If you’re reading this now, it means that you’ll likely have already accumulated a fair few guitar pedals. The probability is that you’re also looking for a higher-quality board than some of your earlier purchases. The fact is that as we progress as guitarists, and accumulate more gear, there always seems to be an upward movement …
I and a bunch of others were quite happy with our Saturdays. Getting coffee and hanging out at Jim Marshall’s shop in Hanwell, West London. We were quite young, finding our feet in music with our instruments and a bit starstruck. In and out of the shop came Pete Townshend and John Entwistle, Jeff Beck, …
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We know you’d rather buy a new guitar pedal. But investing in the best pedal power supply, you can afford will pay big dividends in better sound and greater reliability for years to come. There was a time when guitar pedals were all powered by 9-volt (9V) batteries. They’re actually an excellent power source – …
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 adding additional instrumental layers and rhythmic interest into your guitar playing. The humble delay pedal has come a long way since its inception over 50 years ago. Though …
Compressors fit into a range of effects that apply to dynamics. In musical terms, the dynamics are about how quiet or how loud a signal is. A compressor’s function is to affect and controls dynamics. It changes the dynamic of the signal and hence the volume. In other words, it squeezes or compresses the range …
What are the best electric guitar effects? There is a case for saying that one of the earliest is the best. The tape unit arrived on our doorstep in the late 50s. Sixty years later and technology has evolved beyond recognition. And we have a copy of the original to explore in this in-depth Dunlop …
Where does the phaser fit in the hierarchy of effects pedals? If we are to put the MXR M290 Phase 95 in its correct place, we need to know that. To some, it is a vital piece of equipment. But to many, it is more of an added valuable extra. If the Delays, Reverbs, and …
For many guitar players, there has never been a world without effects pedals. But there was a time when you walked on a stage with a guitar and amp, and that was it. Someone once said, then you found out who could play and who couldn’t. Back then, guitarists weren’t buried in endless effects to …
Many guitar players will tell you there is something very special about the sound of a chorus pedal. There is something even more special about an Analog Chorus pedal. You may be familiar with the sound. If not, then listen to “Walking on the Moon” by Police or “Come as You Are” by Nirvana. Dave …
Today the music world is packed with effects pedals that do just about everything. The subject of our Electro Harmonix Canyon Review is just one of literally thousands of options currently available. But pedals like the EHX Canyon delay looper didn’t appear overnight. What came first? The very first dedicated pedal is credited as being …
What are the most essential effects pedals for a guitar player? For most, a delay pedal would be close to the top of the list. Along with overdrive, distortion, and reverb, a delay is one of the most versatile effects pedals every guitarist should own. However, there are loads of choices available, so it can …
There are effects pedals, and then there are Synth pedals. If you are looking for the Best Synth Pedals For Guitar & Bass, then you might need to look for a “special breed.” A Different Animal Usually, an instrument signal goes into the pedal and gets processed by the circuitry. Then the signal with the …
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The Envelope Filter pedal is a classic effect; 70’s funk just wouldn’t be the same without it, both on guitar and bass. From Jerry Garcia, Joe Walsh, and Bob Marley, to Jonny Greenwood, the Edge, and, not forgetting, the amazing Bootsy Collins, music just wouldn’t be the same without this incredible effect. That’s why I …
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Some pedals have gone down in the history books. The Electro-Harmonix Green Russian Big Muff Distortion/Sustainer Pedal is one of them. However, it was a pedal that evolved and didn’t just arrive one day. The first inklings that something good was being created was with the ‘Foxey Lady’ (sic). Manufactured by EHX for Guild, it …
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We’ve got another great article for all you electric guitar players today. Our feature for this piece is looper pedals. Most players are constantly looking for their perfect sound. Once you find the sound that’s just right for you, how do you preserve it? We recently looked at microphones for recording electric guitars. Another nice …
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There are so many pedals and effects on the best guitar pedalboards these days. It can be difficult to know what order to place them all in. Reverb or Delay are two of the more important for sound creation. But what comes first? Let’s find out as we take an in-depth look at the question, do …
