Guitar Sound Effects

Guitar Sound Effects Team answers:

Single function effect pedals come in many varieties and features and can be both simple and complex to use. You have to first figure out the application you will use such a pedal. Do you need more gain from your amp? Then go with either a distortion, overdrive, or fuzz pedal. Do you like modulated sounds? Then chorus, flanger, and phaser pedals will offer plenty of swirl and thickness for you. Do you need ambient or time-based sounds? Then either a reverb or delay pedal will suit you fine. There are plenty of other single-ended pedals that offer different shades of effect besides the more popular effects listed above (i.e. Uni-vibe, rotary speaker, octave, ring modulation, etc.,) but these are effects that are often used in moderation and probably shouldn’t be your first purchase.

Depending on what you choose, a pedal can cost you as little as $40 to as much as $400. Generally speaking, the pecking order in price for pedals begin with the distortion/overdrive pedals being the least expensive, to the modulation effects being in the middle, and the time-based effects being the most costly.

Below are four excellent pedal manufacturers for the stomp-box neophyte. All offer the type of effects listed above, are reasonably priced and should be easily accessible at your local music store:

BOSS
DigiTech
MXR
Electro-Harmonix

The most important advice we can offer, however, is to try a number of pedals out and see which one is right for you. Don’t be afraid or intimidated to ask your local music store sales person to demonstrate a few different pedals for you. Each one will have its own distinct flavor, and you’ll have to decide what is right for you.

Guitar Sound Effects Team answers:

I’ve used a VAMP for years and never wanted another, but to each his own.

Http://www.zzounds.com/item–BEHVAMP3

At $129, It’s a bit more expensive than you want to pay, but I think it’s worth it. To me it’s like having a studio full of effects and amps at my fingertips.

Good luck! I hope you find the right one for you.

Guitar Sound Effects Team answers:

Boss me-50
it is $200 but worth it
it has 10 distortions
10 delays
and 10 modulations

Guitar Sound Effects Team answers:

Personally I have a Processor the BP-80 its pretty good. Its got wah, a whammy thing… Chorus, harmony, synth, distortion, delay, reverb, and a ton of other stuff, you can even mix the effects.

Guitar Sound Effects Team answers:

Try google and search for some forums related to this topic. Here it’s quite difficult since most people are teens without general knowledge.

Guitar Sound Effects Team answers:

Boss ME-50B,Korg ToneWorks AX3000B and Zoom B9 is what you need

Guitar Sound Effects Team answers:

I think you’re looking for an octave divider pedal. These effects devices will output a note an octave lower than the one you are playing.

You can mix the octave with the natural sound any way you like, or only hear the octave.

Here’s an example:

http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/EBS-OctaBass-Triple-Mode-Octave-Divider-Pedal?sku=151465

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Guitar Sound Effects Team answers:

Definitely distortion should be your first pedal. Stay away from the digital multi-effects units. They look like a great deal since you are getting so many different effects but they just won’t sound as good as getting individual stomp boxes. There are many options out there. I use a RAT distortion for most rock and a Boss Metal Zone for metal. I really think the RAT is a good all around distortion pedal. Check it out and read the customer reviews. If your amp doesn’t have reverb you could look at reverb or delay as your second pedal. You do not need a Wah as a beginner. You will get much more use out of distortion, reverb and delay than a Wah.
Http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Pro-Co-RAT2-Distortion-Pedal?sku=151501