Pedals And Effects 5: Earthquaker Devices' Jamie Stillman

Pedals And Effects 5: Earthquaker Devices' Jamie Stillman

We at Pedals And Effects have a series called "The Pedals And Effects 5" where we've asked fellow touring musicians five questions we think could help our readers (and fellow musicians) gain some insight to the world of effects. Today's installment is a little different because it features, not only a great musician, but a legendary pedal builder, Jamie Stillman of Earthquaker Devices!

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Fuzz Wars 2016 Update: Walrus Audio, Idiot Box, Mojo Hand FX, Caroline Guitar Co.

Fuzz Wars 2016 Update: Walrus Audio, Idiot Box, Mojo Hand FX, Caroline Guitar Co.

It’s time for another 2016 update and throwback of Fuzz Wars and, once again, I was fortunate enough to have my good friend and bass partner in crime, Jonathan Hischke on board to help review four must-have fuzz pedals! 

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Fuzz Wars 2016 Update: Malekko, Fuzzrocious, Cog Effects, Spaceman Effects

Fuzz Wars 2016 Update: Malekko, Fuzzrocious, Cog Effects, Spaceman Effects

One of our many plans since the re-launch of Pedals And Effects is produce more videos of our "war" series - where we take some of our favorite pedals and match them up against each other! No two pedals are alike, and it's a great way to really see what each pedal maker does differently and what they excel at.  

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Looking Back: Playing Slow Tempo & Practicing With A Metronome

Looking Back: Playing Slow Tempo & Practicing With A Metronome

Today's Throwback Thursday is dedicated to something all of us musicians are familiar with. Practice. Practice is how we sharpen our abilities and hone our craft - today I wanted to take a look back at a post I had made about one of the most fundamental, but overlooked methods of practice. Practicing with a metronome. 

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Show Me Your Pedalboard: Ben

Show Me Your Pedalboard: Ben

Today’s Show Me Your Pedalboard entry comes from Ben, all the way from North London! Ben plays in an “alternative” band called LTNT (Lieutenant). Ben really kicks out the jams with his band, and it’s definitely evident when you see what he’s got on his board. Let’s take a look at what Ben is rocking out with:

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Review: Ibanez MINI series / Delay, Distortion, Chorus pedals

Review: Ibanez MINI series / Delay, Distortion, Chorus pedals

A few years back, pedal builders became increasingly aware that more and more musicians were responsible for lugging their gear through airports, and flying with their own gear. Pedal boards were becoming essential for the traveling musician, so making smaller pedals allowed for having multiple sonic options on boards already tight for space . Ibanez, known for making some of the most sought after pedals in the 80's, has decided to make some of those pedals into the mini format with the CSMINI Chorus, ADMINI Delay and SMMINI Super Metal Distortion. 

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