In the 1970s, there was an explosion in electric guitar and bass effects that many call the golden age of effects. During that time many of today’s best-known pedal manufacturers got their footing, creating pedals you’ll still find on pedalboards worldwide. Since then, there’s been a tidal wave of pedals, rack gear, and other effects.

DOD and DigiTech have been right in the middle of it all the entire time.