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Shaping Your Sound: Göran Elmquist on the Grace Felix 2

🎧 For the best listening experience, use headphones or good speakers. What happens when sound meets intention? In this in-depth conversation, musician and pedalboard architect Göran Elmquist opens the door to Yardhouse Studios and walks us through the powerful Grace Design Felix 2 unit — a preamp and blending tool that lets you sculpt your tone at the source. Together with Nisse Palm from Chain of Sounds, Göran explores the sonic potential of blending microphone and pickup signals, experimenting with pedalboard routing, and fine-tuning every part of the chain. 📍 About the series: This episode is part of an ongoing Chain of Sounds deep dive into the actual chain of sound — where each device shapes not just tone, but feel and expression. No fluff. Just great gear, expert ears, and honest dialogue. About Göran Elmquist: Göran Elmquist is a Swedish rig builder and founder of Sound of Silence, specializing in custom pedalboards, rack systems, and studio setups. With clients ranging from local jazz legends to international touring acts, Göran is one of the most sought-after signal-chain specialists in the Nordics www.soundofsilence.se Link to the Grace Felix 2: https://gracedesign.com/products/inst... 00:00 – Welcome to Yardhouse Studios 00:44 – What is the Grace Felix 2? 02:12 – Microphone vs. Pickup: Blending Approaches 03:48 – Göran’s Pedalboard Philosophy 06:05 – Gain Staging and Signal Integrity 08:30 – How the Felix 2 Changed Göran’s Workflow 10:40 – Acoustic Tone in an Electric Chain 12:55 – Dynamic Playing and Tone Shaping 14:43 – Final Reflections on Control and Creativity