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State of the Stomp: Harmonic Convergence, Pt. 1
Effects

State of the Stomp: Harmonic Convergence, Pt. 1

Understanding how guitars and strings produce sound is the first step to understanding the physics of distortion.

State of the Stomp: Power Corrupts, and Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely
Effects

State of the Stomp: Power Corrupts, and Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely

A properly powered pedal is a happy pedal. Learn how to keep your pedals happy.

The ABCs of Compression
Effects

The ABCs of Compression

What’s the difference between opto, FET, VCA or tube compressors? Learn this and more in our primer.

Effects Loops 101
Effects

Effects Loops 101

Some effects loops let you attenuate the signal level heading to the input of the effects device. Effects loops: What are they and why would I want one? Back

Maxwell’s Silver Hammer of the Gods
Effects

Maxwell’s Silver Hammer of the Gods

In 1830, Michael Faraday submitted his most famous piece of scientific legislation‚ and this bit of genius described the physics that allows guitar pickups to exist.

Come on Feel the Noise
Gear

Come on Feel the Noise

Let’s take a look at noise in guitar rigs and see how we can reduce and control it.