While top-end individual pedals still represent the ‘gold standard’ in guitar effects for purists, the convenience and value offered to the rest of us by integrated multi-FX units is undeniable. In this guide, we’ll endeavour to explain what a typical multi-FX unit consists of, what they can do, and how you might use them.

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