Tag: guitar effects pedal
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BOSS RV-5 vs RV-6 vs RV-500 – Three Generations of BOSS Reverb
The BOSS RV-5, RV-6 and RV-500 all approach reverb differently. The RV-5 has the classic Modulate sound, the RV-6 is the practical compact option, and the RV-500 is the big workstation.
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ENGL Cabloader Review – A Smart IR Loader for Amp Rigs
The ENGL Cabloader is more than just another IR loader. In this post, I look at how it works with a real amp rig and in an ampless setup, and why ENGL’s own cabinet captures make it a genuinely interesting option for recording and live use.
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KMA Audio Machines Cirrus Review – More Than an Ambient Pedal
The KMA Audio Machines Cirrus is much more than just an ambient pedal. In this post, I look at how this creative delay and reverb pedal works in a musical home studio context, from big atmospheric textures to more focused sounds for everyday songwriting and recording.
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I Bought Back My First Guitar Pedal – Zoom 505 Mark II Review
The Zoom 505 Mark II was the first guitar pedal I ever owned. In this post, I revisit the cheap little multi-effects unit that started it all and find out whether it was actually any good or just a nostalgic piece of plastic.
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How to Use an Octave Pedal: 5 Creative Guitar Ideas
An octave pedal can do much more than fake a bass line. Here are five creative ways to use an octave pedal for shimmer, bigger lead sounds, synth-style tones, heavy riffs and more inspiring guitar parts.