How does a Flanger Pedal work? We break it down and recreate it in logic so you can see how all the parts come together to make this legendary effect!
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How fast do guitar pedals drain batteries?
One of the things I hear the most, and it’s literally almost a daily occurrence, is “why does this pedal eat batteries so much?” or something similar… Here’s the starting point, in my opinion of course… what we should all remember when thinking about guitar pedals is...
Chasing the tones of Jerry Cantrell and…. It’s time to win a free pedal!
It’s been literally AGES since we’ve done a giveaway, so we thought it was about time we caught up with ourselves and give you the opportunity to win a pedal, for doing very little at all. It’s all contained within the video that Brian posted yesterday… In the video,...
Does gear make you a better player?
Quite often you will see a conversation on the internet - usually started by a meme - that ends up with a few people arguing that playing isn't all about the gear, it's about the player. But what happens when the gear transforms the player? Here is a short piece sent...
Coming full Circle on Gear Buying
The time has come where I’m burnt out on gear, and my chase for tone has come full circle. In 2011 I was probably the happiest with my playing that I had ever been. My tone was great, my rig was stable, and I was focused on playing more than anything. My skillset was...
Boosts – just what is a clean boost?
When you are lurking on as many gear forums that I am (it’s no wonder my sanity is often questioned) you start to notice patterns forming, you see the same questions come up, and quite often you get to see some great answers and also some terrible ones. I was...
Evolution of the “Perfect” Tone
We’re all in this together, so when I address some of the scenarios in this blog, try keeping a tally as to how many you can identify with and share similar concepts or stories of your chase for tone in the comments. The “perfect” tone is something I’ve chased my...