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’? Follow Blackstratblues: https://www.youtube.com/user/blackstratblues https://www.instagram.com/blackstratblues/?hl=en 👉 Subscribe for more exclusive interviews and musical insights. 🎬✨ If you enjoy music-related content, then Subscribe to our Newsletter! :) https://sinusoidalmusic.substack.com/ Check out our Serenity Sessions Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ddWtfqSJDenF4KOHeIUQq #WarrenMendonsa #Blackstratblues #GuitarInterview #StudioStories