Alex Price

December 2022

More Helix Preset Updates

I've updated my free preset bundle - two complete presets based around the Divided By 13 FTR. The new versions have added footswitches 6, 7, and 8, an additional gain stage, and make use of the new cabinet models.
You can download the free presets here.

- Footswitch 1 - Klon overdrive
- Footswitch 2 - Amp overdrive
- Footswitch 3 - Memory Man delay
- Footswitch 4 - Toggles reverb parameters
- Footswitch 5 - Optical tremolo
- Footswitch 6 - EVH-style phaser
- Footswitch 7 - Alternate compression tone
- Footswitch 8 - Solo boost

I've also gone through my Complete Preset Library and updated every preset that I could to the new 3.50 cabinet models. Since the new cabs take significantly less DSP, I've also gone in and switched out some of the older Legacy reverbs for the new "Dynamic" models. The Dual Amp presets have been completely overhauled with more effects and a secondary gain stage. These presets are now available in versions for both humbucker and single coil equipped guitars. A few new presets have been added using the latest amp models and I've gone through and made some minor adjustments for more consistent levels across presets.

The next update will bring more bass and violin presets.
 

November 2022

Performing with the Pittsburgh Symphony

This month, I have the immense honor of covering the electric guitar parts for the Pittsburgh Symphony's tribute to ABBA with Rajaton on November 4th, 5th, and 6th. This will be my first time performing with the PSO and is sure to be an unforgettable opportunity that I'll look back on with pride. If you're in the area, tickets start at $22 and are available on the orchestra's website.

October 2022

Resolute Vibration on the Big Screen

Back in April 2020, Michael and I were contacted to arrange a licensing agreement for one of our ambient compositions, "Tranquil Ascension." That piece in particular was actually our first release as a duo and was the spark behind creating an entire ambient / minimalism - inspired library of music. 

Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon

Directed by Ana Lily Amirpour, the film is a psychotic thriller: "A girl with unusual powers escapes from a mental asylum and tries to make it on her own in New Orleans." The film stars Jeon Jong-seo, Kate Hudson, and Craig Robinson. It was released by Paramount Movies on October 6th. You can find it in theaters and on Apple TV.

"Tranquil Ascension" was used during the climax of the film as Mona Lisa boards a plane, leaving behind a friend and the authorities.

September 2022

The Inner Urge - new album in the works

I'm pleased to announce that The Inner Urge has begun the process on a new full-length album. The band got together for basic tracking in July and September of this year and are planning on releasing the album sometime in 2023.

Keep in touch with The Inner Urge wherever you go:

August 2022

Helix Preset Library - Impulse Response Update

111 presets sounds like a lot, and it is - that's why everything is organized into folders to help you find exactly  what you're looking for. There's also a detailed .pdf that I've put together with information on each and every preset, as well as a general guide for setting up your Helix device and common issues you may encounter. With this update, I've also meticulously gone over every preset to ensure equal volume across the entire library. Each preset is designed to output the same level as if your device were bypassed.

Last year I added the first of a few impulse response bundles to the large preset library. I used a number of common acoustic guitar pickups to create a database of specific EQ matches designed to take the brittle tone from your acoustic pickup and transform it into something that more closely resembles a mic'd guitar. It works great and I've had a number of customers reach out to say that these were the best acoustic IRs they've used.

This Summer I captured a few more instruments including a ukulele (Luna HTC), a mandolin (Eastman MD404) , and a classical guitar (Alvarez AC460). 

I've also added impulse responses of my Mesa Boogie Express 25:5 cab with a Celestion G12 Vintage 30 speaker. This is a more traditional use of IRs.

In addition to the IR bundles I've added, there has also be a significant number of presets added for acoustic instruments and many presets designed to take any instrument and turn it into a synthesizer. There are also a few new presets for electric guitar that make use of the new amp models that the Line 6 team has recently added.

Click here to check out the Complete Preset Library

Did I mention that this update is free? The Complete Preset Library is a collection of presets I've put together for my own professional use over the last few years. They've been tested across countless shows from my time spent on cruise ships to festival stages and small clubs. Your purchase today is good for all future updates. You'll receive a .pdf with a link to keep you updated.

July 2022

Started a new job at Duquesne University

While I was studying at Duquesne I was also working as a graduate assistant in the audio technology department, keeping inventory of expensive microphones and other studio gear. In my second year, I was asked to help out with the recording studio ensemble - to set up for the sessions and run the SSL AWS948 console. 

When I graduated, there was a vacancy in the guitar and audio departments and I was offered a job. Starting in the Fall 2022 semester, I'll be the music director of the recording studio ensemble and on staff as a guitar instructor for the Mary Pappert School of Music. I'm thrilled to take this next step in my career and am looking forward to the opportunity.

You can find me on the Duquesne University website.

May 2022

Completed a Master's in Music​

Back in the Fall of 2019, I was working on the Cunard Queen Mary 2. The ship was in Saguenay, Quebec - a small town off the St. Lawrence River. I disembarked and walked for a fair bit with my laptop until I found a Tim Horton's. I downloaded a few college applications as I had been looking to return to school at some point. I spent time over the next few weeks filling them out and filming the prescreening applications in my little cabin while my roommate who played trumpet in the dance band on the ship was out working. A bit later while we were docked in Southampton, England I sent them off. 

When it came time to audition in February 2020, the ship was stuck in the Indian ocean. Countries around us were shutting down their ports and due to the highly publicized and first major Covid outbreak on the Ruby Princess cruise vessel, it was looking like I wasn't going home any time soon. Luckily, the port in Perth, Australia let a few of the musicians off and we were able to travel home safely. I flew from Perth to Melbourne to San Francisco, and finally to Philadelphia where I met my parents, got in my car, and drove 5 hours across the state.

Masked up and jet-lagged, I took auditions at Youngstown State in Ohio and Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. Youngstown offered a full ride + stipend, but I felt that Duquesne, being in the big city, closer to home, and with an audio tech program, was a better choice. When the pandemic finally reached the States, it made sense to spend the next two years in school while there wasn't much work for me otherwise. During that time, YouTube and the digital downloads offered on this website were my main source of income. It's because of my audience and customers that I was able to finish the program and I can't thank you all enough.

April 2022

New Resolute Vibration Album

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Resolute Vibration: Volume 4 is a collection of compositions recorded over the course of two years. Like most of our previous releases, it primarily features vibraphone and electric guitar in the forefront with overdubbed synth parts to pad out the minimalist/ambient soundscape. In addition to purchasing a digital copy through this site, or BandCamp, you can also find Resolute Vibration on all major streaming platforms.

-  Resolute Vibration on Spotify
-  Resolute Vibration on Apple Music
-  Resolute Vibration on Amazon Music
-  Resolute Vibration on TIDAL
-  Resolute Vibration on YouTube music

Also check out the Resolute Vibration YouTube channel for the videos that were shot live while we recorded this music.