Pedal Projects

It's not as obvious as you might think. Here are the questions you gotta ask when planning your travel rig.

State of the Stomp: It’s All About Wonder and Liberty

December 17, 2019

Columnist Philippe Herndon on gear, freedom, and finding joy in making music.

State of the Stomp: Do I Need a Loop Switcher on My Pedalboard?

November 18, 2019

Tone suck or lifesaver? Here’s how to decide if you can bear the cost—both economic and sonic—of this fancy technology.

State of the Stomp: Debugging Your Pedalboard on the Gig

August 7, 2019

Tips for finding and fixing issues with your stomp system on the fly.

State of the Stomp: When the Freak Becomes Your Friend

July 26, 2019

Don’t just embrace chaos—court it! And sonically leave the planet.

Tone Tips: Planning Your Route

July 9, 2019

Pete Thorn

Parallel versus series routing, and how your choice impacts your effects palette.

State of the Stomp: Advice, Tricks, and Treats

June 3, 2019

Our expert discloses a few secrets of life … and gear!

State of the Stomp: To Sum or Not to Sum

April 30, 2019

Tips for taking your signal path from stereo to mono.

State of the Stomp: Some Things About Sound Waves I Think Are Cool

April 9, 2019

Thinking about sound helps harness its properties. Saddle up!

State of the Stomp: What You Really Missed at NAMM!

March 22, 2019

An insider’s view from pedal world at this winter’s show.

State of the Stomp: Let’s Remember to Be Kind

February 18, 2019

Sharing, not being overbearing, keeps the gear world a big friendly place for all.

State of the Stomp: Save Your Dreams, Slay the Dragon

December 4, 2018

A lesson in how to adapt, survive, and thrive.

State of the Stomp: In Defense of Version 2

November 8, 2018

Why pedal makers keep trying to build a better mousetrap.

State of the Stomp: My Design Un-Basics

October 9, 2018

A pedal builder explains how what’s under his lid gets into a box’s enclosure.

State of the Stomp: Context Is King

July 30, 2018

No tone is an island.

State of the Stomp: Make Yourself Some Inspiration

July 3, 2018

Out-of-the-box techniques can put you in the right creative space.

State of the Stomp: FAQs From Pedalworld

June 13, 2018

Philippe Herndon replies to readers about digital emulation, “magic ears” designers, truth in advertising, and knowing when an idea is fully hatched.

State of the Stomp: Breathing Room

April 2, 2018

Brady Smith

The search for time and space—to create.

State of the Stomp: Reflections on an A/DA Flanger

March 7, 2018

What a great vintage stompbox can tell a contemporary pedal builder.

State of the Stomp: Will Analog Die?

January 22, 2018