Pitch-shifting pedals, and those pedals that utilize pitch-shifting, are among the most amusing to play through and can truly open a whole new realm of sonic and harmonic capabilities on guitar, bass and other instruments. What are pitch-shifting guitar pedals, and how do they work? A pitch-shifting guitar/bass pedal is a stompbox unit that affects…
Switcher pedals can unlock a whole new world of signal flow and controllability in our pedalboards. These utility pedals can become invaluable to complex pedalboard systems when used to their full advantage. What are switcher pedals, and how do they work? Switcher pedals are utility stompbox units built for guitar, bass and other instruments that…
Equalization (EQ) is one of the most important and commonly used processes in audio. It makes perfect sense, then, that the market would produce EQ pedals for our guitars and bass guitars. What are EQ pedals, and how do they work? EQ pedals adjust the relative amplitudes of the frequencies within a guitar or bass…
Compression is one of the most important and popular processes in audio, so it stands to reason that a compressor pedal in a board/rig would be fitting. What are compressor pedals, and how do they work? Compressors pedals reduce the dynamic range of the input guitar/bass signal. A compressor pedal will reduce the amplitude of…
Whether you’re looking to expand the sonic capabilities of your guitar, want a synth but can’t afford one, or trying to kick the synth player out of your band, a synth pedal could be for you! What are synth pedals, and how do they work? A synth pedal is an audio synthesizer in a stompbox format…
Reverb is one of the most popular effects for guitarists to have in a pedal. In fact, it’s one of the most common effects in music, period. We can find reverb units on pedalboards around the world. What are reverb pedals, and how do they work? Reverb pedals are [typically] digital and are designed to…
A single delay pedal in a guitarist’s rig can add numerous dimensions to his or her playing. It’s no wonder why delay pedals are so popular on pedalboards around the globe, spanning across nearly all genres of music. What are delay pedals, and how do they work? Delay pedals are stompbox effects units that cause…
Guitar effects pedals can be a fantastic addition to anyone’s guitar rig. Let’s discuss what they are and how they work in this article. What is a guitar effects pedal, and how do pedals work? A guitar pedal is an effects unit designed to be controlled by a guitarist’s feet. These pedals affect the incoming…
The market is full of brilliant guitar pedal manufacturers and guitarists (and bassists) that use these pedal to create incredible art. With so much going on and so many options to choose from when it comes to pedals, it is important to understand the basics of each base effect and what the various pedal effects…
A guitar pedalboard complete with the perfect pedals can really define a guitarist’s sound. Whether you’re just learning about guitar effects pedals, planning on setting up your very first pedalboard, or looking to improve your current board, this ultimate guide is for you. How do we set up a pedalboard? Setting up a pedalboard involves…
Guitar effects pedals are an exciting and fun addition to any guitarist’s rig. So much so that it can be keyboardists/synth players jealous (even with all their own knobs and controls. If you’re a synth fan looking to get in on some guitar pedal action or a guitarist with pedal looking to get in on…
So you’ve picked up some awesome effects pedals for your rig and want to get the most out of them. Understanding signal flow and placing pedals in the proper order will lead to optimal performance. So how should we order our guitar (or bass) pedals for optimal signal flow? Though there are no hard rules…
