Region of Origin: USA
Vibraphone (Acoustic & Electric)
Description: Consisting of tuned metal bars with a sustain pedal, the vibraphone can produce a variety of different sounds through the use of mallets of different hardnesses, as well as extended techniques.
In addition to this, I have augmented my vibraphone with pickups, allowing me to record without microphones, as well as giving me the option to add various effects, including guitar pedals and amp simulators, to my sound.
The first video is a minute-long demo reel, displaying virtuosity, extended techniques, and improvisation, with sound captured from both microphones and pickups, all from arrangements of mine on my YouTube channel.
The second video is an example of the capabilities of the pickups on my vibraphone - here, they are running through a NeuralDSP amp sim (Archetype: Plini).