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Mod Squad

can agree that modulation effect pedals can create some of the coolest sounds out there, many also feel that these devices fall into a “special effects” category for occasional, sparing use compared to frequently used “meat and potatoes” stomp boxes like overdrive, distortion, EQ, compression, delay and reverb. As a result, players on restricted gear budgets often find it difficult

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