Synth Pedals
Synth pedals turn your guitar or bass into a wild range of analogue and digital synth textures, from fat mono leads to shimmering pads and glitchy arpeggios. Explore deep instruments like the Meris Enzo, octave-based synth tones from the EarthQuaker Devices Bit Commander V2, sub-heavy bass from the Mantic Effects Hulk and fuzzy waveforms via the Keeley Electronics Synth 1. All with free UK delivery options and 30-day returns.
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Synth Pedals – Frequently Asked Questions
How do guitar synth pedals work?
Guitar synth pedals analyse your incoming signal and use it to trigger oscillators, filters and pitch-shifting circuits. Some are monophonic, like the EarthQuaker Devices Bit Commander V2, which tracks single notes for tight, vintage-style synth tones. Others, such as the Meris Enzo, can track chords and offer multiple voices and modulation options.
Do I need a special pickup for a synth pedal?
Most modern synth pedals on this page do not need a special MIDI or hex pickup. Pedals like the Meris Enzo and Keeley Synth 1 work straight from a standard guitar or bass output, so you can drop them onto your pedalboard with no extra hardware.
Where should I put a synth pedal in my signal chain?
For the best tracking, put synth pedals early in the chain, ideally straight after your tuner and before heavy fuzz or modulation. Sub-generators like the Mantic Hulk also benefit from a clean, strong input signal. Time-based effects like delay and reverb usually sound best after the synth, so they can echo or wash out the processed sound.
Are synth pedals only for experimental music?
Not at all. While you can go fully experimental with something like the Keeley Synth 1, synth pedals also work brilliantly for pop hooks, ambient textures, modern worship sounds and adding a second “keyboard player” to a rock band. More traditional voices from the Bit Commander V2 or Enzo can sit very naturally in a mix.
If you are unsure which synth pedal will fit your style, drop us a line and we can recommend the best option for your board.
