Category Archives: Techy sh*t

Ultra-cheap midi pedal!

I’ve just found out about an arduino-based midi controller called the Midistomp 6 and may well invest, if I can avoid shipping taxes to the UK. They guy is doing (more or less) what I’ve been trying to do, only … Continue reading →

The amps they are a-changing!

For my acoustic forays with Mithril, I’ve been using a Laney LA35C combo, which has been fine for low-key pub-type gigs. More recently, I played a slightly larger venue, where it’s limitations were cruelly exposed. The sound was basically distorting. … Continue reading →

What NOT to do on the day of a gig

One of my M9 footswitches was dodgy, so I thought I’d do a quick replace. Not only managed to f**k that switch up (soldering skills needed), but all the spring mounted contacts inside fell out and I can only find … Continue reading →

Synth heaven

Spent a happy few hours today in the Human League studios, chatting with their synth player & tech guy for 30+ years, David Beevers. They seem to have kept every synth they ever played and it was like being in … Continue reading →

Digitech recycle project

I picked this up dirt cheap to convert for use with my katana head. The switches need replacing, but there’s lots of room to incorporate an arduino, replacing the existing circuit board completely but reusing the midi output ;).   … Continue reading →

M13 looping via midi

I’ve had an M13 for many years and have partially worn out the switches that control the looper. They work, but not every time. Glitches are often enough to make looping an impossibility. After a bit of research, I’ve found … Continue reading →