Adding one of the best looper pedals to your rig not only serves a utilitarian purpose, but can also be a big refresher for your guitar playing. A looper allows you to practice your music theory, ...

When I first started playing guitar way back in 1995 (or maybe it was 1994?) the idea of a digital multi-effects pedal was still pretty new. The Zoom 505 was the biggest game in town, if you wanted a ...

Let’s get one thing out of the way right up front: Yes, the main conceit of the $329 Cooper FX Arcades is a little gimmicky. It’s a guitar pedal into which you stick cards to apply different effects, ...

2018 was a big year in the world of guitar effects pedals, as a lot of boutique companies have come into their own alongside a trend by manufacturers to include presets while not compromising tone ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Whether you’re a regular shredder or you’re just beginning to ...

Any synthesist worth their salt will know that running those oscillators through a well-curated effects chain will work wonders for their sound, lending new dimensions to even the most basic of ...