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High-feedback designs return more of the processed signal to the circuit, making repeats, resonance, clipping or oscillation more pronounced. The result can be a longer delay trail, a sharper filter peak, a more aggressive distortion texture or controlled self-oscillation. Feedback is sensitive to level and placement, so check the available control range, stability, noise, mix and mute behaviour before using the product in a live or layered setup.
PICKUP is an instrument-source label for products connected to a magnetic, piezo or contact pickup. The pickup type affects impedance, frequency response, transient attack, feedback risk and the amount of gain required. Check whether the product expects an instrument-level pickup, a microphone or a line signal, and confirm the connector, phantom-power behaviour and placement before adding it to an acoustic, electric or experimental setup.
Tuner products provide a visible or silent way to check pitch at the start of a signal chain. Accuracy, calibration range, detection speed, display visibility, mute switching and bypass type affect how well they suit a live board. Polyphonic tuners can show several strings at once, while chromatic designs may offer more detailed single-note feedback. Check the input and output arrangement, power draw and display readability under the intended stage lighting.