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​Electric Flute - Essential Gear for Beginners - Shopping List

Do you want to play flute with effects, but aren't sure where to start? This is the no-frills shopping list for a basic setup. You can expand on this later, if you want! Snag the items on this list and you'll have access to effects such as delay, distortion, reverb, harmonization, flanger, chorus, and looping. 

(I am not affiliated with these companies in any way, nor do I profit from any sales. I put this list together for educational purposes to help anyone that wants to get started with electric flute.)

My Pedalboard
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. 
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. 
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Melissa is an Endorsed Artist by K&K Sound.

Amplification

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

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 it's a loop station!

BOSS DD-7
​Digital Delay 

Although the VE-20 comes equipped with a delay effect, 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. This pedal can loop, too!
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BOSS DS-1 Distortion

This effect is the key to creating that "fuzzy," grinding tone used by rock and metal guitarists.

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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Computer Effects
​with MIDI Controller

Alternatively, effects can be created with a computer using software such as Ableton Live. Instead of using stompboxes, effects can be generated and edited in the computer program and saved for later use. When paired with a MIDI controller, effects can be activated with this foot pedal instead of the computer mouse.

This pedal was built by Wittstruck Hand Made Electronics. 
wittstruckhme@gmail.com.