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Big Time – Walkthrough
updated
If this is your first time watching one of these videos, here's the idea:
Sef is using a MIDI controller as a custom performance expander. He's assigned each footswitch to change a different part of MOOD MKII in a specific way, making it possible to perform long, flowing compositions without ever touching the pedal.
Every knob, switch, and hidden option on MOOD MKII can be controlled with MIDI – you can do anything you want.
Each of the 3 scenes in this video uses a different setup to give you some ideas for what's possible. Hope you find something to take with you.
0:00 - Introduction
2:37 - Advanced MIDI jam
5:52 - Internal syncing & ramping
8:28 - MIDI sync & freeze
12:34 - Bye now
Thank you Sef!
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Video by Fireghosting (Nihal Anand)
Thank you!!
0:00 - Intro
0:13 - Overview
2:15 - Superdelay comparison
3:03 - Controls
6:57 - Modulation
9:39 - Sequencing
Reverse Mode C is the first pedal in our Small Batch Bliss collection.
Order here:
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Control overview:
chasebliss.com/s/Reverse-Mode-C_Manual_Chase-Bliss.pdf
The story behind it:
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Video made by Knobs
Only 1,000 made.
***Still available in the EU but now sold out on .com***
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Credits:
Video - Paul Uhl
Audio - Zack Warpinski
Thank you!
Only 1,000 made, available now worldwide:
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Credits:
Video - Paul Uhl
Audio - Zack Warpinski
Thank you!
It turned out to be an ambush and Knobs had brought along every single pedal Chase Bliss ever made. So we sat around for a couple days and went through them one by one.
It's the most music I've played (definitely on my own) in a long, long time, and I haven't used some of these pedals in years. It was a weird, cool experience that came at the perfect time for me. It's really gratifying to watch it back.
Hope you learn something interesting and thanks for ten years of bliss.
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Hope to see you there.
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Credits:
Video - Unlimited Time Only
Audio - Zack Warpinski
We visited Japan in October 2022 with Empress and Old Blood to speak at the Tokyo Pedal Summit and visit our one big exception – Umbrella Company. Japan is the only country where we don't sell direct and it's all because of Umbrella.
This piece in particular is like a weird diary of us (and me) navigating an especially weird time in the company. It's so weird looking back on it. Direct-to-consumer was fresh and it involved *a lot* of change to the company, far more than I expected. I was worrying all the time.
This trip was the moment everything started to turn around in my head. We got to share the MOOD MKII prototype with Old Blood for the first time and be in this new place with all of these people I really trust and I noticed by the end I just wasn't worrying anymore.
It was extremely meaningful and it's hard to capture that in a video but it really feels good being able to share this one with you all.
Let's see about it.
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If you want to go further, check out the new field guide. It's full of ideas and illustrations to help you make better bloops:
chasebliss.com/s/Blooper_Manual_2023_Pedal_Chase-Bliss.pdf
Blooper is also 10% off this week worldwide, if you want to try it out. Use the code BLOOPER10, good until 11:59PM Central on June 4th, 2023.
Thank you and have fun!
You can explore the web version here:
chasebliss.com/s/Blooper_Manual_2023_Pedal_Chase-Bliss.pdf
And you can buy a hard copy here (worldwide):
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Blooper is 10% off worldwide this week to celebrate, with the promo code BLOOPER10. The sale will end 11:59PM Central on June 4th.
You can buy Blooper here (worldwide):
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Hope it leads you to some new and wonderful places!
Credits:
Video - Paul Uhl
Music - Zack Warpinski
Look on to see what you can do, and check out the MIDI Manual to learn how:
chasebliss.com/s/MOOD-MKII_MIDI-Manual_Pedal_Chase-Bliss.pdf
0:00 - Opening
0:20 - Contents
0:38 - Getting started
2:34 - In context #1 - Mono synth
3:49 - Using a frozen effect as a synth engine
4:27 - Using the micro-looper as a synth engine
5:33 - Sequencing a frozen sound
6:03 - Sequencing a live effect
6:32 - In context #2 - Synced w/ external gear
8:15 - Effectstrument
9:17 - In context #3 - Performing an effect
10:20 - Arpeggios
12:26 - DAW control
13:36 - Bye bye
Thanks for following along.
It's a wild new frontier. We're happy to help if you have any questions:
midi@chasebliss.com
Video by fireghosting:
youtube.com/@fireghosting
Have a good time!
Part 1 can be found here:
youtu.be/O87_xgGxJgI
0:00 - Dip switches
0:15 - MISO
0:32 - Spread
1:32 - Dry kill
1:37 - Trails
1:45 - Latch
1:58 - No dub
2:20 - Smooth
2:48 - Classic
3:05 - Hidden options
3:32 - Tone
3:45 - Stereo width
4:02 - Sync
5:00 - Ramping waveform
5:10 - Level balance
5:32 - Spread solo
6:13 - Fade
6:40 - Direct micro-loop
7:02 - Loop length
7:13 - Reset hidden options
7:30 - Take care now
This video is a companion to the manual:
chasebliss.com/s/MOOD-MKII_Manual_Pedal_Chase-Bliss.pdf
Thank you!
Part 2 can be found here:
youtu.be/9UzYim0o_Wo
0:00 - Overview
1:26 - I/O
1:57 - Controls
4:00 - Wet channel
4:10 - Reverb mode
6:20 - Delay mode
8:13 - Slip mode
9:15 - Micro-Looper channel
11:11 - Tape mode
12:25 - Stretch mode
15:20 - Envelope mode
16:10 - Break time
This video is a companion to the manual:
chasebliss.com/s/MOOD-MKII_Manual_Pedal_Chase-Bliss.pdf
Thank you!
Also, this is our team! A lot of these folks haven't been on camera before.
Thanks team!
See more on MOOD MKII here:
chasebliss.com/mood-mkii
0:00 - Guitar + whistling
0:28 - Piano + guitar
0:38 - Drums
0:59 - Bass
1:21 - Electric piano
2:07 - Guitar
2:33 - Vocals
2:58 - Synth
3:20 - Guitar
3:41 - Organ
4:04 - Pedal steel
4:45 - Guitar
5:08 - Piano
5:33 - Groovebox
5:58 - Synth
6:14 - Taishogoto
7:03 - Guitar
7:24 - Drums + guitar
7:33 - DAW
7:48 - Bass
8:10 - Bye bye
Hope you find this useful and entertaining.
Features include:
- Stereo I/O
- Two routable channels
- Micro-looper (w/ overdubbing)
- Live spatial effects (w/ freeze)
- Harmonized clock control
- Mode-based stereo processing
- Advanced MIDI
Full list of what's new for MKII:
chasebliss.com/s/MOOD-MKII_Whats-New_Pedal_Chase-Bliss.pdf
Background & Notes:
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Product Page & Preorder:
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Video credits:
Directed & edited by Knobs
Cinematography by Chet Tilokani
Music by Zack Warpinski
Miniatures by Meaghan Barry
Thank you!
Habit is probably the most expansion-friendly pedal we've ever made. It has *so much* inside of it and with a few extra controls you can unlock some really interesting performance possibilities.
So leave it to Paul Uhl to build a thing that does just that.
The MIDIgatr is an expander that lets you bypass the incoming MIDI signal, send an expression signal, and control the volume going into and out of Habit. The MIDIgatr is actually a collection of simple, commonplace music tools:
- Volume pedal (or fader)
- Switch (e.g. kill switch)
- Tap tempo switch
That's it!
You can wire up your own, or just try the parts you find interesting. And all of this will work with other pedals as well, not just Habit. Give it a shot.
Thanks.
This was actually the first time our beta testing team - spread all over the U.S - were in the same room together. Beta testing is a really interesting and I would say misunderstood part of making a pedal. It is *tedious AF* and takes a very patient and diligent person. So here you go, meet those people.
And then we have Charlie. Charlie has been solving all the problems I'm not smart enough to solve for awhile now, but Habit was the first time he totally engineered a Chase Bliss pedal on his own. Right into the deep end.
Thank you Charlie, and thank you beta team.
Thank you Jason.
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'This Is How I Bliss' is a video series exploring how musicians and/or producers use Chase Bliss pedals in real life.
0:00 - What it is
0:50 - Control walkthrough
3:33 - Changing intervals using clips
6:46 - Randomizing
8:24 - Automating Hold
9:13 - MIDI mapping
9:40 - Mapping an LFO
Download here, along with instructions:
chasebliss.com/s/MIDI-Controller_Thermae.zip
If you'd like a bit more background on the MIDI Controller:
chasebliss.com/midi-controller
And if you'd like a video walkthrough on getting started, the process is the same as you'll find here:
youtu.be/cROsRuV_uhg?t=413
Hope you enjoy it.
But we're fixing that. We're growing.
We probably don't show you all this side of things enough.
Let me know if you find it interesting.
Lots more things Thermae here, we're having a moment:
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Thanks for watching!
I did a write-up here with everything:
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Thermae was released almost 5 years ago and it's always been a bit different from our other pedals. It was the first real weirdo, but it's still an analog design. It was kind of a bridge between those early analog days and the wilder digital stuff we make now. It was the furthest I felt I could go in the analog domain.
So it's cool that you still like it.
We've always had trouble keeping Thermae in stock because it's tricky to make, but we're getting it together and I'm feeling optimistic we can do that going forward.
Yay Thermae.
Each one has its own update process, and can be done independently:
1.) A software modification for lower latency
2.) A hardware modification for increased bass response
The main thing to note before we dive in here is that these modifications are pretty subtle overall. Both are based on user requests, and their usefulness will really depend on your instrument and context. So if you already like the way your pedal sounds, good! You probably don't need them. But for something like a drum machine – full-frequency, percussive – this might be right up your alley.
All Batch Two pedals will include both modifications.
Here's a step-by-step guide:
chasebliss.com/s/Generation-Loss-MKII_Modification-Guide_Chase-Bliss.pdf
1.1.0 (low latency) firmware:
chasebliss.com/s/genLoss110.bin
1.0.0 (original) firmware:
chasebliss.com/s/genLoss100.bin
And a bit of background info:
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Contact us if you have any questions at all:
help@chasebliss.com
Thank youuu.
I was so surprised when Courtney went ahead and actually did this. She told me she might but I just assumed she would lose interest somewhere along the way. It's a heck of a thing to do, recording an album inside of a pedal.
But here it is, and here's how she did it.
0:00 - Hello
0:41 - A bit of background
1:25 - Composing with Habit
2:54 - Using scan
3:43 - Using modifiers
4:07 - Using size
4:41 - Goodbye
We're selling a limited run of 100 cassettes, available here:
chasebliss.com/merch/p/notes-to-myself
Thanks for everything Courtney.
It's a vocalized introspection recorded entirely within Habit.
This is so exciting and the start of something new for Chase Bliss Records, but we'll talk about allll that later.
For now, here's a little preview of the album to come. Hope you enjoy it.
Preorders (digital + cassette) available now:
bandcamp.com/tag/courtney-swain
Thank you Courtney.
CREDITS
Video by Callum Scott-Dyson.
Music by Courtney Swain.
Additional production and mastering by Vince Welch.
www.courtneyswain.com
@chourtkneey
I am very happy to report that today is the day.
If you want Chase Bliss pedals, we got ‘em.
More info here:
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Pedals here:
chasebliss.com/pedals
Thank you!!
exp works like any other expression pedal, but includes two independent outputs. You can invert the polarity of either (or both) outputs, to create contrasting motion on different pedals. It’s compatible with any TRS expression input.
Available now:
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Express yourself!
0:00 - What it is
1:30 - Control walkthrough
3:14 - Randomizing
4:31 - The rest of the controls
6:52 - Getting connected
8:10 - The Movement rack
12:20 - Mapping an LFO
14:08 - Automation
19:15 - Bye bye
Everything you need can be found here:
chasebliss.com/midi-controller
Hope it's helpful.
Hope you find some inspiration.
0:00 - Overview
1:24 - Bouncing repeats
3:40 - MIDI takeover # 1 - Backwards shifts
7:22 - MIDI takeover # 2 - Filtered collection
12:04 - Synth syncing
19:56 - Bye bye
Thank you Sef.
0:00 - Opening
0:17 - Electric guitar
5:16 - Human speech
5:49 - Synthesizer
8:01 - Drum machine
9:25 - Acoustic sounds
11:58 - Full mixes
More info here:
chasebliss.com/generation-loss-mkii
Thank you for your time.
0:00 - Overview
0:50 - I/O
2:09 - Controls
9:45 - Classic mode
11:29 - Hidden options
13:52 - Customizing
This video is a companion to the manual, found here:
chasebliss.com/s/Generation-Loss-MKII_Manual_Pedal_Chase-Bliss.pdf
Thank you to Baerlic Brewing and Craft Services for hosting the event.
And thank you to all the vendors:
Benson Amps
Caulfield Cables
Chase Bliss
Eddie Wang Instruments
Kittycaster FX
Mr. Black
Old Blood Noise Endeavors
Safehouse Audio
Spaceman Effects
Walsh Guitars
See you all again soon!
Special thank you to Jay Ivan Ringer, serendipitous provider of this video's theme music. You can find him at: instagram.com/jay_ringer
First song: Besame Mucho
Second song: Autumn Leaves
As far as ordering direct from us, we still are fulfilling old dealer orders and not ready to start selling things direct from either our USA or Amsterdam locations. We are hopeful this will change within 2 months and we will keep you updated on that. Thx for hanging with us as we go through this transition.
"Hey Tom, why are you mashing up that tape?"
"Hey Cooper, you're perfect."
It was real cool watching Generation Loss MKII come together over the past year. So many gears and spindles and magnets. It was physical.
So here's a little window if you want to watch it too.
We're coming 'round the bend on this one, just Beta testing left and it's all yours.
You can preorder it here if you like:
chasebliss.com/generation-loss-mkii
Thanks for watching!
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(Note that this is still a working prototype, but it's mostly done).
0:00 - Begin
0:30 - Overview
1:11 - Failure
2:38 - Noise
3:09 - Wow & Flutter
4:33 - Model
6:06 - Saturate
7:39 - Spread
8:40 - Classic
9:34 - Extra stuff
10:11 - Bye
Preorder here:
chasebliss.com/generation-loss-mkii
Read more here:
chasebliss.com/gen-loss-mkii
None of the headsets were plugged in.
Thank you.
Features include:
- Stereo I/O
- 10+ tape models
- Complex failure control
- Magnetic saturation
- Classic mode
Read more here:
chasebliss.com/gen-loss-mkii
Preorder here:
chasebliss.com/generation-loss-mkii
Thank you!
This was supposed to be the time where I take stock and decide if we should continue #joelventures but at the very least I still want to do an episode of me filming and editing the music workflow I’ve developed in the studio I’ve set up over the past 6 months. Just won’t feel complete until I do that. I feel like this Nashville thing really changed me in a million different ways both large and small. I’d like to talk about that a bit more too.
This episode was filmed & edited by Nashville artist Derek Hoke. You can learn more about him at www.derekhoke.com
Good.
In this video, we'll go step by step:
- How it works
- How to set up your pedal
- Some different techniques to get you started
Recording a song inside of a pedal is a little strange, and that's exactly why it's worth doing.
Have fun, and see what you find.
0:00 - Welcome
0:26 - Song collecting 101
1:03 - Technique #1: Follow the echo
8:06 - Technique #2: Casual collecting
11:11 - FEED 101
11:42 - Technique #3: Feed-ertronics
13:00 - Technique #4: Additive feed
16:00 - Technique #5: Feed + latch
Thank you.
chasebliss.com/going-direct
***This will take several months. What this means today is that we are no longer accepting any orders from dealers or distributors, but we are still going to fill all of the orders already in our books. We'll be pausing the sale of those pedals on our site until we're all caught up.
You'll see rolling availability over the next few months as we make the transition, but from that point on chasebliss.com will be the spot for all online sales.
Any new releases we might have in this time frame will be available right away on our site.
This episode is guest shot and edited by Joe Clark. You might recognize the name because he does all of "State of the Bliss" videos and we love him.
Here we conclude.
This series is a companion to Habit's manual, found here:
chasebliss.com/s/Habit_Manual_Pedal_Chase-Bliss.pdf
Here we learn about FEED. The deep end.
This series is a companion to Habit's manual, found here:
chasebliss.com/s/Habit_Manual_Pedal_Chase-Bliss.pdf
Here we learn about Collect. An overdubbing memory.
0:00 - Collect 101
0:27 - Memory & Echo
0:50 - Collecting a song
1:26 - Intro to FEED
This series is a companion to Habit's manual, found here:
chasebliss.com/s/Habit_Manual_Pedal_Chase-Bliss.pdf
Here we learn about Spread. A secondary echo.
This series is a companion to Habit's manual, found here:
chasebliss.com/s/Habit_Manual_Pedal_Chase-Bliss.pdf
Here we learn about Habit's memory. Your sample pool.
0:00 - Memory 101
0:27 - Auto-scanning
1:24 - Manual scanning
This series is a companion to Habit's manual, found here:
chasebliss.com/s/Habit_Manual_Pedal_Chase-Bliss.pdf
Here we learn about modifying echoes.
0:00 - Modify 101
0:24 - Stepped Speed (A1)
0:42 - Stability (A2)
1:11 - Stepped Trimmer (A3)
1:46 - Smooth Speed (B1)
2:15 - Filter (B2)
2:36 - Dropper (B3)
This series is a companion to Habit's manual, found here:
chasebliss.com/s/Habit_Manual_Pedal_Chase-Bliss.pdf
Here we learn what the controls do.
0:00 - Basic knobs
1:16 - Advanced knobs
2:21 - Toggles
3:20 - Footswitches
This series is a companion to Habit's manual, found here:
chasebliss.com/s/Habit_Manual_Pedal_Chase-Bliss.pdf
Here we learn what Habit is.
This series is a companion to Habit's manual, found here:
chasebliss.com/s/Habit_Manual_Pedal_Chase-Bliss.pdf


