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New Pedal: Electro-Harmonix Pico Swello

The Electro-Harmonix Pico Swello brings one of the most musical features of the classic POG2 - its polyphonic attack envelope - into a mini, standalone pedal. Unlike standard volume swells that affect the entire signal, the Swello applies an independent attack envelope to each individual note within a chord, creating…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Electro-Harmonix Pico Swello

BOSS Poly Shifter XS-1

The BOSS Poly Shifter represents a significant leap in polyphonic pitch-shifting technology, offering glitch-free, ultra-fast tracking across a wide range of up to ±7 semitones or ±3 octaves. Powered by advanced proprietary algorithms and 24-bit Adaptive Focus conversion, the XS-1 maintains the natural character and attack of your instrument while…Click on the title for more

BOSS Poly Shifter XS-1

Electro-Harmonics Bender Royale Fuzz

The Electro-Harmonics Bender Royale is an advanced version of the classic three-transistor germanium fuzz circuit, inspired by the famous MkIII Tone Bender design. This modern fuzz pedal combines vintage authenticity with contemporary features, offering the sought-after germanium fuzz sound that influenced numerous iconic recordings. The Bender Royale features go beyond…Click on the title for more

Electro-Harmonics Bender Royale Fuzz

New Pedal: Silktone Expander Preamp Fuzz

The Silktone Expander reimagines the classic dirt pedal as a dynamic tone-enhancing engine. Far from a one-trick distortion, it functions as an "always-on" harmonic foundation, thickening your core sound with rich texture and amp-like responsiveness before you even engage a drive channel. Its sophisticated circuit is a nod to vintage…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Silktone Expander Preamp Fuzz

Fish Circuit Echo Limiteur

Hand-made in Montreal (the lovely city we call home), the Fish Circuits Echo Limiteur is a distinctive hybrid delay that merges analog warmth (via an MN3005 chip) with digital extension (PT2399) for delay times up to 1750ms. Its defining feature is a dynamic limiter circuit, offering unprecedented control over feedback…Click on the title for more

Fish Circuit Echo Limiteur

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

Crazy Tube Circuits Venus Overdrive

EarthQuaker Barrows Fuzz Attacker

If you’ve ever chased that raw, singing, mid-heavy fuzz tone that defined everything from ’60s rock rebellion to ’80s shoegaze walls-of-sound, meet your new foundation: the EarthQuaker Devices Barrows. This isn’t just another fuzz—it’s a faithful and modernized recreation of the legendary Tone Bender MkII circuit, built with three carefully…Click on the title for more

EarthQuaker Barrows Fuzz Attacker

BOSS OD-3 Overdrive

The BOSS OD-3 is the third generation of the revered OD-1, but with more controls. It sounds like a refined version of the Ibanez Tube Screamer, which was built to compete with the OD-1 and was close to being an OD-1 clone with an added mid-bump. Its sound is often…Click on the title for more

BOSS OD-3 Overdrive

New Pedal: LPD Supernode Dual Overdrive

The LPD Supernode Dual Overdrive is a versatile dual overdrive pedal that combines two classic analog circuits in a single, highly configurable unit. On the right, you'll find a refined take on the iconic ODR circuit, complete with a post-clipping Bass control and an internal trimmer for low-end saturation. The…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: LPD Supernode Dual Overdrive

Origin RevivalDRIVE Overdrive

The folks at Origin Effects say it took them several years of research and development to finalize the RevivalDRIVE, and looking at this beast we can certainly see why! This is a stompbox that's packed (and we stress packed) with features that are destined to fire the sonic itches of many tone connoisseurs…Click on the title for more

Origin RevivalDRIVE Overdrive

Updated Pedal: Diamond Memory Lane V2 Delay

The original - and now vintage - Diamond Memory Lane Delay went down in history as the first (analog) delay with tap tempo, but the unit received plenty of great feedback for its sound too. It was a big pedal and based on a chip that went out of production,…Click on the title for more

Updated Pedal: Diamond Memory Lane V2 Delay

New Pedal: PastFX Gallstone Phaser

The original Electro-Harmonix Small Stone V2 is a legendary phaser, revered for its lush, swooshing character. The Gallstone phaser is a faithful recreation of that classic circuit, loaded with modern enhancements that expand its palette while honoring the original's sound. At its core, the Gallstone retains the authentic OTA-based phasing of the Small Stone,…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: PastFX Gallstone Phaser