IN STOCK : Valeton GP-5!
Ever imagined running an entire gig with just one pedal? The mini pedal revolution continues, and the new Valeton GP-5 offers mind blowing features and quality in a mini pedal priced at only $79.99. The GP-5 tears down the boundaries of traditional multi-effects units, packing the sonic punch of a flagship processor into a palm-sized enclosure.The GP-5 is loaded with over 100 high-definition modeled effects with up to nine effects blocks per single chain. There are 50 factory presets and 50 user patches. The NAM loader gives access to thousands of presets, and the SnapTone module comes preloaded with 50 files, with a maximum capacity of 80 files for user IR files. Connect to editing software on your phone or tablet with Bluetooth wireless.
Features
- Super compact multi-effects processor
- Over 100 high-quality effects
- Supports loading 3rd-party cabinet IRs
- SnapTone technology supports NAM (Neural Amp Modeler)
- SnapTone module comes preloaded with 50 files
- Authentic stereo processing, 1/4″ TRS unbalanced jack
- 2-in/2-out USB Audio, compatible with Win/Mac/iOS/Android
- Intuitive Win/Mac software for file management
- Plus lots more!
The GP-5, priced at only $79.99, is the all-in-one pedal that makes it possible to do an entire gig with one mini pedal!
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Story: When Do You Learn?
"It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows."
-Epictetus
Sometimes what we think we know holds us back. A new situation demands we use our knowledge and experience to meet the challenge. A song needs a bass part. These notes, this rhythm, that works. Done. Sometimes that's a good solution sometimes, other times, it's not. Perhaps a different question to ask is, did you learn anything in the process? Maybe if you leave yourself open to learn in new situations you open the door to reach your potential.
-Epictetus
Sometimes what we think we know holds us back. A new situation demands we use our knowledge and experience to meet the challenge. A song needs a bass part. These notes, this rhythm, that works. Done. Sometimes that's a good solution sometimes, other times, it's not. Perhaps a different question to ask is, did you learn anything in the process? Maybe if you leave yourself open to learn in new situations you open the door to reach your potential.
Zen has a concept called beginner’s mind. This idea is to have the same mind you had the first day you picked up a bass. No specific knowledge of how to play it, just the desire. All possibilities are open. Your mind as blank a slate as it ever can be. Maybe you have a few ideas but all of what you do is brand-new. And because these are the first things we learn, they seem larger because we have nothing to compare it to. These become our conventions and sometimes can close the door on us trying or adopting different methods.
This carries over to our technique, fingerboard knowledge, music theory and harmony, transcription, etc. You may settle into a method that you feel comfortable with and when confronted with a contrary idea you may reject it because you feel that you already know the correct way to do it. You’ve spent much time and possibly a large portion of your life learning how to do something and it’s difficult to reexamine something that has served you well for a long time. Instead of using the opportunity to learn something new, you can’t because you think you already know it.
I am not suggesting that you don’t draw on your knowledge and experience when you approach a situation with beginner’s mind. Not at all. In fact, your knowledge and experience is probably why you were hired and the person that hired you expects you to use it. What a beginner’s mind allows is approaching the situation with an open mind. It gives you permission to allow the unique circumstances to play a part in determining the creative outcome. Seek to understand. The result may be that you learn something not only about music, but about yourself.
Bottom Line: Set a goal to learn one new thing in each new situation.
This carries over to our technique, fingerboard knowledge, music theory and harmony, transcription, etc. You may settle into a method that you feel comfortable with and when confronted with a contrary idea you may reject it because you feel that you already know the correct way to do it. You’ve spent much time and possibly a large portion of your life learning how to do something and it’s difficult to reexamine something that has served you well for a long time. Instead of using the opportunity to learn something new, you can’t because you think you already know it.
I am not suggesting that you don’t draw on your knowledge and experience when you approach a situation with beginner’s mind. Not at all. In fact, your knowledge and experience is probably why you were hired and the person that hired you expects you to use it. What a beginner’s mind allows is approaching the situation with an open mind. It gives you permission to allow the unique circumstances to play a part in determining the creative outcome. Seek to understand. The result may be that you learn something not only about music, but about yourself.
Bottom Line: Set a goal to learn one new thing in each new situation.
