Technical Information Blog

  • Estimated Battery Life

    by Melissa Landry
    A list showing the actual current draw of each pedal and the expected battery life of 2 popular battery types.

  • 5 Popular Effects, Their Function and Placement

    by Randall Landry

  • An Introduction to Studio WorK

    by Randall Landry
    In this article, I’ll provide insights gleaned from my work as a studio harmonica player in Los Angeles, the recording capital of the world.

  • New to harmonica pedals? Try these! - Lone Wolf Blues Company Pedal Review, By: Jonah Fox

    by Randall Landry

  • Amplifier Sag, What Is It?

    by Randall Landry
    Sag occurs when there is a sudden drop in power supply voltage due to the sudden increase in current draw resulting from a hard attack on a note.

  • Our Products

    by Randall Landry
    A brief rundown on our products, their function and where to place them in your chain.

  • Setting Your Levels

    by Randall Landry
    Simple process to set the levels on your pedals.

  • Troubleshooting Your Pedalboard

    by Randall Landry
    How to isolate a problem with your pedal board, it's easier than you think.

  • Harmonica Effect Pedals 101

    by Randall Landry
    What the heck is this thing?
    Posted in Effect Pedals

  • Microphones and your pedals

    by Randall Landry
    The first thing to note is that pedals (and processors) are designed for a certain level at the input. A proper input level is extremely important ...

  • Preamp gain and feedback

    by Randall Landry
    Excessive preamp gain is the bane of the amplified harp player, as excessive preamp gain will in all cases increase feedback. Guitar amps are desig...

  • Pads and how they help fight feedback

    by Randall Landry
    In the electronics world, a “pad” is a circuit that lowers the amplitude of a signal while providing a fixed impedance, or load, in both directions...