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

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: Thinking Three-Dimensionally
Effects

State of the Stomp: Thinking Three-Dimensionally

Build a genuine relationship with your amp and your pedals.

State of the Stomp: Advice, Tricks, and Treats
Gigging Advice

State of the Stomp: Advice, Tricks, and Treats

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

State of the Stomp: Virtually Real, or Really Virtual?
Gigging Advice

State of the Stomp: Virtually Real, or Really Virtual?

Why stompboxes survive in a world of modeling and emulators.

State of the Stomp: FAQs From Pedalworld
Effects

State of the Stomp: FAQs From Pedalworld

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
Effects

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

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