YouTube has started recommending that I watch guitar pedal reviews. I don't know how to play guitar or even own a guitar but I can't disagree with the recommendation. Recently it steered me to this pair of reviews for the Generation Loss and Lossy pedals; both created by Chase Bliss.

I do not make music but I must admit that hearing the output of these two devices does make me want to start tinkering. The Generation Loss MKII emulates the sound quality loss from analog devices like VCR overdubs or cassette decks. The Lossy is the flip side of the same coin; emulating digital degradation like compressing an mp3 into oblivion.

If you're like me and not a musician, you can still appreciate the effect here. If you are a musician, consider picking one of these up and then send me what you make. I am sure it'll be lovely.