Pedal Line Friday :: ML Caldwell

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Artist Name: ML Caldwell
Company: 3rd Sol Conservatory

Pedalboard: Cry Baby Wah > ProCo Rat Distortion/Fuzz/Overdrive > Joyo Vision Modulation > Joyo Aquarius Delay & Looper > Joyo Atmosphere Reverb > Yamaha Analog Mixer > Peavey KB-100 amp

This pedalboard is for my Korg rk100s keytar. I like the Cry Baby wah in the front, always on, because it bleeds really well into the ProCo Rat Distortion pedal (which I typically keep on fuzz). Then, using the Joyo Vision mod pedal next allows me to mix in these really wild tones from my keyboard. Also, if I want more "dirt” there is a fuzz setting on the mod pedal that is really filthy when paired with the Rat. Next is the Joyo Aquarius Delay, which gives me some amazing textures when I play lead-lines. Finally, the Joyo Atmosphere reverb helps me when I want to create lush palates that take me to the far reaches of galaxies known and unknown.

My analog Yamaha mixer into my Peavey KB-100 amp brings a huge punch to the overall sound. I tweak the pedals depending upon the sound I am using on my keytar, but the marriage of the analog to the digital really helps me to birth sonic cosmic urban jazz babies every time I flick the power button.

Gratitude
ML Caldwell

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