Modulation
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Everything you need to know about modulation, from Leslie speakers to vibrato, chorus and BBD chips
By Huw Price published
Modulation effects are one of our pedalboard’s essentials. But where do they come from and what do they do? We explore the history of modulation, from amps and studio hardware to compact stompboxes

8 ways to get more from your modulation and filter pedals
By Total Guitar editors published
If you have set and forget your chorus and flanger and would sooner step on a rattler than the wah pedal, this might make you reconsider modulation

Beetronics Seabee Harmochorus review
By Trevor Curwen published
Has Beetronics invented a new sub-genre in effects pedals with this endlessly creative pitch-shifting chorus?

Walrus Audio Mako M1 High-Fidelity Modulation Machine review
By Trevor Curwen last updated
Walrus Audio’s new Mako series pedal presents a greatest hits of modulation and offers multiple adjustable parameters to shape your tone

TC Electronic drops some bright ’n’ shiny 45th anniversary bling for your pedalboard with the SCF GOLD SE
By Jonathan Horsley published
The reissue of the Danish effects company’s first ever pedal finally gets the enclosure it deserves, but otherwise it’s business as usual for the BBD-driven Stereo Chorus Flanger

IK Multimedia AmpliTube X-Vibe review
By Trevor Curwen published
From plugins to pedals, AmpliTube sounds arrive in physical form for all you pedalboard enthusiasts out there

Universal Audio Astra Modulation Machine review
By Trevor Curwen published
A feature-stacked modulation stompbox that's out of this world

Carl Martin debuts streamlined Ottawa Vintage Optical Envelope filter pedal
By Matt Owen published
Achieving ‘60s psych-inspired sounds, ‘70s disco-esque tones and everything in between is the goal for Carl Martin’s new compact modulation pedal

IK Multimedia ventures into the world of hardware guitar effects for the first time with the AmpliTube X-Gear pedal range
By Matt Owen published
The software stalwart's first-ever 'board-friendly effects family offers up overdrive, reverb, modulation and delay pedals, each boasting 16 all-new algorithms, USB compatibility and versatile preset saving powers

Way Huge and Joe Bonamassa join forces for new Penny Saver Royale Modulation and Overdrive pedal
By Matt Owen published
The new pedal puts JoBo's favorite Way Huge effects into one housing, offering up high-gain Overrated Special Overdrive tones and layered Blue Hippo Chorus modulations
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