This gives a lot of clarity along with simulating a nice overdriven amp sound. This pedal is unique in that it allows the clean un processed signal to be blended in with the overdriven sound. The first distortion/overdrive is the Sparkle Drive from Voodoo Labs. So as i said I have three levels of distortion here which allows me to go from subtle to extreme.

The most beautiful thing is, the whole set up fits into three small pelican cases that can take a beating and still protect everything and keep if safe and reliable. The switching system keeps everything in true bypass when it is not needed so even though everything is on and available, I can have the most direct route from Guitar to Amp at all times. With this system I can go from a simple “guitar into amp” setting with no processing, to an elaborate spacial landscape by hitting one button. it gives me the ability to make presets for every song so I can quickly make all the scene changes needed within the song itself and also throughout the setlist. It is pretty compact but also really powerful. This combination allows me the best of both analogue and digital worlds.

This rig is based around a TC G Force multi effects processor and a Voodoo Labs remote pedal switching system.

So believe it or not this is a compact rig while remaining very versatile and powerful and not degrading the tone in any way. So my philosophy is one where I set limits on what comes and what stays at home. All this can add up in terms of weight especially when you add power supply’s and cabling and racks. The stuff that sounds the best normally is a real box with physical properties. It’s hard in my opinion to beat the sound to weight ratio. The first major factor is it has to be bullet proof and light and small. One big factor in this design was to create a guitar rig that I can fly around the world safely and reliably. Lets start from the beginning with a basic description of this particular rig. I will describe these in more detail as we go.

The most recent updates include two new custom amps from Mesa Boogie, the addition of the Eventide H9 multi FX processor, a bespoke Fuzz Box called the “Vulcan Mulciber” and a custom set of cabling for the entire rig from a company called Asterope. I am always on the look out for better ways to do certain things and small additions that I can add to improve the sound quality or versatility of the rig. This particular rig is about version 6 or 7 of a constantly evolving design.

Guitar rig presets vox