Academy Of Tone 302: Wolli Sing: Tone, Taste & "What's Your Story … ?

Special guest: Wolfgang Michael Sing

00:00 Welcome 01:20 Live Performance: "Fever" 03:41 Technical Check and Introduction 06:04 A Colleague from Southwest Germany 08:03 The Local Music Scene and Session Waldorf 09:28 Mentors and the History of Music Stores 10:33 The Importance of Social Connection in Music 12:52 Memories from the Guitar Summit 14:46 Pre-Opening Concerts and Collaborations 16:40 Playing Famous Songs vs. Special Discoveries 18:29 Weekend Recap: Playing in France 20:08 Blue Guitar Testing Weeks Announcement 21:09 Versatility of the AMP1 and Control One 22:28 Power Soak and Tube Compression Benefits 23:52 Logistics for European Testing Weeks 25:17 How to Participate Online 27:12 Detailed Look at Wolli’s Pedalboard 28:50 Choosing the Right Boost: TC Electronic Spark 30:07 Hybrid Picking and Dynamic Playing 32:09 Using the Strymon Timeline for Classic Sounds 34:10 Recreating Studio Delays for Rockabilly and Rock 35:35 Personalizing Gear: Knobs and Aesthetics 36:23 Recording Techniques: Special Mic Setups 38:40 Gravity Mic Clips and Speaker Mounting 40:21 Comparing Mic Sounds vs. Direct Signals 44:12 Guitar Talk: P90 Goldtop and Custom Shop Strat 46:35 New Album Release: "Wolfgang Michsing" 48:57 The "Western Metal" Sound of Desperados 51:29 Playing the Oktoberfest: A Mental Challenge 53:59 The Role of a Musician: Controlling Emotions 56:21 Staying Calm in Professional Situations 58:13 Musical Roots: From The Beatles to Heavy Metal 1:01:12 Influences: Accept, Judas Priest, and Iron Maiden 1:03:06 Live Performance: "Morning Glory" 1:09:45 Finding Your Identity: Taste Over Speed 1:16:10 The Spirit of Live Music and Sharing Happiness 1:23:21 The Art of Being a Tasteful Sideman 1:27:56 Experimenting with Country Ballad Sounds 1:33:56 Final Thoughts and Drummer Credits 1:37:22 Conclusion and Outro