As I’ve been reading through this thread, I can’t help but smile at a couple of the posts. Someone mentioned that we’ve been using the same effects for the past 50 years since they were “discovered,” and was wondering when we’re going to get the “next big thing.” What makes me laugh is not this particular comment, but the comment given the general attitude of so many guitarists. It made me realize just how backwards we all are: We demand change, but at the same time stubbornly REFUSE to budge from the old. We want crazy new effects… But only if they use this arcane “analog” technology. Heaven forbid the effects of the future utilize the technology of the future! … disclaimer: I’m also an analog snob, don’t worry.

Someone earlier also mentioned digital pedals seeming to have less output… Thats probably my biggest issue with them as well. Once my tone has been sampled and turned into a number, then scrambled up and processed, then reorganized and spit back out as voltage again, it seems to be a little less lively when it hits my amp. I guess I’m basically in the camp of “if it can be done without going digital (within reason,) I’d rather keep it analog.” … with the possible exception of verb and delay. I prefer the softer decay of an analog or tape delay, but the bright, accurate repeats of a digital definitely have uses as well, and the new Cathedral verb? I love me some spring ‘verb… But when was the last time you saw your Fender amp pull off the kind of sick stuff the Cathedral is doin? … In summary, digital definitely has its uses…

“with the exception of dirt boxes. Truer words never spoken, Liberty Belle.