“We play VERY loud and it hurts.” The California-based band, Shimmer, recently put out a new record that has quickly become one of my favorite releases of 2020. I was able to chat with them to discuss how their band started, what influenced this latest record, and (of course) the pedals and gear […]
Author: pedalhaven
Review: A Closer Look at the Zoog Pedalboard
Over the past few weeks, I have been scouring the #miniboardmonday hashtag on Instagram and have slowly been talking myself into purchasing a small pedalboard to use at home. As you may know, limiting yourself in what tools and instruments you can use is a great way to spark new creativity when it comes to […]
How to Use the Effects Loop on Your Guitar Amp (And Why You Should)
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 […]
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 […]