12 best effects pedals

Effects pedals, especially floor multi-effects units, are essential tools for guitarists seeking to modify and enhance their guitar tones. Here's some information about effects pedals, with a focus on floor multi-effects:

  1. Floor Multi-Effects:

    • Floor multi-effects units are all-in-one devices that combine multiple guitar effects into a single, convenient pedalboard-style unit. They often include a range of effects such as distortion, modulation, delay, reverb, and more.
  2. Electric Guitar Effects:

    • Effects pedals are primarily used with electric guitars to shape and manipulate the sound. They can add various textures, tones, and atmospheres to the guitar signal.
  3. Amplifiers and Effects:

    • Effects pedals are typically used in conjunction with amplifiers to achieve a wide range of tones. Guitarists often create a signal chain by connecting multiple pedals in a specific order to achieve their desired sound.
  4. Individual Pedals vs. Multi-Effects:

    • Individual effects pedals allow for more customization and fine-tuning of specific sounds, while multi-effects units offer convenience by combining various effects into one unit. Musicians often choose based on personal preferences and specific performance needs.
  5. Presets and Programmability:

    • Many floor multi-effects units come with preset options and programmability, allowing guitarists to save and recall different combinations of effects. This is particularly useful for live performances where quick changes between songs are required.
  6. Types of Effects:

    • There are various types of effects that can be found in multi-effects units, including:
      • Distortion/Overdrive: Alters the guitar signal to produce a more saturated and driven sound.
      • Modulation: Includes effects like chorus, phaser, and flanger to add movement and depth to the sound.
      • Delay and Reverb: Create spatial effects by adding reflections and echoes to the signal.
  7. Expression Pedals:

    • Many multi-effects units include expression pedals that can be used to control parameters in real-time, such as adjusting the level of modulation or the speed of a tremolo effect.
  8. Compatibility and Connectivity:

    • Floor multi-effects units are designed to be compatible with electric guitars and are often connected to amplifiers or PA systems. They may also have additional inputs and outputs for connecting to other devices.
  9. Versatility and Convenience:

    • The main advantage of floor multi-effects units is their versatility and convenience. They provide a wide range of effects in a single, portable unit, making them ideal for musicians who want a comprehensive solution for various tones and styles.

When using effects pedals, experimentation with different settings and combinations is key to finding the desired sound, and the specific preferences can vary widely among guitarists.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best effects pedals on the market
  

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Donner Multi Effects Pedal, Multi-Pad100 Portable Guitar Effects, 5 Effects Reverb Delay Chorus Flanger Tremolo, Tuner, Drum Machine

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  • 【Multi-effects Pedal】 5 effect modules including delay, reverb, chorus, flanger and tremolo.
  • 【7 Amplifier Models】 Multi-Pad100 guitar effect pedal features 7 amplifier models based on world famous amplifier. Each model gives you a flexible and dynamic tone.(Tweed Deluxe* AC30* JCM800* AD30* 5150* Savage 120* SVT BASS AMP*)
  • 【40 Selected Drum Rhythms】 Multi-Pad100 guitar processor has drum machine with 40 selected drum rhythms and metronome function. It's also built-in tuner.
  • 【Two Modes】Multi-Pad100 guitar pedal has two modes: Play Mode with instant effect control, and Patch Mode for loading presets. When input jack is not plugged in, Multi-Pad100 will automatically power off. This will help you save power.
  • 【Fashionable Retro Design】 Multi-Pad100 guitar pedal features a fashionable design based on retro classic elements. The adorable shape and straight forward interface give you joy and fun.

User questions & answers

Question: Cool enough as a Christmas gift for my son
Answer: It's very versatile. I can get everything from low to high overdrive. Bass Treble Gain Vol (Volume). It's on my board if that helps. Alongside a Pork Loin and a Sparkle Drive. Great pedal.
Question: Is this cause noise or silently when it's ON ?? Thanks
Answer: I put it before my Rat clone and use it as a light OD. It stacks really well and adds even more sustain and thickness to the Rat, if you can believe that. I haven't tried it the other way around. As compared to the Sweet Baby, I like the Caline better. The Joyo's O.K., but the active eq on the Caline makes it easier to dial in a match for the bass and treble eq of your amp and, thus, get a more "natural" sounding overdrive. It works especially well with my tele and '65 deluxe reverb reissue because it also has a slight mid hump (but not as pronounced as a TS9) that sits perfectly in the mix. In addition, I also prefer the quality of the overdrive, it sounds better to my ears, it has more of a warm character compared to Joyo--at least to my ears.
Question: How to turn on and use the drum machine in the donner guitar multi-effects multi-pad
Answer: It sounds great. If you amp sounds great, this will also sound great. If your amp sounds like crap, it will sound like crap with a boost pedal in front of it.
Question: Do you need a pedal board with this pedal
Answer: MISFIT,Neither. The Caline is supposedly a clone of an Xotic Effects BB preamp. If you type 'Caline CP-18 vs. Xotic BB' in a search engine, you should be able to find lots of feedback and reviews on the comparison. While I haven't played through the 'real' Xotic BB version, I can honestly say the Caline is well worth the price, and you could buy about 5 of the Calines for the same price as the Xotic.I have several DS-1s, and the Caline is more of a clear booster than the DS-1. It will overdrive, too, but it really shines as a booster, with plenty of tone control and volume. Sounds great into an already-overdriven amp. Good luck, I hope this helps.

Product features

Dual power supply&Drum machine tempo

  • Dual power supply: DC 9V adapter (included) or 9V battery (not included) power supply. For power supply, use a 9-volt DC regulated by AC adapter, 500mA (plug polarity is positive on the barrel and negative in the center).
  • Set drum machine tempo: Press Tap/Tuner button repeatedly (the button LED will pulse indicate to the current drum tempo you set).

CAB SIM Switch

  • Switch on/off speaker cabinet simulation. Matched cabinets for amplifier models (can be turned on/off at will).
  • Model:Fender* Tweed* 1x12/Vox* AC30* 2x12/Marshall* 2x12/Orange* 4x12/Peavey* 4x12/ENGL* 4x12/Mark Bass* 4x10
  • AUX Jack: 1/8” stereo audio jack, connect external devices such as MP3 players for audio playback.
  • Phones Jack: 1/8” stereo headphones output jack.

Input Detection&Tuner

  • Input Detection: When input jack is not plugged in, Multi-Pad100 will automatically power off. This will help you save power.
  • Tuner: Hold Tap/Tuner button 2 seconds to enable the tuner. The note name appears on the screen (the dot on the bottom right of the screen stands for “sharp”), and the pitch accuracy is indicated by the LEDs. When tuner is activated, Multi-Pad100 will be muted. Press any button to exit tuner.

Modes

This is the default operating mode of Multi-Pad100 after powering on. The LCD screen will display “PL” In this mode, and all parameter values will react immediately to the current knob settings.

●Patch mode

In Patch Mode the LCD screen will display patch number: P0-P9 indicates 10 user patches, and F0-F9 indicates factory patches. In this mode all parameter values will be recalled from patches (may not related to current knob settings).

Note:

User patches and factory patches can all be changed, but changes can only be saved in user patches.

When the patch is edited, the dot on the bottom right of the screen will light up to indicate.

Donner Digital Reverb Guitar Effect Pedal Verb Square 7 Modes

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  • 7-Mode Effects: Room, Hall, Church, Spring, Plate, Studio and Mod.
  • Digital circuit design, true bypass provide transparent tone
  • Whole Aluminium-alloy classic, stable and strong.
  • LED indicator shows the working state.
  • DC 9V Adapter power supply(not included)

User questions & answers

Question: What are the requirements for the 9v power supply to be compatible with this item
Answer: It will run on the common 9V plugs that most other pedals use.
Question: Does the reverb cut off as soon as you disengage the pedal
Answer: Yes, there is no trail off if that is what you mean.
Question: how do I get to check out
Answer: Just follow everybody to the front of the store where there's registers and just get in line.
Question: Do the upper knobs feel wobbly
Answer: I have 3 Donner guitar effects pedals including the digital reverb and non of the knobs feel wobbly.

Product features

Good Reverberation Tone

This is a wonderful pedal. Digital circuit design, and variety of reverberation effect adds musical color to you tone. One pedal let you have 7 different effect reverberation: Room, Hall, Church, Spring, Plate, Studio and Mod. LED indicator shows the working state.

Easy to Control

There are three function knobs, namely E.LEVEL, DECAY and TONE. 7-Mode reverberation effects you can choose. Control three function knobs and choose different model you want to made you own music tone. Enjoy your own fun and colorful life.

Classic Design

As you can see, Verb Square have a novel design logo, classic mini size, convenient and durable. True bypass switch lets your instrument’s signal pass through a non-electronic bypass line when the effect is disengaged, feeding your amp with direct, unaltered signal from your instrument.

Verb Square Features

  1. Power Supply:DC 9V(Negative in the center).
  2. DECAY Knob: Set the duration of the reverberation.
  3. E.LEVEL Knob:Control the effect level.
  4. TONE Knob:Control the effect tone.
  5. 7 modes Knob:7 different effect reverberation you can choose.
  6. Input & Output Jack:1/4’’ mono audio jack.
  7. LED Light:LED indicator shows the working state.
  8. Full metal shell:Aluminum-alloy>
  9. True Bypass:True bypass for zero tone coloration.

Donner Island Multi-function Delay Guitar Pedal, Multi-type Delay and Looper Pedal, 10 World-Class Delay

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Product description

Donner Island Delay & Looper pedal is a multi-type delay and looper pedal packed with most useful functions and 10 kinds of world-class delay algorithms ranging from classic to ambient plus a 17-second looper.

Not only provides pristine digital to warm tape delay like Digital delay, Analog delay, Tape delay, but also includes Lofi delay, Modulation delay, Ping Pong delay, Reverse delay, Deluxe harmonic delay, Shimmer delay and Tremolo Delay.

With the Oriented tone switch, you can have 20 kinds of amazing delay effect in a small stomp box. Built-in tap tempo function and simple parameters can let you set your own delay tone as easy as possible.

Stereo inputs and outputs offer you awesome and huge delay tone. Trail ON Mode (Buffer Bypass) and True Bypass Mode provide you a choice to decide keeping delay tail or keeping your tone characters.

There is vast creative potential in the Donner Island Multifunction Delay & Looper pedal.

  • 10 kinds of world-class delay effect ranging from classic to ambient, including Digital, Analog, Tape, Lofi delay, Mod delay, Ping Pong, Reverse delay, Deluxe delay, Shimmer delay and Tremolo delay.
  • Provides total 20 kinds of amazing delay tone via Modern and Retro switch.
  • Built-in 17-second looper.
  • Built-in Tap Tempo function.
  • Stereo inputs and outputs added flexibility to fit any kinds of setup. Switchable True Bypass Mode/Trail ON Mode for pedalboard flexibility. DC 9V Adapter power supply. (plug polarity is positive on the barrel and negative in the center).(Not Included)

User questions & answers

Question: I can't find this pedal anywhere else on the web or on the donner amazon page or on the donner website. is it a scam
Answer: Dear Jose Nation,This is Donner Amazon's official website store, please rest assured to buy.If there are any problems please feel free to contact customer service first through the order page and we will provide perfect service in time. 
Question: has anyone else been shocked by the pedal reaching down to turn it off after a power up
Answer: Do you mean the amazing effect that the pedal provided? This pedal comes with the Oriented tone switch that can allow 20 kinds of amazing delay effects in a small stompbox. Built-in tap tempo function and simple parameters can let you set your own delay tone as easily as possible.
Question: Can i use these two modes at the same time? Looper with delay at the same time
Answer: No, you can only use the looper by itself. When you switch to the looper mode, no delay options are available. Also the loop time is only 17 seconds.
Question: Does this take a 9v battery
Answer: No, you need a power supply. " DC 9V Adapter power supply. (plug polarity is positive on the barrel and negative in the center).(Not Included)" - Donner

FLAMMA FX100 Guitar Pedal Multi-effects Pedal Guitar Processor with 151 Effects 80-Second Looper 200 Presets 55 Amp Models 40 Drum Machine 10 Metronome

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  • 9 EFFECTS BLOCKS: each block has several effects, covering 150+ effects in total; Up to 9 effects can be used simultaneously.
  • 55 classic & modern high-quality guitar AMP Models that utilize non-linear digital amp modelling technology (giving a real tube amp tone, feel & response)
  • 200 PRESETS can provide multiple sound options for beginners. Connect it to Windows PC or MAC via USB for software updates, and preset editing using the dedicated editor software.
  • OTG FUNCTION supports compatible mobile phone or tablet connection. Enter the video/audio recording software for recording. This can also be used for live streaming.
  • 80-SECOND LOOPER for your recording, 40 drum machine options, and 10 metronomes to expand your sound creativity. Expression Pedal can be set to control the volume or the effects. ONE-YEAR GUARANTEE.

User questions & answers

Question: How close in features and sound is this to the harley benton version. Looks very similar
Answer: It comes with a splitter cable so that you can run the pedal at 18v by combining two 9v lines from your pedal power supply. It does not come with an instrument cable nor it's own power supply. You'll need a power supply for this pedal.
Question: Could the power supply be used with 220v power socket
Answer: I purchased the Dunlop ECB004 to use with mine, and it works very well. I also use the daisy chain from my Boss tuner that powers my other pedals when I don’t feel like using the extra outlet.
Question: Is that the volume pedal that is attached
Answer: Yes, like most od pedals it has some fizz. I use a Boss noise gate pedal and it cancels out all of the fizzy. That said this is an awesome overdrive pedal.
Question: Does this have octave and envelope filter effects for bass
Answer: Yes, it has an internal gain pot and an internal presence pot.

Product features

FLAMMA FX100

55 high-quality amp models are included as are 26 IR-based factory speaker cab models designed to emulate the sound and feel of a real tube amplifier. The user-favorite support for third-party impulse response files has now been upgraded to support files of up to 512 sampling points each, allowing for more options in the quest for the perfect tone.

Looper

The built-in looper can record up to 80 seconds of playing, allowing to create your dynamic, multi-part arrangements.

Drum Machine

Drum machine has RHYTHM mode and METRONOME mode. Both of then have Style, BPM, and Volume options.

Amp Models

55 legendary amps and cabs. 10 user slots to load in your favorite 3rd party IR files.

Expression Pedal

The Expression Pedal be used to control the volume or the effects. The style of wah pedal can be selected in the FX/COMP block.

FX100 Studio Software

FX100 can be connected to a Windows PC or MAC via USB for direct recording, software updates, or preset editing using the dedicated editor software. And it is also intuitive and easy to use. Just click to choose and rotate the knobs to adjust the effects on a computer.

Provide Multiple Sound Options

Effects are organized into nine logical categories which totally contain 151 effects to choose from. And the nine effects types can all be active at the same time. The value knobs can be used for adjusting parameters about the effects type you chose. Pre-loaded with 200 expertly crafted, you can also change the parameters to get the sound you want.

Portable & Easy to Use

Compact and versatile make the FX100 a friendly company for musicians to come and go. Intuitive interface with indicators and knobs makes it easy to choose the operation modes and create great sounds in seconds. The expression pedal can be used for both foot volume and pedal effects for dynamic real-time effects adjustment.

Multiple Connections

FX100 has two (L and R) main output jacks which can meet most requirements in different situations. Via USB, you can connect to your computer to edit or download the sound you like. Connect to your headphone, you can practice without disturbing others. You can also connect it to your amp, mixer, FX LOOP, audio interface for your performance or recording.

Donner Vintaverb Reverb Guitar Pedal, Multi-type Reverb Pedal 7 World-Class Reverb

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Product description

Donner Vintaverb is a multi-type reverb pedal packed with most useful functions and 7 kinds of world-class reverb algorithms ranging from essential to ambient. 

Not only provides vintage reverb sound like Room, Studio, Hall, Plate and Spring, but also includes Modulation Reverb and Distortion Reverb. 

Basic reverb parameters help you setup your reverb sound as simple as possible. 

With Freeze function, it can sustain your reverb effect whenever you want. 

Stereo inputs and outputs offer you awesome and huge reverb tone. 

Trail ON Mode (Buffer Bypass) and True Bypass Mode provide you a choice to decide keeping reverb tail or keeping your tone characters. 

There is vast creative potential in the Donner Vintaverb reverb pedal.

  • 7 kinds of world-class reverb effect ranging from essential to ambient, including Room, Studio, Hall, Plate, Spring, Mod and Dsverb. 
  • Stereo inputs and outputs added flexibility to fit any kinds of setup.
  • Easy to setup your own reverb tone with MIX, DECAY, TONE and Predelay parameters.
  • Hold on reverb sound as long as you want via Freeze function.
  • Switchable True Bypass Mode/Trail ON Mode for pedalboard flexibility. DC 9V Adapter power supply. (plug polarity is positive on the barrel and negative in the center). (Not Included)

User questions & answers

Question: Can this be used with a electric violin
Answer: Depends on your guitar and settings but the box itself doesn’t add any noise. If you use batteries instead of plugging in you can get rid is some noise from dirty AC power.
Question: Just to confirm, is this a multi effects pedal
Answer: Press the Play/Stop button to turn the drum machine on and off. Turning the Value/Drums knob scrolls thru the different beats. Adjust the tempo with the tap tempo button. Hope this helps.
Question: Does it have spring reverb
Answer: No you don’t. This pedal acts as many pedals in one. You can even hang it on yourself lol... Just plug your cord from the guitar into the item and another cord from the item into the amplifier if you’re using one. If you don’t want to be heard, you can plug headphones into it and hear yourself play! It's super great for late night practice!

Donner MOD Square Evolution+ Guitar Effects Pedal 7 Modulations, Chorus Phaser Tremolo Univibe Flanger Vibrato, Buffer Bypass

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  • 【7 mod effects】7 modulation effects including Chorus A, Chorus B, Phaser, Tremolo, U-VIBE, JET, VIB in one pedal with wide tonal range. You can add sound dimensions to your tone easily.
  • 【Wide-Ranged Effect Controls 】The MOD Square Evolution+ features an effect type selector and three effect parameter control knobs, gives you fully access to effect details, which makes it suitable for every music genre.
  • 【Tap Tempo】Tap Tempo function for instant effect speed control
  • 【Mini Size】The light weight, compact-sized housing helps you keep your pedalboard tiny and easy to carry.
  • 【DC 9V】DC 9V Adapter power supply. (plug polarity is positive on the barrel and negative in the center).(NOT INCLUDED)

Product features

Wide-Ranged Effect Controls

The MOD Square Evolution+ features an effect type selector and three effect parameter control knobs, gives you fully access to effect details, which makes it suitable for every music genre.

Tap Tempo

Hold the footswitch to engage Tap Tempo function. When engaged, you can set effect speed instantly by tapping the footswitch, and LED above the footswitch will indicate the current effect speed you set. This will help you a lot during live performances.

7 In 1 Modulation Pedal

The MOD Square Evolution+ comes with 7 carefully selected modulation effects, allowing you to easily add sound dimensions to your tone. The light weight, compact-sized housing helps you keep your pedalboard tiny and easy to carry.

Product Description

MOD Square Evolution+ is a 7-mode mini digital modulation pedal suitable for any music style. Each modulation effect can be adjusted by three parameter knobs to produce different sounds, providing you with a wide range of tones. So that you can get a greater sense of space, atmosphere and picture when creating music. The different modulation effects are applicable to more different scenes. MOD Square Evolution + is definitely a must-have choice for practicing and creating at home, rehearsing in the rehearsal room, performing on the stage, or even recording in the studio.

Getaria Guitar Multi Effect Pedal Electric Guitar Combined Effects Pedal With Distoration Overdrive Voiceless Effects Pedal Amp Modeling IR Simulation,Built in Rechargeable Battery

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  • 🎸🎸【Support Loading IR File】Multi effects pedal support the third-party IR file,If you want to covering the original IR file,Use the USB cable that comes with the product to import the third-party IR box simulation file,Via the free software Cube-Suger online computer.you can also via our official website to download the free software Cube-Suger.
  • 🎸🎸 【LIVE AND PRESET Mode】The combined effects pedal with the LIVE Mode, guitar player can edit the tone effects chain and hold the pin for long to save.For PRESET Mode,We have PRESET original three classic tone effects (Distortion,overdrive,voiceless).The three of tones can exchange freely.This multi effects can provide you the best experience for live performance.
  • 🎸🎸【Multi-Function Combined Effects】Guitar effects pedal contained 9 classic Amp simulation,Such as Fender Pro Princeton,Lin 6 Vetta,Mashall 1960 and so on.2 modulation effects(chorus, phase shift),1 tape delay,1 reverb effect,8 classic IR file models and a high-precision tuner.A multi-effects pedal specially designed for electric guitar players.
  • 🎸🎸【Bluetooth Connect/Mobile Phone Recording】Guitar combined effects pedal support wireless music playback,Very convenient to playing the accompaniment;The multi effect also support mobile phone recording,with 3.5mm headphone jack output for more clear listening and monitoring.
  • 🎸🎸【With DC Power Supply】 Getaria CUBE BABY guitar multi effect pedal built-in battery,This Mini pedal effect can support charging and consumes electricity at the same time;Only need to charge for 2 hours,Which can last among 8 hours when you are in performance;And solves the problem of long distance power supply.

User questions & answers

Question: Is there a multi effects pedal that has built in along with the distortion chorus and delay
Answer: Yes, the INPUT could be 100~240V. Please be sure the adapter supplies 9V 300mA, center negative.
Question: Can I use this multi effect pedal to record
Answer: Yes, we have the expression pedal on the machine. It can be set to control effect parameters or volume.
Question: I want to know how to turn on the wireless accompaniment function
Answer: Fx100 bass has octave function, no envelope filtering effect
Question: I want to use this multi effect pedal to edit my tone.What should I do
Answer: Dear Polanquito,Yes,it is very cool .

Product features

Getaria Multi Effect Pedal

Getaria cube baby is an effects chain which combines three types of effects in one.Including an distortion,overdrive and voiceless,Every effect mode has three function knobs.Control three function knobs and choose different model you want to made you own music tone.

Live and Preset Mode

Getaria guitar multi effect pedal comes with PRESET AND LIVE Mode,The multi effect pedal comes with 3 sets of preset factory tones,which includes distortion,voiceless and overload. The LIVE mode which provide you free tones, you can easily edit your own tones and save it in the guitar multi effects,enjoying your own sound feast!

Multi Function

Guitar multi effect pedal supports wireless music playback,mobile phone recording,headphone and bluetooth connect. Getaria multi effect pedal also support tablet computer connect.Suitable for your variously perform requirement! This multi effects can provide you the best experience for live performance.

FLAMMA FC03 Mini Delay Pedal Digital Guitar Pedal with 3 Delay Modes Analog Real Echo Tape Echo True Bypass

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  • 3 classic delay Modes: Analog, Real Echo, Tape Echo
  • Delay Time: 5ms-600ms
  • True bypass circuit
  • Compact and reliable design

Product features

Mode Switch

Switch between Analog mode, Real Echo mode and Tape Echo mode

TIME Knob

Adjusts the delay time according to your ideas

F. BACK Knob

Adjusts the feedback of delay effects

FLAMMA FS01 Drum Machine & Phrase Loop Pedal Guitar Pedal Mix Mode 20 Minutes Looper Capacity 121 Rhythms

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  • 20 minutes capacity looper comes with drum machine.
  • 11 different rhythm styles of drum machine, each styles includes 11 different rhythm type, 121 different rhythms in total.
  • Three different mode for use: Looper mode, drum machine mode and mix mode.
  • Mix modes allows user to use looper with drum machine.
  • Visible looper recording bar.Individual volume level adjustment for looper and drum machine.

User questions & answers

Question: Does it save the loop when powered off? Previous question had conflicting answers
Answer: To be completely frank, I despise this pedal. I don't know how it has gotten so many positive reviews. But to answer your question, sometimes it saves them (when you're trying to get red of them, which is most of the time) and sometimes not. Sometimes, powering it off (completeing disconnecting it) is what I had to resort to get rid of a loop. It sometimes worked on the first try and sometimes the loop was still there. The loop function is not intuitive and does not work as well as many cheaper loop pedals. Of course, they don't include the even more horrendous feature of this pedal. The drum machine. The drum machine beats are worthless and almost all sound horrible. None sound "good" or at least of an acceptable quality or skill level to be of any real use (particularly at a gig). I would compare the sound and beats to the cheapest lowest quality children's drum kit thrown into a large metal trash can and rolled down a flight of stairs and recorded through an 80's gated reverb effect. I've been a professional, gigging musician for a long time and this is by far the most disappointing and useless piece of gear I think I've ever purchased although it has given some friends of my mine a few laughs at literally my expense.
Question: Can the drum signal be sent to a separate amp than the guitar signal
Answer: Yes , lf you use effects the drum machine sounds weird I run mine to a Roland acoustic amp and play out of my rig
Question: Can the loops be saved
Answer: Yes, the loops can be saved.
Question: Does it come with power supply cord
Answer: No, it doesn't. Please use 9V 300mmA power supply adapter.

Product features

Features

  • 20 minutes capacity looper comes with drum machine

  • 11 different rhythm styles of drum machine, each style includes 11 different rhythm type, 121 different rhythms in total

  • Three different modes for use: Looper mode, drum machine mode, and mix mode

  • Mix modes allow user to use looper with drum machine, Visible looper recording bar

  • Individual volume level adjustment for looper and drum machine

3 Modes of Drum Machine/Looper

LOOPER

In this mode, only the looper will be activated. Rotate the LOOPER knob to adjust the recording volume level of the looper. Press the footswitch to control the looper.

DRUM

In this mode, only the drum machine will be activated.

LOOPER & DRUM

Looper and drum machine will be active simultaneously.

LOOPER

REC: Press the footswitch once and begin playing your instrument. The looper will record what you play, the footswitch LED will turn RED.

PLAYBACK: Press the footswitch again to stop recording and begin to playback of the loop, the footswitch LED will turn BLUE. In this state the looper will continuously playback the looper you just recorded. You can jam away over the top of this loop without adding to it.

DUB: In this state the looper will record and add an extra layer to your loop. When the looper is in playback state, press footswitch again to dub, the footswitch LED will turn RED. The looper will record what you play and add it to your loop as an additional layer Press the footswitch again to exit dub and revert back to playback state.

DRUM

1. Rotate the GENRE and PATTERN knobs to select the desired style and rhythm of the drum machine.

2. Press TAP several times in-time to set the desired tempo of the drum machine. The blinking rate of the TAP LED will indicate the current speed.

3. Press the footswitch to activate the drum machine. Rotate the Drum knob to adjust the volume level of the drum machine.

4. Press the footswitch while drum loop is playing to stop.

DRUM & LOOPER

1. Utilize GENRE and PATTERN knobs to select the desired drum machine type.

2. Press TAP several times in-time to set the desired tempo of the drum machine. The blinking rate of the TAP LED will indicate the current speed.

3. Press the footswitch to activate L+D mode. The count-in will play to indicate the currently selected speed of the drum machine. After the count-in finishes, the looper will start to record while the drum machine begins playing.

4. The operation of L+D is the same of that in looper mode. The tempo of the drum machine cannot be changed during play. You can adjust the volume level of the looper and drum machine by adjusting the LOOPER and DRUM knobs during play.

5. The looper and drum will stop and start simultaneously in the L+D mode.

INSTRUCTIONS

  • The LOOPER and DRUM machine can be used simultaneously. It is recommended to set the groove of the DRUM machine first before selecting the LOOPER mode for recording.

  • We recommend to place the FS01 as the last pedal in your pedalboard or effects chain to ensure other pedals will not be affected by the FS01.

Effect List

Valeton GP-100 Multi-Effects Processor Guitar Bass Multi Effects Pedal with 140 Built-in Effects 100 Drum Rhythms Amp Modeling IR Cabinets Simulation Looper OTG USB Audio Interface Expression Pedal

Valeton

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  • 140 Built-in Guitar/Bass/Acoustic Effects with 45 Legendary Amp Models and 40 carefully selected IR Cabinet Simulations, 24-bit 44.1kHz Signal Processing
  • 100 Built-in Drum Rhythms and 90 Seconds Looper, 198 Presets, Adjustable Signal Chain with Maximum 9 Simultaneous Effect Blocks
  • Powerful HD Digital Modeling System delivering Organic Living Tone, 3rd Party IR Support (20 User Slots) for creating Custom Unique Sounds
  • USB Audio Interface with Stereo Audio Streaming, Support OTG function for directly Connecting to iOS/Android Mobile Devices
  • Multi Language User Interface (Hardware) with Free Mac/Windows Software for Sound Editing and Presets Managing

User questions & answers

Question: Does this function as a stand alone audio interface.? I want to go directly to computer from a amp simulator
Answer: Sure, why not.
Question: Can one turn off/on a particular effect in the patch while in the middle of a song
Answer: No, it's a reverb pedal with 7 different reverb modes.
Question: Can you update on your phone
Answer: Yes, it does have a Spring setting, but the other settings sound much better. If you mainly want a Spring Reverb, I don’t recommend this pedal. I recommend it for Plate Reverb.
Question: Anyone use this with the valeton guitar amplifier head tar-20g amp pedal platform studio desktop with cab sim with the gp
Answer: both are same unit with different label/brand

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