Moen

This is a vibrato pedal, even though the name doesn't really indicate that at all. Technically it is chorus and vibrato, which gives it a bit of a different feel. There are the standard 1/4" input and output as well as the input for the power supply. This is an analog pedal. There are no MIDI capabilities, and the device cannot be hooked up to a computer. It is also not rackable. UTILIZATION The editing on this pedal could not be simpler. There are two knobs: one for rate and one for depth. There is also a switch that changes the effect from chorus to vibrato. The manual is pretty much unnecessary unless you need further definition for what these effects are, in which case you probably should not have bought the pedal. SOUND QUALITY Like the pedal's namesake, I prefer to use this with a Strat, but rather than a Marshall I use my trusty Twin. This is a pretty cool vibrato pedal. It can actually get a surprising range of sounds for having only the two knobs. There is the basic "wiggly" vibrato that gave the pedal its name, and that sound actually dominates most of the settings. There's actually one configuration that will give you a decent Leslie speaker emulation too, which I think is an unexpected but surely welcome bonus. The chorus effect I find less appealing, but that's because I generally like that effect less in general. As a chorus, though, it holds up pretty well. It avoids modulating too hard, and doesn't drastically alter your tone the way that a lesser digital pedal will. OVERALL OPINION I like the fact that this pedal is really cheap, and actually has a great sound. Like most Moen pedals, there are certainly better ones out there, but it's surprising that this one is actually so much cheaper and can still hang with those. I'd recommend this to anyone who really feels the need for a good vibrato but doesn't want to pay too much money (or frankly doesn't have it!).

This is a pretty awesome overdrive considering the price. There are the simple 1/4" input and ouputs as well as the input for a power supply. This is an analog overdrive pedal. This cannot be edited with a computer nor controlled by MIDI. It is not rackable, it is a foot pedal. UTILIZATION The effects editing on this pedal is pretty straightforward. There are three knobs, level, drive, and tone. These knobs are pretty self explanatory. There is no need for a manual, though I didn't buy it with one so I can't say for sure. SOUND QUALITY I like using this with a Strat or Tele. It doesn't really do a Les Paul much justice although it's still good with one. The amp of choice is my favorite, the Fender Twin, and it also works well when used in conjunction with the dirty channel on most Marshalls. With the Twin and Strat (or even the tele), it's almost an alternative to cranking the amp. While I would still do that anyway, I would kick in the pedal and get a great rock sound that has a ton of bite but not too much fuzz. Think SRV or some nasty garage rock and you're in the ballpark. With the Marshall, it sounds good with the clean tone, giving it some dirt that is usually not there. When used with the dirty channel it can be a good boost to whatever sound you are looking for, usually for me I kick up the high end and really get soaring lead tones that sound fantastic. It also is a true bypass pedal, which is great if you don't like messing with your tone. OVERALL OPINION I can't say many negative things about this pedal, it's cheap and it does the trick. It's certainly not my favorite overdrive, but I'd say it competes respectably with most of them, and at half the price I'd say it's a real winner. Anyone looking for a good overdrive for a relatively low price would do well to check this out.