FX pedals vary as much as the musicians and performers who use them. From Joe guitarist and his classic BOSS DS-1 Distortion pedal to the streetwise beatboxer busking with a looper… if you know what pedal makes what sound you can create amazing soundscapes and if you so desire, create full-blown custom pedal boards that are, to some performers, a holy shrine showcasing their many years of intense and meticulous trial and error in the persuit of perfect tone and infinite sonic possibilities.
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NEWS FLASH: Not Just For Guitarists!
FX pedals often find their way into electronic music producer’s studios and live performances aswell, giving some much needed ‘hands on’ control of wild chiptune effects chains or ambient soundscape crafting capabilities… the possibilities really are endless! In a world where music producers can spend alot of time ‘mixing in-the-box’ or reusing the same tried and true and often basic effects in their hip hop beats, FX pedals (or even DSP / Plugins) can offer an alternative insight into the realm of possibilities many guitarists/turntablists/vocalists have been exploiting for decades!
For more info, some juicy tidbits and a heap of product videos on the subject, check out this cool blog post over at the Roland Corp Australia website aply titled GUITAR FX-101: YOUR GUIDE TO GUITAR EFFECTS PEDALS
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