I don’t think it’s unfair to say that the original Star Wars has the most iconic sound design of any movie in history, from the lightsaber noise to Chewie’s growls, to even the sound that ships make ...

Do you want your guitar to sound like farts instead of, you know, a guitar? Well, you're in luck. Musician and sound tinkerer Steve Gadlin has created The Fart Pedal, an unprecedented guitar effects ...

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Chaos Audio has unveiled a digital multi-effects guitar pedal on Kickstarter that could be ideal for budget-minded users or beginners. The Chaos Stratus marries a customizable digital pedal board, ...

From jangly cleans to fuzz-drenched leads, the indie guitar sound is all about personality and texture. With the right pedals, tone settings, and playing techniques, you can capture that unmistakable ...

We’ve all had that problem. Up on stage, rocking out Jimi Hendrix-style on guitar with your band, but frustrated at having to mess around with foot pedals to control all of the effects. [Richard] ...

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Jimi Hendrix’s unmistakable guitar sound came from a blend of thoughtful gear choices, deliberate pedal order, and expressive playing. His flipped Stratocaster, Marshall stacks, and fuzz-first setup ...

Back in the 1980s I played guitar. Yes, I’m that old. I learned from books and by playing along with CDs, and I jacked my Charvel guitar (awesome) into a Session guitar amp (terrible), and I never ...