Rain Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 (edited) I had an extra night off so I took a trip down memory lane and through the archives - and I retrieved this "gem". I think it's the only 100% digital demo that I have for a rock song that I wrote. More of a jam idea than a song actually. The basic idea dates for the mid-late 90's when I played in a band, before I started dabbling with synths and samplers. All the music I wrote back then is on 1/4 inch tape or has been lost. But for some reason, I re-recorded this one in 2001. I must have been bored. I believe the basics would have been recorded in Pro Audio 9, right after I got my Line 6 POD - which I thought was the greatest thing ever. If you've ever worked with that old POD, you'll recognize it I'm sure. I must have revisited it a little later in Sonar 1 because I remember borrowing my new roommate's bass to do that. The drum loop is from a demo of some commercial library - the word Soundscan comes to mind, but I am not sure. I think it's something I got off of a CD that came with a music magazine. The multitrack is long gone, so this is a snippet of an old MP3. But since it was recorded in PA9, I thought I would drop it here... With an era appropriate photo. I may have to dig out my old POD... And the old XP laptop. Edited March 2 by Rain 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Boog Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Sounds pretty cool Rain. And yeah, I used to own a POD too. At one point, I also owned a POD XT Live pedalboard. And I used to own 2 Johnson J-Stations(Johnson's version of the POD) which I actually preferred. But your right, they were really cool back in the day. They even seemed very ahead of their time. I still rem when my buddy and I first got to play one. We prob looked something like this... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rain Posted March 2 Author Share Posted March 2 You know, its still has my favorite Vox-type of sound... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 I used to do Beta Testing for Line6 and had a bunch of their gear! I even had Mike Soldano mod my '79 Marshall JMP to have a preamp (and more!) so it would sound like the Marshall Line 6 used! I will say that a Steinberger and a Pod kidney bean fit great together on an Airplane overhead though! I'll save the pics for another thread. 😉 LOVED that demo Rain! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Boog Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 6 hours ago, craigb said: I even had Mike Soldano mod my '79 Marshall JMP U still have that head Craig? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 9 hours ago, T Boog said: U still have that head Craig? Lost everything in 2009 thanks to a lot of illegal financial stuff that happened while I was off working on a PhD... Lost two houses, my music studio (that I had sunk $134k into!), a vehicle, and about a million dollars. My luthier bought back one of my custom guitars and the one in my thumbnail had been paid for, but not built, so I eventually got it. Other than that, I have relatively nothing left musically! And, if I don't find a job soon, it will be nothing. Yay, life! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Boog Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 (edited) 18 hours ago, craigb said: I have relatively nothing left musically! And, if I don't find a job soon, it will be nothing. Im sorry to hear that man. Well, I've never been anywhere near that financially well off but I also lost some precious gear. It was actually around that same time(2009) when I severely hurt my back. My kids had to eat so I had to sell all my gear. Incl my old faithful JCM800. But the one that REALLY hurt ("the one that got away") was my beloved "Marshmallow" ...a late 70's 50 watt tone beast that was basically gifted to me by a friend of a friend. The guy really loved my playing and just wanted me to have it. (Yeah, that happens to me everyday 😄) This was a VERY special Marshall. First, the reason we named it Marshmallow was because it had been in a large building fire a few yrs before I got it. Although the amp didnt directly catch fire, the rear chassis was left with burn scars. The guy I got it from was a really great tech. He had bought it, reupholstered it, upgraded all the damaged components and tweaked it to perfection. He was a massive Duane Allman fan so he dialed it in for that tone. That f**king thing sounded amazing! 😄 When I wasn't gigging it, I kept it at my bud's house. He lived in a place where we could crank it and jam. My bud had an old Marshall too but it couldnt touch the tone of that amp. Everytime I went pick it up from him, it broke his heart. We both adored that thing. We ran it thru my 800 cab with Rola 80s and pushed it with an SD-1. It was pure magic. But u know what? I don't really care anymore. The older I get, the less I care about material things. We cant take it with us when we pass on. What's more valuable to me now is the memories of all those great times jamming with my pals. I only hope whoever owns Marshmallow now is having as much fun with it as we did. Anyway, I pray God sends u a good job soon Craig. I have a feeling ur gonna be fine my friend. You may even look back at this as a time of spiritual growth, which is what's really important in this life. Cheers bud! Edited March 4 by T Boog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 5 hours ago, T Boog said: But u know what? I don't really care anymore. The older I get, the less I care about material things. We cant take it with us when we pass on. A certain very popular and very hated billionaire once said "Until you've lost everything, you don't know what's important and who your friends really are!" and he was right! A line I heard a while back... "Hearses don't come with trailer hitches!" 😆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Boog Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 4 minutes ago, craigb said: A certain very popular and very hated billionaire once said "Until you've lost everything, you don't know what's important and who your friends really are!" and he was right! A line I heard a while back... "Hearses don't come with trailer hitches!" 😆 Yeah man. And there's actually something freeing about loosing it all. It's a lot like a colon cleanse... It hurts a little at first but it's good for u in-the-end 😄 (Btw, Im stealing that hearse line. That's a great freakin line!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Vogel Posted Thursday at 10:14 AM Share Posted Thursday at 10:14 AM I still have a POD XT Live. I think it’s the oldest bit of fully working kit I’ve got. Bought it new when they first came out. Must be 20 years old. It weighs a ton and I never used it live. These days it sits in my lounge room ready to plug my electric in when the mood strikes and I listen on headphones. It’s in immaculate condition and works perfect. heres a pic. I’ve only ever used it in the studio. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Boog Posted Thursday at 11:28 AM Share Posted Thursday at 11:28 AM 23 minutes ago, Michael Vogel said: I’ve only ever used it in the studio Cheers Mike. Yeah ironically when I owned the POD XT Live, I never played it live either 😄. I was between bands at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rain Posted Saturday at 10:27 AM Author Share Posted Saturday at 10:27 AM (edited) Amusingly enough, I was thinking about my POD HD earlier this week. I've not used it in a bit because I haven't recorded guitars in some time. There are far better amp sims out there, and I own quite a few software ones. I also owned a Katana for a bit, which I thought was much better. And yet, it seems that I almost always ended up using the old POD when I recorded guitars. Maybe because at one point, I reach a point where I'm tired of trying to nail the tone and I give up. I just want to record a darn take and move on. That's when I power up the POD. Like, I know what I am getting out of this thing, and it will have to do. Must say that I've been impressed with the Softube Plexi that came with my UAD interface. But whatever happens, the old HD can still serve me. For my basic purpose anyway... Edited Saturday at 10:27 AM by Rain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Boog Posted 6 hours ago Share Posted 6 hours ago On 3/3/2025 at 1:52 PM, craigb said: And, if I don't find a job soon, it will be nothing Cheers Craig. I'm curious how u been. You're doing ok now bud? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 4 hours ago, T Boog said: Cheers Craig. I'm curious how u been. You're doing ok now bud? I never heard back on a bunch of applications (2-3 months on those!), but did get a delivery driving job that I'm really enjoying! Not Uber or Door Dash, but one where I camp out behind a BevMo and only delivery from there to somewhere. Because I mostly deliver alcohol, I've been getting very decent tips! (Averaging about $96 / day so far!) Yes, it's a lot of driving and you don't make a lot of money, but I get to relax, listen to music and be outside so I'm liking it! I'm doing extra hours for a while until I catch up (10-12 hour days), but I've already paid one of my back rents and should have another by the weekend. I just finished my second week! I'm currently scheduled 2 pm until midnight though I tend to start early. I'm taking Thursdays and Saturdays off because I have other commitments on those days. I can work as much or as little as I want too! Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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