I get asked often what tools I recommend for making soldered cables and for setting up a pedalboard.   Needless to say there are some tools that are 'must haves' and others that are 'nice to have'.  Some are essential for a quality result, others will simply save you a few...

Stereo summing.  On the surface it’s a great feature that allows you to wire your compatible pedals in stereo, but switch to using them in mono at the push of a button.  Very handy if an amp dies mid-set or if you go from being able to use two amps...

If you have ever wondered about midi and what it can do for your pedalboard, you’re in the right place.  Midi has been around for decades.  Without going into its history, midi allows a person to essentially grow about 8 more arms and use them all simultaneously on their instrument...