Dive headfirst into the expansive world of stompbox effects with PEDAL CRUSH from Bjooks, a fascinating hardcover book bursting with color photos and illustrations that systematically cover over 800 FX pedals, from the original vintage classics to the cutting edge and exotic. Authored by experts Kim Bjørn and Scott Harper, and with an engaging foreword by guitar virtuoso Steve Vai, this book will keep you reading with 376 pages of over 200 tips and tricks for getting the most out of your pedals, and 50 interviews with pedal makers and artists such as Ed O'Brien (Radiohead), Scott Hansen (Tycho), Nels Cline (Wilco), and many more. This book is printed on high-quality, certified eco-friendly paper.

Author: Kim Bjørn and Scott Harper    Hardcover, 376 Pages    Publisher: Bjooks    1st Edition, Published: 2019    Systematically Covers Over 800 Pedals    50 Interviews with Artists & Designers    200+ Tips and Tricks    Foreword by Guitar Virtuoso, Steve Vai    Colorful Photos and Illustrations    Certified Eco-Friendly Paper

You'll meet inspiring people ranging from known guitar masters to creative sound artists, all sharing their secrets and tips. Get inspiration from artists like Amulets, Andy Martin, Andy Othling, Anne Sulikowski, Datachoir, David Torn, Dub FX, Ed O'Brien (Radiohead), Gaz Williams, Hainbach, Jennifer Batten, Joe Barresi, Kid Koala, Lara Somogyi, Lisa Bella Donna, Lisa Molinaro, Matt Johnson (THE THE), Michael Britt (Lonestar), Nels Cline (Wilco), Nick Reinhart (Tera Melos), Ruban Nielson (Unknown Mortal Orchestra), Sarah Lipstate (Noveller), Scott Hansen (Tycho), Simon the Magpie, and Anders Trentemøller.

You'll also learn the stories behind your favorite pedals, as the writers interviewed some of the pedal creators and brands who have shaped the scene:

• Alexander Pedals
• Beetronics FX
• BOSS
• Chase Bliss Audio
• Death By Audio
• EarthQuaker Devices
• Electro-Harmonix
• Empress Effects
• Fairfield Circuitry
• Gamechanger Audio
• Glou-Glou
• Hologram Electronics
• JHS Pedals
• Keeley Electronics
• Meris
• montréal assembly
• Mu-Tron
• Rabbithole FX
• Red Panda
• Reuss Musical Instruments
• Spiral Electric FX
• Strymon
• TC Electronic
• TheGigRig
• ZVEX

We all know the feeling of staring at our pedalboards and wondering where our next idea is coming from. With all these pedals, where's the inspiration? Right here.

Reading PEDAL CRUSH, you'll gain clarity and expanded knowledge of effects pedals and their creative possibilities. You'll get new ideas within minutes to perfect your sound and explore new sonic territory.

Getting into the zone and making great music becomes so much easier with PEDAL CRUSH. Over 200 creative tips and techniques will immediately take your pedal game to higher ground and into new sonic adventures. The tips and tricks range from simple things like how to order your pedals, to creative ideas like alternative gain staging or how to create spatial glitches with gated reverb.

Buying pedals is a gamble: too often you get a new pedal, plug it in, and just don't get the creative charge you were hoping for. With PEDAL CRUSH, you can minimize your buyer's remorse by really getting to know what's out there, what your options are, and how different effects might work nicely together. Buy a beautiful and helpful book that you can share with friends and bandmates, and make up the cost in just a few successful purchases rather than expensive failures.

PEDAL CRUSH is written by Kim Bjørn and Scott Harper (of the famed KNOBS series of video tutorials) with help from a team of great advisors, journalists, and editors. Additional texts and content contributions came from Alex Maiolo, Dan Orkin, Peter Fernando, Stefan Fast, Andy Martin, Brian Wampler, Kristoffer Høeg, and others. PEDAL CRUSH is edited by the Atomic Words team of Mike Metlay and Diana Smethurst.

With 376 colorful pages in hardcover format and a Foreword by guitar hero (and pedal fanatic) Steve Vai, this book is a must-have for anyone with a crush on guitar pedals.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What are the dimrntions of the filer itself? I need to buya protetive case for the 3 sets. J. Payne

A: The dimensions of the filters are about 3 x 4 inches.

Q: 2. Since the new magnetic pro gels no longer require a magnetic rubber holder, do the metal gobos still require a magnetic holder, or can it be sandwiched between the magnetic pro gel and the mag grip? Also, does the metal hobo/cookie stick to the mag grip by itself? Thanks again, Greg

A: The metal masks are only intended for use with the MagBeam with the wide angle lens. The MagBeam has a holder for the masks built-in. You are not able to use the MagMasks with the old version gel holder and it will not produce any results

Q: 3. Is there a way to connect this to a computer via USB?

A: As the Yamaha MG06X 6-Input Mixer with Built-In Effects does not have built-in USB interface capabilities itself, an external USB interface would need to be implemented in between the mixer and the computer. An example of this type of interface is BH #FOSCARL2I23G Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2x2 USB Audio Interface.

Q: 4. Does this music stand fit the Yamaha DGX 202?

A: No, the Yamaha Music Rest for the PSR E373 is specifically made for only the E373 and is not compatible with other units.

Q: 5. Can the effects be applied to Channels 3/4 and 5/6? Reading the owner's manual, it seems as if they can only be applied to Channels 1 and 2.

A: The built-in effects processor on the Yamaha MG06X can only be engaged on Channels 1 and 2 via the FX buttons located on those channels. The stereo inputs 3/4 and 5/6 do not have this feature available.

Q: 6. how to set up yamaha mg06x with powered speaker for vocalist?

A: The MG06X will feed powered speakers either from the XLR or 1/4 stereo outputs. A mic can be connected to channel 1 or 2 combo input via XLR. Proper level setting for the mic will start with raising the input gain level first, making sure the peak indicator is not solid red. Blinking occasionally is fine. Then raising the channel level to send signal to the stereo bus. (output).

Q: 7. what is the origin of the product?

A: The origin of this product is China.

Q: 8. Is this 110-240V?

A: Based on the manual, this unit is rated at 110-240v.

Q: 9. Can I format the USB ExFat?

A: Yes, the Victrola The Empire Signature 7-in-One Turntable Music System can record files to a USB drive that are compatible with exFAT.

Q: 10. Are the blue a full CTB and the Orange a full CTO?

A: Thank you for the question! The Pro Creative Gels include: 1x each of - Red, Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue, and Purple. These are not color correction gels. If you are looking for CTB and CTO please look at the Pro Correction Gels which include: 1x each of - Full CTO, 1/2 CTO, 1/4 CTO, 1/2 Blue, 1/2 Plusgreen, and 3X ND