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JOHNNY DEM: Guitars are Peavey V-Type (LTD. Editions and EXP) live. Strings are D'Addario
9's. Tuned to E flat. A Furman PL Plus power conditioner powers the rack. The guitars are now being run through a Digitech GSP1101 for effects. The whole rig, from axe to mixer, is reinforced by Monster Rock cable.
I am signed with ROCKTRON technology for
guitarists so my rig is controlled, on the fly, via a
phantom powered Rocktron Midi-Mate foot controller and a Roland EV-5 Expression pedal. I also use a BOSS AW-3 Dynamic Auto Wah for mouthy colorization licks. Simple, yet very effective thanks to newer modeling preamp technology and freedom to no longer need a power amp or cabinets. I also am endorsed by Everly
Music STAR
picks, which are a wicked choice of plectrum. Voices are
currently running through a Shure wireless headset mic, which spills into an Alesis Quadraverb for drenched effects direct to P.A.. The headset mic frees me up a lot more in order to perform, prevents me from being tethered to one place and looks sleeker than having mic stands blocking the view. The Boss Dr-5s are used for
composing drum beats and synths. They are being dumped onto a Sony Vaio S series laptop using Audacity software. Sounds pure, punchy and crystal clear
that way. We have a strong desire to sound "studio" live. Historically, the Rocktron Chameleon was integral to the making of the EXOTICA album. The DIgitech GSP1101 helps propel the guitars into a more
transparent sound in the future. Rocktron, Digitech and Boss make some killer gear!
MICHAEL MAPLE: I currently use a Dean MAB1 Lazer with EMG-85Xs (tuned to E flat) and a sleek, black as night, Ibanez S 520EX loaded with Dimarzios (tuned to D flat). Strings
are D'Addario 10 's. Its all patched into a
Furman Power Plus conditioner, which juices up a Rocktron Velocity 120 power amp and is fed by a Digitech GSP1101. The rig is injected straight into house P.A. mix and into two Velocity S 1x12 speakers. All controlled with a
Rocktron Midi-Mate foot controller and Rocktron Hex pedal. Monster cable throughout.
Everly STAR picks for string attack. I had to rid myself of the old-school gear simply because the Marshall amp I used to was constantly needing repairs and eventually blew up on me live! Having heard jOHNNY DEM's past and present rigs and tone, the GSP1101 gear sounds astounding. The rig I use now sounds very sick... I am now quite addicted to both the Digitech effects and Rocktron Controllers, hands down. It sounds like oozing flesh...
JOE GRADY: I currently play a custom Keith Roscoe 6 string bass and Spectre 5 String bass. I use D'Addario strings exclusively. I also use Everly Star picks 1.14 purples when not playing finger style. My current live rig is the Digitech BP355 with Ashdown amp and Eden Cabinet models XLR direct to sound board. I will occasionally use Westone In-Ear dual driver monitors live. The technology is sick and the sound is beyond awesome!
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