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Rig Rundown: God Is an Astronaut

The instrumental post-rock group shows how they mix tried-and-true instruments with modeling technology for an expansive soundscape set for orbit.

Sticking to the no-amp theme within the band, Niels plugs into a Noble Amplifier Dual Vacuum Tube Preamp/Direct Box that allows him to have a clean, robust tone and send a direct line to FOH.

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Not a ton of variation in the fuzz’s simple controls.

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One big, bad, and very boss no-frills fuzz.

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Seymour Duncan, a leading manufacturer of guitar and bass pickups, effects pedals, and pedal amps, is proud to announce Philip Sayce "Mother" Stratocaster Pickup Sets are now available to order from seymourduncan.com and from authorized Seymour Duncan dealers.

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A hyper-versatile algorithmic reverb with a new and groundbreaking Ensemble engine for generating orchestral-inspired pads is now available for your DAW.

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From devastation to celebration, Lari Basilio comes out on top with her latest album, Redemption.

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The Brazilian guitarist’s soaring new instrumental record chronicles her recent journey from tragedy to triumph.

ā€œThe journey of this album actually coincides with my motherhood journey,ā€ says Lari Basilio, speaking about her newest release, Redemption. ā€œWhen I started writing the songs, I had no idea that I was pregnant. It was always a dream of mine to become a mom.ā€

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