Hologram Chroma Console is Everything and More

The Hologram Electronics Chroma Console is a multi-effect pedal that blends the unique characteristics of vintage recording equipment with modern sound innovations. It's designed for musicians who crave versatility and creativity in their soundscapes. This pedal features an intuitive user interface that simplifies the exploration of its extensive sound capabilities. With the Chroma Console, users can effortlessly dial in a range of effects, from classic tape-like warbles to futuristic delays and modulations, making it a valuable tool for both live performances and studio recordings. Its robust construction and thoughtful design encourage users to push the boundaries of their musical expression, making it a standout choice for adventurous sound artists.

All backing tracks written, performed, mixed & mastered by Ryan Plewacki unless otherwise noted.
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Guitars:

Amp:
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0:00 Intro
1:46 In the Mix
4:51 Calibration
5:54 Character Module
10:21 Movement Module
14:54 Diffusion Module
19:52 Texture Module
23:08 Gestures
24:58 Closing Thoughts
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Recording Rig:
Vintage DBX 160A (pair)

Guitar Amp Mics:

Vocal Mic:

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[chrislink]

Love mine, super versatile pedal. The gesture and secondary functions make it really fun to play around with...plus it has MIDI!

[PTS]

Thanks for being the only demo on YouTube (as far as I can tell) that was willing to go through each effect one by one. Even Hologram's official demo didn't do this, which is bad marketing.

[infnloopmusic]

Just got this yesterday! Its amazing. It was interesting to me that you can program (within a patch) which FX bypass button works on 😮 similarly for expression pedals and knobs. I definitely was not expecting that, and it actually makes this a lot more practical for gigging musicians and live-recording. All that and atill everything is really easy and intuitive. The designers definitely must have challenged themselves to keep everything as simple to interact with as possible. Its a really well thought out design, must-have pedal.

[Illneverremember]

Try to get unity volume across all 4 modules and their effects. Yeah, you wouldn't need to do that unless you wanted to access individual modules and have them all the same level as you moved between them. Which I do. Don't think of this pedal as a bunch of pedals you can turn off or on in whatever combination you want, on the fly. It's designed to combine effects as presets. And navigating them, especially if you have a lot, is not easy. It will NOT replace your board. That said, it has some of the coolest sounds you could imagine. So, it's probably worth dialing in those levels and saving those presets, and remembering which color does what.

[jeremyversusjazz]

Wow that box is frickin cool. And as usual yr demo track is beautiful bro.

[TasteTheTapwaterTruthToday]

Dude, you have some of the coolest guitars!!!

I like your taste a tad bit more than Ryan at 60-Cycle.. he has more budget & gaudy stuff.

[sub-jec-tiv]

If you’re making lo-fi type stuff or shoegaze this one is pretty much a must. Ugh, i guess i have to buy one..

[riglerdaniel]

Great video! During the demo of the modules was the guitar directly plugged into the ChromaConsole, or was it placed after the amp?

[howdysamuel]

Was that a little dash of “Wiser Time” in there?

[reynoldswrap]

I bought one when they first came out. Loved the tones, but I felt like it had a digital latency that made it feel weird under the fingers

[timkrupar]

Curious to know if you feel the Chroma Console compliments or replaces a Golden Era/Malinconia?

[theouterplanet]

I am gonna catch hate for this..but oh well....I had the Chroma Console....user interface is about matching colors--a pain--like the Microcosm....also, for $400 bucks there "should" be an online editor to save/manipulate presets....I found the textures section the best, but you can only use one in the gets "old" does not offer returns either..you would think a well respected company would at least offer a 7 day unconditional return policy....Nope....Hologram doesn't...Save your money for a Fractal Axe 2 or