How I Use "Weird" pedals for "normal" sounds - Featuring the Red Panda Particle 2

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I love weird pedals and sounds but sometimes it can be hard to know how to use them in what a lot of people would call regular music. In this video we take a look at some uses and techniques for using the Red Panda Particle 2 to create interesting textures, sounds, and musical ideas that work in a wide variety of settings... not just your noise rock side project.
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[@poptopunderdog9690]

I'd love to see a video breaking down your recording process.

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

I had hope of doing this more but haven’t… the video didn’t seem to do well but - check this one out: ruclips.net/video/xBjLOWGjo9Y/видео.html

[@rumy6871]

Hey Mike, let's form a new wave band and we can employ these kinds of pedals.

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

Well first things first, what’s the band name?

[@rumy6871]

@@MichaelWWestbrook Mike and the Particles, naturally!

[@JaniceLalla]

Very good philosophy

[@ipelegeng]

Great you are back! Interesting topic too, keep‘em coming, cheers Ste

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

Thanks! I’ve been wanting to make this one for a while now

[@TRLgoodvibesdotcom]

I like your music

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

Thanks! I really appreciate that

[@gilbertsevdays]

4:22 chorus

[@shitmandood]

I just bought a Red Panda Raster 2 arriving tonight and then managed to find your site and this video. I just got your course too. These are really good ideas that you have (this video and the course) that were kind of stewing in the back of my head but not being fully realized, just sort of feeling the ideas a little. I've got a handful of weird boutique pedals and when I have it all plugged in, I can't do a whole lot with most of it. Breaking the pedals up into separate parts and roles changes the game and will keep the boutique pedals from remaining in their boxes most days or only being used with hardware synths. Thank you!

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

I’ll be doing another video on the Raster soon!

[@ReyYbarra]

I kinda feel like this kinda playing lends itself more to the genre you are associated with… not accusing you of hiding behind fx, everyone knows you can play… but the pnw scene loves to hide behind fx to mask their actual ability.

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

I'd say it for sure lends it self to indie, rock, and pnw. I think alot of people would only associate a pedal or sounds like this with more obscure music and might not feel like they have a use for such unique tones. Also, I'd challenge your last statement there... that "the pnw scene loves to hide behind FX"... I can see how people feel that way but I've also heard plenty of great players who don't cut it in that world. Just like any genre it's very specialized and is more nuanced than just hiding behind effects. I say that while not really considering myself a real PnW guitar player... I've spent far more time playing Americana and Singer Songwriter stuff through the years.

[@jonjonlambo]

dude....more pedal less talk duh....

[@MickeyDs14]

It's not a demo, though...He's showing people how to incorporate it into a non ambient/shoegaze rig.