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The London Synth & Pedal Expo Is This Weekend!

Jan 28, 2025

The London Synth & Pedal Expo, which was attended by close to 2,000 visitors in 2024, will return to the same venue in Hackney Wick (Studio 92/94). It’s the only major event for synth and pedal lovers hosted in London. Here's a video review of the 2024 edition by Molten Music.

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Win 5 Synths via the London Synth & Pedal Expo!

Blimey, synth enthusiasts! The London Synth & Pedal Expo is back for its 3rd edition, and it’s absolutely chockablock with Eurorack wizards and gearheads.Click on the title for more

Win 5 Synths via the London Synth & Pedal Expo!

New Pedal: Catalinbread Talisman Ghost Plate Reverb

The Catalinbread Talisman Ghost is a new version of the popular Catalinbread Talisman reverb pedal, a plate reverb emulation inspired by the lush, ambient sounds of vintage plate reverb units like the EMT 140. The Talisman Ghost retains the same core functionality but features a unique aesthetic design, featuring two…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Catalinbread Talisman Ghost Plate Reverb

Win 4 Pedals by BOSS, Walrus Audio, Beetronics and SOMA! (UK only)

Hey stompbox enthusiasts, The showering of goodies linked to the upcoming London Synth & Pedal Expo continues with this 4-pedal giveaway (you'll find more here).Click on the title for more

Win 4 Pedals by BOSS, Walrus Audio, Beetronics and SOMA! (UK only)

Updated Pedal: NEON EGG Planetarium v3

The Planetarium, from UK builder Neon Egg, recently updated to V3, is an adorably vintage-synth-shaped, non-reroutable creative multi-effect. It consists of a stereo modulated reverb running into an echo (with stereo modulation) and then into a compressor (with external sidechain). As abundantly clear from its form factor, this is a…Click on the title for more

Updated Pedal: NEON EGG Planetarium v3

Now Shipping: Crazy Tube Circuits Venus Overdrive

At NAMM 2025, Greek pedal brand Crazy Tube Circuits introduced the Venus overdrive, a real tube overdrive inspired by all the pedal and rack versions of the Butler Tube Driver. The Venus is now shipping. It's a compact, modern take on classic tube-driven overdrive and distortion, offering a range of…Click on the title for more

Now Shipping: Crazy Tube Circuits Venus Overdrive

Win an Elektron Digitakt II via the London Synth & Pedal Expo

Synth braniacs, We are spoiling you real bad with all these giveaways linked to the upcoming London Synth & Pedal Expo aren't we?Click on the title for more

Win an Elektron Digitakt II via the London Synth & Pedal Expo

New Pedal: Westminster 2716 Deluxe (Seth Morrison signature)

Born through a tightly knit collaboration with Seth Morrison (the guitarist of Grammy nominee recokers Skillet) the Westminster 2716 Deluxe thakes the original "non-deluxe" circuit to the next level, improving versatility and precision. The Deluxe adds the Physician Overdrive circuit before the 2716 V2 one, which also features a 3-way EQ…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Westminster 2716 Deluxe (Seth Morrison signature)

New Pedal: Benson Deep Sea Diver Fuzz Echo

Born from a collaboration with Jessica Dobson, the multi-talented force behind Seattle’s Deep Sea Diver, the Benson Deep Sea Diver is a unique fuzz-echo pedal that combines vintage-inspired fuzz tones with rich, warm analog delay. Designed to be versatile yet intuitive, this pedal can be placed anywhere on your board…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Benson Deep Sea Diver Fuzz Echo

Win 3 Pedals by Chase Bliss, Wampler & Laney + a D’Addario battery

Listen up, all you UK pedal ‘eads! We’ve got a proper belter of a giveaway lined up for ya, tied to the London Synth & Pedal Expo on March 22-23. That’s right, three bloody brilliant pedals and a battery pack are up for grabs, and we’re hopin’ they land in…Click on the title for more

Win 3 Pedals by Chase Bliss, Wampler & Laney + a D’Addario battery

New Pedal: Wampler Cryptid Fuzz

Brian Wampler, the founder of Wampler Pedals, has long been passionate about fuzz pedals and their impact on guitar tones. Recognizing the unique characteristics of classic circuits like the Fuzz Face, Tone Bender, and Big Muff, with the Wampler Cryptid Fuzz, Brian sought to create a pedal that combined the…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Wampler Cryptid Fuzz

New Pedal: Aclam Go Rocky Go Overdrive

Following on the Barcelona-based company's Beatles-inspired sonic journey that led to the creation of the Dr. Robert drive, the Aclam Go Rocky Go is a tribute to the Liverpool band's iconic guitar sound from their psychedelic years, inspired by the Vox Conqueror amp (S/N 2004) used during Magical Mystery Tour…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Aclam Go Rocky Go Overdrive

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Win 3 Pedals via the London Synth & Pedal Expo!

Alright, UK pedal heads! We’ve got something brilliant for ya, and it’s tied to the London Synth & Pedal Expo. This is your chance to snag some top-tier gear and make your rig shine.Click on the title for more

Win 3 Pedals via the London Synth & Pedal Expo!