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This page contains schematics and other information related to specific projects.
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'''I'm adding these as I have time, grabbing photos from the photo page and overviews from whereever I can get them. Any help is  ''greatly'' appreciated.  - Dave_B'''
  
== Bass ==
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== Boosters ==  
''' Bazz Fuss '''
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[[:Category:Boosters]]
* [http://home-wrecker.com/bazz.html Building a Bazz Fuss]
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* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=32572 Bazz Fuss Basics]
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== Overdrives ==
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[[:Category:Overdrive]]
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* [http://diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic==25929 Fooltone] The pdf on page one is gone, but a good link to the schematic is on page two.
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== Distortion ==
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[[:Category:Distortion]]
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* [[Big Muff Pi]] by [[Electro-Harmonix]]. Several versions of the BMP are here.
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* [[Harmonic Percolator]] by [[Interfax]]
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* [[Brown Sound In A Box II]]
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* [[Dr. Boogey]] - Emulation of Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head
  
''' Gruntbox '''
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==== Aron Nelson ====
* [http://ampage.org/hammer/files/Gruntbox.zip Schematic and Clip]
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:''' Shaka Express ''' -- Hi-gain distortion with mid control.
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:* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/pedals/ShakaExpress.pdf Shaka Express Schematic PDF] [http://www.diystompboxes.com/pedals/sounds/ExpressSim.mp3 - Sound Sample]
  
''' Paralooper (Bass FX loop) '''
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:''' Booster 2.5''' FET overdrive
* [http://www.moosapotamus.net/paraloop/paraloop.htm Schematic, Clips and PCB]
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:* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/pedals/booster25.JPG Schematic] [http://www.diystompboxes.com/pedals/sounds/boost25.mp3 - Sound Sample]
  
== Preamps ==
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:''' Shaka HV''' Higher Voltage Overdrive
''' AMZ Mosfet Booster '''
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:* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/pedals/shakahv.jpg Schematic] [http://www.diystompboxes.com/pedals/sounds/hv30.mp3 - 30 volts low to medium drive sample] [http://www.diystompboxes.com/pedals/sounds/hv30UP.mp3 - 30 volts Hi-drive sample]
* [http://www.muzique.com/schem/mosfet.htm Schematic and Build Notes]
 
* [http://prophecysound.com/diyroot/effectsDIY.html Dual Mosfet Booster]
 
* [http://ustomp.com/index.html?menu=2&section=8 Dual Mini Booster]
 
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=34890 Dual Mosfet Mini Booster]
 
''' Sparkleboost '''
 
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=30083 Schematic]
 
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=29789 Biasing the Sparkleboost]
 
  
== Overdrive ==
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:'''Shaka Braddah 3''' Op amp->FET overdrive
''' Blue Magic '''
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:* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/pedals/shaka3.jpg Schematic] [http://www.diystompboxes.com/pedals/sounds/sb3AMP.mp3 - SB3->amp Sound Sample]
* [http://generalguitargadgets.com/index.php?Itemid=55 Blue Magic Project]
 
''' Fooltone Fool Drive '''
 
* [http://diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=25929 Fooltone Schematic.] The pdf on page one is gone, but a good link to the schematic is on page two.
 
''' Tube Screamer '''
 
* [http://tonepad.com/project.asp?id=1 Tube Screamer Project]
 
  
== Distortion ==
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:'''Shaka Tube''' Low-voltage op amp->12AX7 overdrive
''' BSIAB II ''' -- EVH Brown Sound in a Box
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:* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic==18369.0 Schematics] [http://www.diystompboxes.com/pedals/sounds/shakaTubeDemo.mp3 - Sound Sample]
* [http://generalguitargadgets.com/index.php?Itemid=178 BSIAB II project at GGG]
 
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=33843 Making the BSIAB II Brighter]
 
  
''' Joe Davisson circuits '''
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==== Joe Davisson circuits ====
 
:''' Obsidian ''' -- Metal distortion with a BMP tone control.
 
:''' Obsidian ''' -- Metal distortion with a BMP tone control.
 
:* [http://diystompboxes.com/analogalchemy/pedals/obsidian.html Schematic]
 
:* [http://diystompboxes.com/analogalchemy/pedals/obsidian.html Schematic]
 
:''' Vulcan '''
 
:''' Vulcan '''
:* [http://diystompboxes.com/analogalchemy/pedals/vulcan.html Schematic]
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:* [http://diystompboxes.com/analogalchemy/pedals/vulcan.html Schematic]    [http://www.diystompboxes.com/pedals/sounds/Vulcan.mp3 - MP3 sound sample]
 
:''' Blackfire ''' --  
 
:''' Blackfire ''' --  
 
:* [http://diystompboxes.com/analogalchemy/pedals/blackfire.html Schematic]
 
:* [http://diystompboxes.com/analogalchemy/pedals/blackfire.html Schematic]
  
''' CD4049 circuits: TSF, Red Llama, EH Hot Tubes, Hot Harmonics ... '''
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==== CD4049 circuits: TSF, Red Llama, EH Hot Tubes, Hot Harmonics ... ====
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=45084.0 4049 distortion + opamp]
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* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic==45084.0 4049 distortion + opamp]
  
== Insane and Novelty ==
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==== Insane and Novelty Distortion Circuits ====
 
''' Uglyface '''
 
''' Uglyface '''
 
* [http://home-wrecker.com/uglyface.html Building An Uglyface]
 
* [http://home-wrecker.com/uglyface.html Building An Uglyface]
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:* [http://sounds.ampage.org/files/NewRip1.mp3 MP3 sample]
 
:* [http://sounds.ampage.org/files/NewRip1.mp3 MP3 sample]
  
''' Nyquist Aliaser '''
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==== NVN Joe Gagan Fuzz Schematics ====
* [http://users.adelphia.net/~cwbarth/Nyquist/NyquistENV.gif Schematic] and [http://users.adelphia.net/~cwbarth/Nyquist/ Extreme 8-bit-ish Sounds]
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* ''' Bronto Boost ''' [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/Bronto_Boostv01.sized.gif] [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/BrontoBoostv2.sized.gif] [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/BrontoBoostv3.sized.gif] [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/BrontoBoostv4.sized.gif]
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* ''' Buffer ''' [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/buff.sized.gif]
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* ''' Decade ''' [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/Decade.sized.gif] [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/DecadePotDiagram.sized.gif]
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* ''' Dino Drive ''' [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/DinoDrive.sized.gif]
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* ''' Dino Fuzz Booster ''' [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/DinoFuzzBooster1.sized.gif]
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* ''' Dinosaur Fuzz ''' [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/DinoFuzzGainPotMod.sized.gif] [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/DinosaurFuzz_v2.sized.gif] [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/DinosaurFuzzv1.sized.jpg] [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/DinoToneMod.sized.gif]
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* ''' Easy Face ''' [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/EZFacev1.sized.gif] [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/EZFacev2.sized.gif] [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/EZFacewBlendCap.sized.jpg] [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/EZFacewGain_Mod.sized.jpg] [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/EZFacewSwitchCap.sized.jpg]
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* ''' Easy Ripper ''' [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/EZRipper.jpg]
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* ''' GT Fuz ''' [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/GTFuzz.sized.jpg]
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* ''' Input Bias Mod ''' [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/InputBiasMod.jpg]
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* ''' Lefty Idiot Wah ''' [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/LeftyIdiotWah.gif]
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* ''' Nitro Burner ''' [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/Nitroburner.sized.jpg]
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* ''' Meterless Nitro Burner ''' [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/NitroburnerNo_Meter.sized.gif]
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* ''' Skyripper 1 ''' [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/Skyripperv1.sized.gif]
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* ''' Skyripper 2 ''' [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/Skyripperv2.sized.jpg]
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* ''' Skyripper 3 ''' [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/Skyripperv3.sized.jpg]
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* ''' Tape Measure Boost ''' [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/TapeMeasureBoost.gif]
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* ''' Tarpit Melt Down 2''' [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/TarpitMeltdownv2.sized.gif]
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* ''' Tarpit Melt Down 3 ''' [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/TarpitMeltdownv3.sized.gif]
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* ''' Tone Dog 1 ''' [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/Tone_Dog1.sized.gif]
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* ''' Tone Dog 2 ''' [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/Tonedog2.sized.gif]
  
== Modulation ==
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== Compressors ==
''' Neovibe '''
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[[:Category:Compressors]]
* [http://www.generalguitargadgets.com/index.php?Itemid=150 Neovibe Project]
 
* [http://tinyurl.com/9tfxw Neovibe Compatible Bulb]
 
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=16296 Using A DC Power Supply]
 
* For a Wall Wart, use a Dunlop ecb-24 18V Adapter or maybe a [http://tinyurl.com/cydsv 15V adapter such as this]?
 
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=19851 Solution To Speed Pot Problem]
 
* [http://www.mouser.com/index.cfm?handler=displayproduct&lstdispproductid=373570 Good Neovibe Enclosure]
 
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic==23366 Increased Speed Mod]
 
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=14275 FAQ]
 
* [http://geofex.com/Article_Folders/univibe/uvfrindx.htm Technology Of...]
 
''' Phase 45 '''
 
* [http://www.tonepad.com/project.asp?id=13 Phase 45 Project]
 
* [http://diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=34519 LFO Waveshape mod]
 
* [http://diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=33494 'Tremolo' mod]
 
  
''' Leslie '''
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Also see [http://www.muzique.com/news/compressor-placement-on-your-pedalboard/ AMZ-FX] for notes on where to place compressors in your effects chain.
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=Leslie The DIYS Leslie Page] Just starting out and far from complete, the goal of this page is to answer any questions about building a Leslie for your guitar rig.
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== Phase Shifters ==
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[[:Category:Phasers]]
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For general information on phase shifters, see the "[http://www.geofex.com/Article_Folders/phasers/phase.html Technology Of Phase Shifters and Flangers]" article by R.G. Keen.
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====The Univibe and its workalikes ====
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[[:Category:Univibe]]
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== Flangers ==
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[[:Category:Flangers]]
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For general information on flangers, see the "[http://www.geofex.com/Article_Folders/phasers/phase.html Technology Of Phase Shifters and Flangers]" article by R.G. Keen.
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for a good article on songs that use a flanger, see [http://www.sourceaudio.net/blog/post/the-top-10-greatest-flange-effect-recordings-of-all-time/ www.sourceaduio.net]
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== Chorus ==
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[[:Category:Chorus]]
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== Tremolo ==
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[[:Category:Tremolo]]
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== Equalizers ==
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[[:Category:Equalizers and toneshapers]]
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* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title==RunOffGroove_MrEQ Run Off Groove's Mr. EQ]
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== Octave Pedals ==
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* [[Tycobrahe Octavia]]
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* [[Green Ringer]]
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== Bit Crushers ==
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* [http://users.adelphia.net/~cwbarth/Nyquist/NyquistENV.gif Nyquist Aliaser]
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* [http://users.adelphia.net/~cwbarth/Nyquist/ Extreme 8-bit-ish Sounds]
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== Buffers / Splitters / Effects Loopers / Blenders ==
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[[:Category:Effect blenders]]
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== Effect Switchers ==
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[[:Category:Effect switchers]]
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== Echo / Delay ==
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[[:Category:Delay]]
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== Wah Pedals ==
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[[:Category:Wah]]
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For general information on wah pedals, see the "[http://www.geofex.com/article_folders/wahpedl/wahped.htm Technology Of Wah Pedals]" article by R.G. Keen.
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Andreas Moller has comprehensive instructions on modifying wah pedals on his [http://stinkfoot.se/articles/modifications stinkfoot.se] site as does Paul Marossy at his [http://www.diyguitarist.com DIYguitarist.com] site and Stuart Castledine at the [http://www.wah-wah.co.uk/ wah-wah] site.
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See also the [http://www.aronnelson.com/gallery/main.php/v/WAH-ARCHIVE_/WAH-SCHEMATICS/Wah_Comparisons.gif.html comparison of different wah pedals].
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== Envelope Filters and Auto Wahs ==
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For general information, see the "[http://www.geofex.com/Article_Folders/ECFtech/ecftech.htm Technology of Auto-Wahs / Envelope-Controlled Filters]" article by R.G. Keen.
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== Volume Pedals ==
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* [[Anderton Volume Pedal]]
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== Amps ==
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[[:Category:Amplifiers]]
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== Cab Simulators ==
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[[:Category:Cabinet simulators]]
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== Power Supplies ==
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[[:Category:Power supplies]]
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* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title==Power_Supplies Misc Power Supplies]
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== Leslie Speakers ==
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Admittedly not a pedal, but a popular thing to plug a guitar into.
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* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title==Leslie DIYS Wiki Leslie Page]
  
 
== Related Misc Projects ==
 
== Related Misc Projects ==
=== Condensor Mics ===
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====== Condenser Mics ======
* [http://www.christianmusicweb.com/microphones/mic_project.html DIY Condensor Mic]
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* [http://www.christianmusicweb.com/microphones/mic_project.html DIY Condenser Mic]
 
* [http://scotthelmke.com/alice-mic.html Scott Helmke's well regarded Alice Mic]
 
* [http://scotthelmke.com/alice-mic.html Scott Helmke's well regarded Alice Mic]
=== E-bow ===
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====== E-bow ======
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=34264 Pics and Schematic]
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* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic==34264 Pics and Schematic]
=== Scholz Rockman X100 ===
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====== Scholz Rockman X100 ======
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=40856.0 Nice breakdown of the REV10 board with mods!]
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* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic==40856.0 Scans of the REV10 board with mods.]
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== DIY Boxes, Mixers ==
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''' Simple DIY box using op amps '''
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* [http://colomar.com/Shavano/intro_opamp2.html Simple op amp DIY box]
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== Bass Guitar Effects==
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''' Bazz Fuss '''
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* [http://home-wrecker.com/bazz.html Building a Bazz Fuss]
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* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic==32572 Bazz Fuss Basics]
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''' Gruntbox '''
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* [http://ampage.org/hammer/files/Gruntbox.zip Schematic and Clip]
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''' Paralooper (Bass FX loop) '''
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* [[Paralooper]]

Latest revision as of 04:53, 27 November 2011

I'm adding these as I have time, grabbing photos from the photo page and overviews from whereever I can get them. Any help is greatly appreciated. - Dave_B

Boosters

Category:Boosters

Overdrives

Category:Overdrive

  • Fooltone The pdf on page one is gone, but a good link to the schematic is on page two.

Distortion

Category:Distortion

Aron Nelson

Shaka Express -- Hi-gain distortion with mid control.
Booster 2.5 FET overdrive
Shaka HV Higher Voltage Overdrive
Shaka Braddah 3 Op amp->FET overdrive
Shaka Tube Low-voltage op amp->12AX7 overdrive

Joe Davisson circuits

Obsidian -- Metal distortion with a BMP tone control.
Vulcan
Blackfire --

CD4049 circuits: TSF, Red Llama, EH Hot Tubes, Hot Harmonics ...

Insane and Novelty Distortion Circuits

Uglyface

Skyripper -- Quite Possibly The World's Greatest Fuzz

NVN Joe Gagan Fuzz Schematics

Compressors

Category:Compressors

Also see AMZ-FX for notes on where to place compressors in your effects chain.

Phase Shifters

Category:Phasers For general information on phase shifters, see the "Technology Of Phase Shifters and Flangers" article by R.G. Keen.

The Univibe and its workalikes

Category:Univibe

Flangers

Category:Flangers

For general information on flangers, see the "Technology Of Phase Shifters and Flangers" article by R.G. Keen.

for a good article on songs that use a flanger, see www.sourceaduio.net

Chorus

Category:Chorus

Tremolo

Category:Tremolo

Equalizers

Category:Equalizers and toneshapers

Octave Pedals

Bit Crushers

Buffers / Splitters / Effects Loopers / Blenders

Category:Effect blenders

Effect Switchers

Category:Effect switchers

Echo / Delay

Category:Delay

Wah Pedals

Category:Wah For general information on wah pedals, see the "Technology Of Wah Pedals" article by R.G. Keen.

Andreas Moller has comprehensive instructions on modifying wah pedals on his stinkfoot.se site as does Paul Marossy at his DIYguitarist.com site and Stuart Castledine at the wah-wah site.

See also the comparison of different wah pedals.

Envelope Filters and Auto Wahs

For general information, see the "Technology of Auto-Wahs / Envelope-Controlled Filters" article by R.G. Keen.

Volume Pedals

Amps

Category:Amplifiers

Cab Simulators

Category:Cabinet simulators

Power Supplies

Category:Power supplies

Leslie Speakers

Admittedly not a pedal, but a popular thing to plug a guitar into.

Related Misc Projects

Condenser Mics
E-bow
Scholz Rockman X100

DIY Boxes, Mixers

Simple DIY box using op amps

Bass Guitar Effects

Bazz Fuss

Gruntbox

Paralooper (Bass FX loop)