Category Effects

How to create presets for effects processors?

An effects chain presenting a preset included into a Line 6 Helix Floor processor

You’re here because you’ve come across the term “preset”! These little pre-settings are powerful tools; they allow you to shape a signal within a chain of audio effects. They exist to define an instrument’s timbre, a mix’s texture, or even…

What are saturation effects?

a guitarist playing his guitar on a huge stage

Knowing who first used a distorted sound remains complex because amplifiers generated distortion at high volume. All musicians experienced distortion issues during that time. The Principle of Saturation? When playing a musical instrument, you create a sound spectrum consisting of…

Why use a compressor?

The main room of a recording studio with its compression racks

Unlike modulation or distortion effects, compressors are less frequently used because musicians are less familiar with them! A compressor doesn’t cause any significant transformation of the signal. It doesn’t distort the signal like an overdrive, for example. However, a compressor…

6 Effects to Use with an Acoustic Guitar

an acoustic guitarist is playing on a stage

For many acoustic guitarists, the world of effects is often unexplored! Unlike electric guitarists, they don’t necessarily need effects to play. However, adding effects to an acoustic guitar signal can be incredibly beneficial to stand out in a mix and…

The Phaser effect

3 phaser effect pedals

The phaser effect, while belonging to the broad family of modulation effects, possesses a unique sonic signature that has marked numerous musical works since the 1960s. Whether through the electric guitars of rock icons like Jimi Hendrix or in the…

What is a Chorus Effect?

Which power supply to choose for your pedalboard?

A legendary effect in modern music, the chorus has become an indispensable benchmark for crafting rich, enveloping soundscapes. Used across rock, pop, and electronic music, it infuses an audio signal with a broader, almost orchestral dimension by simulating multiple instruments…

What is a Flanger Effect?

a pro guitarist on stage while playing his electric guitar

Born from a fortunate innovation in 1960s recording studios, the flanger is a staple of modulation effects in music. Renowned for its metallic, spatial, and evolving sounds, it stands out for its ability to transform an audio signal by playing…

The Tremolo effect

A guitarist playing an electric guitar

Tremolo is a highly versatile sound effect that has become a staple in music. Its use has spanned centuries thanks to adaptations and the creativity of musicians. By modulating volume in a cyclic and rhythmic manner, it imparts an unparalleled…

The History of the Wah Pedal

a wah pedal

Do you know the story of the wah pedal? You’ve probably heard it in one of the many rock tracks it embellishes or seen Jimmy Hendrix use it in one of the videos available on YouTube. This effect completely transforms…