Are you wondering what does a compression pedal do or how they work? This post will help you understand what "compression" is, how it works and if you should add one to your pedalboard. What Is Compression? Compression reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal. If you're wondering what dynamic range is, it's the ratio of the amplitude between the softest and loudest … [Read more...] about What Do Compressor Pedals Do?
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Best Compressor Pedal for Metal
Compressor pedals can pack a punch for any guitarist as these pedals can add life to any signal chain. A compressor essentially aims to add balance to a guitar tone by subtracting over-prominent tonal characteristics and adding lesser-prominent characteristics. The resulting tone can be more well-rounded, with more sustain and a lesser degree of attack. These handy … [Read more...] about Best Compressor Pedal for Metal
Best Guitar Amps for Metal
Are you looking for the best guitar amps for metal? This article will help to demystify the amplifier market, especially for those that are metal guitarists. High-gain and heavily distorted guitar tones are the most important things to look for in a good metal amp. Many metal guitarists prefer to use natural amp distortion over stomp box distortion pedals. Because of … [Read more...] about Best Guitar Amps for Metal
How to Use a Looper Pedal
If you're interested in using a looper pedal but not sure where to start, this post will show you some easy ways to use a looper pedal. Looper pedals are a potent tool for guitarists and other musicians to plan out complex arrangements, practice soloing over a chord progression, or create a one-person-band performance. Looping is a unique workshop method with infinite … [Read more...] about How to Use a Looper Pedal
What Does a Wah Pedal Do, and How Does it Work?
Do you want to make your guitar lines sound more like a human voice? A great tool to help with this is the wah-wah pedal (wah pedal.) If you're wondering what a wah pedal is and how it works, read on. The wah is one of the most iconic guitar pedals that a guitarist can add to their signal chain. Since the advent of the wah pedal, it has found a home in the hearts of … [Read more...] about What Does a Wah Pedal Do, and How Does it Work?