What is an Effects Processor?
An effects processor, or FX processor, is a digital device that changes the signal of an electric guitar to add special effects. It is usually used as a preamp device that sends the processed signal to the guitar’s amplifier, but an effects processor can also be built into a personal headphone amp. Though some amplifiers can create effects like overdrive, distortion, echo, tremolo and reverb, in most cases the effect must be “dialed” manually. In a live show a guitarist must switch from one effect to another in the course of a beat. While some amps provide a remote foot pedal, a digital effects processor can change between several effects instantly with the stomp of a foot. Many people are familiar with “effects pedals.” A simple effects pedal might only produce one effect —- for instance, distortion. Stomping on the pedal once will turn distortion on, while stomping again turns it off to revert to the “clean” amplified sound. If the amp is set to produce its own effect, such as overdr
An effects processor, or FX processor, is a digital device that changes the signal of an electric guitar to add special effects. It is usually used as a preamp device that sends the processed signal to the guitar’s amplifier, but an effects processor can also be built into a personal headphone amp. Though some amplifiers can create effects like overdrive, distortion, echo, tremolo and reverb, in most cases the effect must be “dialed” manually. In a live show a guitarist must switch from one effect to another in the course of a beat. While some amps provide a remote foot pedal, a digital effects processor can change between several effects instantly with the stomp of a foot. Many people are familiar with “effects pedals.” A simple effects pedal might only produce one effect ? for instance, distortion. Stomping on the pedal once will turn distortion on, while stomping again turns it off to revert to the “clean” amplified sound. If the amp is set to produce its own effect, such as overdri
