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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 ==  
 
* [[AMZ Mosfet Booster]]
 
* [[AMZ Mosfet Booster]]
 
* [[BMF Fat Bastard]]
 
* [[BMF Fat Bastard]]
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* [[Sparkle Boost]] by [[Dragonfly FX]]
 
* [[Sparkle Boost]] by [[Dragonfly FX]]
  
= Overdrives =
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== Overdrives ==
 
* [[Colorsound Overdriver]] [http://www.diystompboxes.com/pedals/sounds/ColOvr.mp3  - Overdriver MP3 sound sample]
 
* [[Colorsound Overdriver]] [http://www.diystompboxes.com/pedals/sounds/ColOvr.mp3  - Overdriver MP3 sound sample]
* [http://generalguitargadgets.com/index.php?Itemid=55 General Guitar Gadget's Blue Magic]
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* [http://generalguitargadgets.com/index.php?Itemid==55 General Guitar Gadget's Blue Magic]
 
* [[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.
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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.
 
* [[Hotcake]]
 
* [[Hotcake]]
  
= Distortion =
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== Distortion ==
 
* [[Big Muff]] by [[Electro-Harmonix]]. Several versions of the BMP are here.
 
* [[Big Muff]] by [[Electro-Harmonix]]. Several versions of the BMP are here.
 
* [[Harmonic Percolator]] by [[Interfax]]
 
* [[Harmonic Percolator]] by [[Interfax]]
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* [[Dr. Boogey]] - Emulation of Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head
 
* [[Dr. Boogey]] - Emulation of Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head
  
== Aron Nelson ==
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==== Aron Nelson ====
 
:''' Shaka Express ''' -- Hi-gain distortion with mid control.
 
:''' Shaka Express ''' -- Hi-gain distortion with mid control.
 
:* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/pedals/ShakaExpress.pdf Shaka Express Schematic PDF] [http://www.diystompboxes.com/pedals/sounds/ExpressSim.mp3 - Sound Sample]
 
:* [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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:'''Shaka Tube''' Low-voltage op amp->12AX7 overdrive
 
:'''Shaka Tube''' Low-voltage op amp->12AX7 overdrive
:* [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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:* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic==18369.0 Schematics] [http://www.diystompboxes.com/pedals/sounds/shakaTubeDemo.mp3 - Sound Sample]
  
== 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]
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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]
  
== NVN Joe Gagan Fuzz Schematics ==
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==== NVN Joe Gagan Fuzz Schematics ====
 
* ''' 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]
 
* ''' 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]
 
* ''' Buffer ''' [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/buff.sized.gif]
 
* ''' Buffer ''' [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/buff.sized.gif]
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* ''' Tone Dog 2 ''' [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/Tonedog2.sized.gif]
 
* ''' Tone Dog 2 ''' [http://aronnelson.com/gallery/albums/J-Gagan-NVN-Schematics/Tonedog2.sized.gif]
  
= Compressors =
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== Compressors ==
 
* [[Ross Compressor]]
 
* [[Ross Compressor]]
 
* [[Dynacomp]] by [[MXR]]
 
* [[Dynacomp]] by [[MXR]]
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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.
 
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.
  
= Phase Shifters =
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== Phase Shifters ==
 
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.
 
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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* [[Small Stone]]
 
* [[Small Stone]]
 
* [[Sonic Death Ray]]
 
* [[Sonic Death Ray]]
==The Univibe and its workalikes ==
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====The Univibe and its workalikes ====
 
* [[Univibe]] (the original)
 
* [[Univibe]] (the original)
 
* [[Easyvibe]]
 
* [[Easyvibe]]
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= Flangers =  
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== Flangers ==  
 
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.
 
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.
  
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=ADA_Flanger A/DA Flanger]
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* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title==ADA_Flanger A/DA Flanger]
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=Ibanez_301_Flanger Ibanez 301 Flanger]
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* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title==Ibanez_301_Flanger Ibanez 301 Flanger]
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=Electric_Mistress Electric Mistress]
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* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title==Electric_Mistress Electric Mistress]
  
 
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]
 
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]
  
= Chorus =
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== Chorus ==
 
[[:Category:Chorus]]
 
[[:Category:Chorus]]
  
= Tremolo =
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== Tremolo ==
 
* [[Tiny Tremolo]] - 555 IC based design
 
* [[Tiny Tremolo]] - 555 IC based design
 
* [[Tremulus Lune]] - Opamp design.
 
* [[Tremulus Lune]] - Opamp design.
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* [[Tremulous Bear]] - Small Bear Electronics
 
* [[Tremulous Bear]] - Small Bear Electronics
  
= 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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* [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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* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title==Tycobrahe_Octavia Tycobrahe Octavia]
 
* [[Green Ringer]]
 
* [[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 / Blenders =  
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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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* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title==Buffers_Splitters_Loopers Misc Buffers, Splitters, and Loopers]
 
* [[Buff N Blend]] - Simple, single transistor blender.
 
* [[Buff N Blend]] - Simple, single transistor blender.
 
* [[Paralooper]] - Opamp blender for bass.
 
* [[Paralooper]] - Opamp blender for bass.
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* [[Minimal Blender]] - A bare bones blender for bass.
 
* [[Minimal Blender]] - A bare bones blender for bass.
  
= Echo / Delay =
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== Echo / Delay ==
* [[Echobase]]
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[[:Category:Delay]]
* [[Rebote]]
 
* [[PT80]]
 
 
 
= Wah Pedals =
 
 
 
[[Basic Wah Pedal]]
 
*  [[Anderton Wah-AntiWah]]
 
*  [[ROG Noomerang]] - A modified Boomerang wah
 
  
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== Wah Pedals ==
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[[:Category:Wah]]
 
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.  
 
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.  
  
Andreas Möller 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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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.
  
 
See also the [http://www.aronnelson.com/gallery/main.php/v/WAH-ARCHIVE_/WAH-SCHEMATICS/Wah_Comparisons.gif.html comparison of different wah pedals].
 
See also the [http://www.aronnelson.com/gallery/main.php/v/WAH-ARCHIVE_/WAH-SCHEMATICS/Wah_Comparisons.gif.html comparison of different wah pedals].
  
= Envelope Filters and Auto Wahs =
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== Envelope Filters and Auto Wahs ==
  
 
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.
 
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.
  
= Volume Pedals =
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== Volume Pedals ==
 
 
 
* [[Anderton Volume Pedal]]
 
* [[Anderton Volume Pedal]]
  
= Amps =  
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== Amps ==  
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=RunOffGroove_LittleGem Run Off Groove Little Gem]
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[[:Category:Amplifiers]]
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=RunOffGroove_Ruby Run Off Groove's Ruby Amp]
 
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=Tiny_Giant Tiny Giant]
 
 
 
= Cab Simulators =
 
  
* [[Condor]] -Run Off Groove's Condor cab simulator
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== Cab Simulators ==
* [[AMZ Speaker Sim]] - Jack Orman's AMZ speaker simulator
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[[:Category:Cabinet simulators]]
* [[Marshall Speaker Sim]] -
 
* [[Fender LHX2]] -
 
* [[MultiCab Sim 2]] - Multi Cab simulator by Daniel Schwartz (DSM Noisemaker)
 
* [[Speaker Saturation Simulator]] - SSS By STM
 
  
= Power Supplies =  
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== Power Supplies ==  
* [[Spider]] - 8 output, isolated power supply
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[[:Category:Power supplies]]
* [[Small Wart]] - Adjustable regulated power supply designs by SmallBear Electronics
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* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title==Power_Supplies Misc Power Supplies]
* [http://www.diystompboxes.com/wiki/index.php?title=Power_Supplies Misc Power Supplies]
 
  
= Leslie Speakers =
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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.]
  
= DIY Boxes, Mixers =
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== DIY Boxes, Mixers ==
 
''' Simple DIY box using op amps '''
 
''' Simple DIY box using op amps '''
 
* [http://colomar.com/Shavano/intro_opamp2.html Simple op amp DIY box]
 
* [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 '''

Revision as of 09:12, 5 October 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

Overdrives

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

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

Phase Shifters

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

The Univibe and its workalikes


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

Equalizers

Octave Pedals

Bit Crushers

Buffers / Splitters / Effects Loopers / Blenders

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)