Tone Report Weekly Issue 135 | Page 52

MATCH, PATCH AND PLUCK THE PAIN AWAY Hopefully next time you find yourself lost down the hang-up alleyway of pedalboard planning, try this nifty little exercise of color-coding the signal chain. It may sound wacky, but that is what this game is all about—experimenting and expressing emotion through sound. You could even take it further and mood-match the colors on the board. In an increasingly crazy world, the moods, signal chains and emotions become more and more complex, so pick a color—any color—and find a unique voice. Then use that voice to make the world a better and more interesting place. The therapy lies in the chase. 52 TONE TALK // Color Dreams: Change Your Style with Color Coordination