You want to influence the structure of your signal rather than simply add gain: level, presence, midrange balance or placement in the mix. This selection brings together the Teos Music tools designed to shape sound with precision: push the signal without coloration, correct certain frequencies, bring a solo to the fore or adapt your pedalboard to your amp and playing context.
Need help choosing?
If you're hesitating between a transparent boost and a more precise equalizer, the full guide explains the difference between raising the overall level, sculpting the midrange and correcting an imbalance in your sound.
Pushing your signal without changing the character of your sound: 1985 Preamp
Calibrate the level between different guitars, e.g. Stratocaster and Les Paul: 1985 Preamp
Stabilizing the level in a pedal chain: 1985 Preamp
Correct a midrange imbalance: Midrange Equalizer
Bringing out a solo without adding new saturation: Midrange Equalizer
Modify overdrive response before or after saturation: Midrange Equalizer
The pedals in this selection
Here are the models associated with the “Shaping my sound” selection. The classification is automatic, but these pedals have a common role: to intervene on level, frequency balance or signal presence without replacing your main sound.
The 1985 Preamp can also be used to calibrate the level between several guitars, for example to bring the level of a Stratocaster closer to that of a guitar equipped with humbuckers. The Midrange Equalizer acts more on the frequencies that determine presence and legibility in the mix.
Are you hesitating between a transparent boost and more precise equalization? Send me your amp, your guitar, your main pedals and the problem you want to correct: lack of presence, difference in level between guitars, overly pronounced midrange, a solo that doesn't stand out, or a signal chain that's difficult to balance.
