Guitar Tip - mark settings on effects
When using multiple effects, I find it helpful to write my pedal settings in the shape of a knob on masking tape, or duct tape (see below)
Although I've enjoyed or complained about sound checks 4 hours before showtime, it seems everything is moved or stored or changed... and it gets down to 3 frantic minutes while the crowd is waiting impatiently after the house music was mistakenly turned off and the entire band is looking at you, waiting...
After making a quick visual check and I can move on to something else like tuning, or checking amp settings etc etc
...and HOPEFULLY I won't mistakenly click on my Boss RC-20 and have a drum machine blasting instead of a gentle loop.
Additionally- this helps me to have a "base setting" that I can adjust. Since every room and venue is different having a "base setting" allows me to start with a precedent that works.
Hope this helps...
-Jim
Although I've enjoyed or complained about sound checks 4 hours before showtime, it seems everything is moved or stored or changed... and it gets down to 3 frantic minutes while the crowd is waiting impatiently after the house music was mistakenly turned off and the entire band is looking at you, waiting...
After making a quick visual check and I can move on to something else like tuning, or checking amp settings etc etc
...and HOPEFULLY I won't mistakenly click on my Boss RC-20 and have a drum machine blasting instead of a gentle loop.
Additionally- this helps me to have a "base setting" that I can adjust. Since every room and venue is different having a "base setting" allows me to start with a precedent that works.
Hope this helps...
-Jim
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