Guitar FX (effects) refer to the wide range of pedals and processors that shape and manipulate a guitar’s signal to create different sounds. From classic distortion and overdrive to reverb, delay, modulation, and pitch-shifting, effects are at the heart of a guitarist’s creative toolkit. Whether analogue or digital, stompbox or multi-effects unit, Guitar FX allow players to express mood, texture, and dynamics in unique ways. Used thoughtfully, they can transform a simple riff into something atmospheric, aggressive, or entirely otherworldly.
Overdrive is a type of guitar effect that simulates the natural distortion that occurs when a tube amplifier is pushed beyond its clean limit. Overdrive pedals achieve this by boosting the input signal of the guitar, causing the amplifier to saturate and produce a warm, saturated, and crunchy sound.
Overdrive pedals are commonly used in various styles of music, including rock, blues, and punk, to add grit, sustain, and harmonic richness to the guitar’s sound. They are versatile tools that can be used to achieve a wide range of tones, from subtle breakup to full-on distortion, depending on the settings and the amplifier being used. Some classic examples of overdrive pedals include the Ibanez Tube Screamer, the Boss OD-1, and the Fulltone OCD, among others
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Mooer is a prominent manufacturer in the guitar effects world, known for producing a wide range of affordable, compact, and innovative pedals. Their product line includes overdrive, distortion, delay, reverb, modulation, and multi-effects units, catering to a variety of musical styles and needs. Mooer pedals are particularly noted for their mini-pedal format, which saves valuable space on pedalboards without sacrificing sound quality. The company’s emphasis on value and versatility has made its products popular among both amateur and professional musicians.
Some of the most popular Mooer pedals include the Ocean Machine, GE300, and Micro Preamp series. The Ocean Machine, developed in collaboration with guitarist Devin Townsend, is highly regarded for its deep ambient effects, combining reverb, delay, and modulation to create expansive soundscapes. The GE300 is a powerful multi-effects processor that offers a comprehensive suite of effects, amp modelling, and user-friendly controls, making it a versatile tool for live performance and studio work. The Micro Preamp series, which emulates the preamp sections of famous amplifiers, has gained a strong following for its authentic amp tones in a compact format. These pedals are celebrated for their innovative features, portability, and excellent sound quality, making them a valuable addition to any guitarist’s rig.
£44.99 £27.00
Low-profile drive pedal with two working modes: Warm and Hot Warm: Reconstruct a warm tube drive tone and nice dynamic response of classic tube amplifier; it provides a natural, smooth, creamy overdrive sound Hot: More powerful output than Warm mode, mighty crunch tone Very small and exquisite – Great for conserving pedal board space! True bypass
£55.26
MOOER Micro Pedal Very small and exquisite Warm: Reconstruct a warm tube drive tone and nice dynamic response of classic tube amplifier, it provides a natural, smooth, creamy overdrive sound Hot: More powerful output than Warm mode, mighty crunch tone
£81.52 £63.52
Controls for: Overdrive, Level and Tone, Hot and Warm Toggle Jack input and output Status LED True Bypass Suitable power supply: Item B00BU4Y2OU (not included)
£5.76
Footswitch toppers are colorful plastic bumpers intended to be put on the footswitch of your pedals Some people are using them for the "hard to reach" footswitches which might otherwise require a tactically aimed big toe to successfully engage without disturbing anything else Some people just like them as a bit of fun or as a way for them to pimp u…
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