Questions tagged [guitar-effects]
For questions concerning tone-altering effects typically used for guitar or bass. Questions should also be tagged with specific effects types if applicable.
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How do I print out Boss Tone Studio livesets?
I am currently using BOSS Tone Studio for both the BOSS ME-80 guitar multi-effects pedal and the BOSS SY-300 guitar synthesizer pedal to evaluate and compare all the patches available at BOSS Tone ...
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Need help figuring out a specific guitar tone in BiasFX
Recently got back to guitar now that I have Bias FX and can play without bothering anyone in the house. However, I'm having a hard time figuring out how to create the tones that I want.
Examples of ...
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What are some good resources for learning about tone/pedals?
I've gotten to the point with guitar that I feel like I can play most things I want to with a bit of practice. But that's just the notes. I want to be able to actually shape the way my guitar sounds ...
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Why is reverb typically called "wet' or "drippy"?
Reverb is a type of natural effect you can get playing in walled spaces, giving a sort of echo/reverberation as the name implies. But I'm referring more to emulated reverb through use of a guitar ...
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How do you simplify a guitar note signal so that it's a simple sine wave and sounds "synthy"?
I'm looking at using a modular synth to convert a single note guitar melody into basic sine waves at pitch.
I don't care about chords so that should simplify things quite a bit.
Problem is, I don't ...
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Stacking patches on the Empress Zoia guitar pedal
The Empress Zoia guitar pedal looks way cool for my uses: a modular synth with a huge amount of flexibility.
I would be looking at using the Zoia together with the Origin Effects Revival Drive to ...
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How do I route VST audio through effects/amp simulator in Cubase?
I have Shreddage II that came with Peavey Revalver, and I want to route the Shreddage audio through Revalver but I don't know how to do that in Cubase.
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Compensating for brass wound guitar strings when using a sound hole magnetic pickup in an acoustic guitar
I use D'Addario 85-15 strings brass wound and steel unwound strings on a dreadnought Blue Ridge acoustic guitar. I also use a Dean Markley Pro Mag in-hole magnetic pickup because I send an acoustic ...
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Can I plug my guitar multi-effects pedal straight into the audio interface and record the processed sound via my DAW?
I want to record the sound effects from my multi-effects pedal rather than using the plug-ins that come with my DAW. I have a Tele, a Zoom G3Xn pedal, a Focusrite 2i2, and Garageband.
Can I simply go ...
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How to produce longer lasting sounds on an electric guitar
Hello fellow musicians,
my question may be really simple, but since I don't have much knowledge about effect pedals or rather no money to buy every pedal and see what it does, I might need some help. ...
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How to Achieve This Guitar Tone in Guitar Rig [closed]
I found Gorgeous cover song on youtube . i just really like to achieve this tone . in fact i like this tone better than the original one.
Thanks , Much Appreciated.
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Was tube screamer designed to run into already distorted tone
Many guitar gear reviewers (one example) claim that tube screamer was designed to run into dirty amp. While it's definitely common application for all mid humped overdrive pedals (especially ones with ...
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Can I use the 6 channel 5.1 usb external soundcard with guitar rig 5 software?
I have been looking for a way to use effect pedals as I am paraplegic. I do not have enough money to buy a Line-6 60 Watts amp, and I came across the Guitar Rig 5 software after reading.
However, I ...
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How to connect multi-effects processor to guitar amp?
My guitar amp: Line 6 Spider IV 15
My effects pedal: Zoom GFX8
I want to know how should I keep the settings of my amp(which channel and eq settings of this amp) when I connect this multi-effects ...
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Using just just an amp simulator pedal for my distortion needs
I have a cheap zoom digital effects processor which doesn't have a distortion or drive section. I am gradually switching to an analog setup. I am planning to buy a mooer gas station micro amp ...
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Live set-up for electric guitar without any amp
I am pretty new to gigging using an electric guitar, and wanted to know if its possible to get a live sound without using an amp (I simply don't want to lug around my amp while going for open mics/...
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Can I use my PC as a pedal with an external guitar amp?
I'm trying to decide what to buy for my new guitar - a sound card (around 100$) to connect to the PC, or the Marshall MG10G practice amp.
I'm not really into buying effect pedals for now, a guitar ...
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Are there any string exciters that work on the wound strings of acoustic guitars?
I know about eBows and EMpicks and Wonds but they seem to all be for electric guitars. Are there any string exciters that work on the wound strings of acoustic guitars?
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Am I observing subharmonics using this method on guitar?
Are we hearing a subharmonic? Friends and I hear a note that is lower than my lowest unfretted string on my standard acoustic guitar with standard tuning when I use the following very simple, easy ...
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Can I just split the guitar signal before the amplifier to record it?
My setup is:
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-> effects pedal (ME-70)
-> looper pedal (RC-3)
-> amplifier (studio pro 112)
I'd like to get the output from the looper pedal into Ableton, while still hearing ...
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Should I treat Impulse Response signal as cabinet itself? [duplicate]
I got a pack of IR signals from redwire that I can apply to my guitar in DAW and enjoy real-like cabinet sound.
Can I treat them as a cabinet itself and put in the signal chain right after the power ...
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Should I apply IR's to my guitar after effects?
I'm recording a guitar to my DAW. It's a clean signal. Then I apply an amp and Impulse Response signals I like. I heard that IR's should be applied after amp. What about effects like chorus, flanger, ...
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Equalizer: choosing frequencies
I'm dealing with computer-based sound treatments (building "guitar-pedals" with computer).
Most of it is fine, but I want to include various EQ possibilities. So far I can create LowPassFilter, ...
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Duplicate patch in the Zoom G1Xon multi-FX pedal?
Can you copy patches in the Zoom G1Xon FX pedal?
I want to select a patch and copy it to a different slot and play around with it.
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With vocal or guitar pedals, Is there a difference between one side of a stereo signal (with no panning) vs. a mono signal?
I wanted to try to get two mono XLR signals out of my TC Helicon "Play Electric" Vocal Processor, (which only has the option of ONE mono signal, or TWO stereo signals) so this led to a question which ...
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Multi Effect device with tube [closed]
I have used a VOX Tonelab LE for almost ten years, and it starts to fall apart. Therefore I'm looking for a replacement. In my view, VOX used to stand out among modelling amps by adding a tube, thus ...
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Standard effect pedal connector/barrel size?
I use the regular 9V DC negative center power adapter, and every so often the connector gets ripped or the internal soldering wears off and in middle of a gig the adapter stops working.
It usually ...
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multi effect processor and loop station
I just got a Boss ME 80 and I'm wondering if I can, somehow, use that and my Boss RC 30 loop station at the same time. I know the ME 80 has a looper option but it's not as powerful as the RC 30. I try ...
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USB interface recording, adjust phone monitor volume in BOSS ME 25
I recently tried to record my guitar playing using a USB interface in ME 25.
I recorded it using Audacity. I used a headphone monitor plugged in the phone jack to hear my playing.
I struggle with the ...
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Regarding The Zoom G5n MultiFX processor
I am just planning to buy one multiFX processor. I like Zoom G5n. It just sounds great.I have Zoom's G1Xon. It is pretty good. Not that much amazing. But problem is, the volume level is not consistent ...
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How can I make a clean overdrive effect?
I have a Fender Amp Mustang III. I'm using Fender FUSE which is a software that lets you change the amp settings and add pedals. If any of you could help find this clean overdrive I'd highly ...
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Octaver + Phaser in Boss ME-70?
Is there a way to achieve both phaser and octaver in Boss ME-70? They appear to be under the same pedal, is there any trick for it?
Thanks
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Stompbox / pedal effect that controls pan / blend
I have a dual pickup that outputs to a stereo jack, having the tip and ring outputting the two elements of the pickup respectively.
I was wondering if there is an effect that takes a stereo ¼" jack (...
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Tips for creating a dynamic guitar tone?
I'm not new to guitar, but I am pretty new to the world of gear and tone. I've spent around 6 years playing without paying too much attention to tone. Recently I've really enjoyed the tone from Chon ...
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Crate amp footswitch question
I recently bought a Crate G130C XL used, but it did not come with a footswitch. I tried looking at the manual, but it’s only 5 pages and did not seem to specify which type I need. From what I can ...
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Is it possible to multichannel a single channel amp using MultiFX boards? [closed]
I have a Friedman PT-20, which sounds incredible. As a single channel amplifier meant for mildly overdriven to heavier tones, the only way I can clean up the guitar sound is to roll the volume down. ...
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Modeling amp with FX Loop
I need a guitar amp for practicing at home.
I was considering buying Marshall Code 50 as it has a lot of effects built in and can save me some money on pedals.
However I just realized that if I will ...
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Connecting a Zoom G3 and G3X together
Can I connect a Zoom G3 and a G3x together to give me the opportunity to have 12 effects available to switch in and out?
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How can I make any knob on any pedal controllable with an expression pedal?
I have a Fuzz pedal for my bass and I would love to be able to control the Fuzz level with a (wah-like) pedal instead of bending down and turning the knob with my hand.
I am thinking of one of the two ...
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Can I use the G2 Pedal to simply act as a volume pedal?
I have access to a Guitar Effects Pedal G2 by Zoom (https://www.zoom-na.com/sites/default/files/products/downloads/pdfs/G2.pdf) and I've been perusing the manual for a distortion-free volume ...
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How to identify correctly between 3/4 and 4/4 strumming patterns?
I am new to guitar and confused between strumming patterns. I know that 4/4 have 4 beats in it and 3/4 have 3 beats in it.
I can't differentiate between them, e.g :
3/4 : D DUDU D DUDU
4/4 : D D UUDUD ...
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How to achieve this tone?
I have been going crazy for months trying to replicate this tone. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
My setup:
Epiphone Les Paul custom top pro
Marshall dsl40cr
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Loop pedal volume in effects loop not controlled by amp volume controls
I have an Orange Rocker 15 amplifier that has a buffered effects loop. I also have a TC Electronics Ditto looper pedal.
When I have the looper pedal in the effects loop and have it playing the ...
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Regulating levels with lots of pedals/complicated songs
I play post rock/prog/art rock type stuff. Lots of pedals, lots of different parts in the songs. What is the best way to regulate levels? What I've been doing is adjusting pedal levels before each ...
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Using wireless relay for guitar causes buzz in all my amps [closed]
I use a Line 6 wireless system with my guitars, but have found that they cause a constant buzz from the amp. I can eliminate this if I plug directly into the amp with a traditional instrument cable. ...
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How to listen to spotify & record instrument with Lexicon Alpha?
What I'd like to do is this:
-Plug my guitar into the instrument input on the Alpha
-Plug 3.5mm headphones into the headphone jack on the Alpha
-Record my guitar with audacity WHILE listening to ...
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Do I need a (pre) amp for a distortion pedal?
A while ago I got a speaker cab simulator pedal, a Mooer Radar, and now I'm looking for a feasible distortion solution. Usually, what I've seen is, is that the signal chain looks like this: Guitar -> ...
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How to get that string noise buildup effect on guitar?
In a TON of hard rock songs, there is a distinctive swell of screechy string noise during a brief break in the music to create a sense of power and explosion before the music resumes at high intensity....
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What is meant when a guitar amplifier does or does not "take" guitar pedals?
I've been researching guitar amps to buy for a first-time electric guitar learner (me). Among the many types available, I've encountered a few described as "modeling" amplifiers, which appear to use ...
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Why does my guitar pedal "pop" when I click it?
I recently added an Xotic Effects EP Booster (true bypass) to my board. Everything works properly (in fact it sounds great!) except that when I turn it on or off, it makes a very noticeable popping ...
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