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3. July 2024

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Chase Bliss Onward: Pushing Vocals Into Uncharted Territory

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Chase Bliss Onward: Pushing Vocals Into Uncharted Territory

Chase Bliss, known for their playful yet sophisticated approach to effects, throws their Onward pedal into the vocal ring with a session that’s as much about discovery as it is about sound design. In this video, vocalist Courtney Swain is let loose on Onward for the first time, exploring its transformative impact on live vocals and ambient textures. The pedal’s blend of analog richness and digital trickery is front and centre, with modes and features that invite both chaos and control. If you’re curious about how a pedalboard staple can become a compositional tool for the adventurous, this is a

14. June 2024

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chase bliss Onward: A Glitchy Companion for Creative Signal Chains

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chase bliss Onward: A Glitchy Companion for Creative Signal Chains

Chase Bliss, the Minnesota pedal alchemists, have unleashed Onward—a pedal that blurs the lines between looping, glitching, and real-time performance. In their latest Q&A video, the team digs into what sets Onward apart from its siblings, focusing on how it follows your playing like a second instrument and integrates naturally into your setup. From full-frequency freeze to rhythmic pattern generation and nuanced sustain control, this session is a treasure trove for anyone wondering how Onward might fit into their pedalboard or modular workflow. If you’re curious about stereo tricks, signal chain placement, or just want to hear some dry Midwestern