What Is A Voltage Divider?
May 23, 2024Most guitar pedals use a 9 volt direct current. There are pedals out there that use something else, but 9 volts is the most common, especially when it comes to DIY guitar pedals. However, what do you do if you need something lower than 9 volts? What if your pedal needs both 9 volts and […]
Understanding Mid-Scoops And The Big Muff Tone Circuit
February 27, 2024This article is just a discussion on the tone control for an Electro-Harmonix Big Muff. Looking to build your own? Here’s the stripboard layout for an Electro-Harmonix Big Muff. The Big Muff by Electro-Harmonix is another one of those super famous guitar pedals. It has a classic fuzz sound to it with a schematic that’s relatively […]
How High Pass And Low Pass Filters Work In Guitar Pedals
January 27, 2024If you look at any schematic for a guitar pedal, you’ll see high and low pass filters throughout the circuitry. Sometimes they’re not so obvious, but once you learn how to spot them you’ll see them everywhere! High and low pass filters, sometimes called low cut and high cut filters, are used to shape the […]
Ultimate Guide To Transistors In Guitar Pedals: What They Do And How They Work
January 20, 2024Table Of Contents: What Is A Transistor? How Do Transistors Work? Clipping Transistors In Guitar Pedals What Are The Different Kinds Of Transistors Used In Guitar Pedals? What Is A Transistor? Transistors have a variety of applications in electronics, not just in creating guitar pedals. While the use of transistors in guitar pedals is relatively […]
Ultimate Guide To Diodes In Guitar Pedals: What They Do And How They Work
Table Of Contents What Is A Diode? How Do Diodes Work? Clipping Diodes In Guitar Pedals Diodes In Series What Are The Different Kinds Of Diodes? Choosing The Right Diode For A Guitar Pedal What Is A Diode? A diode is a semiconductor that behaves a lot like a resistor, except it also doesn’t. That’s […]
Ultimate Guide To Resistors In Guitar Pedals: What They Do And How They Work
Table Of Contents: What Is A Resistor? How Are Resistors Measured? Reading A Resistor’s Value Understanding Resistors In Parallel And In Series How Does A Resistor Work? Resistors And Wattage What Do Resistors Do In A Guitar Pedal? Potentiometers As Variable Resistors In Guitar Pedals What Is A Resistor? A resistor adds resistance to an […]
Ohm’s Law: Explanation And Applications
Ohm’s Law is one of the basic electrical equations that will help you better understand what’s happening in electrical circuits and why certain components are in guitar pedals. Although you probably just want to start putting things together and making some noise, you’ll better be able to troubleshoot guitar pedal builds and designs if you […]
