I have never collect it, because it will be broken if not use for a long time. There have a lot of good guitar pedals. I mean that the better one is the one which more fit to you.
I have buy one from a niche brand. I think it's very good. I think you can have a try.
you can find their product online, go there to have look. If you also think that's a great guitar pedal.
Hope you will like it.
http://www.baroni-lab.com/pedals

Yes, it's not a difficult thing. If you are afraid about it, you can first got an old one to have try.

Stompboxes
Stompboxes, or effects pedals, are designed to be positioned on the floor or within a pedalboard and operated with the user's feet. The simplest stompbox pedals have a single footswitch; one to three potentiometers for controlling the effect, gain or tone; and a single LED to indicate if the effect is on. Complex stompbox pedals may have multiple footswitches, large numbers of knobs, additional switches, and an alphanumeric display screen that indicates the status of the effect with short acronyms (e.g. DIST for "distortion").

An "effects chain" or "signal chain" may be formed by connecting two or more stompboxes. Effect chains are typically created between the guitar and the amp or between the preamplifier ("preamp") and the power amp. When a pedal is off or inactive, the electric audio signal coming into the pedal is diverted onto a "bypass", resulting in a "dry" signal which continues on to other effects down the chain. In this way, the effects within a chain can be combined in a variety of ways without having to reconnect boxes during a performance.A "controller" or "effects management system" allows for multiple effect chains to be created, so that one or several chains can be engaged or disengaged by tapping a single switch. The switches are usually organized in a row or a simple grid.

To preserve the clarity of the tone, it is most common to put compression, wah and overdrive pedals at the start of the chain; modulation (chorus, flanger, phase shifter) in the middle; and time-based units (delay/echo, reverb) at the end. When using many effects, unwanted noise and hum can be introduced into the sound. Some performers use a noise gate pedal at the end of a chain to reduce unwanted noise and hum introduced by overdrive units or vintage gear.
Rackmounted effects
Rackmounts
Rackmounted effects are built into a case designed to integrate into a 19-inch rack standard to the telecommunication and computing industries. A rackmount unit may contain electronic circuitry identical to a stompbox's, although its circuits are typically more complex. Unlike stompboxes, rackmounts usually have several different types of effects.

Rackmounts are most commonly used in recording studios and "front of house" live sound mixing situations, though many musicians use them in place of stompboxes. Rackmounts are controlled by knobs or switches on their front panel, and often by a MIDI digital control interface. During live performances, a musician can operate rackmounted effects using a "foot controller".

"Shock mount" racks are designed for musicians who are shipping gear on major tours. Devices that are less than 19 inches wide may use special "ear" adapters that allow them to be mounted on a rack.

Built-in units
Effects are often incorporated into amplifiers and even some types of instruments. Electric guitar amplifiers typically have built-in reverb and distortion, while acoustic guitar and keyboard amplifiers tend to only have built-in reverb. The Fender Bandmaster Reverb, for example, had built-in reverb and vibrato.

Since the 2000s, guitar amplifiers began having built-in multi-effects units or digital modeling effects. Bass amplifiers are less likely to have built-in effects, although some may have a compressor/limiter or distortion.Instruments with built-in effects include Hammond organs, electronic organs, electronic pianos and digital synthesizers. Occasionally, acoustic-electric and electric guitars will have built-in effects, such as a preamp or equalizer.

Multi-effects and tabletop units
A multi-effects device (also called a "multi-FX" device) is a single electronics effects pedal or rackmount device that contains many different electronic effects. Multi-FX devices allow users to "preset" combinations of different effects, allowing musicians quick on-stage access to different effects combinations.

A tabletop unit is a type of multi-effects device that sits on a desk and is controlled manually. One such example is the Pod guitar amplifier modeler. Digital effects designed for DJs are often sold in tabletop models, so that the units can be placed alongside a mixer, turntables and CD scratching gear.

What do you think are the basics that I need to know to audition for a Drum Corp's front ensemble?

I have a little experience in highschool band but not much. I plan to practice a lot this year and hopefully audition next year or year after. I'm currently 18, so i'm hoping its not too late to try out for a drum corp.

Both look perfectly fine to me, but you really should ask the conductor. Perhaps he (or she) wants everyone in black pants/shirts or something. If you happen to go to some ultra-religious or conservative school, they may even object to bare shoulders (and even bare arms).

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http://www.nbcthevoice.com/