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.
A pedal is a compact device that guitarists use to alter their instrument’s sound by shaping effects such as distortion, delay, reverb, and modulation. Typically housed in a rugged enclosure and controlled by footswitches, pedals are designed to be placed on the floor for hands-free operation during playing. They can be analogue or digital, true bypass or buffered, and come in countless varieties to suit different styles and preferences. Pedals are essential tools for creating signature tones and adding colour and texture to a guitarist’s sound.
Reverb, short for reverberation, is an essential guitar effect that simulates the natural reflections of sound in a physical space, such as a room, hall, or cathedral. It adds depth, ambiance, and spaciousness to the guitar’s sound by creating a series of discrete echoes that decay over time, mimicking the way sound reverberates in different environments. Reverb pedals offer controls for adjusting parameters such as decay time (the length of the reverb tail), pre-delay (the time between the original signal and the onset of the reverb), and mix (the balance between the dry and reverberated signals). By adjusting these parameters, guitarists can achieve a wide range of reverb effects, from subtle room ambience to lush, expansive reverberation. Reverb is widely used across various music genres, including rock, jazz, ambient, and electronic music, to add depth, dimension, and realism to guitar tones, creating a sense of space and immersion in the sound. Popular reverb pedal models include the Strymon BigSky, Boss RV-6, and Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail.
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Walrus Audio is a company renowned for its high-quality, artistically designed guitar effects pedals that cater to a wide range of musical styles. Their product lineup includes overdrive, fuzz, distortion, modulation, delay, reverb, and multi-effects pedals. Each pedal is designed with meticulous attention to detail, both in terms of sound and aesthetics, often featuring unique and eye-catching artwork. Walrus Audio pedals are known for their robust construction, intuitive controls, and ability to produce both classic and innovative sounds.
Among the most popular Walrus Audio pedals are the Julia Chorus/Vibrato, the ARP-87 Multi-Function Delay, and the Slo Multi-Texture Reverb. The Julia Chorus/Vibrato is celebrated for its warm, lush tones and the ability to blend between chorus and vibrato effects, making it a favourite among players seeking rich modulation. The ARP-87 Multi-Function Delay stands out due to its versatility, offering a range of delay types and a simple yet powerful interface. The Slo Multi-Texture Reverb has gained a strong following for its ability to create ambient, cinematic reverb sounds with three different reverb algorithms. These pedals have become staples for many guitarists due to their exceptional sound quality, distinctive designs, and the unique sonic landscapes they enable musicians to explore.
£128.76 £128.64
Controls: Decay, Tone, Mix Modes: Hall, Spring, Plate Power Requirements: 100mA minimum
£275.00
Extremely powerful and versatile multi-function reverb Can quickly go from small intimate room sounds to massive washes of experimental euphoria with six customized, studio-quality programs – Spring, Hall, Plate, BFR, RFRCT (Refract), and Air Every program can be tuned and tweaked and then saved to one of nine on-board presets Boasts a volume swell…
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Delays/Echos/Reverb Effekte Gitarren We emphasise a balanced combination of careful workmanship and selected materials. OUR GOAL – Your satisfaction is our top priority and takes centre stage.
£189.00 £117.94
Authentic emulation of a vintage digital studio hardware, in a compact stompbox Bit-for-bit emulations of iconic Room, Small Hall, or Large Hall programs Vintage-correct Bass, Mid, and Treble decay lines Mod control for lush, grainy "early-digital" textures Selectable true/trails bypass, short/long Pre-delay, analog dry through Timeless UA design a…
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Offers both Needle and Strobe tuning modes Display orientation can rotate 90, 180 and 270 degrees for limitless pedalboard placement options Four different bypass modes including true bypass and buffered passthrough for maintaining high signal integrity Offers tuning preset, capo tunings, and selectable reference pitch Multiple standby screen optio…
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