Joel Korte is the owner of Chase Bliss Audio and the designer of its products. His goals in life are to be kind to people and be the best husband and father he’s capable of being. Oh! And make weird pedals. He also really likes to travel.

Pro-Advice

State of the Stomp: Let’s Remember to Be Kind

Sharing, not being overbearing, keeps the gear world a big friendly place for all.

Joel Korte

Feb 18, 2019

Pedal Projects

State of the Stomp: In Defense of Version 2

Why pedal makers keep trying to build a better mousetrap.

Joel Korte

Nov 08, 2018

Gigging Advice

State of the Stomp: Context Is King

No tone is an island.

Joel Korte

Jul 30, 2018

Gigging Advice

State of the Stomp: Musing on Two-Amp Rigs and Stereo Effects

Is a “wet/dry” rig stereo? Is there such a thing as “true stereo” and does it work onstage? The debate rages on.

Joel Korte

Apr 30, 2018

Effects

State of the Stomp: Will Analog Die?

What if we live in a simulation—a digital emulation of the world?

Joel Korte

Jan 22, 2018

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