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  1. Quick Hits: Universal Audio Lion '68 Super Lead Amp, Brigade, Flow, & Teletronix LA-2A

    Posted by Eric Allen

    Quick Hits: Universal Audio Lion '68 Super Lead Amp, Brigade, Flow, & Teletronix LA-2A
    Universal Audio has been busy expanding its UAFX lineup throughout 2023, and today brings news of four more additions to the pedal series. These releases include an amp emulation stompbox called the Lion '68 Super Lead Amp, and three compact pedals, including the Brigade, Teletronix LA-2A, and Flow. Continue reading →
  2. Guitar Pedals Every Studio Should Own

    Posted by Kallie Marie

    Guitar Pedals Every Studio Should Own
    Usually, studio gear lists are focused on microphones, monitors, outboard gear, and plug-ins, but what about guitar pedals? Does your studio have some attractive, utilitarian, and exciting options for use? It goes a long way to have some party favors to offer your guests, particularly visiting guitarists.  Below is a breakdown of guitar pedals in several categories based on type. Guitarists will usually bring an array of their own stompboxes, but having these pedals on hand can save a session when things break or you’re in search of some fresh inspiration. Continue reading →
  3. Quick Hits: Universal Audio UAFX Orion Tape Echo, Heavenly Plate Reverb, 1176 Studio Compressor, And Evermore Studio Reverb Pedals

    Posted by Eric Allen

    Quick Hits: Universal Audio UAFX Orion Tape Echo, Heavenly Plate Reverb, 1176 Studio Compressor, And Evermore Studio Reverb Pedals
    Universal Audio has been busy building its UAFX lineup with choice amp simulations and thoughtful combinations of classic effects. The brand's initial nine releases have used the same two-footswitch enclosure,  but now they are back with four new pedals that break that mold.  Meet the Orion Tape Echo, Heavenly Plate Reverb, 1176 Studio Compressor, and Evermore Studio Reverb. This expansion...
  4. The Hottest Pedals And Effects Of 2023 (So Far)

    Posted by Eric Allen

    The Hottest Pedals And Effects Of 2023 (So Far)
    Imagine it. You are standing around your kitchen with your closest tone confidants. You're in so deep that you don't know what's up and what's down. You lean back on the sink and say in exasperation, "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in." Any proper pedal head or effect freak knows THAT feeling. The search to find the perfect pedal for your board remains endless because brands like Strymon, Universal Audio, and Boss continue to create new innovative takes on delays, reverbs, and overdrives. We want to seek out the best, and the best keep on coming. In this blog, we'll break down the hottest pedals and effects of 2023 (so far). Let's hit it! Continue reading →
  5. How to Use Guitar Pedals in the Studio: 5 Ideas for Mixing With Effects

    Posted by Michael Hahn

    How to Use Guitar Pedals in the Studio: 5 Ideas for Mixing With Effects
    Guitar pedals have exploded in popularity among musicians of all kinds over the past two decades. But stompbox effects have also become a creative secret weapon for engineers and producers. Continue reading →
  6. Building Out The Perfect Pedalboard Within Your Budget

    Posted by Eric Allen

    Building Out The Perfect Pedalboard Within Your Budget
    This article was originally published in Playback Issue 004. Subscribe to Playback for free to stay up to date with our latest articles, interviews, product reviews and more. What’s the old adage? Teach a guitarist about pedals, and they’ll never go a day in their life without doomscrolling through gear demos, Craigslist, and forums. Maybe we’re a bit off, but it’s something like that. The truth about building the perfect pedalboard is that you can do it at any price. It’s all about scalability. Whether you want to spend $500 or $5000 on your rig, you’ll find something to get you on your way, and if you get bored, you can always trade up to get something different.  Continue reading →
  7. IK Multimedia’s TONEX Pedal Brings Advanced, AI-Powered Modeling to Your Pedalboard

    Posted by Dante Fumo

    IK Multimedia’s TONEX Pedal Brings Advanced, AI-Powered Modeling to Your Pedalboard
    IK Multimedia is expanding its guitar pedal line in a big way with the new TONEX Pedal, which puts the power of their Amplitube TONEX modeling software in a gig-friendly stompbox format. Continue reading →
  8. New UAFX Control App Unlocks Mobile Command Of Universal Audio Pedals

    Posted by Eric Allen

    New UAFX Control App Unlocks Mobile Command Of Universal Audio Pedals
    At the beginning of 2021, Universal Audio introduced the world to its new series of UAFX pedals, including the Astra Modulation Machine, Golden Reverberator and Starlight Echo Station. Each pedal features three impeccable UAD emulations of vintage studio gear with six knobs, three switches and two footswitches for controlling your sound. Universal Audio is now expanding your ability to command its UAFX pedals with the new UAFX Control Mobile App. This free app for iOS and Android phones enables users to control aspects of each pedal via Bluetooth connectivity. As of right now, you can rename your pedal, control switchable bypass options for effect trails and customize your footswitch modes. Continue reading →
  9. Motown Guitarist Eddie "Chank" Willis' 1964 Gibson Firebird III Lands At Vintage King

    Posted by Eric Allen

    Motown Guitarist Eddie "Chank" Willis' 1964 Gibson Firebird III Lands At Vintage King
    Vintage King is known for being a leader in vintage analog recording gear, but sometimes an instrument so special comes along that we just have to take notice. Such is the case with this 1964 Gibson Firebird III, previously owned by influential Motown session musician Eddie "Chank" Willis. Born in Grenada, Mississippi in 1936, Eddie learned to play guitar in the styles of Chet Atkins, Albert King and Wes Montgomery. After finishing school, he moved to Detroit to become part of the city’s bustling music scene. He kept busy with local gigs and session work until Motown founder Berry Gordy came calling and made him a member of the record label’s house band in 1959. Continue reading →
  10. Utilizing Chase Bliss Audio's CXM 1978 Automatone Reverb In The Studio

    Posted by Eric Allen

    Utilizing Chase Bliss Audio's CXM 1978 Automatone Reverb In The Studio
    Those who are fortunate enough to take the journey to the annual NAMM Show know that when you step out onto that floor, you're bound to find something that completely rocks your world. Something huge, something wild, something you've never seen before. For the past four years or so, Chase Bliss Audio has been the brand doing most of the mind blowing in the pedal realm. Let's go back to the 2019 NAMM Show. Chase Bliss Audio owner and designer Joel Korte debuts a first of its kind pedal dubbed the Automatone Preamp MKII. It features motorized faders that adjust automatically when cycling through presets. We've seen it in the studio for years, so why not go there with a pedal? And just like that, the pedal becomes an instant success because of its innovation and fantastic sounds. Continue reading →
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