The First Effects Pedals Instalment of 2024!

09 Jan

Posted By admin Electro , Harmonix , EHX , JHS , Pedals , Effects , Pico , Decay , Tape , Reverse , Pog , Octave , Nano , Compressor , Distortion

And it will be the first of MANY, Many, Many, Many, Many, Many, Many, Many........

Oh god yeah.

Welcome to a New Year!

Another celestial revolution, the warp and weft of the seasons as we march inexorably into the future.

And what better way to celebrate both the present and the future, than another deep dive into some saucy sonic circuitry.

I shall hand us over to our Guide, Teacher and Celebrant. His sounds suffuse the spaces between the spaces.

Take it away my friend.

The Pedals

Electro Harmonix Pico Attack Decay Tape Reverse Simulator

Ahhh, the Electro Harmonix PICO sized Attack Decay. What a wonder. By no means is it a brand new effect, the original came out in 1980, but the new PICO size holds all of the same "Tape Reverse Auto Swell" power, just at a fraction of the size.

For the unaware, the original Attack Decay Tape Reverse Simulator is known for producing volume and reverse swells, backward tape sounds, artificially short staccato notes, and bowed instrument effects. In 2019 the digital Attack Decay reissue was released, and now the Pico Attack Decay gives us volume envelope effects in a simplified, compact package.

We run through the settings to show you how it works and how it sounds and if you diggit, you can shop HERE.

Up Next......

Electro Harmonix Nano POG Polyphonic Octave Generator

Introducing the Electro-Harmonix Nano POG, a compact powerhouse that transforms your guitar or bass into a sonic marvel.

This polyphonic octave generator is designed to deliver lush, organ-like tones with unmatched precision. The Nano POG lets you seamlessly blend in sub-octaves and upper octaves, creating a rich and dynamic sound palette. With its compact size and straightforward controls, the Nano POG is the perfect companion for any pedalboard, offering a world of octave possibilities that will inspire your creativity and redefine your musical boundaries. Elevate your playing to new heights with the Electro-Harmonix Nano POG – where innovation meets unparalleled tone.

We run through the sounds & setting with zero waffle so chill, it'll all be grand eventually! Shop HERE.

And Finally........

JHS Pedals Pulp N Peel V4 Compressor Pedal

The JHS Pulp ‘N’ Peel Compressor is a pedal with many names. Unfortunately, almost all of them are wrong. I’ve heard people refer to this pedal as the Orange Squeezer, the Pulp 'N' Pop, the Squish 'N' Squeeze, the Pulp ‘N’ Squeeze, the Orange Slice, the Juice ‘N’ Slice, the Rooty Tooty Orange Cutie and other names too numerous (and nonsensical) to mention here. The Pulp ‘N’ Peel is the Benedict Cumberbatch of guitar pedals; everyone loves the product, but no one remembers the name.

That said, now you know. This pedal is called the Pulp ‘N’ Peel. Say it with me: Pulp ‘N’ Peel.

Got it? Cool.

Now that we’ve got that out of the way, let me get to the good news. If you've been looking for a compressor pedal that can also replace your preamp, distortion and direct box, then look no further. It's the JHS Pulp 'N' Peel - not only is one of the finest transparent compressors on the market today, but it can also double up as a Direct (D.I.) Box, a ProCo Rat Pedal, and a serious amp attenuator. Talk about bargain for your buck!

We run through the settings and sound with no faff, so get snug there now you, and enjoy. Shop HERE.