music production

so, I think I've got something here.  I got the VG strato with the whammy bar.  I use the amp as an effects machine, and pipe it directly to the computer using Photo Booth to record.  In this way I can use effects and overdrive that normally drive my ear nuts -- but with no problem.  The effects show up only on the video -- all I hear is the guitar, unamplified.  Right now I'm working wight he major pentatonic scale and playing riffs inspired by traditional Chinese folk music.  Also inspired by the guqin, the scholars' instrument.  So my improvs definitely sound ancient Chinese, but with modern effects like flange and overdrive.