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The Essentials of Bass Effects

For the longest time, the world of effect pedals was largely a guitarist's world. But what about bassists? Here's a list of some of the best-bang-for-the-buck bass stompboxes and what they can do for your tone-sculpting.

Rewriting the DNA of Tone

More than an effects pedal board, the Helix, as well as its slightly stripped down counterpart the Helix LT, is the latest in a long line of processors from the tone gurus at Line 6, and in this article I will not only explore the features of the Helix, but I’ll go over concepts like amp modeling, discuss features and how they can fit into (or completely replace) your rig, and I’ll talk about all things Helix.

Cause and Effect – Building a Pedalboard

When it comes to guitar players, gear placement is a topic that pops up on a regular basis.  Whether it’s finding that sweet spot when miking a speaker cabinet, having that amp at the right angle so it projects well, or daisy-chaining effect pedals and rack gear to mold your tone of choice, placement is paramount.

The One-Man Bandwagon: Loopers Come of Age

No longer expensive, cumbersome and notoriously unreliable, loopers have become an increasingly useful and affordable tool. The ability to record and play back music loops is just the beginning of what today's loopers have to offer.

Review: Warm Audio Tone Beast

"Open slowly,” it says on the packing. “Don't startle the beast. This unit bites back." So carefully … I peel away the packaging … revealing a Warm Audio TB12 tone shaping microphone preamp, aka the "Tone Beast".

Guitar Effects 101

Everybody likes gadgets, and guitarists are no different. What starts as a quest for the perfect lifelong guitar might well end in an impressive collection. The most fun you can have, though, is with a multitude of coloured effects pedals.