Ring Modulators – we take a detailed look We take a deep dive into the world of ring modulators and how they work. GFXD recently reviewed the Fairfield Circuitry Randy’s Revenge. Until then, we hadn’t spent much time with a ring modulator, and it was fun! So, this is what prompted this article. First things […]
Category: Guitar Effects
Best Reverb : Buyers Guide & Comparison
What Is Reverb? Reverb or reverberation is the “overhang” of reflected sound after it has bounced off many surfaces. We have all experienced how singing in the bathroom makes your voice sound bigger and this is because of the multiple reflections from generally hard surfaces. There is less reflection in a softly furnished room. To […]
Big Muff Fuzz Pedals
The iconic Big Muff pedal has an interesting history and many variants available today. About the Big Muff The term “Muff” was first used to describe a specific type of fuzz/distortion effect created by the Electro-Harmonix company in the late 1960s. The origin of the name is somewhat unclear. It is believed to have been […]
Types Of Guitar Pedals – And What They Do
Guitar pedals are used by players to experiment with effects, learn an instrument’s sound capabilities and, most important of all, create unique sounds. They are the ultimate tool a modern player will use to shape their tone and produce those noticeable sounds that riff lovers know and love. Regardless of whether you’re an experienced player, […]
RED PANDA RASTER HAS LANDED
Red Panda are renowned market leaders when it comes to innovative new sound. Their granular delay/pitch shifting pedal, the Particle, has been blowing peoples minds for a couple of years. The Particle chops your signal into small grains, using the techniques of granular synthesis in real time. Results range from radical pitch and delay modulation […]
DWARFCRAFT DEVICES, CATALINBREAD, AND JHS PEDALS NEW ADDITIONS
Here at Guitar FX Direct we are always striving to stock the newest and most exciting effect pedals on the market, therefore our range is always expanding and evolving with the times. The last few weeks have been no exception with the arrival of new additionsfrom Dwarfcraft Devices, JHS Pedals, and Catalinbread, not to mention […]
HOLOGRAM ELECTRONICS DREAM SEQUENCE
We’re delighted to have added Hologram Electronics to our line up. Their first offering, the innovative Dream Sequence is now shipping and as soon as the guys at Hologram electronics HQ open up their second release to dealers, the Infinite Jets, that will be on the way also. The Dream Sequence sounds amazing what ever […]
WHAT’S ALL THE FUZZ ABOUT? A CLOSER LOOK AT DWARFCRAFT DEVICES
Founded in 2007, Dwarfcraft Devices have firmly established themselves as one of the more original players in the effects pedal scene. Scratch the surface and you’ll find a company that’s renowned for their fuzz-based distortion. However, dig deeper and there’s a whole world of cutting-edge products and unique sounds. Read on as we discuss what’s […]
INTRODUCING THE WAVEFORMER DESTROYER FROM DEATH BY AUDIO
Death By Audio have announced their first new pedal of 2015, the Waveformer Destroyer. It’s a 4-stomp, all analogue distortion pedal with almost limitless combinations of Fuzz, Overdrive and mayhem. We think the Waveformer Destroyer will be a dream come true for artists looking to push the extreme possibilities that a distortion pedal can go. […]
DELAY PEDALS
How do you like your delay? Few would argue that delay is as much an integral part of most rigs as overdrive or the amp. Strangely, the development of delay started in the orchestra as some twentieth century composers, the first to be able to record their compositions, began to experiment with layered sound effects. […]
