Since stringed instruments were equipped with electric pickups, individuals have strove to find ways to alter the sound of those instruments in interesting and novel ways. Some of the effects are very present in the sound, overwhelming the natural character of the instrument and others are more of an enhancement to the natural sound of the instrument. These effects are very useful to performing musicians and a great deal of fun for those who simply like to see what they can do with their sound. Most are available in the form of foot-switch operated pedals, powered by batteries.
The most famous effect that works as well on a ukulele as it does on any other instrument is reverb. Reverb has the quality of making any sound take on the sort of aural characteristics it would enjoy if it were emanating from a large cathedral. This effect, to greater or lesser degrees, is used on just about every professional quality recording on the market. For those wanting to expand their ukulele's repertoire of sound it's one of the natural choices.
Delay and chorus also add to the overall "size" of an instrument's sound. Delay repeats a short section of what was just played—this amount is adjustable—giving the feeling of the sound being "doubled". It can also be used for very dramatic effects, such as repeating an entire phrase of music behind what the player is currently performing. Chorus is similar, but adds both sparkle and depth to the sound of an instrument. It is very commonly-used and can be very subtle, adding the suggestion of more voices to a single note, or very dramatic and lush, almost overwhelming. Any of these pedals are available at affordable prices from a variety of manufacturers. Boss and Ibanez are the most well-known.
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