Noise gate pedals are often overlooked in terms of importance, simply because they don’t produce the dramatic, tone-altering effects of other pedals. However, if you are experiencing noise issues in your signal chain, the importance of these pedals cannot be overstated. When you use a high-quality noise gate pedal, it allows your other effects to …
You’re a Bass Player, you’ve been rocking for a while, laying down those funky bass lines or just jamming with your mates, but you started to feel like something in your tone is lacking, that you could do more. The answer probably isn’t a new bass or a new amp or an 8×10” bass cabinet. …
When you start to amass a considerable collection of effects pedals, the next logical step is to mount them onto a pedalboard. Incorporating a pedalboard into your setup will leave you wondering how you ever managed to cope without one! Pedalboards come in a variety of sizes and are built for specific purposes. To choose …
As a bass player, your go-to tone will probably be a clean sound, and this is where a preamp will show its worth. In contrast to the other types of pedals, a preamp is hardly noticeable, since its main role is to shape your fundamental bass tone. If you own a passive bass, a preamp …
Just the mention of a multi effects unit evokes mixed reactions from guitarists and bass players alike. Purists will shun them, because “analog is always better”, while others, who value functionality, portability, versatility, and a much lower cost than a fully stocked analog pedalboard, will swear by them. This discussion won’t go away anytime soon, …
Having a wide range of effects pedals allows you to transform your tone in seemingly limitless ways. Sometimes, it’s best to run your electric guitar into the clean channel of your amplifier and enjoy the natural tone it produces. Clean boost pedals are designed to ensure that your guitar doesn’t get drowned out. Whether you …
A good tuner pedal is one of the most important pieces of gear you can invest in. Tuners are certainly overlooked and underrated tools, that are not only useful for accurate tuning, but also for setting up your instrument the right way. I’ve had bandmates show up with all kinds of various tuning implements. Needless …
In the world of guitar effects, pitch shifter pedals are highly underrated. They’re versatile, transformative devices, which expand the tonal capabilities of your instrument. Using a pitch shifter pedal is essentially the same as adding notes to your fretboard that otherwise would be inaccessible. They allow you to soar up to high notes when soloing, …
As music technology has advanced in recent decades, the range of guitar pedals available to musicians has increased exponentially. In some cases, the original, vintage pedals still dominate certain effects. Other instances have seen modern digital pedals grow in popularity. When assembling your pedalboard, it’s important to have an understanding of the various types of …
With such a wide variety of effects pedals available to guitarists in this day and age, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Much like guitars and amplifiers, pedals can completely alter your sound and tone, so it’s imperative to choose them wisely. Guitar synth pedals are arguably the wildest, most transformative pedals a guitarist can get …