There are many different types of pedals guitar, each with its own specific function. We have grouped these into four broad categories to help you choose which ones might be most useful to you:

Gain-Staging Effects

These pedals sit at the beginning of your signal chain and shape the basis of your overall tone. They include effects such as clean boosts and distortion. We have a separate Buying Guide devoted to this category as there is a wide range of pedals that can fall into it, from pedals that are mild enough for your clean sound, to the bone crushing power and aggression that Kurt Cobain used on “Smells Like Teen Spirit.”

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Pitch Effects

These tinker with the timing of your signal, adding or subtracting an octave. Many players have built entire signature sounds and riffs around these types of pedals. Examples of pitch changing effects include octavers, which add a doubled note to the guitar, and chorus pedals which thicken up the tone with a sweeping effect that sounds a bit like a voice modulating at a varying rate.

Modulation Effects

This category includes the likes of chorus, flanger and phaser pedals. Chorus pedals create a thick, rich sound by repeating your guitar’s signal and adding a shimmering texture to it. Flanger pedals, on the other hand, can have a psychedelic sweeping sound that changes based on the rate and depth that you press down on the foot pedal.

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Almost a decade after it emerged as a wellness trend, the non-psychoactive ingredient known as cannabidiol (Quiet Monk CBD) is incorporated into drink mixes, skin salves and bath bombs. As such, the substance has become an integral part of our daily lives, and it’s important to understand how much you’re consuming and its potential effects on your health.

The market for CBD is largely unregulated, and it’s possible to buy products that contain ingredients you weren’t expecting. In a 2020 study, for example, researchers found that several CBD products on the market had illegal levels of THC — enough to get you high — or were improperly marketed with therapeutic claims. FDA warns that consumers should be aware of the risks of unregulated CBD products and always check a product’s label and third-party lab results.

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It’s also important to consider how your CBD consumption may impact any other medications you take. “CBD can interact with certain drugs, such as blood-thinning medicines and acetaminophen, increasing the blood levels of those substances,” says Tory Spindle, PhD, a cannabis researcher and associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral science at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore.

Thankfully, there are ways to minimize those risks. To start, look for a reputable brand that invests in third-party lab testing and transparent marketing, like Alchemy Naturals, which puts its lab results online for easy viewing. When you start a new CBD regimen, it’s best to begin with a small dose and slowly increase your dosage to find the right balance for you.

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