What Is Ambient Guitar? – 5 Essential Effects For Atmospheric Guitar Playing
Sam takes a look at 5 essential effects and playing techniques for creating ambient and atmospheric guitar music. Find out more about any of the gear featured in this video at PMT Online…
Strymon Big Sky Reverb: https://bit.ly/3DApiMm
Dunlop Volume X: https://bit.ly/3v9nK99
Ebow Plus: https://bit.ly/2X5Mfay
Strymon Timeline Delay: https://bit.ly/2X6Ice7
Boss RC-500 Looper: https://bit.ly/3AzODUJ
00:00 Ambient Guitar Intro Demo
01:37 What Is Ambient Guitar?
03:27 Effect #1 – Reverb (Feat. Strymon Big Sky)
05:46 Effect #2 – Volume Pedal (Feat. Dunlop Volume X)
07:45 Effect #3 – Ebow
10:29 Effect #4 – Digital Delay & Frippertronics (Feat. Strymon Timeline)
14:26 Effect #5 – Loop Pedal (Feat. Boss RC-500)
16:34 Ambient Guitar Outro Demo
18:26 Where To Buy Effects For Ambient Guitar
Other gear used in the vid…
Fender Tonemaster Super Reverb: https://bit.ly/3aympPJ
Boss Katana 50 MkII: https://bit.ly/3FHJQ7G
SE Electronics VR-2 Ribbon Microphone: https://bit.ly/3oXgoo4
Sam’s voice was recorded using a Rode LavGo lavalier microphone: https://bit.ly/3FFuU9X
With all the stresses of modern day life, everyone needs to take a moment every now and then to chill out and relax…so in this effects pedal buying guide, we’re looking at 5 of the best guitar effects for ambient guitar, helping you to create calming, atmospheric soundscapes!
A way of creating sonic textures and tones that don’t sound like conventional guitar music, Atmospheric and Ambient guitar first originated in the early 1970’s with guitarists and producers such as Brian Eno, Robert Fripp (famed for his “Frippertronics” delay looping), Daniel Lanois and U2’s The Edge, later evolving with guitarists such as Ed O’Brien and Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead. This style of playing can be heard across a huge range of genres, from relaxation music and film scores, through prog rock and stadium rock, up to modern day pop and left-field experimental and indie.
We’ll be looking at the best reverb pedals and best delay pedals (featuring the Strymon Big Sky & Timeline), the best volume pedals for guitar (featuring the Dunlop Volume X) and the best loop pedals (including the Boss RC-500). We’ll also be showing you some of the most common guitar playing techniques in ambient music, including how to control volume swells and how to use an ebow. So if want to learn how to play ambient guitar, hopefully we can point you in the right direction with some of the best guitar effects to get you started!
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Originally posted by UCb5PQHC0CsA48rlI6gefr5A at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2MhNpm8MK8
Just the right kind of video I was looking for. The guitar tunes tuned with my requirements.
Absolutely stunning video. Excellently presented.
Thanks a ton.
thank you, this is very helpful
This was way better than I anticipated, thx.
Thanks Tim from wish
This is a real cool guide to get started with ambient guitar. Thanks for this. Very helpfull.
Sounded pretty good. You should check out Digital Guitars UK as he creates the best ambient guitar pad and synth effects on the Fender Tone Master Pro, Headrush and Boss GT 1000
Can't wait to experiment with these ????
My dream
Excellent, thanks.
What are some of the genres tyhat use ambient guitar? I am obsessed with the sound, but can never find anything to listen to when I workout, or want lyrics. There are genres like shoegaze, but they usually prioritize chorus over reverb.
Really wonderful playing!
Yes I was trying to find out what ambient guitar is, compared to just using effects to get sounds. I want to learn more, I am not a beginner, just getting more into effects slowly.
u look like both "malfoy" from Harry Potter and "Blonsky" from Incredible Hulk
That volume pedal sounds like a violin
Its really nice to have this great pedals..really cool…makes me feel so touch wd this kind of soundm..love it
Awesome information! Thank you so much!
For honorable mention, I really think you could add a octave pedal to this list .For me it's a must have for adding octave up angelic sounds, or lower octave ,for some synth tones .
Another great pedal for ambient tones is the Gamechanger Audio Plus Pedal. Solidly made too.
The opening piece reminded me of Chords Of Orion – that’s a good thing ????????
Impressed you managed to hold off nearly 10 minutes before playing a Radiohead riff lol. Great vid, need a Big Sky now!
great beard & great vid
Very good. Enjoyed this vid a lot.
You are always very informative in a concise way that is easy to watch.
Thanks Sam, I really appreciate your videos
You mentioned the set up in a previous video too after using this guitar but never mention the guitar itself. I've never seen a Tele with tone and volume pots like that and middle pick up too. Which version Tele is this? Nashville in sunburst?
Sam you made me almost cry with the outro track, magnificent playing man!
anyone else who just put life on hold for that intro?
One of the best explanations of what is ambient guitar about for beginners. Congrats and thanks! Greetings from Panamá
This is beautiful that sound of that Guitar???? man it's so calming and its makes you go fall asleep???????? well done Man Dude you rock???? Eliza Jane from United kingdom northern Ireland Ballymena age 36
Music to drown to
Great insightful video as always, Sam