These pedals determine how hard and aggressive your signal sounds. From subtle amplification to heavy distortion, you can use them to add sustain, control dynamics, or give your sound more character. Essential for rock, blues, and metal.
Modulation pedals move your sound. They make it broader, warmer, or more pulsating. Think of a subtle chorus effect or a clearly audible sweep. Ideal for adding depth and life to chords and leads.
These pedals provide repetition and reverb. They place your sound in a space or echo it back. From a short slapback to long ambient sounds. Often used for solos, atmosphere, and soundscapes.
These pedals change the pitch or add extra voices. You can make your sound higher, lower, or more vocal. Synth variations transform your guitar into entirely new tones. Suitable for experimentation and modern styles.
These pedals let you precisely shape your tone. You can cut frequencies, emphasize certain notes, or create extreme effects. Useful for making your sound fit into a mix or for deliberately creating something raw or digital.
These pedals emulate amplifiers and speaker cabinets. You can use them directly on a mixing console, audio interface, or power amplifier. Ideal for home recording, live recording without an amplifier, or for consistent sound.
These pedals help you play and switch gears. They tune your instrument, switch signals, or create specific effects like a talk box. They don't always change your sound, but they do make your setup functional and reliable.
Multi-effects pedals combine multiple effects into a single pedal. You can control many sounds in one device and save presets. This is useful if you're short on space or need a wide variety of sounds.
This category includes effects pedals that don't fit into a fixed category. They're often specialized or experimental. Suitable for players looking for something different than standard effects.
Pedalboards create a clean and stable setup. They allow you to assemble and transport your pedals safely and neatly. A solid foundation for any pedal set.
