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><channel><title>JOHN GILLIAT</title> <atom:link href="http://johngilliat.com/guitarblog/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://johngilliat.com/guitarblog</link> <description>Ottmar with a Twist, Fiery Rumba Flamenco Latin Guitar</description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 06:20:37 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2</generator> <item><title>How to control the volume on a RC300 loop station with your foot</title><link>http://johngilliat.com/guitarblog/archives/4614?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=how-to-control-the-loop-volume-on-a-rc300-with-your-foot</link> <comments>http://johngilliat.com/guitarblog/archives/4614#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 17:50:14 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>John Gilliat</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[John Gilliat "Playing the Guitar"]]></category> <category><![CDATA[John's Equipment and Gear Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[boss]]></category> <category><![CDATA[drums]]></category> <category><![CDATA[expression pedal]]></category> <category><![CDATA[foot switch]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lesson]]></category> <category><![CDATA[loop station]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rc300]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rhythm]]></category> <category><![CDATA[volume]]></category> <category><![CDATA[volume control]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://johngilliat.com/guitarblog/?p=4614</guid> <description><![CDATA[I recently had someone ask me how I control my loop volume with the on board expression pedal on my boss rc300 loop station.So here is a boss rc300 lesson video to show you how. I'll also show you how to start your rhythm guide track (drums) with a foot switch as boss hasn't integrated this concept into the unit yet.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div
class="google_plus_one"><g:plusone size="standard" count="false" url="http://johngilliat.com/guitarblog/archives/4614"></g:plusone></div><h1>Boss RC300 Video Lesson</h1><p><a
href="http://johngilliat.com/guitarblog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/rc3004.jpg"><img
class="alignright  wp-image-4625" title="boss rc300 loop station" src="http://johngilliat.com/guitarblog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/rc3004-150x150.jpg" alt="boss rc300 loop station" width="105" height="105" /></a>I recently had someone ask me how I control my loop volume with the on board expression pedal on my <strong>boss rc300 loop station</strong>.</p><p>So here is a boss rc300 lesson video to show you how. I&#8217;ll also show you how to start your rhythm guide track (drums) with a foot switch as boss hasn&#8217;t integrated this concept into the unit yet.</p><p
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title="RC300 Demo" href="http://johngilliat.com/guitarblog/?p=4531" target="_blank">Click here for another RC300 Demo</a></p><p><a
title="RC300 Review vs the RC50" href="http://johngilliat.com/guitarblog/?p=4490" target="_blank">Click here for my review of the new Boss RC300 vs the RC50</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><div
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isPermaLink="false">http://johngilliat.com/guitarblog/?p=4608</guid> <description><![CDATA[Rossi Tzonkov and I have teamed up to create a new Spanish Guitar &#038; Caribbean Steel Drum instrumental group called Carumba! The Carumba big band is Spanish Guitar, Steel Drum, Electric Guitar, Bass, Percussion and Drums. However we can also be hired to perform any event as a duo, trio, etc...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div
class="google_plus_one"><g:plusone size="standard" count="false" url="http://johngilliat.com/guitarblog/archives/4608"></g:plusone></div><h3>Hey Everyone,  Rossi and I have just completed a new music video for Youtube.</h3><p>Let us know how you like this instrumental of the Sting classic &#8220;Fields of Gold&#8221;</p><p>Rossi Tzonkov and I have teamed up to create a new Spanish Guitar &amp; Caribbean Steel Drum instrumental group called Carumba! The Carumba big band is Spanish Guitar, Steel Drum, Electric Guitar, Bass, Percussion and Drums. However we can also be hired to perform any event as a duo, trio, etc&#8230;</p><p>More Carumba covers on the way as we work towards creating the first ever Carumba cd!</p><p><object
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class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-4591" title="My solo guitar setup on the Roof Top of the Hotel Vancouver" src="http://johngilliat.com/guitarblog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/IMG-20120415-01045-150x150.jpg" alt="My solo guitar setup on the Roof Top of the Hotel Vancouver" width="150" height="150" /></a></p><p>From there it was a rush back to the Calgary Airport to return my car.</p><h3>Next I was off to Vancouver again for a solo rumba flamenco guitar performance up on the roof top of the Hotel Vancouver for an event for the University of Michigan.</h3><p><a
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