The Secrets to Finding Your Guitar Tone Much More ! Finding YOUR Tone You ask…”how do I find the perfect tone??!! There is no perfect tone. The "ultimate" tone (The Tone) does not exist. "Tone" is a shifting...
There are many different types of effect pedals. Some are designed to give you that traditional "rock/metal guitar" sound like overdrive and distortion pedals; others, such as fuzz pedals, can give you a...
Guitar Effects Guide Distortion Overdrive Overdrive is generally considered to be another word for distortion or clipping. When you overdrive something with too much level it distorts. Guitarists, however,...
Using the Equalizer Effectively One of the biggest mistakes to make when using an equalizer is to boost or cut frequencies above or below the dominant energy of the instrument. These ranges extend far past the...
What is an effect loop? Most amps today have more sockets than the one labeled "input". Chances are, your amp also has two- labeled "send" and "return" - the effect loop. The signal that "travels" through...
I have seen several sellers listing the RC-20 as the RC-20XL. If you look at the photos you should see the model type in the top left corner of the faceplate. I really don't think this is an inadvertent...
Tech 21 Sansamp GT2 First Looks: This pedal upon first look seems kind of expensive for its size, but do not be fooled. It also may just seem like a distortion pedal, but it can also be used as an amp...
Peavey was way ahead of it's time when they came out with the Pro Fex. Other manufacturers NEW Units selling for $1200.00+ cannot do what these units can. Effects can be arranged in any order you want them, in...
This is a great little analog modeling synth. Users who "midi in" can access control of two monophonic synths at once using midi from an external controller or sequencer. The EA-1 has no drums in it and it...
DISTORTION Pretty much self explanatory, distortion pedals make your guitar sound, well, distorted. Generally, this has come to mean everything from smooth tube overdrive to all manner of nasty, dirty, "my amp...