What are some of the best pedals (single or multi)?

[MiSeRY]

So, I'm debating on making a pedal board and buying individual pedals or going with something like a POD XT/X3 live. Typically, I play post-hardcore/post-punk in a band that hardly uses any effects, but now I'm starting a second band that is more ethereal. That being said, right now I only have an MXR 10 band EQ and a Boss DD-3 going through the loop. I'd like to mess with some Flanges, Phasers, Tremolos, Tape Echos, etc....pretty much anything out there. I don't have the money for a G-Major or anything like that, at the moment (unfortunately). If the general consensus is that individual pedals would be better than something like a POD, can anyone suggest what some of the better pedals are out there?

I'm really only familiar with the Boss stuff, but I hear a lot of people on here talking about more "boutique" pedals and I've also heard the Line6 stomp boxes are pretty cool too.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[stadidas]

The Electro Harmonix Small Stone is a lovely phase shifter, if you're into that sort of thing. Very smooth sounding.

 

[RoadstarII]

I've used lots of different pedals in the past and still have lots. I find there is only one true pedal needed and that is the MXR distortion+. If your band doesn't use much for effects this is perfect.I love it for metal I love it for punk rock I love it with the levels turned down for a slight overdrive. My pedal was passed down to me and is a true 70's pedal 9 volt only. A lot of people will disagree but it is all about personal taste. I have turned many people onto MXR and they will all never go back.

 

[rvschulz]

i only have pedals that affect sound in my train - wah -> distortion -> phaser -> delay.

after several distortion pedals - i went with the Boss DS-1 with the Keely Ultra/SEM mods. I like this a lot.

for delay - i went with the DD-20 because i wanted multiple pre-set timings. perfect and my favorite overall pedal ...

phaser - i use a boss here too - PH-2 ? i guess i should actually look tonight, but it sounds nice and has a unique tone for some leads.

sometimes when i blend delay and phaser ... pink floyd to the max ... i like that.

 

[MysticTriad]

I dont use Boss pedals cause they are not true bypass. Im SUPER picky about that.

For a phase shift I use the Moog Moogerfooger 12 Stage Phaser. Beautiful

For Delay i use the T-Rex Replica. Awesome stuff
The Boss DD-6 is pretty cool though. Sounds too digital to me though.

For Overdrive: Fulltone: OCD/ Ibanez TS9 (modded for true Bypass)

Just an example for ya. i dont know how picky you are about Coloring of tone and stuff

 

[DeFrag]

Ethereal? Moog.

 

[MiSeRY]

thanks for all the ideas fellas. i'll check some of these out.

 

[bsd56]

A delay you might want to look at that is fairly cheap is the Danelectro PB&J pedal. Its kinda noisy but it sounds really fucking good, and thats not "just for what it is" it really is a badass analog delay. I got mine for like $40 on ebay i think.

 

[AustinK]

I am an mxr fan so i would say the phase 90 and the stereo chorus.