Mastering 'Aural Candy': Warren Mendonsa Shares Guitar Tech Secrets 🎸

Join us for an intimate conversation with the extraordinary Warren Mendonsa, the musical genius behind Blackstratblues! 🎵 In this exclusive interview, Warren delves deep into the art of crafting mesmerizing guitar tones, shares anecdotes from memorable jam sessions, and unveils the secrets behind his unique recording techniques. 🎙️

Explore Warren's world of guitar mastery as he discusses his favorite tones, influences, and the creative process that shapes his unique sound. 🤘 Whether you're a guitar enthusiast, a Blackstratblues aficionado, or just curious about the life of a seasoned musician, this interview is a must-watch! 🚀 Don't miss out on the stories that have shaped Warren's remarkable career. Hit play and tune in to the magic of music!

0:00 ‘Last Analog Generation’
0:16 Fiddling with NAMM and trying digital gear?
1:00 Amp Matters
1:50 Suhr Reactive Load, Taming the Beast
3:00 Digital modellers vs Real Amps
3:18 Making do in the AR Rehman tour
3:40 Live with Amit Trivedi, A little Old school
3:50 Playing through a phone?
4:20 Perils of Compression, Making notes Bark
5:08 Replacing the lead guitarist and forming the band Zero
6:06 Miserly ‘Kanjoos’ Guitar Layering
7:30 Mixing on the Go
7:57 Wall of Sound plugin - Sculpting EQ, Reverb, Effects
9:36 Amp Nerding
10:00 Evolution of Marshall sound
11:12 Copying Pedalboard settings - Helix - Bollywood gigs
11:48 Live Sound - Working with Fali Damania
12:40 Importance of Bass
13:04 Midrange Rock music and the emergence of better low-end with Electronic music
13:26 Why no Vinyl?
14:10 Reducing Attention spans - Deleting Instagram
15:08 Moving back to New Zealand - Session Work - Life
18:22 One band for the rest of your life
19:17 Favourite recent blues artists
19:42 Favourite young Indian guitarists
21:05 Technicality vs Taste - Cooking the right music
22:00 80s Guitar arms race vs Grunge
22:28 Extreme’s ‘Waiting For The Punchline’
23:55 Future releases
25:11 Listen to last songs on an album
26:06 What is ‘good honest music’?

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