This post may contain affiliate links 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 […]
The Best Guitar Pedals for Beginners
This post may contain affiliate links Looking for your first guitar pedal? Shopping for the guitar player in your family? Picking out your first guitar pedal can be a daunting, yet exciting task. But with so many options to pick from, how do you choose? What are the best guitar pedals for beginners? Here are […]
7 Instruments You Never Thought to Use With Guitar Pedals
This post may contain affiliate links 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 […]
Lost Landscapes: The Evolving Playback Mechanism (Part 3 of 3)
This post may contain affiliate links 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 […]
Zeppelin Design Labs Quaverato Harmonic Tremolo Review
This post may contain affiliate links 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 […]
The Best Guitar Pedals for Vocals
This post may contain affiliate links 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 […]
JPTR FX Super Weirdo Review
This post may contain affiliate links 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 […]
Best Beginner Guitar Amps
This post may contain affiliate links 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 […]
The Best DIY Guitar Pedal Kits
This post may contain affiliate links 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 […]
Haunted Labs Launches a Kickstarter for the new DARK AURA
This post may contain affiliate links 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 […]