{"id":31293,"date":"2016-09-08T18:45:18","date_gmt":"2016-09-08T16:45:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/?p=31293"},"modified":"2016-09-08T19:39:42","modified_gmt":"2016-09-08T17:39:42","slug":"my-favourite-effect-pedals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/gear\/my-favourite-effect-pedals\/","title":{"rendered":"My favourite effect pedals"},"content":{"rendered":"

We asked \u00a0Thomas Dill<\/a><\/strong>, an expert in guitar effects to describe his pedalboard<\/a><\/strong>. Thomas made his passion his profession: it all started with his guitar studies in Cologne which lead him to become a guitarist for many musicals such as Tommy (The Who), Jesus Christ Superstar and Harry & Sally. He is also a guitarist in the studio, a sound programmer for Boss multi-effects, teaches guitar, an author for specialist magazines and the author of his book \u201cGuitar Effects<\/a><\/strong>\u201d published by AMA.<\/p>\n

Dear fellow guitarists,<\/p>\n

\"\"As tester\/author for the German webzine Bonedo<\/strong><\/a>, many effects pedals<\/strong><\/a> have passed my hands and especially my feet. This is of course a dream job for a pedal-freak such as myself, but also with fatal consequences for my bank account. In fact many pedals never make it back to the manufacturer, but instead find a home on my pedalboard\u2026<\/strong> not only the expensive ones, but also the lower priced models that bring a particular sound<\/strong>. So it\u2019s hard to say what the best pedals<\/strong> are, but what I can tell you is which ones are my most favourite<\/strong> at the moment.<\/p>\n

Live pedalboard setup<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>I have a mini board for concerts for more flexibility and because it\u2019s easier to carry. I chose for the Pedaltrain Nano+ as it\u2019s very lightweight and durable. In this setup are two of my favouritie pedals: the Himmelstrutz Fetto Overdrive<\/strong> and the Okko Diablo Gain Plus<\/strong><\/a>. The Okko<\/strong> for big sounds and the Fetto<\/strong> for less saturated sounds. At the end we have the TC Electronic Flashback Delay<\/strong><\/a>, which provides a natural echo. And in between we have three Mooer<\/strong><\/a> pedals, the Ninety Orange Phaser<\/strong><\/a>, the Ensemble King Chorus<\/strong><\/a> and the Varimolo<\/strong><\/a> for tremolo<\/a><\/strong> sounds. The Shim-Verb<\/strong><\/a> is on the bench for atmospheric sounds. Mooer<\/strong><\/a> pedals have a distinct advantage in that they are very compact and still provide useful sounds.<\/p>\n

Studio dirtboxes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>For studio<\/strong> recordings, there are a few dirt generators next to the Diablo<\/strong><\/a> and Fetto<\/strong> of which I can\u2019t live without. The Emma<\/strong><\/a> PisdiYAUwot <\/strong>for example is appropriate for metal, and when High-Gain sounds should sound somewhat cleaner, I replace it with a Bogner Ecstasy Red<\/strong><\/a>. If instead I need a filthier sound, then I bring forth the Red Witch Fuzzgod II<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0the amp<\/strong><\/a> – the \"\"<\/a>name is not in the least bit exaggerated. For bluesy sounds, naturally the Tube Screamer<\/strong><\/a> is an appropriate choice, and depending on the guit<\/strong>ar<\/strong><\/a> also the Boss Blues Driver<\/strong><\/a>. And finally the Schaffer Replica<\/strong><\/a> to enrich the distorted sounds (as well as clean sounds).<\/p>\n

Modulation, delay and special sounds<\/h3>\n

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For recording I often use a Boss RE-20 Delay<\/strong><\/a>, especially when warm and spherical delay sounds are needed. The Harley Benton FL-100<\/strong><\/a> doesn\u2019t quite compete with the sounds of pedals<\/strong><\/a> in the higher price segment<\/strong>, but it does have a special flanger sound<\/strong>\u00a0with an aggression\u00a0I haven\u2019t heard in other flangers<\/strong><\/a>. Therefore it\u2019s like a wildcard and a prime choice for \"\"<\/a>special circumstances. For more obscure\u00a0sounds I have the\u00a0Electro Harmonix Micro Synth <\/strong><\/a>ready prepared.<\/strong><\/em> And for a stylish touch in Wah<\/strong><\/a> sounds I use a DOD Envelope Filter<\/strong>, which also now comes in a new edition (DigiTech DOD D 440<\/strong><\/a>). And finally the indestructible Dunlop Cry Baby<\/strong><\/a> pedal for wah sounds.<\/p>\n

So this is the current gang, as of August, 2016, as I mentioned before, the pedals are\u00a0constantly in rotation and I’m curious as to what\u2019s next in front of\u00a0my feet.<\/p>\n

Thomas Dill<\/p>\n

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What do you think of his setup?<\/strong>\u00a0Do you have some personal favs when it comes to pedals? Let us know what’s on your pedalboard, we\u2019d\u00a0love\u00a0to hear about it\u00a0\ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

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