Origins Vol. 6: Muted Guitar and Harmonics

The Instruments

Electric Guitar Muted

2006 Fender Stratocaster American Deluxe Stratocaster with Samarium Cobalt pickups.

The muted guitar provides a very calm, but rich sound. It gives an incredible warm intonation overall when used as the base of a harmonic structure. With the Multi-Arpeggio-Designer [MAD] you can give the instrument a characteristic, modern, sometimes futuristic feel. Paired with the Harmonics, you achieve a very balanced and wide sound, right on the modern pulse of time.

Electric Guitar Harmonics

2003 Gibson SG with Seymour Duncan Phat Cat Pickups.

With its shimmering, floating sound, the Harmonics are the perfect addition to the Palm Mutes. Create lively ambient pads or run impressive modern-sounding arpeggios with it: The possibilities are endless and usually just one preset away.

Amp: Handwired Marshall 1974X 18w class A.

For this duo, the Multi-Arpeggio-Designer (MAD) gives a wonderful performance when playing chords, melodies, or progressions on your keyboard.

For instance, play bold, grounded, and open sequences for the Muted Guitar, and give it the magic touch with upper harmonics in a different rhythm. Let both instruments playfully mingle and use a wide variety of effects to customize the sound from sparkling percussive timbres to floating pads and more.

This “Journey to the Now” is instantly accessible via handcrafted, fully customizable presets. Beautifully expressive simply using the mod wheel.

With a focus on user-friendliness, Muted Guitar and Harmonics gives you everything you need to create a rich and modern sound. Dig deeper and tweak the instrument to your heart’s content.