{"id":6640,"date":"2021-11-25T14:51:12","date_gmt":"2021-11-25T14:51:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analogalien.com\/?p=6640"},"modified":"2023-02-14T20:45:22","modified_gmt":"2023-02-14T20:45:22","slug":"need-guitar-pedals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analogalien.com\/blog\/need-guitar-pedals\/","title":{"rendered":"What Guitar Pedals Do I Need?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The question of what guitar pedals do I need is answered relatively, if you\u2019re 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For this reason, we\u2019re breaking this down into what effect pedals suit specific genres from the point of necessity, others can be added but what would help me get those tones? We\u2019re also going to suggest some guitar and amp types to give an overall rig solution.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The loopa!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
So you want to go out there on your own and conquer the world then first off you\u2019re going to need a loop pedal, our advice is to look at the offerings from BOSS as they have every level of looping covered from beginner to expert and everything in between, as you progress on up through their range you\u2019ll be familiar with the functionality so the learning curve will be easier on you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
An octaver will be very useful in order to get some bass lines going on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Something pad-like, such as a synth like the Meris Enzo or a reverb with long trails and\/or shimmer will allow you to add textures to play over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also, consider a freeze pedal such as the Gamechanger audio plus pedal or EHX freeze which can also create pad-type tones but in a more organic & intuitive manner.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guitar-wise acoustics are often the way here and something which can get those lower tones without sacrificing treble is key.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Percussion can be produced by tapping your guitar or via a drum-machine type pedal, many BOSS loopers have drums built in but for something more advanced you could look at Digitech too.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The key here is to learn the looper then slowly start adding in the other pedals until the \u201cone man band\u201d concept is nailed down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blues players delight.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s entirely possible to run a strat or Les Paul style guitar into a cleanish tube amp and be done with it, the headroom on these amps tend to be enough so when you dig in on the guitar your volume will increase quite well and do make sure the amp has a nice reverb onboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Should you wish to start getting some grittier tones then you have two options, turn the amp up until your ears bleed or head into the realm of overdrives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n