Rick Mitarotonda
Rick Mitarotonda, Goose
Goose frontman: PRS Hollowbody II into Mesa Express combos and a wall of Strymons; DeLuis Empress from 2023.
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Mesa combos for 10+ years (Express 5:25 first, then 5:50) and three boards.
- wahBLACK WAHfor Dunlop Cry Baby 535QOn an expression pedal; default Q
- pitchWHAMfor DigiTech WhammyUp 1 octave on the expression pedal
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Lovepedal Eternity FuseStart at noon and adjust by ear
- filterTRON FILTERfor Mu-Tron Micro-Tron IVSensitivity 6, peak/Q 7, low-pass mode
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Strymon OB.1Start at noon and adjust by ear
- modCHORUSstand-infor MXR Analog ChorusRate 3, depth 4, mix 35%
- filterSimilar filter blockdescriptionfor TC Electronic Ditto X4Sensitivity 6, peak/Q 7, low-pass mode
- ampClean, high-headroom ampdescriptionfor Mesa/Boogie Express 5:50 (6L6) comboGain 4–5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6. Edge of breakup, cleans up with guitar volume
- cabMatching cab for the ampdescriptionfor Mesa/Boogie Express 5:50 (6L6) comboDynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
- delayBBD DELAYstand-infor MXR Carbon Copy DeluxeTime 380 ms, feedback 25%, mix 20%
- delayTAPE ECHOstand-infor Strymon Deco / El Capistan / TimeLine / Flint / NightSkyTime 1/4 dotted (tap), feedback 25%, mix 15%
Model names checked against the official HeadRush model list. Model names from HeadRush's official Pedalboard model list; Gigboard and Prime share the HeadRush model library. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- wahTeardrop 310for Dunlop Cry Baby 535QOn an expression pedal; default Q
- pitchPitch Whamfor DigiTech WhammyUp 1 octave on the expression pedal
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Lovepedal Eternity FuseStart at noon and adjust by ear
- filterMutant Filterfor Mu-Tron Micro-Tron IVSensitivity 6, peak/Q 7, low-pass mode
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Strymon OB.1Start at noon and adjust by ear
- mod70s Chorusstand-infor MXR Analog ChorusRate 3, depth 4, mix 35%
- filterSimilar filter blockdescriptionfor TC Electronic Ditto X4Sensitivity 6, peak/Q 7, low-pass mode
- ampClean, high-headroom ampdescriptionfor Mesa/Boogie Express 5:50 (6L6) comboGain 4–5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6. Edge of breakup, cleans up with guitar volume
- cabMatching cab for the ampdescriptionfor Mesa/Boogie Express 5:50 (6L6) comboDynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
- delayBucket Brigadestand-infor MXR Carbon Copy DeluxeTime 380 ms, feedback 25%, mix 20%
- delayTransistor Tapestand-infor Strymon Deco / El Capistan / TimeLine / Flint / NightSkyTime 1/4 dotted (tap), feedback 25%, mix 15%
Model names checked against the official Line 6 Helix model list. Names from the official Line 6 Helix 3.80 model list (HX Stomp shares the library). "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- wahCrying Wahfor Dunlop Cry Baby 535QOn an expression pedal; default Q
- pitchWhamfor DigiTech WhammyUp 1 octave on the expression pedal
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Lovepedal Eternity FuseStart at noon and adjust by ear
- filterEnv. Filterstand-infor Mu-Tron Micro-Tron IVSensitivity 6, peak/Q 7, low-pass mode
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Strymon OB.1Start at noon and adjust by ear
- modVintage Chorusstand-infor MXR Analog ChorusRate 3, depth 4, mix 35%
- filterSimilar filter blockdescriptionfor TC Electronic Ditto X4Sensitivity 6, peak/Q 7, low-pass mode
- ampClean, high-headroom ampdescriptionfor Mesa/Boogie Express 5:50 (6L6) comboGain 4–5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6. Edge of breakup, cleans up with guitar volume
- cabMatching cab for the ampdescriptionfor Mesa/Boogie Express 5:50 (6L6) comboDynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
- delayAnalog Delaystand-infor MXR Carbon Copy DeluxeTime 380 ms, feedback 25%, mix 20%
- delayTape Delaystand-infor Strymon Deco / El Capistan / TimeLine / Flint / NightSkyTime 1/4 dotted (tap), feedback 25%, mix 15%
Model names checked against the official Neural DSP Quad Cortex model list. Names from Neural DSP's official Quad Cortex device list. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- wahPEDAL WAHstand-infor Dunlop Cry Baby 535QFX slot: On an expression pedal; default Q
- pitchPEDAL BENDstand-infor DigiTech WhammyMOD slot: Up 1 octave on the expression pedal
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Lovepedal Eternity FuseStart at noon and adjust by ear
- filterT. WAHstand-infor Mu-Tron Micro-Tron IVFX alt. slot: Sensitivity 6, peak/Q 7, low-pass mode
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor Strymon OB.1Start at noon and adjust by ear
- modCHORUSstand-infor MXR Analog ChorusMOD alt. slot: Rate 3, depth 4, mix 35%
- filterSimilar filter blockdescriptionfor TC Electronic Ditto X4Sensitivity 6, peak/Q 7, low-pass mode
- ampClean, high-headroom ampdescriptionfor Mesa/Boogie Express 5:50 (6L6) comboGain 4–5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6. Edge of breakup, cleans up with guitar volume
- cabBuilt-in speaker (no cab model)descriptionfor Mesa/Boogie Express 5:50 (6L6) comboKatana has no cab sim on its speaker
- delayANALOGstand-infor MXR Carbon Copy DeluxeDELAY slot: Time 380 ms, feedback 25%, mix 20%
- delayTAPE ECHOstand-infor Strymon Deco / El Capistan / TimeLine / Flint / NightSkyDELAY slot: Time 1/4 dotted (tap), feedback 25%, mix 15%
Model names checked against the official BOSS Katana model list and owner's manual. Amp types from the Katana MkII Owner's Manual; effect types from 'Using BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA Mk II'. Katana has its own speaker, so there is no cab block. Gen 3 renames some types, so check your unit. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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