From heavy metal to pop, the guitar synthesizer is one of the most commonly used additions for any guitar player. It’s what gives rock songs that piercing distortion and the woeful tones to the blues.

Guitar synthesis has evolved from a complex, pickup-dependent technology to an accessible tool that any guitarist can use to expand their sonic palette. Today’s synth pedals eliminate the barriers ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If you're a heavy effects user, you might wonder, can I turn my guitar into a synthesizer? The ...

When I reviewed the ZOIA, I said there was nothing else quite like it on the market. And that’s still largely true, but the Beebo from Poly Effects is at least a close relative. It’s, in theory, a ...

There's more than one way to turn a guitar into a synthesizer. But Boss and Roland have always gone for the most elaborate and complicated approach. While the new SY-1000 can be played simply by ...