Pedal makers hustle big time, especially for NAMM when you have to have the pedal done in time for the show - and all the press/announcements you have to do when it's finished. William and WMD came through to demonstrate a pedal that had barely just been completed and introduced at the NAMM show and that pedal is the new Protostar!
Read MoreAuditions are never easy and rarely fun. I haven’t done a lot of them in my 30+ year career, but the few that I did do were a bit ridiculous and, in retrospect, kind of funny. So, in the spirit of Throwback Thursday, I thought I’d tell you about one particular audition I had, back in the mid 90’s, for Perry Farrell, of Jane’s Addiction.
Read MoreThis is something I wanted to revisit since my wrist surgery and ongoing physical therapy. This was something that had occurred before my bike accident, but still influences how I prepare myself before playing bass.
Read MoreWe 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!
Read MoreThe moment you've all been waiting for is here! Along with my partner in crime Nick Reinhart, Pedals And Effects takes an in-depth look at the rare and highly coveted Digitech XP-300 Space Station.
Read MoreIt’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!
Read MoreAs a fan of vintage basses who often uses them on records and on tour, people often ask me, “Do vintage basses sound better than new ones, and is there that much of a difference?” Before I answer this, let me give you a rundown on my personal history with vintage basses.
Read MoreOne 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.
Read MoreWMD is in the Pedals And Effects house once again! William and Alex were in LA during the NAMM show, and they stopped by 5Starr Sound Labs and brought their new Goldilocks Planet Preamp/Distortion.
Read MoreToday'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.
Read MoreToday’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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