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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'''
 
'''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 =  
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== Boosters ==  
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=AMZ_Mosfet_Booster AMZ Mosfet Booster]
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[[:Category:Boosters]]
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=Sparkle_Boost Dragonfly FX Sparkleboost]
 
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=Ibanez_Tube_Screamer Ibanez Tube Screamer]
 
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=Orange_Booster Orange Booster]
 
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=Fat_Boost Fat Boost]
 
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=Electro_Harmonix_Hogs_Foot_Bass_Booster Electro Harmonix Hogs Foot Bass Booster]
 
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=BMF_Fat_Bastard BMF Fat Bastard]
 
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=Interfax_Harmonic_Percolator Interfax Harmonic Percolator]
 
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=RunOffGroove_Fetzer_Valve Run Off Groove Fetzer Valve]
 
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=PRL_Booster PRL Booster]
 
  
= Overdrives =
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== Overdrives ==
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=Colorsound_Overdriver Colorsound Overdriver] [http://www.diystompboxes.com/pedals/sounds/ColOvr.mp3 Overdriver MP3 sound sample]
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[[:Category:Overdrive]]
* [http://generalguitargadgets.com/index.php?Itemid=55 General Guitar Gadget's Blue Magic]
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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.
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=Ampeg_Scrambler Ampeg Scrambler]
 
* [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.
 
  
= Distortion =
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== Distortion ==
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=Electro_Harmonix_Big_Muff Electro Harmonix Big Muff] Several versions of the BMP are here.
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[[:Category:Distortion]]
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=BSIAB_II Brown Sound In A Box II]
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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
  
== Joe Davisson circuits ==
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==== Aron Nelson ====
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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]
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:''' Booster 2.5''' FET overdrive
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:* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/pedals/booster25.JPG Schematic] [http://www.diystompboxes.com/pedals/sounds/boost25.mp3 - Sound Sample]
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:''' Shaka HV''' Higher Voltage Overdrive
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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]
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:'''Shaka Braddah 3''' Op amp->FET overdrive
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:* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/pedals/shaka3.jpg Schematic] [http://www.diystompboxes.com/pedals/sounds/sb3AMP.mp3 - SB3->amp Sound Sample]
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:'''Shaka Tube''' Low-voltage op amp->12AX7 overdrive
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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]
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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]
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:* [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 Distortion Circuits ==
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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]
  
= Compressors =
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==== NVN Joe Gagan Fuzz Schematics ====
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=Ross_Compressor Ross]
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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]
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=Dynacomp_Compressor Dynacomp]
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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]
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== Compressors ==
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[[:Category:Compressors]]
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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.
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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]
  
= Phase Shifters =
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== Chorus ==
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=Neovibe R.G. Keen's Neovibe (Univibe)]
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[[:Category:Chorus]]
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=Phase_45 MXR Phase 45]
 
  
= Flangers =  
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== Tremolo ==
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=ADA_Flanger A/DA Flanger]
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[[:Category:Tremolo]]
  
= Equalizers =
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== Equalizers ==
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=RunOffGroove_MrEQ Run Off Groove's Mr. EQ]
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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]
  
= Octave Pedals =  
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== Octave Pedals ==  
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=Tycobrahe_Octavia Tycobrahe Octavia]
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* [[Tycobrahe Octavia]]
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* [[Green Ringer]]
  
= Bit Crushers =  
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== Bit Crushers ==  
 
* [http://users.adelphia.net/~cwbarth/Nyquist/NyquistENV.gif Nyquist Aliaser]
 
* [http://users.adelphia.net/~cwbarth/Nyquist/NyquistENV.gif Nyquist Aliaser]
 
* [http://users.adelphia.net/~cwbarth/Nyquist/ Extreme 8-bit-ish Sounds]
 
* [http://users.adelphia.net/~cwbarth/Nyquist/ Extreme 8-bit-ish Sounds]
  
= Buffers / Splitters / Effects Loopers =  
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== Buffers / Splitters / Effects Loopers / Blenders ==
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=Buffers_Splitters_Loopers Misc Buffers, Splitters, and Loopers]
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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.
  
= Amps =
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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.
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=RunOffGroove_Ruby Run Off Groove's Ruby Amp]
 
  
= Power Supplies =
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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].
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=Power_Supplies Misc Power Supplies]
 
  
= Leslie Speakers =
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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 ==
 
Admittedly not a pedal, but a popular thing to plug a guitar into.
 
Admittedly not a pedal, but a popular thing to plug a guitar into.
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=Leslie DIYS Wiki Leslie Page]
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* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title==Leslie DIYS Wiki Leslie Page]
  
= Related Misc Projects =
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== 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  Scans 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]
  
= Bass Guitar Effects=
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== Bass Guitar Effects==
 
''' Bazz Fuss '''
 
''' Bazz Fuss '''
 
* [http://home-wrecker.com/bazz.html Building a Bazz Fuss]
 
* [http://home-wrecker.com/bazz.html Building a Bazz Fuss]
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=32572 Bazz Fuss Basics]
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* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic==32572 Bazz Fuss Basics]
  
 
''' Gruntbox '''
 
''' Gruntbox '''
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''' Paralooper (Bass FX loop) '''
 
''' Paralooper (Bass FX loop) '''
* [http://www.moosapotamus.net/paraloop/paraloop.htm Schematic, Clips and PCB]
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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)