In this video I’m putting together a simple pedalboard rig that can cover a bunch of real-world uses without turning into a giant science project. The whole idea is to keep it practical: a board that’s quick to set up, easy to troubleshoot, and flexible enough to handle different amps, modelers/FRFR setups, or straight-up recording situations. If you’ve ever wanted one “do-it-all” board that still feels like a guitar rig (and not a computer), this is the mindset I’m working from. I walk through how I think about a multi-use board—what I want it to do, what I can live without, and why simple signal flow usually wins when you’re actually playing instead of endlessly tweaking. This is the kind of rig I’d use for riff-heavy play-throughs, gear demos, and backing tracks where I need consistent tones fast. If you’re building your first board or you’re downsizing to something you’ll actually use, the takeaway is: pick a clear goal, keep the layout clean, and build around reliability and repeatability.