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    user/nasujaistenpelleIn The Mud

    Analog Pedals vs Digital Multi-Effects: Which Feels More Alive?

    I’ve been wrestling with this for years. Sometimes I feel like my fingers are part of the pedalboard with analog effects, like the signal flows through me. But digital boards are so convenient, I can dial in anything without carrying a truckload of gear. Does anyone else get that sense of connection or do you find the sound and versatility of digital wins every time?

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    Vilnius

    19d ago

    Analog pedals definitely make me feel like part of the signal chain. Every tweak of a knob feels alive. Digital is great, but it’s more like pressing buttons.

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    user/SibiksenPunkki

    19d ago

    I use a digital board for gigs and analog for home recording. The versatility of digital keeps me sane on stage, but nothing beats analog warmth in the studio.

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    user/tervarinkomein

    19d ago

    Switched to a fully analog pedalboard for a month. My phrasing changed. I swear the pedals made me play more dynamically

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