
Halloween sounds from guitar effects + photocell mod
MAKE Magazine —
This installment of EHX's Effectology series outlines a variety of methods for using their stompboxes to create some rather convincing spookiness. Clever work, but the real highlight is the simple schematic for light control seen @ the 3:45 mark.
A photocell soldered between the ground and tip/sleeve terminals of a 1/4" plug is then connected to the expression pedal input of a self-oscillating EQ effect - instant photo-theremin. nice.
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Spooky sounds from your Telecaster
CrunchGear —
Do not adjust your computer because Bill Ruppert has put together a nice set of sound effects using only EHX pedals and some creativity. I love how he makes a clock sound with just the pick-up switch and then adds in some bells for spooky effect.
You can see all of Bill’s gear here but I doubt we’ll be able to recreate his sweet tones without years of practice and fifty full listens to the Chilling, Thrilling Sounds of the Haunted House, an album that I used to own.

