Have you ever gotten a new guitar amp and found a pair of strange jacks on the back labeled “Effects Loop” or “FX Loop” – With one jack labeled “Send” and the other “Return”? Chances are: you have. And chances are: you may not be sure exactly what to do with them. It is […]
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Top 9 Weird and Unique Guitar Pedals
Have you ever been listening to your favorite band and heard their guitar player make a sound on their guitar that you’ve never heard before? Chances are, they used some sort of weird guitar pedals to make it. Not only can weird and uncommon guitar pedals help your sound be more interesting to those […]
Must Have Pedals for Acoustic Guitar
Playing acoustic guitar is an entirely different world than playing electric guitar. But that doesn’t mean an acoustic guitarist can’t experiment within the world of guitar pedals. In fact, having acoustic guitar pedals in your setup can greatly benefit your sound. Because there are so many guitar pedals to choose from, finding the best […]
Everything You Need to Know About Compressor Pedals
Whether you have been browsing various gear forums, checking out your favorite guitarists’ pedalboards, or scrolling through the @PedalHaven Instagram account – chances are you have seen a lot of different compressor pedals. However, if you’re new to the guitar pedal world, or just aren’t quite sure if a compressor pedal is right for […]
Vox Lil Looper Review
The Vox Lil Looper features two independent loops that can collectively hold up to 90 seconds of recorded sound, plus a handful of effects built right in. There are 12 total effects including compression, crunch, overdrive, distortion, chorus, phaser, delay, and stutter. There are also four simulation modes that can help transform your guitar’s […]
How NOT to Turn Choosing Your First Guitar Pedal Into a Frustrating Task
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 […]
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 […]