This is the fun question!  I love effects units.  Anytime I can use one I do. Once you get used to them there’s no going back!  Especially if you can get the hang of the delay units!    This skill set will take time and trial and error to get it right.

Effects Units
Most effects units come with presets that sound good right out of the box.  My personal favorite is the Lexicon PCM91 that has a setting called the Hanger Wave that mimics a airplane hanger.  Really amazing reverb.  Especially on wind or stringed instruments.  Just turn it on and go!

Delay Units
A delay effect can be achieved with a little bit of rhythm to match it up with the tempo of the song.  This is done by a button called “Tap”  basically it works how it says it does.  You tap the button to the beat of the song and it sets the delay.  If you can get the right song for a delay on a snare then the effect can be awesome!  Just play with it during practices then try it out on the audience.

Have fun and make mistakes.  You never know what you will find that sounds really cool!

What are your favorite units and settings?  Post them below in the comments.