Gear Of The Year 2021 - My Top 10 Effects Pedals (In Stereo - Use Headphones)

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  • The majority of playing examples in this video are in stereo. Use headphones or proper monitor setup for the best sonic experience
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    Let's spend the beginning of 2022 looking back at some of the most inspiring pedals that appeared on The Pedal Zone this year. Remember, this is far from an end-all be-all list. This is just my personal opinion, based on my personal experience with the pedals that were featured on the channel in 2021.
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    Gear used:
    Jennings Navigator
    Squier J.Mascis Jazzmaster
    Pedals used:
    KMA Machines Guardian of the Wurm - thepedalzone.c...
    SolidGoldFX Lysis MkII - thepedalzone.c...
    EarthQuaker Devices Astral Destiny - thepedalzone.c...
    Jackson Audio Fuzz - thepedalzone.c...
    Boss SY-200 - thepedalzone.c...
    Neunaber Illumine - thepedalzone.c...
    Old Blood Noise Endeavors Sunlight - thepedalzone.c...
    SolidGoldFX EM-III - thepedalzone.c...
    Chase Bliss Audio CXM 1978
    Old Blood Noise Endeavors Expression Ramper - thepedalzone.c...
    Red Panda Raster 2 - thepedalzone.c...
    Amps used:
    REVV D20 with REVV112 cab
    Fender Deluxe Reverb 65 RI

КОМЕНТАРІ • 287

  • @avantgardenovelist
    @avantgardenovelist 2 роки тому +4

    I came for the info, I stayed for the eloquence.

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +1

      That's super kind of you, man. Thank you ❤

  • @thepedalzone
    @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +31

    Let's kick off the new year by looking back at the old. It's Gear of the Year time! My life has been seriously busy lately, so I was honestly considering not making this video this year, but so many of you asked about if I could do one, that I couldn't find it in my heart to let you down. So thank you for reaching out and letting me know that this type of video is appreciated

    • @jonaseggen2230
      @jonaseggen2230 2 роки тому

      I doubt Boards of Canada would like to be put in a box though.

    • @JohnWWarrenGuitar
      @JohnWWarrenGuitar 2 роки тому

      My favorite new pedal released in 2021 is the All Pedal Macrodose Envelope Filter. But my favorite pedal I received in 2021 is the Hologram Electronics Microcosm, which I received in February and has changed my approach and sound.
      BTW, great to see “Pedal Crush” and “Push Turn Move” right behind you on the shelf. Those two books are awesome- I just interviewed the publisher/author, Kim Bjørn, a couple of weeks ago.
      Really appreciate all your videos, and your playing!

    • @maurobelarde8527
      @maurobelarde8527 2 роки тому +1

      I love you dude! I give you a big hug from Argentina! 🤘

    • @randoH3000
      @randoH3000 2 роки тому +1

      I’ve been adoring the chase bliss blooper myself. The midi capability really opens up my songwriting too. Would love to see you do a video!

  • @Mossquitk
    @Mossquitk 2 роки тому +39

    Dude, I practically never comment anything, but I have to tell you, thats some really great content! Super informative, well crafted and your sounds are awesome. Also you clearly love what you do, so keep it up! You're gonna make me spend way to much on pedals, 10/10

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +2

      Oh wow! Incredibly kind words right there. Thank you so much. Made my day ❤

  • @maranatha7477
    @maranatha7477 2 роки тому +5

    I know there’s no rankings but raster deserves that top spot imo, red panda clearly put so much time and effort into it and it shows, no compromises and so very unique.
    Love how much positivity and respect there is in the comment section of pedal zone videos, and that all stems from Stefan’s humility and soft spoken demeanor.... another great video Stefan!!!

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +2

      Raster is so special. It was the last pedal I demoed in 2021, and still it managed to leave one of the strongest impressions that year. I'm typically creatively exhausted and spent at the end of the year, but Raster totally turned that around. I felt so inspired when I filmed that demo. The cool tones just kept flowing from that magical device. Thank you for the sweet words about the videos and the community that's been built around them. I truly appreciate you all so much ❤

  • @bradysmith3311
    @bradysmith3311 2 роки тому +7

    note to pull the bug out of your office.

  • @gonzalozech
    @gonzalozech 2 роки тому +6

    I can't describe how much I love this and Mark Johnston's channels. You both changed my way of playing (after 15 years of studying and playing guitar) and inspired me into a whole new approach.
    Unfortunately getting to that level also requires of gear, expensive and difficult to get gear, specially if you live in a third world country.. but I'm getting there little by little, cent by cent, and that satisfaction is worth every penny.

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! Really kind words from you. And yes, Mark is amazing. Such a good dude. I would say that the amount of gear needed probably isn't as important as you think. You can get very far with a decent reverb and delay, and maybe a pitch-shifter and looper. But there is indeed some very special devices out there than can unleash some serious tonal torrents unlike anything else.

  • @mrthingamabob8117
    @mrthingamabob8117 2 роки тому +2

    Raster V2 #1 ! Yeah ! Also my favorite !

  • @dougtolley
    @dougtolley 2 роки тому +26

    Superb run down, my friend. It just highlights how varied your musical pallette is and how you have improved so much as a multi instrumentalist. You can tease out sounds from pedals that I never could, or even thought possible! 2021 was a tough year, but your musical companionship made it more bearable. ❤️

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +3

      You're too kind, Doug! I'm humbled to hear that my videos were able to provide you with moments of peace in what has most definitely been a crazy and emotionally stressful year.

  • @rlpii_
    @rlpii_ 2 роки тому +4

    I came here for the playing. Was not disappointed. :) Happy New Year Bro.

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +1

      Awwww, thanks, buddy! Hope you're doing excellent. Happy new year ❤

  • @zacharyvaccaro5632
    @zacharyvaccaro5632 2 роки тому +9

    Every year I look forward to your top 10 gear of the year videos! Excellent as always! All those pedals look like such good fun! Have a fantastic 2022 brother! Cheers from Montreal 🤘

  • @brianfrancis4662
    @brianfrancis4662 2 роки тому +6

    I appreciate you including the expression ramper in the list. I think it gets overlooked for the reasons you said in the video. I got one along with the sunlight about a month ago and was blown away by both.

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому

      Expression Ramper is just too good. Definitely a ton of fun together with Sunlight. I like to use it to move the fixed filter in Sample & Hold mode for sweeping synth-like pads.

  • @yaqzan24
    @yaqzan24 2 роки тому +2

    Your playing is always a sonic delight, Stefan!

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +1

      Awwww, man! Thank you so much ❤

  • @CliffGraham
    @CliffGraham 2 роки тому +1

    Oh my good lord the octave reverb on the Ilumine sounds awesome! I literally gasped.

  • @quadrogong1111
    @quadrogong1111 2 роки тому

    Love how U played to that Illumine, really nice

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому

      Thank you! It's such a wonderful reverb pedal

  • @Wilbafarce
    @Wilbafarce 2 роки тому +1

    I love the fact you get right in to the demos, no pointless waffle! (no names mentioned)

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому

      Thank you! I do my best to keep things as concise as possible 😊

  • @kevinhetzel8654
    @kevinhetzel8654 2 роки тому +2

    You're spot on... Illumine is absolutely incredible. All the best in 2022 🍻

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому

      Such a beautiful reverb pedal. All the best to you as well 😊

  • @michaeldarden1633
    @michaeldarden1633 2 роки тому +2

    So much goodness in all of these pedals! But EVEN MORE so, so much goodness in the player. You've done an amazing job with these demos, explanations, and how well you create such awesome and tonal sounds!! Keep it up brother!😤😤😤

  • @AlyxBowen
    @AlyxBowen 2 роки тому +2

    Great explanation of these pedals. You introduced me to some pedals I never knew were out there. Much appreciated.

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому

      Thanks, man! Really happy to hear that the video introduced you to some new cool devices.

  • @markherron3897
    @markherron3897 2 роки тому +1

    I appreciate these videos for all of us who do not do the research to find new pedals, and with the great sounds from them!

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +1

      Means a lot to me that you find the videos helpful and informative. Makes all the work worth it 😊

  • @doledipp3rs238
    @doledipp3rs238 2 роки тому +2

    what a great year this was for pedals! your channel has not only helped me discover some absolutely fantastic pedals, but has helped me utilize them in ways i never even wouldve thought of. thank you stefan, keep doing what you do

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому

      Deeply honored to hear that my videos have helped in you getting the best out of your gear. Makes it all worth it 🙏

  • @VelcorHF
    @VelcorHF 2 роки тому +1

    Beard looking fierce!

  • @theamencorner1743
    @theamencorner1743 2 роки тому +2

    Stefan, dude I love your take on 2022 pedals. Thank you so very much for sharing you talent and your knowledge. Much love from Australia man ❤️👍

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +1

      And thank you for this sweet and kind comment. Made my day ❤

  • @marckrichbaum3181
    @marckrichbaum3181 2 роки тому +2

    Yes Stefan! thank you so much for your take on the gear of 2021. Really hope to see more of your Videos this year!

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому

      Thank you! Happy you enjoyed the video. There’ll definitely be plenty more videos to come in the near future 😊

  • @brammanck
    @brammanck 2 роки тому +1

    this is how you play pedals. great stuff! thanks for this vid

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому

      Awwww, man! That's super kind of you. Thank you!

  • @aaronpermen5430
    @aaronpermen5430 2 роки тому +4

    The Raster 2 is definitely my favorite new pedal of 2021. Absolutely blown away by the versatility of it. The Web Editor is great too!

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +2

      It’s so wild! Happy to hear you’re enjoying it as well 🙌

    • @JJT007hero
      @JJT007hero 2 роки тому +1

      Hi I was thinking of getting the Raster, is it tough get sounds out of it, or is it intuitive, I'm wanting to give up my strymon timeline for something simpler and more fun, do you recommend the Raster 2?

    • @aaronpermen5430
      @aaronpermen5430 2 роки тому +1

      @@JJT007hero Hey James, I’ve never used a Strymon Timeline so I can’t compare the process of creating sounds on the two units, but I can say with certainty that Raster is fun. You can access every feature on the pedal and save/load presets easily with the Web Editor, so that’s how I create sounds with it. It’s the only delay on my board and capably handles all my needs. If you haven’t yet seen it, watch Mark Johnston’s video on the Raster 2. It’s an hour long deep drive into every facet of the pedal and it’s helped me when I experiment with what the Raster can do. Hope that helps!

    • @JJT007hero
      @JJT007hero 2 роки тому +1

      @@aaronpermen5430 thank you so much! Wow web editor sounds amazing. I’m so grateful for your reply. I’ve been looking back at this comment section every day! I’m getting the Rasta 2 today (and also the LySis mk2).
      For the Rasta 2, how do you have an aux switch or a mid pedal to access presets on the fly ? Also, is there a way to set the BPM on the web app?

    • @aaronpermen5430
      @aaronpermen5430 2 роки тому +1

      @@JJT007hero hey James! I use a Morningstar MC-8 MIDI controller to switch presets on the Raster 2. But you can access four presets on the pedals main controls with a push button. I’m pretty sure Red Panda also makes a remote you could use to switch presets. I know the Web Editor let’s you save every parameter, including the tempo. I have my pedal setup to sync to MIDI clock to all my delay and modulation sounds are in time with each other.

  • @mathisto21
    @mathisto21 2 роки тому +1

    Wow Stefan. Man you truly are one of the greatest pedal demo/reviewers on YT. Thank you so much for sharing and putting in all your hard work. Cheers from Australia mate ❤️👍

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому

      That's unbelievably kind of you. Thank you! Made my day ❤

  • @sandromontali7481
    @sandromontali7481 2 роки тому +1

    You are very fantastic!!!🤜🤛 nice day from Italy 🇮🇹

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому

      Awwwww, thanks! And a great day to you as well 🙌

  • @AlbusBand
    @AlbusBand 2 роки тому +3

    Fantastic list my friend….I think the EM-III might be my favorite of the year….it just does special things. Hope you n the family are well; all my love!!!

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks, buddy! EM-III is indeed spectacular. It's a delay that instantly feels familiar, but contains so many unique sounds, which makes it a joy to explore and use. I wish you an awesome 2022, my friend ❤

  • @JohnWWarrenGuitar
    @JohnWWarrenGuitar 2 роки тому +3

    I’ve been using the OBNE Expression Ramper to control the mix function on the Hologram Electronics Microcosm and it’s a game changer for using the Microcosm live.

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +1

      Nice! Sounds like a really clever way to use it. Makes sense to have the beautiful textures of Microcosm creep in and out of the mix to add some intrigue and dynamics.

  • @imyourmutter
    @imyourmutter 2 роки тому +4

    So happy to hear your playing with the Neunaber Illumine. Can't wait for a full video from you on it!

  • @lancecox8084
    @lancecox8084 2 роки тому +3

    My discovered Solid Gold FX pedals this year, they quickly became some of my favorite pedals, I had to get the EM-III and the Lysis MK-II, great pedals!

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому

      That’s so cool to hear, man! Really stoked to hear you’re enjoying their pedals. They are one of the most underrated pedal brands in the business. They just make so many cool pedals

    • @lancecox8084
      @lancecox8084 2 роки тому

      @@thepedalzone I concur!

  • @collisiondevices
    @collisiondevices 2 роки тому +2

    Man the Raster is so so cool

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah, it's so wild! Hope you're well, guys ❤

  • @RedCarRecords
    @RedCarRecords 2 роки тому +5

    I love my Sunlight Reverb. There are several nice colors options to accompany the stellar art design! 🌞
    Also, super love that you included the OBNE Expression Ramper in at #2. It’s the best $60 you’ll invest as it unlocks a whole new level of potential in compatible pedals. Don’t sleep on that square mode, y’all! 🤙

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +1

      Happy to hear you're enjoying the OBNE Sunlight and Ramper as well. I totally agree on everything you said about Ramper. It's just a must-have. So inspiring and super affordable. Square Mode is where it's at!!

  • @AndyDemos
    @AndyDemos 2 роки тому +3

    All the best to you Stefan in 2022! I was just thinking I need to play more KMA stuff this year.

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +1

      Andy!!! So kind of you, man. All the best to you as well. It's been a treat following you in 2021 and I can't see that changing in 2022 ☺ And definitely go get your hands on some KMA gear. I really enjoyed the demo you did of their Astrospurt phaser. Sure you would make some cool stuff with the rest of their lineup. Oh, and give Kim a hug from me. Her Behind The Pedals account is the best thing on IG. has provided me with so many laughs last year 😂❤

    • @AndyDemos
      @AndyDemos 2 роки тому +1

      @@thepedalzone I really appreciate it and happy you enjoyed Kim’s page too, I’ll tell her! 😁✌️

    • @theliberation9061
      @theliberation9061 2 роки тому

      Andy and Stefan together?!? Is this the Olympus of pedal demos?

  • @JayLeonardJ
    @JayLeonardJ 2 роки тому +3

    Awesome list man 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому

      Jay!!! Buddy! I miss you so much. Hope you and your family are doing well ❤️

  • @Aphercotropes
    @Aphercotropes 2 роки тому +5

    I love my Astral Destiny, but literally can't wait to get ahold of the Raster 2. Nice work, Stefan!

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +3

      Thank you! Raster 2 is so cool. Hope you get one soon 😊

    • @patrickr6505
      @patrickr6505 2 роки тому +1

      I got the Raster a couple of days ago.. Absolutely incredible..If you play in stereo it's the king delay to have.. I've barely scratched the surface with it.. infinite amount of soundscapes to explore...

  • @ilmaririimu7593
    @ilmaririimu7593 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the vid! Your channel now owns me several hundreds of Euros.

  • @anjy2l332
    @anjy2l332 2 роки тому +2

    Love the Shirt! Another fantastic pedal review from the best reviewer online! I have purchased KMA, Solid Gold FX and Old Blood Noise Endeavors pedals because of your reviews. Cant wait to see what 2022 has in the works! Happy New Year.

  • @stevesmith3990
    @stevesmith3990 2 роки тому +2

    Good one Stefan, I think you have convinced me to get the Sunlight, thanks so much for your videos!

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому

      Cheers, man! Definitely check out Sunlight. It's a beautiful reverb.

  • @nickreesyt
    @nickreesyt 2 роки тому +4

    Awesome as always Stefan! Going in on the Raster 2...incredible and your demo yet again sold it to me! Can't wait to wrap my head around it and share what sounds I can pull from its depths. Thanks my friend

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому

      Thank you, my friend! I'm sure you and your creative mind will pull wonderful things out of the Raster 2. Such a brilliant box of sounds.

  • @gardeningnewearth3680
    @gardeningnewearth3680 4 місяці тому +1

    Great video ⭐️ thanks 🙏

  • @pclindholm
    @pclindholm 2 роки тому +2

    Great video, thanks for all the work that went into this - I'm very inspired to go and play now!

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому

      Thank you! I'm super humbled to hear that the video made you wanna go pick up your instrument and play. Makes all the work worth it 🙏

  • @thisguy2973
    @thisguy2973 2 роки тому

    I figured I’d make this a separate comment, but my favorite pedal this year was actually a Kraken Tube Preamp pedal. It’s amazing because it can connect to your effects loop to take over your preamp, and when you bypass it, you’re patched back into your amps built-in preamp. You can have it set up this way and still utilize your effects in the effects loop while the pedal is bypassed. All in all, it can turn your single channel amp into a three channel amp.

  • @digiwaves
    @digiwaves 2 роки тому +1

    Stefan, have a "pedalrific" 2022!

  • @limevolts9389
    @limevolts9389 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Stefan for yet another year of ace demos and rad custom pickguards :) Excited to see what 2022 brings. Glad the OBNE ramper made the list

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +1

      Cheers, man! And thank you for your constant support. It's always so appreciated. Ramper is the coolest! I want more of them 😊

  • @STRATMAN1969
    @STRATMAN1969 2 роки тому +2

    Great vid. I'm loving the Boss SY-1 I just got .Also finally got my hands on a 3-prong EXH Music Man : ) For this new years board build I'm doing my first switcher build .Probably going with a sun light ,but for sure will have at least 1 expression ramper on it .Thanks for reminding mw of that great little piece of gear .Look forward to more of your great demos .

  • @Suped_BIGRIG_350mph
    @Suped_BIGRIG_350mph 2 роки тому +1

    great playing

  • @krowland7584
    @krowland7584 2 роки тому +1

    Freakin rad. Gread vid and toneage

  • @paulmurphy8636
    @paulmurphy8636 2 роки тому +2

    Love your work man…..I loved playing the OBNE Sunlight…… very inspiring pedal. Now to save up for a Red Panda Raster……. Happy new 2022.

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much for the kindness. Awesome to hear you're enjoying the OBNE Sunlight as well. Such a beautiful sounding pedal. Happy new year!

  • @Cesiumswimsuit
    @Cesiumswimsuit 2 роки тому +1

    Best wishes in 2022! I’ve been a bit out of touch with pedals this last year, great list to catch up on a couple of gems 🤘🏻

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому

      Cheers! Good to hear the video could act as a nice summery of some of the beautiful devices 2021 gave us. And all the best to you in 2022 as well.

  • @guillaumelebayon
    @guillaumelebayon Рік тому

    Cool. Thanks

  • @eddieriviello
    @eddieriviello 2 роки тому +2

    What a way to reflect on 2021 - after the busiest and intense year of your life, I hope you have time to yourself to rest and recharge! Your videos have guided my gear buying decisions since I started tuning in, and you've never let me down! I agree on the Expression Ramper - nothing better than a pedal that breathes new life into your existing set up! I also picked up a Raster 2 after watching your fantastic demo at least 8 times. The guitar playing in that video is some of your best (imo) Thanks so much Stefan for creating all of these sonic oases during a turbulent 2021

  • @mabecka
    @mabecka 2 роки тому +1

    Gott Nytt År !

  • @marcogallerin4568
    @marcogallerin4568 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this video!!! My favorite pedal this year isn't new, but new to me which is the Pladask Elektrisk Draume. Most utilized pedal by far. On a side note im surprised you didnt include the SolidGold Ether, i thought your demo of that one was spectacular.

  • @m.g.kroger
    @m.g.kroger 2 роки тому +1

    Ok, ok ok, ok, I'll blame you forever for the definitive loss of my wallett... thank you for your passionate presentation.

  • @wintermute101
    @wintermute101 2 роки тому +1

    Well done, Stefan, well freakin done! 😚👌🙏

  • @cluecumber
    @cluecumber 2 роки тому +1

    Pladask Elektrisk Baklengs was my only purchase last year, but it's definitely in the top 5 among my 50+ pedals. i held out for so long getting a reverse/granular delay, but it was so worth the wait. it has everything you'd want in granular delay-stretching/pitching and looping and nothing superfluous that would make it bigger and more complicated. of course in this golden age you can get that too (for a price) but the Baklengs is perfect as it is.

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +1

      Pladask makes great pedals. I owned a Tåken a long time ago. It was rad. Baklengs definitely looks like a super unique and cool pedal. I love granular delays and reverse delays, so it sounds like a win win to me 😊

  • @MrTDembinski
    @MrTDembinski 2 роки тому +1

    Great stuff Stephan 👍

  • @WoodyAndy
    @WoodyAndy 2 роки тому +1

    I've been keenly anticipating this! Stefan, over the last few years, your channel has inspired me to both purchase pedals out of my comfort zone and play very differently to my usual styles.This renewed passion for guitar helped me through both the pandemic so far, and a serious left index finger injury (fretting hand!). Thank you and all the best, Andy

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +1

      Truly humbled by your extremely kind words, man! Thank you! ❤️

  • @knobsstrings
    @knobsstrings 2 роки тому +1

    Love those every year. A must see for me. As always very well done and so much awesome music. Thanks a lot.

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Means a lot to me that you enjoyed the video 🙏

  • @jeremiahbayani184
    @jeremiahbayani184 2 роки тому +3

    Last year, I (kinda) convinced myself that I own every pedal that I'll ever need...watching your video made me feel foolish to ever think I don't need another pedal in my life.

    • @bille77
      @bille77 2 роки тому

      😆

    • @MrKadidle51
      @MrKadidle51 2 роки тому +1

      Hes cost me so much damn money. I resent him lol....but I love him too.

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому

      Haha! You're welcome 😂

  • @cjbogannam
    @cjbogannam 2 роки тому +1

    Tremendous as always

  • @genemyers17
    @genemyers17 2 роки тому +1

    Love your channel bro. Happy New Year. Keep up the good wrk & great tones.😎🤘🎸🎧🎶🎵🎶

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому

      Super sweet of you. Thank you! And a happy new year to you as well 😊

  • @bassimprovjams3772
    @bassimprovjams3772 2 роки тому +1

    Great video! Well done! I’m really happy the astral destiny made your list! I have one now because of your videos! And absolutely love it! I use it on my bass and when played right it’s a dream to play with!! Thanks again pedal zone!!🙏

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks, man! Really glad to hear you're enjoying your Astral Destiny. It's a great pedal!

  • @goatman3057
    @goatman3057 2 роки тому +1

    Favorite sound was still the afterneath, g’damn that thing just hits a chord in me, that and the Keeley Fuzz Bender are amazing!

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому

      You can never go wrong with an Afterneath. A truly iconic pedal for a reason 😊

  • @narratoreurbano7898
    @narratoreurbano7898 Рік тому

    For me, Excess V2 by OBNE is the 1st one for 2022 :)

  • @JohnGSilver
    @JohnGSilver 2 роки тому +1

    Awsome list once again! Just got my Expression Ramper yesterday! So much fun for such a little box :D

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому

      Cheers! Yeah, Expression Ramper is a winner for sure. Such a cool and inspiring little device.

  • @theliberation9061
    @theliberation9061 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome summary! Not entirely new (I think it was 2019-20?), but I got the Neunaber Immerse MKII in 2021 and it blew my mind. I thought I'd known beautiful reverb, but that pedal is just magic.

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! Yes, the Immerse is a modern day reverb classic. Just so good! Their new Illumine takes everything that's great about the Immerse to the next ambient level

  • @AndyAcker
    @AndyAcker 2 роки тому +1

    Definitely surprised by how much I loved your SY-200 demo here. Not connecting with the SY-1, I blew this off. But OMG! You've also highlighted just how useful the Expression Ramper is (been sleeping on this one) and the Raster...woah. Also enjoy how you musically applied the Sunlight.
    This past year's highlight for me was the Red Panda Particle v2- my first granular pedal. It was a game changer, but only the beginning on discovering new sound designs....

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому

      I'm happy to hear that the video was able to give you a new perspective on a couple of devices. And stoked to hear you got a Particle 2. I recently got one as well, and it's mind-blowing. That and Raster 2 are such insane sound design machines.

  • @09garnert
    @09garnert 2 роки тому +2

    Love your videos, man! And your style of playing is absolutely gorgeous!
    Best pedal I played this year was the Deranged pedal by Crazy Tube Circuits. Had my eye one one for the longest time and finally pulled the trigger on one. I love the wild synthy goodness I’m able to achieve with it!

  • @Myself6M
    @Myself6M Рік тому

    Bro, I need to hear your band!

  • @satherp5
    @satherp5 2 роки тому +1

    Have a Raster 2 somewhere lost in the mail here in the US. It will be joined with an OBNE Ramper. Love that those were your top 2.

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +1

      You’re in for such a fun and inspiring ride, man! Two stellar devices right there

  • @delivrance3961
    @delivrance3961 2 роки тому +1

    awesome job!!!

  • @MrKadidle51
    @MrKadidle51 2 роки тому +1

    Sweeet. Been waiting on this

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +1

      Hope it was worth the wait 😊

    • @MrKadidle51
      @MrKadidle51 2 роки тому

      @@thepedalzone it was fantastic.

  • @tdh95
    @tdh95 2 роки тому +2

    Astral Destiny’s my only pedal from 2021 and I love it!!!
    Best pedal that I got last year is definitely KMA Cirrus, that pedal is really inspiring!
    I’ll also add a pedal that I want to get from last year, which is EAE Halberd. Just kept on gas-ing all over it…

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +1

      I love both the Astral Destiny and KMA Cirrus. Terrific ambient machines. And yeah, John/EAE is a wizard when it comes to dirt pedals. I would love to check out a Halberd at some point as well. Seems like a really unique drive pedal.

    • @tdh95
      @tdh95 2 роки тому +1

      @@thepedalzone yeah, John/EAE’s dirt pedal is just *chef kiss*👌

  • @therewasascene
    @therewasascene 2 роки тому +1

    Damn that wurm tone was good! Not what you think of when you think HM-2 at all, a really unique bite, and would sit so well in a mix. Killer, man.

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому

      Happy you liked it. It’s such a cool pedal. Does so many different shades of dirt

    • @therewasascene
      @therewasascene 2 роки тому

      If I ever have the dough I really want one
      With a lil’ RAT, “good chip (:P JHS)” RAT, and Harmonic Evilator (really supposed to be my silicon Fuzz Face DIY clone that I

  • @iiaaiiaannaaiiaaii
    @iiaaiiaannaaiiaaii 2 роки тому +3

    You definitely brought some levity to your banter this year, which was fun.
    I'm glad you included the OBNE Expression Ramper ( or Eyeball pedal as my music partner calls it a.k.a. " we're buying pedals for our pedals now?) . It gets my vote for best pedal of the year hands down. So inexpensive and so rad, it cracks open any pedal with an Expression in. It got pretty meta when we used the Expression Ramper to modulate an EHX 8 step Sequencer that was itself modulating a Tensor... hahhaa. Is that buying pedals for your pedal that you bought for your pedal?
    Anyway, always look forward to your videos, your enthusiasm and your sounds. Lysis seems like a win, have to check that out. Have you tried it on drum machines? My buddy was asking the name of your band and I didn't know.

  • @MrKadidle51
    @MrKadidle51 2 роки тому +1

    I was about to sell my astral destiny......then I got a microcosm. Absolutely amazing paired together

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому

      I actually haven't tried those two together yet. I'll have to give that a go 😊

    • @MrKadidle51
      @MrKadidle51 2 роки тому +1

      @@thepedalzone I'm not on your level with how well you can manipulate these effects, but the astral destiny seemed to add another amazing dimension to the already insanely cool stuff the microcosm does. I'd definitely suggest giving it a whirl.

  • @eltorro
    @eltorro 2 роки тому

    I knew OBNE would be in this list with the Sunlight, but didn't expect to see them twice!

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому

      Happy to be able to deliver some surprises. Expression Ramper is just a must have for anybody who likes to get creative with expression

  • @KelticKabukiGirl
    @KelticKabukiGirl 2 роки тому

    I ordered the OBNE Expression Ramper from Russo's as they have a black one, its AWESOME! It's a werid analog oscillating flanger with a DM2W, (have half assed demos on my channel for now) a trippy vibrato with a Rainbow Machine, and YOU HAVE to use it with the TRANSMISSER! Turns that HPF into a modulated HP phaser! Have Nux Tape Core, DD500, and way more to try next! My number one, would be the EQD Hizumitas! BEST FUZZ EVER! PAIR IT WITH A TENTACLE! Pick Squeals with a fuzz let alone a Muff variant? Insane!

  • @arkad666
    @arkad666 2 роки тому +2

    You somehow forgot to mention the name of your band on the FUZZ segment 😉... would love to hear your input on some music!! Thanks for yet another great video. ❤

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +1

      Cheers! My current band is called Don't Come Looking For Us. You can check it out here: dclfu.bandcamp.com/releases

  • @mrsilverburst7406
    @mrsilverburst7406 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome!

  • @jasoniversen7124
    @jasoniversen7124 2 роки тому +2

    Sadly I didn't get to play as many as I would've liked but my favorite was the Benson Germanium fuzz. Once it got on my board I don't think I'll be coming off.

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому

      Chris Benson definitely knows a thing or two about tone. Been drooling over his amps for ages, and his pedals look and sound just as intriguing.

    • @jasoniversen7124
      @jasoniversen7124 2 роки тому

      @@thepedalzone I'm a Tone hound and I love his stuff. His preamp is amazing. The overdrive bridges into fuzz territory when cranked. And to be honest I use fuzz way more than I do overdrive so it's perfect for me

  • @ericnicolleau4331
    @ericnicolleau4331 2 роки тому +1

    Where can I find your t-shirt? I love Steven's artwork, thanks
    Favorite guitar effects channel 👍

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +1

      Hey man! Thanks for the sweet words. Made my day. You can find the t-shirt here: thepedalzone.creator-spring.com/

  • @Zan_Halford
    @Zan_Halford 2 роки тому

    STEFAN!!!! All-time. Also, what is your band!

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому

      My current band is called "Don't Come Looking For Us". You can find it on your favorite streaming platform

  • @onionheadguy7094
    @onionheadguy7094 2 роки тому +2

    I dont know where you find these chord progressions, man you are an incredible player!

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +2

      I don't know either. I just noodle around until something starts to make sense. Thank you for the sweet words 😊🙏

    • @onionheadguy7094
      @onionheadguy7094 2 роки тому +1

      @@thepedalzone Hey I do that a lot too when I'm finding something to play! That is validating to hear, thank you!

  • @ThePedalboardOrchestra
    @ThePedalboardOrchestra 2 роки тому

    Stefan, thanks for your Top Ten 2021 and all your other great videos from 2021. Always outstanding and very inspiring. 👏👏
    Have a great 2022, stay safe. 🙏
    By the way, that Jennings Navigator is a real beauty 😍
    My favourite three in 2021: 1.) Pladask Elektrisk Baklengs 2.) Cooper fx Outward v2 (okay, this was from 2020) 3.) OBNE Expression Ramper
    Should think about replacing my Particle by Raster v2 🤔 and looking out for an OBNE Sunlight 🌞

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому

      Thank you so very much, man! Awesome top 3 you have going there! And a great 2022 to you as well!

  • @onevocalmedicalstudent7375
    @onevocalmedicalstudent7375 2 роки тому

    My therapist Thevan Fathst is it real he can’t hurt you
    Thevan Fathst: 2:56

  • @claudioanf
    @claudioanf 2 роки тому +1

    Cale-se

  • @devin_pedde
    @devin_pedde 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for all the great stuff last year, as well as this round up. Cheers to 2022.
    Dummy question….
    Can the OBNE ex ramper control multiple parameters at once?

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +1

      Cheers, bud! Expression Ramper can control what the expression capable pedal is allowing to be controlled. So it all depends on the pedal you’re using it together with. If you’re using a Meris or Red Panda pedal for instance, then yes, you can ramp several controls at once. If you’re using an Old Blood Noise Dweller for instance, then you can only ramp the Stretch control, because that’s the only parameter that’s expression controllable on that specific pedal.

  • @ttthisisthehaunt
    @ttthisisthehaunt 2 роки тому +1

    🖤🖤

  • @LoftOfTheUniverse
    @LoftOfTheUniverse 2 роки тому

    So many sounds that I could never find them all in my whole life sounds like torture because I would want to try....

  • @rcanderson4328
    @rcanderson4328 2 роки тому

    Why hasn’t a company came up with a whammy/pitch shift with delay? Boss Super Shifter whammy setting with a Boss DD-6 for the delay sound really awesome, but I wish it was put into one pedal. Doesn’t seem that hard.

  • @mathisto21
    @mathisto21 2 роки тому

    Heya Stefan, this is such a great video. You truly are one of the greatest pedal demo/reviewers on YT. The Raster 2 sounds incredible. I recently picked up the Tensor and damn what a deep, scary, fun and confusing journey I have been on since. What do you think of the Tensor? I’d love to hear or see your thoughts and some tips and tricks to get the most out of it.
    Thanks dude

  • @LoftOfTheUniverse
    @LoftOfTheUniverse 2 роки тому

    How did I not notice the boss sy 200 come out? I never got the first 1, so I have to get this one!

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +1

      I have a full dedicated demo for the SY200 on my channel. Check it out. It's a super rad pedal!

  • @phoenixrivers5414
    @phoenixrivers5414 2 роки тому

    My #1 is the Honey Bee Dlx by BJFE

  • @mooseymoose
    @mooseymoose 2 роки тому +1

    My favorite new pedal is on iOS, actually the iPad is my favorite new pedal but Loopy Pro made it a whole new thing entirely. It’s bonkers. Madness. Srsly.

  • @marijandesin8226
    @marijandesin8226 2 роки тому +1

    22:55 😱
    That was Unreal!!
    Did you use a looper or is it all just Raster 2?
    I'm getting Mike Oldfield wibes from that high pitch FX
    Happy new year!
    Don't forget to sleep 7+ a day 🖖

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I'm always using a looper to create my end jams, unless else is stated 😊 Happy you liked the jam. Raster 2 is a beast!
      And happy new year to you as well. I'm definitely doing my best to get some proper sleep in this year.

  • @garymesser9065
    @garymesser9065 Рік тому +2

    It’s all your fault, as if having the microcosm, timeline, and empress reverb wasn’t bad enough, I just purchased the Raster2😀

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  Рік тому

      I'm "sorry" 😂 Honored that my Raster2 demo was inspiring to you though. It's such an insanely flexible pedal and it just sounds unreal in stereo.

  • @zacharyclementz6875
    @zacharyclementz6875 2 роки тому +1

    What is your band's name, Stefan? Also, thank you for sharing this thought-out list!

    • @thepedalzone
      @thepedalzone  2 роки тому

      My current band is called "Don't Come Looking For Us". You can find it on your favorite streaming platform. And thanks for the kind words about the video 🙏