There Are Classics, and Then There’s the Rumble Seat Guitarists often have great dilemmas with the plethora of analog guitar pedals. Whether from the legendary tones of an Ibanez Tube Screamer to the versatile charm of a Boss DS-1, there’s a cornucopia of options for any playing style. Today, though, we’re throwing a huge wild …
Well, X+1 is normally the formula most of us work to. This can be a tricky question to answer, as the number of pedals you need will depend on your playing style, the type of music you’re playing, and your personal preferences. But don’t worry. We have some great guidelines for you. With that said, …
So, you want to know: What pedal did Kurt Cobain use? The answer is…..a few. But don’t worry. We have it summed up here, short but sweet. Kurt Cobain, the late frontman of the iconic grunge band Nirvana, was known for his distinctive guitar sound that helped define the sound of an entire era. A …
People often ask, can you use guitar pedals for bass and for the most part the simple answer is yes, yes you can indeed. Plugging a bass into any guitar pedal will not cause any damage to your rig at all. They will behave differently as what you put in affects what you get back …
In this blog, we’re going to cover a few key points which from a buyer’s POV could easily be overlooked. We hope it helps clarify some things and encourages guitarists to support the community when they can.
It can be confusing to new and experienced guitarists alike, as to why there are so many different types of delay, so first let’s look at what delay is. Delay is an effect that repeats the notes you play, depending on how you set a delay it will repeat your notes from as little as …
To answer the question how do I use drive pedals, let’s first ask what is a drive pedal!? A drive pedal, be it overdrive, fuzz, distortion, etc will help you to achieve a more aggressive broken-up tone which can sound anything from a slight amount of grit only when hitting your strings harder all the …
The discussion around how to transport guitar pedals has a very interesting place, right at the heart of Analog Alien. Over the years the solutions have changed dramatically as originally guitarists would simply put pedals in their gig bags along with a couple of cables and some 9v batteries. It’s not unusual (ok Tom sit …
We often see people asking how to daisy chain guitar pedals and despite our first reaction being unless there is absolutely no other option, then DON’T, there are some very good guidelines to follow. Firstly it’s worth clarifying what “Daisy Chaining ” is, just like the common mains electricity wall plug extensions which share the …
Something almost every pedal user has asked themselves is “Do I know how to modify guitar pedals” and the answer is … yes you just don’t know it yet. Some mods are as simple as cutting one leg of a specific component or changing the size of the knobs for better control. We wanted to …
The question of what guitar pedals do I need is answered relatively, if you’re an acoustic player who only plays by the open bonfires when camping then none my friend, if you wish to become the next operatic synth-rock bands lead guitarist then probably all of them. For this reason, we’re breaking this down into …
Questions often seen from new effect pedals users and even some more experienced musicians is centred around how to arrange their guitar pedals and although there is no steadfast rule there are indeed some pointers and guidelines which will firstly produce great result but secondly and more importantly, give you a great jumping off point …
Synthesizers are really amazing instruments. Just about anything is possible with them. Years ago you would pay a high price for a synth like the OB-8. Today synths come in all sizes and features and most of them are very affordable. So what can you do to improve the sound and versatility of an instrument that is as versatile as a synthesizer? How about adding guitar effects pedals into the mix?
It’s getting harder and harder to be creative in the music world today. Let’s face it….Rock and Pop music are well over 50 years old and they have been through generations of changes. But all is not lost and there’s still some room to experiment and to let your creativity and imagination run wild. One such area of exploration is the human voice.
A while back we posted a blog that covered the topic of using guitar pedals to record vocals. It was so well received that we thought we’d revisit it – only this time, we’re going to take a look at how you can use guitar pedals for vocals in a live situation.
Have you ever given any thought to using guitar pedals for vocals? Although guitar pedals were not designed or intended for vocals, times have changed and technology has opened up some new and amazing doors for us. Just imagine the interesting and creative effects you could give your vocals if you sang through a vintage …
There are so many guitar pedals on the market these days. They come in all shapes and sizes. Some focus on doing one thing while others are designed to do several things. So how do you use them? What approach should you take? While we can talk about this subject all day, if you’re new …
What guitar pedals should I get? That question is one of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to guitar pedals – that it actually might surprise you. There are so many pedals on the market today, that it can get very confusing when it comes to picking out the ones that are right …
