Pedal Projects
When Exactly Did "Boutique Pedals" Become a Thing?
Travel back in time 30+ years and meet the circuit-tweakers who started a stompbox craze.
Close Your Wallet and Open Your Mind
That epic new sound you’re seeking might already be on your pedalboard.
Prepare for Takeoff on the Modular-Synth Spaceship
Looking for the otherworldly? Here are some devices and concepts that point the way.
The Most Powerful Pedal?
It’s underappreciated and not as sexy as an overdrive or fuzz, but an EQ on your pedalboard can open myriad tonal doors.
Got Noise Issues? It Could Be Your Pedalboard's Power Supply
All 9V blocks are not created equal. Here's what to look for to avoid hiss, hum, and crackle.
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When Exactly Did "Boutique Pedals" Become a Thing?
September 17, 2020
Travel back in time 30+ years and meet the circuit-tweakers who started a stompbox craze.
Close Your Wallet and Open Your Mind
August 20, 2020
That epic new sound you’re seeking might already be on your pedalboard.
Prepare for Takeoff on the Modular-Synth Spaceship
July 27, 2020
Looking for the otherworldly? Here are some devices and concepts that point the way.
The Most Powerful Pedal?
May 25, 2020
It’s underappreciated and not as sexy as an overdrive or fuzz, but an EQ on your pedalboard can open myriad tonal doors.
Got Noise Issues? It Could Be Your Pedalboard's Power Supply
April 22, 2020
All 9V blocks are not created equal. Here's what to look for to avoid hiss, hum, and crackle.
How to Build a Flight-Friendly Pedalboard
February 17, 2020
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
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.
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