You Know What's Awesome About Effects Pedals?

~~Farfisa~~ · 04-05-2010, 12:39 AM

In soviet russia muff distorts you!! Ahhh...

Dr_Rez · 04-05-2010, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by loose_lips_sink_ships

In soviet russia muff distorts you!! Ahhh...

Maybe in Soviet Russia my Big Muff would have cost less

PopIsDead · 04-14-2010, 07:04 PM

I use my pedals to make incomprehensible noise. I've got a couple pedals that can be used as a sound source so I don't really even need to play my guitar through them to make crazy sounds.

TheCunningStunt · 04-14-2010, 08:42 PM

I've never used any effects pedals yet. I want to be a good musician before I start experimenting. But I'm not gonna vote because I might be missing out and they might make my sound so much better for all I know..

PopIsDead · 04-14-2010, 08:59 PM

It's probably good to start with basics before you get into experimenting with a bunch of pedals. I played guitar for a few years before I ever bought any pedals, but ever since I started buying a bunch of pedals, the way I play music has changed so much. I don't even really rely on my technical ability to play instruments anymore as much as I rely on my ability to tweak knobs on pedals at the right time to make whatever sound I want.

Dr_Rez · 04-14-2010, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PopIsDead

I don't even really rely on my technical ability to play instruments anymore as much as I rely on my ability to tweak knobs on pedals at the right time to make whatever sound I want.

PopIsDead · 04-14-2010, 09:08 PM

A lot of the music I've been doing lately involves lots of tape loops through guitar effects, and it's hard to say that there's technical skill involved in pressing play on a tape. I hardly even play guitar through my pedalboard anymore. It's a lot easier to make a sound to manipulate with a keyboard or a sound generator.

Dr_Rez · 04-14-2010, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by PopIsDead

A lot of the music I've been doing lately involves lots of tape loops through guitar effects, and it's hard to say that there's technical skill involved in pressing play on a tape. I hardly even play guitar through my pedalboard anymore. It's a lot easier to make a sound to manipulate with a keyboard or a sound generator.

Fair enough. I misunderstood your original comment.

PopIsDead · 04-14-2010, 09:44 PM

Anyway, I think poor use of effects pedals can really butcher any guitarist's playing. Like if somebody's rocking a wah back and forth on every quarter note, no matter how good the guitarist is, it's still bland and tasteless use of a wah pedal.

bogey_j · 04-15-2010, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by PopIsDead

A lot of the music I've been doing lately involves lots of tape loops through guitar effects, and it's hard to say that there's technical skill involved in pressing play on a tape. I hardly even play guitar through my pedalboard anymore. It's a lot easier to make a sound to manipulate with a keyboard or a sound generator.

your music sounds kinda interesting. do you have any songs you can post here?

View Poll Results: Effects pedals are awesome
You're no artist, you hack	2	11.11%
****in' A man	9	50.00%
Indeed, effects are awesome at hiding mistakes	0	0%
Learn how to play the guitar before using effects d-bag	5	27.78%
Using too much effects sounds like ****. Just plug in and play	2	11.11%
Voters: 18. You may not vote on this poll

04-14-2010, 07:04 PM	#33 (permalink)
PopIsDead Edgyswingsetacid Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 342	I use my pedals to make incomprehensible noise. I've got a couple pedals that can be used as a sound source so I don't really even need to play my guitar through them to make crazy sounds. __________________ "No one likes a smart-ass but we all like stars."

04-14-2010, 08:42 PM	#34 (permalink)
TheCunningStunt love will tear you apart Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 5,107	I've never used any effects pedals yet. I want to be a good musician before I start experimenting. But I'm not gonna vote because I might be missing out and they might make my sound so much better for all I know.. __________________ I don't feel and I feel great. Last FM

04-14-2010, 08:59 PM	#35 (permalink)
PopIsDead Edgyswingsetacid Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 342	It's probably good to start with basics before you get into experimenting with a bunch of pedals. I played guitar for a few years before I ever bought any pedals, but ever since I started buying a bunch of pedals, the way I play music has changed so much. I don't even really rely on my technical ability to play instruments anymore as much as I rely on my ability to tweak knobs on pedals at the right time to make whatever sound I want. __________________ "No one likes a smart-ass but we all like stars."

04-14-2010, 09:08 PM	#37 (permalink)
PopIsDead Edgyswingsetacid Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 342	A lot of the music I've been doing lately involves lots of tape loops through guitar effects, and it's hard to say that there's technical skill involved in pressing play on a tape. I hardly even play guitar through my pedalboard anymore. It's a lot easier to make a sound to manipulate with a keyboard or a sound generator. __________________ "No one likes a smart-ass but we all like stars."

04-05-2010, 12:39 AM	#31 (permalink)
~~Farfisa~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,773	In soviet russia muff distorts you!! Ahhh...

04-14-2010, 09:44 PM	#39 (permalink)
PopIsDead Edgyswingsetacid Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 342	Anyway, I think poor use of effects pedals can really butcher any guitarist's playing. Like if somebody's rocking a wah back and forth on every quarter note, no matter how good the guitarist is, it's still bland and tasteless use of a wah pedal. __________________ "No one likes a smart-ass but we all like stars."