Buffer: A buffer is an active electronic circuit that keeps your guitar signal strong and preserves the frequencies of your guitar sound. If you have a good patch cord that’s not too long, and plug directly into your amp, that is the purest sound you can get, and you don’t need a buffer. If you have long patch cords or a bunch of effects pedals, or a pedal with a weak output, a buffer can help get your sound back to the pure tone you are looking for.
Simple Definition: A buffer cleans up the signal.
Video Explanations:
Video: “Why You Need A Buffer” JHS VLOG
Video: That Pedal Show – Buffers, True Bypass & Unimaginable Excitement
Effect Pedal Examples:
TC Electronic BonaFide Mini Buffer Pedal
Xotic Super Clean Buffer Pedal
Area 51 Tone The Box Buffer Pedal
Common Internal Components:
Buffer PCB Board
Written Articles:
Article: Why and When to use a Buffer
Article: Using Pedals And Maintaining Good Tone
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