Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist Jon Carin skillfully plays keyboards, guitar, lap steel guitar, bass, drums, and programming. He has left his mark on the world of music as a composer, producer, and long-time collaborator with Pink Floyd, David Gilmour, Roger Waters, The Who, Kate Bush, and many others. As an avid fan and user of all DryBell pedals (Vibe Machine, Unit67, The Engine and Module 4), Carin has fully embraced their entire range, incorporating them into his creative process to achieve his signature sound.
Jon Carin’s review of DryBell Pedals: In His Own Words
Vibe Machine V-3:
“The updates to the previous V models make the V-3 my favorite. DryBell’s constant tinkering, listening to player’s suggestions and striving for perfection are impressive.”
Vibe Machine V-1:
“Anyone who knows their Univibes, knows it’s an incredibly difficult sound to replicate. I’ve spent a lot of time around vintage ones, and my ear is quite tuned into what I like about the best ones I’ve heard. The Vibe Machine is my favorite recreation. On top of achieving the chewy, very physical sound, it seems to keep the integrity of the instrument’s tone. All of the time & effort they put into the compact design, photocells and tweakability is evident. I’m enjoying mine very much!”
Unit67:
“I’m absolutely loving the Unit67. I’m using it on my lap steel on the Us & Them Tour, Breathe, Great Gig in The Sky, Wish You Were Here, Deja Vu etc. I’m really enjoying how I can dial in the EQ, compression & boost in one place. Wonderful for slide.”
The Engine:
“I know The Engine has a reputation for attaining Marshall tones, but for my tastes, I’ve easily managed to get it into HiWatt territory, as well. One of the most versatile pedals I have.”
Module 4:
“I think I may use compression in a very different way from how I believe most people do.
Maybe I’m wrong.
I like lots of it, but not on the attack.
The most important qualities I listen for are…
1) the integrity of the signal
2) a lack of makeup ramp
3) the signal seems to get much bigger rather than sounding squashed
4) versatility-I use a wide range of instruments, so it has to have a lot of adaptability & tweakability
5) personality-I don’t want transparency; I like it to have grab and its own sound
DryBell’s Module 4 is all of those things and more.
Yes, it can do Orange Squeezer brilliantly, but so much in addition.
I highly recommend it.
I really love this pedal.
I’ll definitely be using it on our upcoming European tour.”
