In spite of the similar nomenclature, the Boss DS-1 and DS-2 are two very different distortion pedals. Each has its own distinct characteristics and idiosyncrasies that make them two very different ...

Joe Bonamassa has revealed his favorite BOSS dirt pedal is, somewhat surprisingly, a legendary high-gain distortion developed for metalheads, the MT-2 Metal Zone. It’s fair to say that if you’d have ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. With an eight-octave range, has Boss raised the standard for pitch-shifting pedals with the XS ...

"When something simulates the sound of a chainsaw and at the same time gives you the instant ability to make music with it… I mean, can it get more death metal than that!?" When you purchase through ...

Learning to play guitar is a lot of fun (and easier than ever), but somewhere around my 500 th attempt at the main riff from “Black Sunshine” I got frustrated. I was playing the right notes, but it ...

There will be two Spiral Electric FX pedals on this list because they are so well-rounded, versatile, and useful plus just sound dang great. The Red Spiral is possibly the unsung wonder in their ...

The company that's said to have put the "stomp" in stompbox has detailed three new guitar effects pedals, featuring a new technology called Multi-Dimensional Processing (MDP) developed by its parent ...

The level of skill, talent, and mastery of an instrument are all primary concerns that help define an artist. However, another crucial facet in establishing identity is having a unique sound.

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 ...