Analogue Synth Pedals

Since the 1970s, players and builders alike have experimented with ways of creating guitar synthesis. Various analogue filters, synth voices and hybrid fuzzes have been built over the years, with varying levels of success. It can be hard to integrate an analogue guitar synth into your rig, but in the right position, and for the right part, they can be the sprinkle of magic dust a song needs.

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EHX MICRO SYNTH

Even for EHX, the Micro Synth was a weird addition to their line. It’s a stripped-down synth voice that, like many analogue guitar synths, sounds more like a fuzz than a true synth. Its filter section is what sets it apart, offering fine-grained control over the filter sweep and LFO. If you remove the dry signal, it can sound more synth-like than most.

Bestfor Classic vintage synth sounds

WAY HUGE ATREIDES ANALOGUE WEIRDING MODULE

The Atreides takes its inspiration from the Electro-harmonix Mini Synthesiser, a short-lived EHX keyboard synth. The result is not unlike an EHX Micro Synth, though some of the design choices lead it towards a thicker, more aggressive sound. Another bonus is that it’s more compact on the pedalboard.

Bestfor Contemporary aggressive tones

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Seymour Duncan Fooz

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Keeley Synth-1

A simple fuzzy monosynth at an attractive price point.

Pigtronix Space Rip

Rich analogue synth sounds in a tiny package, with plenty of options across its two blended voices.