Pedal

Before we commence our review, it might be a good idea to clear up some misconceptions. Delay effects are not echo. We have sat and listened to people use the t...

In the late 1960s, the ‘psychedelic' era spawned a range of new musical ideas. Some caught on and stayed with us; others disappeared forever. One that arrived a...

The EQ pedal is an interesting subject. It is rarely mentioned in the same breath of importance as reverb or overdrive or other effects, but it is probably far ...

A noise gate pedal is a vital piece of equipment for many musicians. It is used to reduce the effect of a hum or hiss that is relative to noisy pickups, extende...

Some may think the idea of having a distorted, overdrive bass guitar a fairly new concept. It depends on what you call new. If you're thinking that they are ...

For those of you old enough, can you remember saving your pennies so that you could buy a Selmer Zodiac amp because it had an inbuilt tremolo effect. It was the...

Let us start by identifying exactly what a boost pedal is to clear up any confusion that might exist. A boost is simply a pedal that increases the signal gain, ...

Delay pedals are often the first port of call for guitarists looking to add some flavor and texture to their sound. Delay opens up endless possibilities of addi...

So what exactly is a Flanger pedal? Is it another name for a Phaser? Whilst there are many similarities, they are not quite the same thing. A Phaser works on...

There is sometimes some confusion over exactly what a reverb pedal is and does. The clue is in the word. Reverb, shortened from Reverberation from the verb to R...

Much to some people’s surprise, the double-bass drum is not a new idea. It didn’t start with Tommy Aldridge or Ginger Baker. Other well-known exponents have inc...