Although compression can be used as an obvious effect, it's more likely to be used as a subtle tool. One of the reasons guitarists may be wary of compressors is that what they do isn't always that ...

Us guitarists are all sitting at home thinking the same thing right now; what effects pedal should I buy next? Strymon always offer a lot of temptation, and its new Compadre Dual Voice Compressor & ...

Origin Effects has expanded its range of compressor pedals inspired by the classic Urei 1176 by doubling up with the Cali76 Stacked Compressor – a pedal that doubles up with two compressors on one ...

2018 was a big year in the world of guitar effects pedals, as a lot of boutique companies have come into their own alongside a trend by manufacturers to include presets while not compromising tone ...

One of the last times I traveled to Texas, I met with legendary Telecaster player Redd Volkaert who lives just outside of Austin. We spent the morning talking vintage guitars and tube amps, but his ...