The Pedal Collaborative Podcast

Welcome to Episode 12! We're stoked to have Jinna Kim, Creative Director and Co-Owner of Meris join us to talk about their award winning effects, branding, and their unique approach to crafting tools for each of us to use in our own individual way. This is one you won't want to miss! Hear the origin of the LVX, the meaning of the their logo, and the rollout of prEDITOR, their library and editor fo...

Welcome to Episode 11! This one's a special one as we have our good friend and tOaN hustler, Kris Margiotta of Like Jones Pedal, as our very first guest! Kris has been an inspiration to us for mucho mucho years, and it's great to have him on the pod talking about the aesthetics of things. If it looks good and sounds good it is good! Kris is can be found on his Instagram along with his endeavors of...

What an exciting episode this week! From the Mooer Ocean Machine 2 arriving, to the drop of the Keeley Octa Psi pedal, to the announcement of the next phase in the Walrus Mako like, Alan & Paul discuss these new releases among other new things they've been messing around with like the Boss SDE-3 and Champion Leccy Skitzy. FIRST SOUNDS videos from this episode: Mooer Ocean Machine 2 Keeley Octa Psi...

This week's podcast features a bonus signal chain episode. Alan and Paul explore several pedals that don't fit neatly into typical categories. They discuss various types of pedals, including glitch, tape saturation, pitch shifting, and octave generation, and share their experiences experimenting with them. The hosts also emphasize that not every unusual pedal suits everyone's needs, an...

We've finally made it to the end of the Signal Chain Series and the discussion of amps and amp sims. Paul & Alan talk through their journey of finding their signature sound and how they got there. They even talk about gear they should never have let go of! Plus Alan starts the episode talking about a recent field trip to Copenhagen, Denmark! Email us: hello@thepedalcollaborative.com Outro...

On what some might consider to be just an extension of the Delay episode, Alan & Paul continue to wax poetic about the joy of end of chain: Reverb. In this episode you’ll find out which reverb pedals and reverb types they enjoy, and what the purpose of this effect holds for the way they play. You’ll also get a sense of some of the various types of reverb to be in the hunt for as we all go on t...

We finally made it everyone! Alan and Paul's favorite effect: delay! We'll talk about what the effect is as well as how reverb is just delay when you really think about. On this episode we'll continue exploring the signal chains and talk about our favorite delays, artists who inspire us using the effect, and a whole lot more. We also got so excited that Paul forgot what Alan asked him and started...

In this episode, Alan & Paul dive deep into the world of modulation effects. From lush chorus and shimmering vibrato to warbling tremolo and swirling flange, modulation effects can add incredible motion, depth, and character to your guitar or synth tone. Learn about their journey of modulation, what's worked and not worked for them, as well as learning what they're keen on tryin next! Whether you'...

This is part two of our overdrive, distortion, and fuzz episode. Alan and Paul backup a bit to discuss the differences between this types of drive pedals. We then dig into distortion and our history with the effect. As always there's something here for beginners as well as seasoned players. Overdrive vs. Distortion vs. Fuzz Article on Perfect Circuit Contact us: hello@thepedalcollaborative.com...

Alan and Paul continue their exploration of effects with the next iteration of the signal chain: Drive pedals. This episode begins a hyper-focus on all things drive, engaging in a lively discussion and sharing their personal opinions and experiences about fuzz, overdrive, distortion, and more! Tune in and gain insight into the hosts' thoughts and feelings about drive pedals, what they like and...

Alan and Paul begin their signal chain series by discussing compressors. This episode kicks off an introductory series that will explore the components of a pedalboard. A compressor is an effect that evens out the volume of your guitar playing by reducing the level of loud sounds and boosting quieter ones. This can add sustain to notes and create a more consistent overall sound. Our hosts will tal...

Welcome to The Pedal Collaborative podcast! Hosts Alan and Paul introduce themselves and share their musical backgrounds, focusing on their experience with effects pedals. Our first series of episodes will explore the signal chain, explaining each effect along the way. We'll discuss our favorite pedals and those we're eager to try. Thanks for joining us! Don't forget to check out our o...