[Harp-L] Effects for Harp

["John F. Potts" <hvyj@xxxxxxx>]

Rick,

	I've always been partial to rotary speaker (Leslie) sound.  
Especially if one is playing split intervals, this effect can make  
the harp sound organ like.  There is some tradition for this among  
the Chicago blues players.  Both Carey Bell and Paul Oscher have made  
recordings using this effect.	

	Compression is VERY helpful, especially when playing into a guitar  
amp.  All compressors are not created equal, however.  Some sound  
terrible, some suck tone, but a compressor that is harp friendly can  
really enhance the sound, especially if other effects are being  
used.  Compression can help you play  clean or help make  distortion   
sound more articulate and controllable. Compression is a very useful  
and versatile effect.

	The mic being used makes a big  difference in how whatever effect  
you are using will process the signal.  A signal from a green bullet,  
for example, will process differently than a signal from an Audix  
Fireball.
	
	Have fun!

	JP