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😏 Multi-FX Pedals & Monitors – Best Options Under $500...
Update your studio setup WITHOUT breaking the bank or taking out a second mortgage...
Richard Goodwin
April 10, 2025
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GD Gear Nerds!
This week we're zooming in on two absolute essentials for your rig—multi-effects pedals that SLAY for under $500, and studio monitors that don’t suck (and don’t rob your wallet, either). If you're hunting for BIG sound on a tight budget, this one’s for you.
Brought to you by your empty pedalboard—let’s fill that bad boy up. 🎸
🔥 WHAT'S INSIDE:
🎛️ The best guitar multi-effects pedals under $500
🔊 Studio monitors that won’t lie to you (or bankrupt you)
🎛️ BEST MULTI-FX PEDALS UNDER $500
I’ve been playing for decades and I love gear. I’ve tested A LOT of stuff. But one of the most useful pieces of gear for any guitarist is a rock-solid multi-effects pedal.
They help with practice, with recording, with idea generation, with sounding better – basically they’re essential.
I currently own around 10 – most of which were sent to me for review because I run ELECTRIKJAM – but some of them I actually researched, went out and bought (back when I didn’t run a popular blog).
For me, there’s a handful of great options right now for under $500. I consider these the perfect go-to options for first timers.
They’ll do everything you need as well — think amp sims, stompboxes, looping, IR loading, and even recording interfaces all-in-one. These aren't toys. They're legit tone machines that could replace half your board.
🔊 BEST STUDIO SPEAKERS FOR BEGINNERS ON A BUDGET (THAT DON’T SUCK)
Stop mixing on garbage. Your tone deserves better. And the best part? You don’t have to spend thousands.
We rounded up the actual best beginner studio monitors that give you clean, honest sound without sounding like a tin can.
These are perfect for home setups, project studios, or anyone tired of guessing what their mix really sounds like.
💡 Pro tip: Pair these with your multi-fx unit for a killer direct rig. 🤘
That’s the drop this week.
Go forth and sound better—without living off ramen for a month. Got questions? Hit reply and we’ll riff it out.
Stay loud, stay weird.
⚡ – The ELECTRIKJAM crew
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