What is the Brown Sound and Why Do People Love It? Explore the origins of the revered brown sound and learn just how it's become a universally accepted measure of great guitar tone. March 30, 2021January 7, 2023 Amps by Matt Walsham 9 mins read
MT-2: A Heavy Metal History Lesson The MT-2 is more than a million-selling mainstay of bedroom players. Learn how Biffy Clyro, Kurt Ballou, and others harness its extreme tone. March 26, 2021June 18, 2021 Pedals by Rod Brakes 19 mins read
Why Every Guitarist Needs an SD-1 The legendary SD-1 is truly a sound for all styles. Run through four key advantages of the classic pedal and find out what it can do for you. March 25, 2021June 18, 2021 Pedals by Michael Molenda 6 mins read
What’s the Difference Between Overdrive and Distortion? Overdrive and distortion are unique sounds that can be confused. Gain an increased awareness of the differences between the two terms. March 24, 2021June 18, 2021 Pedals by Michael Molenda 5 mins read
Five RC-5 Tips for the Gigging Musician The RC-5 provides players a wealth of sonic possibilities, all without having to take hands off the guitar. Here are five powerful tips. March 24, 2021June 18, 2021 Pedals by Stuart Williams 5 mins read
Delayed Reaction: Essential Live DM-2W Settings Echo continues to be a favored sound for guitarists, both live and in the studio. Enter the DM-2W, a fresh take on the classic delay pedal. March 23, 2021June 18, 2021 Pedals by Fletcher Stewart 4 mins read
The Many Uses of the BOSS NS-2 Noise Suppressor Still the industry standard of noise gate pedals, guitarists can use this flexible NS-2 in several ways to tame the buzz. March 19, 2021June 18, 2021 Pedals by Rod Brakes 5 mins read
A Chorus of Tones: CE-2W Studio Applications From the goth to grunge, the CE-2W is the chorus to beat. Learn how the deceptively simple pedal works wonders in the studio. March 19, 2021June 18, 2021 Pedals by Fletcher Stewart 5 mins read
History in the Making: the BOSS TB-2W Tone Bender The inside story of how UK pedal pioneers Sola Sound forged a collaboration with BOSS and wrote a new chapter in the history of fuzz. March 19, 2021June 18, 2021 Pedals by Rod Brakes 19 mins read
40 Years of the BOSS SD-1 Super Overdrive Introduced in 1981, the SD-1 Super Overdrive is beloved by guitarists across genres. Learn its history from the roots of rock to today. March 18, 2021March 6, 2023 Pedals by Michael Molenda 14 mins read