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03/10/2019
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New BOSS Katana MKII! Everything You Need To Know…

‘The Award-Winning Katana. Now Upgraded’ Featuring the same core sound and feel as the original (MKI) version – BOSS wanted to keep the same award-winning formula and add in more customer-requested features. -CLICK HERE TO SHOP- So What’s New with the Boss Katana MK2 Amplifiers? Boss Katana 100 MK2 Overview: Classic Guitarist Tones on Boss Katana MK2 Amplifiers: How To Access New Effects On The Boss Katana 100 MK2: New Feature Summary: VARIATION BUTTON – Adds five new amp sounds on top of the original five Katana MKI sounds –... Read More

18/07/2019
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One Knob Wonder Pedals!

Sometimes you don’t want to be over faced with choice and the order of the day is a swift dive in at the deep end. While it’s always nice to be able to pick from an infinite choice of tones and settings, occasionally you have a sound in your head that you want to get to as quickly as possible. That’s where single-knob guitar pedals can have the edge over multi-control effects. In this post, we will look at some of the most interesting options available.   EarthQuaker Devices Erupter... Read More

24/05/2019
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Eight Of The Best Overdrive Pedals

Overdrives. There are hundreds. But which have risen to the top like tone-shaping croutons in an otherwise confusing bowl of soup? Some classics have maintained a presence in the Google searches of new guitarists everywhere, while new models nip at the heels of these pedalboard stalwarts. Here we will take a look at both and hopefully clear a path through the undergrowth.   Fulltone OCD Both a favourite of reviewers and players alike, the Fulltone OCD has become one of the most popular overdrive pedals on the market. Contrary to... Read More

23/08/2018
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Top 10 Reverb Pedals On The Market

In Honour of one of the first effects pedals to ever be released and now used by almost every musician in the world, we have decided to create a blog post all about reverb effects pedals out in the big wide world of music – here are our favourite ten reverb pedals here at Sound Affects!

16/05/2018
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Origin Effects Coming Soon to Sound Affects Premier

When you think of a boutique brand of pedals with an artist roster the size of the famed library of Alexandria, you couldn’t NOT think of anyone other than Origin Effects. The pedal brand started in Oxford, Central Southern England in the United Kingdom. Origin Effects was created by Audio-Designer Simon Keats, who wanted to put his skills and experience to the test and create a brand that can serve the gigging musician. Originally (no pun intended) they worked out of a small barn conversion. This was their home base... Read More

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Groundbreaking acoustic guitar re-design from Taylor. Brace yourselves…

The Traditional X-bracing has forever been part of the internal structure of an Acoustic guitar. there have been subtle changes in the design over the last 2 centuries, incorporating fanned bracing (See PRS’ New SE range), as well as forward-shifted bracing, (Martins Updated, Re-designed standard series) all with the goal of improving the tonal response, sustain and stability of the Acoustic guitar. Though subtly changed, we have never truly seen a radical shift in design – and why would we change a design so close to perfection? Enter Andy Powers, master Luthier... Read More

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NAMM 2018 PRS Announcements!

There have been some huge announcements from PRS in the run-up to the NAMM show, covering both production and private stock electric guitars, SE acoustics, and amplifiers. We are known for our PRS collection here at Sound Affects, so naturally, we feel obligated to share these announcements with you. let’s take a look… PRS SE Angelus and Tonare PRS launched a new suite of SE Angelus and Tonare acoustics earlier this month, with a brand new hybrid bracing and some other updated appointments. These guitars are already in our store and online,... Read More

11/04/2017

Boss Acoustic Singer Live/Pro Amplifier Demo with Tom Quayle

Watch Tom Quayle Demo the New Acoustic Singer Amplifier from Boss. Professional acoustic amplifier with premium sound and features 60–watt bi-amp design with custom-designed 6.5-inch woofer and dome tweeter Dual channels with discrete analog input electronics and three-band EQ Dedicated guitar channel with Acoustic Resonance to restore natural tone to stage guitars with piezo pickups Mic channel with phantom power and ¼-inch/XLR combo input for connecting a vocal/guitar microphone or second instrument source Chorus effect on guitar channel, delay/echo effect on mic channel, and independent reverb on both channels Harmony... Read More

04/03/2017

Watch Tom Quayle demo the new for 2017 Boss CP-1X Compressor Effects Pedal. Next-generation guitar compressor that uses BOSS’s advanced MDP tech to preserve musical expression Intelligent circuitry adapts to every register and playing nuance, providing natural compression with exceptional clarity Sophisticated under-the-hood processing with multiple interlocking parameters, accessible with simple stompbox controls Gain reduction indicator shows the current compression amount at a glance Digital circuitry greatly reduces noise, a common problem with standard compressors Professional 18-volt input electronics provide ample headroom for clean, punchy sound Works with all types... Read More

21/02/2017
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Orange Rocker 32 Guitar Combo Amp Demo with Tom Quayle (New 2017)

Watch Tom Quayle demo the new for 2017 Orange Rocker 32 Guitar Combo Amplifier. Key Features: MONO OR STEREO OPERATION There are some great studio-quality effects for guitarists nowadays with two outputs for stereo operation, but normally you’ll need a pair of amps to take advantage. The Rocker 32 features a stereo effects return with two separate valve output stages, so you can unlock full potential of your pedalboard with just a single self-contained stereo combo. If you like to keep things simple, the Rocker 32 can be connected just... Read More