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Effects Explained
Distortion
Otherwise known as clipping, distortion cuts off the extreme highs and
lows. In other words, it eliminates the highest highs and lowest lows,
therefore creating a distortion effect. Distortion is used a lot by grunge
and metal players. Groups like Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Pantera.
Overdrive
Unlike Distortion, Overdrive is just a gain setting that is set higher
than the chip can handle, therefore creating a slightly distorted sound.
Sometimes a clean channel on your amp will become overdriven when you crank
it all the way up.
Chorus
Chorus is a shimmering effect that gives an deep lush sound. It does this
by mixing the normal signal with a signal that has been delayed and raised
slightly in pitch.
Flanger
Flangers sound almost like a jet plane soaring over you. It is an effect
that is similar to chorus but the pitch is not changed. The signal is just
delayed a little bit.
Phaser
Phasers mix the normal signal with a signal that goes through a modulated
delay (or varied delay).
Delay
Delay does exactly what it says. It repeats what you play a short time
later. It could be used to add a little bit of depth or to create a neat
effect.
Reverb
Reverb is an effect that simulates the natural reflection of sound waves
off of the walls. It is often used to add depth, and comes equipped on
many amplifiers.
Tremolo
Tremolo is an effect that acts like your tremolo bar being pushed and released
at a steady rate.
Octave
Octave Pedals play the note that you are playing plus a note that is one
octave from that note.
Compression
Compression is a device that makes every note come out at the same volume.
In other words, It softens the notes you play hard, and amplifies the notes
you play softly. The effect also adds a lot of sustain to the notes.
Wah-Wah
Wah pedals are pedals that alter the tone. You can rock a Wah pedal back
and forth to produce a sound that sounds like "WAH." It is similar to your
tone knob in how it works. Try putting your tone knob all the way up, then
all the way down and listen to the difference. It is very similar to pressing
the Wah pedal all the way down, or all the way up. |
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