I’m not a big pedal guy, but I love delay on my leads. It’s probably quite common but I’m a fan of the Strymon BigSky. There’s a setting on there called Cloud that has this incredibly unique type of reverb. One thing I’ve always done is use ambient guitars layered up in the background. It probably comes from listening to Dimmu Borgir, I liked the ambience but I didn’t want to have keyboards.

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Maxon OD808 Overdrive

Overdrive Effects Pedals

In this video, Middleton explains the use of his Maxon OD808 pedal.

Guitar World:

I mic up with an SM57 and, apart from the Maxon OD-808 boost in front tightening the low-end, that was about it.

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Ebtech 2-Channel Hum Eliminator

Noise Gate Effects Pedals

In a YouTube video titled "Using an Overdrive/Tubescreamer/Maxon for metal tones," Josh Middleton demonstrates the use of the Ebtech 2-Channel Hum Eliminator while discussing his gear setup.

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Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor

Noise Gate Effects Pedals

can be seen 3:10 in this video where he shows the rig he used at the Lamb of God - Megadeth tour

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Boss DD-7 Digital Delay

Delay Effects Pedals

can be seen 3:23 in this video where he shows the rig he used at the Lamb of God - Megadeth tour

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T-Rex Engineering FuelTank Classic Power Supply

Effects Pedal Accessories

In a YouTube video titled "Using an Overdrive/Tubescreamer/Maxon for metal tones," Josh Middleton is seen using the T-Rex Engineering FuelTank Classic Power Supply.

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Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb

Reverb Effects Pedals

can be seen 3:23 in this video where he shows the rig he used at the Lamb of God - Megadeth tour

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Fortin Amplification Tempest

Overdrive Effects Pedals

This is the Architects signature overdrive.

From Fortin page The TEMPEST Overdrive was created working hand-in-hand with guitarists Adam Christianson and Josh Middleton.

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Neural DSP Quad Cortex

Amp & Cabinet Simulators

In an Instagram Live stream on 3/16/23, Josh said that he uses the Quad Cortex in his home studio and live.

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Kemper Profiler Remote Foot Controller

Switch Effects Pedals

In the video Dying Is Absolutely Safe Live at Middle Farm Studios by Architects, at the 4:22, Josh Middleton is seen using a Kemper Profiler Remote.

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