Tasty Pedals made by ENGL Amps
Just Pedal Ingredients.
Amps — Amps are where your tone really comes alive, turning your guitar’s signal into sound with depth, warmth, and punch. From vintage valve amps that cook up creamy overdrive to modern solid-state designs with crisp precision, every amp adds its own flavour. They’re the backbone of any setup, shaping your dynamics and feel, and when paired with the right pedals, they serve up a full plate of tone — from clean sparkle to sizzling distortion.. IR — An IR pedal, short for Impulse Response pedal, recreates the sound of real speaker cabinets, microphones, and rooms by using digital snapshots of their acoustic characteristics. When you run your guitar or preamp signal through it, the IR file shapes the tone to sound as if it’s coming from a specific amp and cab setup. This makes IR pedals incredibly useful for direct recording, silent practice, or live gigs where you want consistent, studio-quality sound without miking an actual amp.
Modern IR pedals often allow you to load multiple impulse responses and switch between them instantly, letting you go from a tight 1×12 combo tone to a massive 4×12 stack in seconds. Some include EQ, reverb, and mic placement controls for further fine-tuning. For players using modelers, preamps, or amp-less rigs, an IR pedal is the final piece that makes your setup sound natural, dynamic, and ready for any stage or studio environment.. Pedal — Your pedal is like a signature dish for your sound — a flavour-packed creation that transforms the bland ingredients of your guitar into something unforgettable. Each one adds its own seasoning, texture, and heat, turning a simple meal into a feast of tone.
These tasty little boxes sit in a row, like plates on a buffet, letting you mix and match flavours as you play. With one tap of your foot, you can swap sweet for spicy, subtle for smoky, and serve up something completely new. From the comfort food of warm overdrive to the fiery kick of fuzz, from smooth jazz sauce to heavy-metal spice, pedals give players a full menu of options to express their taste. And just like with food — once you’ve tried one dish, you’ll want to sample them all.
Collecting, trading, and discovering new flavours soon becomes part of the joy of being a tone-loving gourmet geek with a guitar.. Preamp — A preamp pedal shapes and boosts your guitar’s signal before it reaches your amp or recording interface, giving you control over tone, gain, and headroom. It acts as the first stage of amplification, adding warmth, clarity, and character while preparing your signal for the next part of the chain. Some preamps emulate the response of classic valve circuits, while others offer clean, transparent tone shaping ideal for acoustic instruments or direct recording setups.
Used on its own, a preamp pedal can serve as the foundation of your tone, providing a consistent core sound wherever you play. When combined with other effects, it enhances dynamics and helps each pedal sound more defined and natural. Whether you’re looking to push your amp harder, bring life to a dull signal, or refine your sound for the studio, a good preamp pedal adds presence, punch, and musicality to any rig..
