So, you’ve recently picked up a guitar and got bored with your sound already – it’s time for your first guitar pedal, don’t you think? Choosing it might be easy if you know precisely what you want and where to look, but like the vast majority of beginner guitar players – it can be a pretty […]
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7 Instruments You Never Thought to Use With Guitar Pedals
If you’re looking to expand your sonic palette, or perhaps just want to give your new album a musical texture that sounds amazing, there are few better ways to do so than by running a favorite instrument through an effects pedal. From Stevie Wonder and Miles Davis to Aphex Twin and Radiohead, musicians have achieved […]
Lost Landscapes: The Evolving Playback Mechanism (Part 3 of 3)
Part 3 of a 3 article series, discussing the evolution and iteration on the system that was used to compose Lost Landscapes and highlights some more recent effect builders and the quest for more warble. Part 1 – Opening a Trans-Dimensional Portal Using Time-Based Effects Part 2 – Lost Landscapes | Pedalboards & Processing Not […]
Zeppelin Design Labs Quaverato Harmonic Tremolo Review
A harmonic tremolo pedal that offers tap tempo, optional momentary bypass switching, up to 15dB of boost, and user-adjustable crossover frequency settings sounds like a dream. Well, the Quaverato Harmonic Tremolo Pedal is the latest from Zeppelin Design Labs, and it is making that dream a reality. The Quaverato can be used as a harmonic […]
How to Integrate Guitar Pedals into Your Singing Tool Belt
Starting in the 20th century, all kinds of guitar-based music became the perfect backdrop for vocal performance. From acoustic blues to modern indie rock, voice and guitar have always stood together. Despite the popularity of effects in the guitar world, some of the most interesting singers have utilized guitar effects pedals for their vocals to […]
Guitar Pedals for Blues Music
In the blues world, you may often hear the term, “less is more”. Sometimes all you need in your blues guitar rig is a beautiful guitar and a nice tube amp. However, having a few guitar pedals in your blues guitar rig can really help improve your sound – whether you’re practicing or playing a […]
JPTR FX Super Weirdo Review
The Super Weirdo from JPTR FX is truly a one-of-a-kind pedal. JPTR FX calls this pedal a “Glitch Super Fuzz Time Modulation Unit”, and that barely scratches the surface of what this awesome guitar pedal is all about. With the huge knobs on the front of the pedal, and the massive metal enclosure – the […]
Best Beginner Guitar Amps
When deciding on an beginner guitar amp to purchase, one of the first things you should consider is your goal as a musician. Do you have aspirations for greater things? Do you want to be a pro some day? Are you a hobbyist? These questions will not change the approach for everyone, but for some, […]
The Best DIY Guitar Pedal Kits
If you are thinking about building your own guitar pedals, a wonderful place to start is by building DIY guitar pedal kits. A guitar pedal kit allows you to understand the basics behind building guitar pedals, without having to have a vast knowledge of how circuitry and effect pedals work. You will still have to […]
Haunted Labs Launches a Kickstarter for the new DARK AURA
Haunted Labs, a boutique pedal builder based in North Carolina, has recently announced a Kickstarter campaign to help fund their latest haunting creation – The DARK AURA. Just in time for Halloween! This pedal as an atmospheric reverb that will be sure to send shivers down the spines of even the greatest musicians. Whether you’re […]