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GEAR

microphone
amplification 
stompboxes
    vocal processor
    delay
    distortion
    wah-wah    
computers and midi

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Electric Flute Quick-Start Guide -- FREE!
If you are interested in getting started with the electric flute, but aren't sure where to start, look no further! This brief guide outlines the gear you need to get started. Questions? Contact me: [email protected].
Article: Flute Amplification by Melissa Keeling
This article discusses how and why to amplify the flute. Published by Flute Specialists, Inc. (July 2018)

Microphone

Melissa uses a K&K Sound Systems "Silver Bullet" condenser microphone. This clip-on style mic attaches directly onto the headjoint. 


K&K Sound Systems --  "Silver Bullet"

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Melissa is an Endorsed Artist by K&K Sound.

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Amplification

Melissa uses a Powerwerks PA system with a PW100-H Mixer.

Powerwerks PA Systems
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         Mic and Amp Tutorial by Melissa:


EFFECTS PEDALS

BOSS VE-20 Vocal Effects Processor 

Melissa uses the BOSS VE-20 for it's wide range of effects options in one stompbox. It has the capability to do effects such as distortion, delay, harmonization, octaves, strobe, flanger, radio, and others. It also has the ability to have user-created sounds and doubles as a loop station.

BOSS VE-20 Vocal Effects Processor website.
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        BOSS VE-20 Tutorials by Melissa:


BOSS DD-7 Digital Delay 

Although the VE-20 comes equipped with a delay capability, having it as a separate stompbox expands its flexibility and use. This BOSS effect allows sounds to be played not only in delayed patterns, but in reverse.

BOSS DD-7 Digital Delay website.
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         BOSS DD-7 Tutorial by Melissa:


BOSS DS-1 Distortion

This BOSS pedal is the key to creating that "fuzzy," grinding tone used by rock guitarists! Keep this one on when you want to really rock out!

BOSS DS-1 Distortion Website.
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         Distortion Tutorial by Melissa:


VOX V845 Wah-Wah

This cool pedal creates a "scoop" in the sound, which was originally thought to imitate the crying sound of a muted trumpet. The Wah is used by guitarists to create that "wacka wacka" sound in funk music.
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         Wah-Wah Tutorial by Melissa:


Computer Effects with MIDI Pedal

Alternatively, audio effects can be created with the computer using Ableton Live 8. Instead of using a stompboxes, effects can be generated and tweaked in the program and saved for later use. When paired with a MIDI pedal, the activation of computer effects can be controlled with this foot pedal instead of with the computer mouse.

This pedal was built by Wittstruck Hand Made Electronics. Contact him if you are interested in one of these awesome custom pedals at [email protected]. 

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         Computer Effects and MIDI Foot Controller Tutorial by Melissa:


[email protected]
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