I’ll say it now, buying a looper pedal might just be one of the best investments you’ll make as a guitarist. Adding a looper to your setup can be a great practice tool that helps you with your soloing and harmony, but it can also enhance your live performances by adding new dimensions to your …
Compressors are among the most undervalued effects pedals and somewhat of a mystery to many bass players out there. Whether on stage or in the studio, compressors are instrumental in making your bass tone cut through the mix. If you’ve never tried one, you could think your tone is just fine without one, but once …
With advancements in guitar pedal technology in recent years, devices that simulate the results of amplifiers and cabs have grown in popularity. Preamp pedals are part of this category, offering guitarists the possibility to shape their tone whilst remaining practical in size. Over the years our team at Guitar Lobby has tested dozens of these …
Acoustic guitar pedals are often overlooked in comparison to their electric guitar equivalents. Over the years I’ve tested dozens of them, and in this article, I’ll be sharing my favorites at each price point. The list is broken down into effects categories, and there are options to suit all playing styles and budgets. Let’s get …
Whether you’re shaping the tone of your guitar onstage, mixing drum tracks in your recording software, or processing live vocals, delay and reverb are two invaluable effects to have at your disposal. Although delay and reverb are often grouped when discussing audio effects, there are many significant differences between them. Indeed, they both affect the …
One of the most rewarding things you can do as a musician is building your equipment. DIY guitar pedals provide you with a perfect way to learn about the manufacturing of effects, and to create unique, individual tones. Of course, the easy option would be to simply buy a pedal from a trusted manufacturer. But …
Effects pedals provide guitarists with sonic options. Playing clean is great, but having several pedals at your disposal allows you to transform your tone when the right time arises. With so many quality pedals available, searching for the right one can be a frustrating task, especially as a lot of them have similar qualities. In …
Due to the vast range of effects pedals for musicians to choose from, determining the best way to assemble them in the signal chain can be a difficult task. Each different guitar pedal order produces a varying result which impacts the way the effects interact with one another, and how they impact your tone. Tone …
The rotary effect is based on the popular Leslie speaker design. It is amongst the most unique modulation tools you can add to your pedalboard. Whether you’re looking to add a sense of motion to a chord sequence or create textural sounds which add a new element to your live performances, using a rotary speaker …
Large stompboxes with an array of controls and features are undeniably useful, but sometimes mini guitar pedals make the best additions to a pedalboard. Many of the most popular full-sized effects pedals have been redesigned into more compact devices by manufacturers so that guitarists can access more options when shaping their tone. In this guide, …