The funky, quacky, vowel-like effects of a perfectly set envelope filter pedal can really get us grooving. This "auto-wah" filtering effect is easily identified in music and is well-worth the...

A great EQ pedal set just right can really make a guitar tone shine through a mix and claim its piece of the overall sonic landscape of the music. The same is true for bass guitar (and every...

Compressor pedals may not be flashy or exciting but they can play a major role in producing a tone you can be happy with. The thickening/sustaining effect of a compressor can add presence,...

Looper pedals are incredibly useful in live, studio and practice environments. They can help us learn theory and chord/scale relationships; build larger-than-life walls of sound; free up our...

Pitch-shifting and harmonizer pedals are not for everyone but can be invaluable tools for those of us who get to know and love their sound. Whether we're looking to extend the range of our...

Delay is one of the most important and versatile effects for guitar, bass guitar and any other instrument in the context of tone and the overall musical mix. In live and studio settings, have...