Pedal Projects
For the Love of Demos, Part 2
Want innovative pedal videos? Check out Hissquiet and Anne Sulikowski.
What Does It Even Mean When We Say a Pedal Is "Transparent"?
The term gets thrown around so much it's almost meaningless. Let's see if we can wrap our heads around it a little better!
10 DIY Patch Kits to Streamline Your Board
Scientific fact: The shortest distance between two guitar effects is a custom-length patch cable.
The Problem with Gear Reviews
Why you oughta be skeptical when reading or watching critiques of pedals.
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For the Love of Demos, Part 2
January 24, 2021
Want innovative pedal videos? Check out Hissquiet and Anne Sulikowski.
What Does It Even Mean When We Say a Pedal Is "Transparent"?
December 29, 2020
The term gets thrown around so much it's almost meaningless. Let's see if we can wrap our heads around it a little better!
10 DIY Patch Kits to Streamline Your Board
December 11, 2020
Scientific fact: The shortest distance between two guitar effects is a custom-length patch cable.
The Problem with Gear Reviews
December 1, 2020
Why you oughta be skeptical when reading or watching critiques of pedals.
For the Love of Demos, Pt. 1
November 2, 2020
Bassist Hondo Felder looks for the versatility factor.
Recording Dojo: How to Capture the Best Delay Sound
October 12, 2020
Both the type of delay you're using and whether your amp is equipped with an effects loop can have a huge impact on how good your echoes sound in the final mix.
Even If You Hate Modelers, You Probably Owe 'Em a Debt of Gratitude
September 28, 2020
How first-generation DSP pedals from Line 6, Eventide, and Strymon forced a power-supply revolution.
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.
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