The David Bowie Flanger

Alex Ball October 30, 2024
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A look at the Eventide Clockworks Instant Flanger from 1975, specifically in relation to how it was employed by Tony Visconti to create the unusual piano sound on Ashes to Ashes. 0:00 Intro 0:36 What is flanging? 2:18 BBDs and The Instant Flanger 3:56 How it works 6:38 Sound Medley 8:55 Recreating Ashes to Ashes 11:11 Summary and Outro Jam For the sample pack, music, to get involved in monthly Q&As and to help me continue making videos, please check out my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AlexBallMusic Links mentioned in the video: Tony Agnello interviews Tony Visconti: https://youtu.be/S4FjX2gKC7c?si=AwvW3nFs09XeHNch Instant Flanger Manual on the Eventide website: https://cdn.eventideaudio.com/uploads/2021/06/Instant-Flanger-Manual.pdf Thanks to my Patrons and thanks for watching!

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