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I'm a musician, but not a music tech expert. However, most professional guitarists/bassists I know who play larger venues are using an effects rack, not a board
by stakkur 4y ago
I'm a musician, but not a music tech expert. However, most professional guitarists/bassists I know who play larger venues are using an effects rack, not a board of pedals (or maybe a pedal or two to switch effects). This has waxed and wanted in popularity since the 80s, but my anecdotal evidence is that pedal rigs are less common than ever. I agree about the rugged design, though--I still use a chorus pedal from the late 80s, and it's nigh indestructible.
- ksaj 4y agoSome effects are better on rack. For example, delay doesn't immediately cut off when you switch it off. But you're right. A lot of modern guitar players use racks - even Tony Iommi from Black Sabbath does these days. Pretty much the only stomp box you're most likely to see on the floor even with rack users, is an overdrive.
- khazhoux 4y agoWithout any data except watching countless youtube videos, the only place I see racks is for big stadium acts (U2 and the like) where it's a huge production and a lot of different tones need to be changed out. But by and large, I otherwise see a ton of pedal rigs for even well-known professionals, indie bands, and of course non-pros. We're probably right now at a high point of pedal usage and new releases, thanks to super-engaging YouTubers like That Pedal Show, Andertons, Andy Martin, J Leonard J, Pete Thorn, and the list just goes on.