Now this is pretty cool. The OpenStomp is an open source stomp pedal with a built-in sound effects processor. Called the Coyote-1, it includes a Windows-based workbench for making new sounds and a Propeller processor. Sadly, the device isn’t out yet but when it is it will be completely open source complete with OS source and plans for tweakers. It even has a little LCD screen and 1MB storage. I’m going to get one and record “The First Cut is the Deepest.” Try and stop me.
One of my favorite bands right now, Battle Circus has this amazing blog that the guitarist writes up called Pedal of the Day where he reviews a **** ton of stompboxes and racks that he’s used himself or has heard about. Their album The Half-Light Symphony is filled with some of the coolest use of effects I’ve ever heard.
Ryan’s posts have been SO helpful for me.
Check it out!
http://www.battlecircus.com/blog/category/pedals/