Cory Wong x Electro-Voice | Building a Guitar Modeling Rig for Stage & Studio

Join us LIVE from GC Hollywood on Thursday, 9/26, at 6pm for performances and Q&A with ‪@CoryWongMusic‬, where he'll demo his guitar amp modeling rig and favorite ‪@ElectroVoiceOfficial‬ gear!

Check out the gear that Cory used in the stream:

Electro-Voice ZLX-8 2-Way Passive Loudspeaker:
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Electro-...

Electro-Voice EVOLVE 30M Portable Line Array PA System:
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Electro-...

Electro-Voice EVERSE 8 Weatherized Battery-Powered Loudspeaker With Bluetooth:
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Electro-...

Electro-Voice PXM-12MP Powered Coaxial Monitor:
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Electro-...

Electro-Voice RE520 Condenser Supercardioid Vocal Microphone:
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Electro-...

Cory Wong Signature Fender Stratocaster:
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender/C...

Chapters
02:38 - Intro with Cory Wong and Steve from Guitar Center
04:42 - A Rundown of the Different Signal Paths that Cory Is Working With
07:25 - Cory Wong’s Take on Innovation and Being Open to Trying New Things
09:17 - How Cory Wong Integrates Electro-Voice ZLX-8’s Into His Live Modeling Rig
12:32 - Cory Wong Demonstrates His Live Modeling Rig
14:20 - Cory A/B Tests His Rig Through an Amp vs. Through EV’s ZLX-8 Speakers
18:12 - Cory’s Philosophy on the “Foot-on-Monitor” Solo Stance
19:36 - What’s in Cory Wong’s Monitor Mix in a Live Setting?
21:48 - Cory Wong on the Importance of Active Listening
23:30 - Cory’s Take on the Beauty of a Dry, Clean Guitar Signal
26:05 - On Using Picking Dynamics to Craft Your Tone
29:22 - What Was Cory Wong’s First Guitar and Rig?
32:20 - Cory’s Early Lessons as a Guitarist
34:11 - Cory Wong’s Early Influences as a Young Musician
38:20 - How Cory Developed His Sense of Time and Rhythm
43:22 - Cory on His Inclination to Share His Knowledge With Others
47:08 - Cory Wong On the Universal Qualities of Good Musical Collaborators
52:49 - How Cory Compares Everyday Products to Serve Natural Curiosities
54:40 - The Development of Cory’s On-Board Preset on the Electro-Voice EVOLVE 30 PA system
56:21 - How Cory Uses the Electro-Voice EVERSE 8 in His Everyday Life
57:51 - Cory Wong on His Current Practice Routine
1:02:09 - Cory Playing Through the Electro-Voice EVOLVE 30 PA system
1:07:30 - On How Playing Through the EVOLVE 30’s Compares to a Combo Amp
1:09:43 - Cory Wong Discusses His Rhythmic Approach
01:13:50 - Cory Wong Plays “Airplane Mode” Live at Guitar Center Hollywood
01:18:55 - Cory’s Favorite EQ Pedal
01:20:45 - Cory’s Take on Gain Staging and His Lead Tone
01:24:35 - On the Difference in Feel Between Playing Through an Amplifier and Going Direct Into a PA system
01:28:09 - Cory’s Current Musical Influences
01:29:42 - Cory’s Predictions for the Future of the Music Industry
01:32:15 - Cory Wong’s Advice for Young Players
01:34:54 - Cory Wong’s Top Gear Picks: $20, $200 and Unlimited $
01:38:35 - Outro