Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago

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Thanks to Red Panda Lab for sending out the Tensor to try out!: redpandalab.com

The Tensor is a storied entry in one of my absolute favorite categories of effects: ambient-leaning reverse and glitch effects.

What sets the tensor apart though, is its ability to create intense pitch warping and sonic manipulation that doesn't sound broken until you want it to. In this deep dive we go over the core functionality of the Tensor as well as how I place it in some rock and ambient contexts, so grab a seat and let's explore the depths of the Tensor together!

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0:00 Intro
1:07 Explanation/Walkthrough
3:45 Sound Samples
5:50 Control Walkthrough
16:00 Looper Walkthrough
36:30 Tensor + Lossy
40:20 Tensor + Inspire Mk II
41:50 Tensor + Generation Loss
44:00 Ambient Outro

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Below is a list of the gear I use to produce these videos. They are affiliate links and help support the channel when you purchase.

- VIDEO GEAR -
Sony Alpha 7iii - amzn.to/3PmxsjJ

- AUDIO GEAR -
Shure SM7b - amzn.to/3TwkOB4
KRK V6 Monitors - amzn.to/4ccV5VD
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Gear Used:

Balaguer Ambient Espada Select

Red Panda Tensor

Origin Effects Cali76 Stacked Edition
Zvex x Little Box Effects '59 Sound
Chase Bliss Audio x Goodhertz Lossy
Chase Bliss Audio Generation Loss Mk II
Strymon Volante
Neunaber Audio Illumine

Universal Audio Dream '65
Universal Audio Ruby
Pinstripe Pedals DISO+


All recorded through a Universal Audio Apollo x8p into Logic #pedaldemo #ambient #ambientmusic #ambientguitar #pedalboard #chasebliss #chaseblissmood #guitarpedal #homestudio