Effects pedal

An Effects pedal, or stomp box, is an effects unit housed in a small metal chassis, used by musicians, usually guitar players. These devices alter the sound quality or timbre of the input signal, adding effects such as distortion, fuzz, overdrive, reverb, wah-wah, flanging, or phaser. They are called pedals or stomp boxes because they sit on the floor and have large on/off switches on top that are activated by foot. Some, such as wah-wah or volume pedals, are also manipulated while in operation by moving a large foot-activated analog switch.

Related Topics:
Effects unit - Timbre - Distortion - Fuzz - Overdrive - Reverb - Wah-wah - Flanging - Phaser

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