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Guitar Effects and Pedals
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Wah-Wah
A filter effect that changes the peak response of a frequency filter, controlled with a foot pedal, mimicking the 'wah' vocal sound.
Delay
An effect that records an input signal and plays it back after a period of time, creating an echo effect.
Flanger
An effect that combines a delayed signal with the original signal, creating a sweeping sound as the time delay varies.
Compressor
An effect that evens out the dynamic range by boosting softer signals and attenuating louder signals.
Reverb
Mimics the natural phenomena of sound waves reflecting off surfaces in a space, adding a sense of three-dimensionality to the sound.
Phaser
An effect that creates a series of peaks and troughs in the frequency spectrum, modulated to vary over time, creating a sweeping sound.
Chorus
Mixes the dry guitar signal with one or more modulated copies to create a shimmering effect that sounds like multiple instruments playing in unison.
Octave
An effect that adds the sound of the guitar signal one or more octaves above or below the original pitch.
Tremolo
An effect that modulates the volume of the signal at a set rate and depth, creating a pulsating effect.
Distortion
A type of effect that clips the signal, adding sustain and harmonics, often used in rock and metal.
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