Tuner pedals are the unsung heroes of a guitarist’s pedalboard. They perform the critical function of helping you keep your guitar pitch-perfect during a gig, or in between recording takes. Learning to tune by ear is a skill that all guitarists would benefit from developing, but it’s not practical in environments where you need to …
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 …
Tremolo was initially used in classical music as a technique by string players in orchestras. Now, with tremolo pedals, you can have the same effect housed on your pedalboard, ready to go whenever you require it. A staple of rock n roll guitar tones over the years, tremolo can interact with the natural sound of …
Effects pedals have a transformative impact on the tone, color, and characteristics of a guitar. Along with the particular amplifier and guitar model you choose, pedals are extremely important if you want to take control of your guitar’s output. In this article, I’ll be discussing octave pedals. Pitch-shifting is an excellent way to add layers …
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 …
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, …
Knowing how to tune an instrument is an essential skill for a musician of any caliber. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned pro, knowing how to tune your guitar, bass or ukelele is usually the first step before starting your musical endeavors. In fact, a lot of innovation in the tuning industry has …
Collecting guitar pedals for many players becomes a hobby just by itself. Once you start buying one pedal after another, it’s almost impossible to stop yourself from buying one more. The next thing you know, you realize you’ve spent more money on pedals than on guitars (laughs). Done right, pedals can take your guitar tone …
Guitar pedals are the single most transformative component in a guitarist’s rig. Although the choice of guitar and amplifier form the tonal foundation, effects pedals allow musicians to find creative ways to enhance their sound. Since the first guitar pedals were created in the 1960s, they’ve come a long way in terms of responsiveness, reliability, …
Although they may not be as well known as other popular effects, univibe pedals are one of the most unique additions a guitarist can make to their signal chain. Popularized by none other than Jimi Hendrix, the univibe effect played a significant role in the shaping of his distinctive guitar sound. Many guitarists know what …