Multi Effects Pedals

Multi Effects pedals are powerful units. They work by gathering together a large selection of effects, amp models and other tone shaping utilities. They then house them in a large rugged board filled with foot switches, buttons and a screen for editing sounds on.

With a multi-effects pedal, guitarists can write entire sounds that include guitar amp models and effects. These are all programmed to exacting values and can then be saved as ‘patches’ for later recall. This means that the player can, with a stomp of a foot-switch, go between a palette of massively different sounds, all within one device. This is an enormously powerful and liberating way to play. It is especially useful if you have a demanding set list of songs to learn, all requiring completely different tones.

Generally, multi-effects units are used either with the clean channel of an amplifier (the distortion comes from the unit) or direct to a PA system if the unit has amp modelling facilities.

The main players in multi-effects are Line 6, Zoom and BOSS. All three companies have a long history of innovation in this area and are extremely popular. The BOSS GT range has set the standard for many years and the Line 6 Helix is something of a game-changer in terms of realism and feel for the player.

At guitarguitar, we have a wide range of units by all of these manufacturers available to try in-store and to buy. Our staff are trained to take you through the operation of these units, so you need not fear! Most of them are actually extremely intuitive and user-friendly and all offer great ‘bang for the buck’. If you are interested in effected guitar sounds, you need to check these out! Come to any UK guitarguitar store or buy directly online and have your new unit delivered to you!