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Two Boss guitar delay pedals stacked on a vintage amplifier against a plain wall.
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State of the Stomp: Why the Boss Digital Delay Endures

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State of the Stomp: It’s Not the Pedal—It’s Your Pickup
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State of the Stomp: It’s Not the Pedal—It’s Your Pickup

State of the Stomp: In Defense of the Mono Pedal
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State of the Stomp: In Defense of the Mono Pedal

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Beyond Emulation: Amp Sims, AI, and the Coming Saturation Point
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Beyond Emulation: Amp Sims, AI, and the Coming Saturation Point

Can the Dirt Pedal Market Ever Be Oversaturated?
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Can the Dirt Pedal Market Ever Be Oversaturated?

From classics to boutique, there are plenty of reasons the market shows no signs of slowing down.

Wah-Wah 101
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Wah-Wah 101

The ongoing history of the band-pass filter effect that Hendrix, Clapton, and generations of musicians that followed made famous.

It’s Time To Crash Your Component Stash!
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It’s Time To Crash Your Component Stash!

The Fine Points of Compression
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The Fine Points of Compression

The Hidden Magic of Miku
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The Hidden Magic of Miku

It’s tempting to think of this pedal as a joke. Don’t.

The Hidden Costs of Guitar Effects Pedals
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The Hidden Costs of Guitar Effects Pedals

Do you scoff at pedal prices? Here’s a deep look at the process and expenses of bringing a pedal to market.

A Guitarist’s Guide to Compression
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A Guitarist’s Guide to Compression

Compression might be the most misunderstood effect on your board—until now.

The Myth of Vintage Gear: Is Handwired Always Better?
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The Myth of Vintage Gear: Is Handwired Always Better?

Do vintage parts make better pedals? Not always.

The Real Cost of a Pedal
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The Real Cost of a Pedal

Free the Fuzz: Effects for Beyond the Guitar
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Free the Fuzz: Effects for Beyond the Guitar

While the pedal builders at Sehat Effectors are in the game for their love of the 6-string, they’ve since begun exploring what effects pedals mean to other kinds of instrumentalists.