Hey all fellow deadheads!! I am a huge fan of the Dead and late in life decided to start a band inspired by them. We are NOT trying to play or sound like them but just want to emulate the authenticity and humility and respect and love for music that they did. We also use a jam band approach even though we are not very good yet. We have two drummers, one on a kit and one using only percussion instruments, a violinist and a rhythm?lead guitar and a bass player.
I have a question about sound quality and digital effects pedals and built in guitar effects. When I started the band I specifically asked that people try to stick to analog effects pedals and such as I think that digital negatively effects the quality of sound overall. Recently my violinist bought a multi effects processor from Boss-- its all digital and my guitarist bought a digital guitar-- its a Variax Standard- line 6, so that it can sound like many different kinds of guitars.
My initial reaction (I have not said anything) is very negative towards these moves. From the beginning I wanted our band to not make compromises for sound quality.
Am I being prudish or overly picky about not wanting to introduce these things into the band?
I have a question about sound quality and digital effects pedals and built in guitar effects. When I started the band I specifically asked that people try to stick to analog effects pedals and such as I think that digital negatively effects the quality of sound overall. Recently my violinist bought a multi effects processor from Boss-- its all digital and my guitarist bought a digital guitar-- its a Variax Standard- line 6, so that it can sound like many different kinds of guitars.
My initial reaction (I have not said anything) is very negative towards these moves. From the beginning I wanted our band to not make compromises for sound quality.
Am I being prudish or overly picky about not wanting to introduce these things into the band?
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