Pedals and Effects Masterclass

Pedals and Effects Masterclass

We’re exited to announce the first ever Pedals and Effects Masterclass! The Pedals and Effects Masterclass will include: a live performance, discussion and Q&A, giveaways and so much more! We're putting these events together with some of our favorite effects companies to demonstrate just how insane the world of pedals has become. Come hang out with us while we take a deep dive into some of our favorite sounds!

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TC Electronic: June-60

TC Electronic: June-60

A few years ago at GuitCon , TC Electronic very quietly showed off a surprise pedal that went largely unnoticed by the blues rockers and shredders present. Nick and I however, were flipping out. Based on the famous Roland Juno-60 synthesizer, TC Electronic isolated a single part of the synth for a no frills, faithful re-creation of that classic chorus sound. It’s simple, no frills, and what’s even better, it’s just $50!

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Mantic Effects: Hulk

Mantic Effects: Hulk

New for 2019, Mantic Effects completely downsized their Density Hulk subharmonic synth pedal into the Hulk! I’ve got the very first version of the pedal and it was huge, second version they downsized a bit, but this newest version can fit in your pocket. The Hulk is capable of getting all those low end sub tones you know I love, so you’ll be blowing up PA’s in no time. (Literally, this stuff can blow out PA’s and speakers.)

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NAMM 2019: Editor's Picks with Premier Guitar

NAMM 2019: Editor's Picks with Premier Guitar

Another NAMM is in the books! It was a whirlwind of a weekend but we’re stoked on all the gear we got to try, all the familiar faces we got to see, and all the new friends we made. We saw a lot of really cool stuff at NAMM, and during all the chaos we got to sit down with Premier Guitar to talk about all the coolest pedals and effects we saw at NAMM 2019.

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NAMM 2019 Schedule

NAMM 2019 Schedule

Hi everyone! Max here. It’s about that time of year again, Juan, and Nick are once again off to the NAMM show. They’ll be demo-ing all the newest gear. If you happen to be at NAMM, Juan's schedule for the weekend are as follows. Should anything get added, fall through, or change, be sure to check back, I will be keeping this page up to date.

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Top Ten Pedals of 2018

Top Ten Pedals of 2018

With the dawning of 2019, it’s time to look back on the effects pedals in 2018 that we absolutely loved. This past year was a great year for effects pedals, but these are the pedals that we kept coming back to. Without further ado, here are Pedals and Effects top pedals (in no order), of 2018.

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Earthquaker Devices: Swiss Things

Earthquaker Devices: Swiss Things

First Pedals and Effects video of 2019! New for Winter NAMM 2019, we’re proud to debut the latest and greatest from the mighty Earthquaker Devices. We’re coming at you with an exclusive look at the new Earthquaker Devices Swiss Things! As the name might imply, the Swiss Things is a Swiss army knife of a pedal. It’s an effects loop, an A/B/Y switcher, it’s even got phase cancellation for those stereo setups, and a signal boost. Got a bunch of patch cables making a mess of your pedalboard? Clean up your act with the Earthquaker Devices Swiss Things!

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Pedals and Effects Instagram!

Pedals and Effects Instagram!

Happy new year everyone! We here at Pedals and Effects wanted to start off the new year strong by introducing the long awaited Pedals and Effects Instagram. We’ve got big plans for the Instagram page, and we’re kicking it off with a chance to win both Juan’s and Nick’s pedalboards. Yep, you read that right.

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Earthquaker Devices: Show Us Your Junk and Giveaway!

Earthquaker Devices: Show Us Your Junk and Giveaway!

Some time ago, the mighty Earthquaker Devices came to LA with a camera crew to film Juan for their “Show Us Your Junk” series! The episode: “Ready Player Juan” isn’t so much a “rig rundown” as it is more a “day in the life of.” In addition to the debut of the episode featuring Juan, Earthquaker Devices is giving you the chance to win their current line of effects pedals.

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Chase Bliss: Dark World

Chase Bliss: Dark World

I’ve got good news and bad news, so bad news first. Bad news: I had surgery on my hand, so I’m out of commission for just a little bit. Good news: Pedals and Effects OG Mason Stoops is on hand to help debut the latest and greatest from Chase Bliss, the Dark World Dual Channel reverb!

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