Posts tagged 'Effects'

Nothing! Or at least that's what it might sound like to the uninitiated... Once you learn about compression pedals and what they actually do, you'll never be without one on your pedalboard — trust me.

A speaker cabinet without a cabinet? That's the magic of a cab IR. Learn all about cab IRs, how they wor, and what they can do for your sound. 

We saw a TON of awesome gear at NAMM. But what were our favorite products...? Glad you asked! Here are the top 7 things we saw at NAMM 2026 according to the AMS Content Team.

We all use vibrato and tremolo interchangeably, but do we realize how different they really are? In this article we’re going to eliminate all the confusion behind these effects and show you what sets them apart from each other.

We got to talk to the incredible Billy Corgan at NAMM 2026, and he told us all about his latest collaboration with Laney: the SUPERGRACE LOUDPEDAL. It's a super versatile 60-watt amp that fits on your pedalboard! Check out the interview here. 

Neural DSP going mini? That's right! At NAMM 2026, we got to play with the new Neural DSP Quad Cortex Mini and see if it's really as good as its full-sized counterpart. Spoilers: It's pretty sweet. 

It's not just for the '80s anymore! Chorus is back and it's better than ever. But where should you start? Check out this guide to anything and everything chorus — with a few suggestions about the best chorus pedals out there. 

It's the showdown of saturation. The competition of clipping. This is Overdrive vs. Distortion vs. Fuzz. Learn what these three effects really do to your tone to help you choose the right one for your style. 

Ever wonder how pedal makers create such crazy effects? Mistakes, apparently. We got Colt Westbrook of Walrus Audio, Jamie Stillman of EarthQuaker Devices, and Robert Keeley of Keeley Electronics to sit down together and talk about what it's like to build FX pedals in 2025.

We stacked up the best overdrive pedals just so you don't have to! Check out our list of the best overdrive pedals for 2025 and add some tone to your life. 

Ready to play with time? Time-based effects like reverb and delay are integral to any musician's arsenal. Here's how to use them! 

Need the best gifts for singers? From studio mics and pro headphones to vocal effects and must-have accessories, this guide has unique gift ideas for vocalists of all levels. Find the perfect present for the singer in your life!

It’s back! The legendary 1176 compressor from Universal Audio is returning as a stompbox pedal, and it has some amazing new tone-making features.

There are a few “rules” when it comes to organizing your pedalboard signal flow, but do you really need to follow them? Listen to us or not, the choice is yours!