Pedal Projects
State of the Stomp: It’s All About Wonder and Liberty
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?
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
Tips for finding and fixing issues with your stomp system on the fly.
State of the Stomp: When the Freak Becomes Your Friend
Don’t just embrace chaos—court it! And sonically leave the planet.
Tone Tips: Planning Your Route
Parallel versus series routing, and how your choice impacts your effects palette.
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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
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: 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: 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
What if we live in a simulation—a digital emulation of the world?
State of the Stomp: How’d You Hear About Them?
January 2, 2018
If net neutrality dies, will small businesses—like pedal makers—survive?
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