The Basics?

[Ole Rumblekat]

Can anyone answer this question or point me to a posting?
What do the various different effect types do?
The Harmony Central Link doesn't work for me. Thanks
http://www.harmony-central.com/Effec...explained.html

[Deluge Of Sound]

Some of them do exactly what they sound like--Distortion, Octaver, Chorus, etc.

Here's a pretty good run down:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects_unit

Another good way to educate yourself:
http://buzzfox.com/

[iualum]

...go to any manufacturers site & look for sound/vid clips...

...or to a retailer's site for the same thing...here's one I lke...click on a category, then a specific pedal... http://proguitarshop.com/store/effects-c-602 ...