

Watch the Pachulator 8000 in action below.

Unique feature: Turns your effects pedals rig into a patchable modular set up. Reorder audio effects easily, swap effects between instruments and get experimental with your signal flow. Once you know this exists you won’t believe you’ve gone your whole life without it-it’s genius! the Pachulator allows you to get the most out of your pedal board. What is it: the Pachulator 8000 is a pedal patchbay.

So here’s 10 of our favourite unconventional audio effects pedals to add to your pedalphernalia. It makes for unique sounds and infinite creative possibilities-far cheaper than building an elaborate modular synth rack.Īnd when it comes to finding that sound you’ve been searching for, weird is always better than plain.

It’s a DIY approach that spares you money and keeps things exciting. I get cheap analog synths-like the Volca Bass-and mangle the hell out of my sound with a chain of pedals. But the fun doesn’t have to end at just guitars.Īs a synth enthusiast, I’ve adopted a modular approach to effects pedals. It’s a great time to have GAS (gear acquisition syndrome) and get creative with your bass or guitar tone. There’s heaps of new boutique pedals companies crafting unique, hand-made stompboxes. The audio effects pedal ‘scene’ is enjoying an exciting moment. It’s easy to get lost.īut the fun part is surfing through the sea of effects pedals to find your perfect match. The world of audio effects is an infinite (and sometimes downward spiral) of possibilities. There’s always that one feature you haven’t totally explored-or a new sample pack to pop into your old MPC and stir up the creative juices.īut I also know that urge… sometimes what you really need is a new toy. I firmly believe that you should get to know the gear you already own inside and out.
