Guitar effects pedals are a fun and exciting element of guitar playing, but it can also be a confusing area to navigate.

In this seminar, Justin takes you through the vast world of effects pedals in an easy step-by-step method. You'll learn about the different types of effects, how to use them in combination with each other, and how to build your dream pedalboard. Add in a healthy dose of myth-busting, and it’s going to be one awesome afternoon of learning!

00:00 Intro
04:41 What Are Effects Pedals?
12:11 What Do Pedals Actually Do?
15:15 Do I Need Effect Pedals?
17:46 Type of Effects
35:17 Envelope Pedals
46:44 Distortion Pedals
1:06:51 Mod Pedals
1:21:17 Time-Based & Spatial Pedals
1:35:50 Looping Pedals
1:40:02 Pedal Order & Combinations
2:00:06 Which Pedal to Purchase
2:11:49 Pedal Accessories
2:17:51 Signal Routing
2:20:48 Question & Answer

Products Featured:
Strymon BlueSky
BOSS TR-2
EarthQuaker Hoof Germanium
EHX Glove
Ibanez TS9
Boss Flanger
MXR Micro Chorus
Pedalboards
Power Supply

Originally streamed on Facebook Live on May 14th, 2020.

The Long & McQuade Learning Series is a series of free career-enhancing clinics specifically tailored to the needs of musicians, songwriters, producers and home studio enthusiasts.