitar pedals.
But you’re new to guitar pedals and you have no experience using them. You’re not sure what guitar pedals to start with or how to connect them together. Adding a few guitar pedals to your signal chain can be both a fun and creative experience. So let’s take a look at some of the best guitar pedals for beginners.
Have you ever given any thought to using guitar pedals for vocals? Although guitar pedals were not designed or intended for vocals, times have changed and technology has opened up some new and amazing doors for us. Just imagine the interesting and creative effects you could give your vocals if you sang through a vintage …
There are so many guitar pedals on the market these days. They come in all shapes and sizes. Some focus on doing one thing while others are designed to do several things. So how do you use them? What approach should you take? While we can talk about this subject all day, if you’re new …
Yes, Yes, and Yes! Although guitar pedals were not intended to be used with keyboards, incorporating a guitar pedal into the signal chain of your keyboard can open up a wide range of sonic and tonal possibilities.
What guitar pedals should I get? That question is one of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to guitar pedals – that it actually might surprise you. There are so many pedals on the market today, that it can get very confusing when it comes to picking out the ones that are right …
Well, we have a new member in the Analog Alien Galaxy – ZZ Top guitarist, Mr. Billy F. Gibbons! Billy heard about our pedals and personally invited us down to his show at the Iridium in Times Square, NYC. We got to hang out with him after the show and man that was some experience. …
Introducing the Analog Alien EPI (Effects Pedal Interface) These days, many artists/musicians have a desire to use guitar pedals in ways that they were not designed or intended to be used – especially when it comes to recording. How great would it be if you could send your vocals, drums, keyboards, etc… through an effects …
ANALOG ALIEN TWISTER The Alien Twister has touched down, and according to preliminary reports, it has all the makings of an F-5 Tornato! The Alien Twister is a Fuzz, Distortion, Overdrive pedal with a built-in buffer. The Twister comes in a cloth satchel and is packed in its own branded wooden box and includes a …
Johnny Hiland is one of the hottest guitar players around today and we are both proud and excited to say that he is also an Analog Alien artist! Here’s a great demo Johnny did for us for the Bucket Seat. Johnny really puts the Bucket Seat through its paces and shows you why it has …
Ok… we are thrilled, excited, honored and down right happy to say that there is a new artist in the Analog Alien Galaxy – none other than guitar wizard Johnny Hiland!!! We were introduced by to Johnny at the Summer NAMM show, in Nashville, a few years ago by guitar legend, James Burton. …
The Alien Comp is the same compressor circuit that is found in our 5-Star pedal the Joe Walsh Double Classic. Unlike most stomp box compressors, the Alien Comp has a natural sound and is very musical – much like high-end rack-mounted compressors found in professional studios. The Ratio setting is adjustable from 2:1 to 10:1, …
