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Electro-Harmonix Ocean Abyss Reverb

The Electro-Harmonix Ocean Abyss is the NYC-based venerable pedal brand's next-generation DUAL reverb and multi-effects workstation designed for immersive sound design. Building on EHX’s legacy of innovative reverb algorithms, it features dual independently programmable engines with 10 stereo reverb effects such as Hall, Spring, and Shimmer. Beyond reverb, it includes…Click on the title for more

Electro-Harmonix Ocean Abyss Reverb

New Pedal: Lantern Manufacturing Verbena Reverb

The Lantern Manufacturing Verbena is a distinctive mono in, stereo out reverb that harnesses 1980s DRAM technology—eschewing modern DSP—to deliver pitch-shifted, reverse, and modulated reverbs in any combination. Its all-analog signal path, built on legacy logic circuits and modulation networks, produces both classic spaces and experimental textures with organic degradation.…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Lantern Manufacturing Verbena Reverb

Universal Audio UAFX Starlight Echo Station

The Universal Audio UAFX Starlight Echo Station belongs to the series of the first three guitar pedals ever released by the US company, a dominant force in the pro audio peripherals but also in the DSP-powered plugins market. That kind of expertise must have come in handy when working on…Click on the title for more

Universal Audio UAFX Starlight Echo Station

IK Multimedia TONEX ONE

After the resounding success of the TONEX Amp/Cab Modeler (largish) pedal, the tiny IK Multimedia TONEX ONE is the natural evolution of that product, packing all of its power and tone in a mini enclosure. Oh and... it's in stereo! With the latest firmware update announced on October 3rd (and available…Click on the title for more

IK Multimedia TONEX ONE

Origin Effects Deluxe55 Tweed-Style Drive

From its form factor, the Origin Effects Deluxe55 looks like it should belong to the company's Halcyon series of overdrives, a line of pedals dedicated to perfecting the sound of classic overdrive such as the Tube Screamer, the Klon Centaur and the Marshall Blues Breaker. Alas, the Deluxe 55 doesn't…Click on the title for more

Origin Effects Deluxe55 Tweed-Style Drive

KMA Machines Geminus Stereo Double Tracker

The KMA Machines Geminus is a compact pedal that brings their unique True Double Tracker (TDT) technology, previously featured in their larger Endgame pedal, to a dedicated format. TDT is based on an algorithm that authentically simulates the sound of playing a riff twice, adding "fatness" and "width" to your…Click on the title for more

KMA Machines Geminus Stereo Double Tracker

Life Is Unfair The Dream Left Behind Fuzz

The Life Is Unfair The Dream Left Behind Fuzz is a one-knob wonder designed for players who know exactly what sound they are going for: the ideal Muff tone. There is a fixed gain and no tone stack to get in the way of its huge sound. With more mids…Click on the title for more

Life Is Unfair The Dream Left Behind Fuzz

New Pedal: Fortin Kali Preamp Distortion

Fortin Amplification has released the KALI Preamp/Distortion pedal, the third in its preamp series following the NATAS and MESHUGGAH models. Designed to deliver the sonic character of Fortin’s CALI amp, the KALI pedal channels decades of amp modding heritage, including influences from Jose Arredondo’s pioneering work. It offers a wide…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Fortin Kali Preamp Distortion

Chase Bliss Reverse Mode C

The Chase Bliss Reverse Mode C is a pedal designed in collaboration with Empress Effects. For the Minneapolis-base company, it represents a return to their comfort zone, the creative delay pedal, in this case, an "echo composed of multiple distinct voices that move in different directions - forward, backward, and…Click on the title for more

Chase Bliss Reverse Mode C

New Pedal: Peavey Decade Preamp

The Peavey Decade Preamp pedal revives the iconic tone of the original 1980s Peavey Decade amplifier, known for its gritty, raw sound that gained a cult following among players seeking unique saturation and edge. This stompbox is a precise recreation of the original circuit, delivering the same character in a…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Peavey Decade Preamp

Updated Pedal: ThorpyFX Peacekeeper MKIIB Overdrive

The ThorpyFX Peacekeeper is not exactly a Klon clone, but the sound and specs of the Klon Centaur were certainly in engineer Adrian Thorpe's mind when he designed this low-gain overdrive circuit. This new MkIIB version was release to celebrate the company's 10 year in business. The Peacekeeper is a…Click on the title for more

Updated Pedal: ThorpyFX Peacekeeper MKIIB Overdrive

New Pedal: Cornerstone Nucleo Stereo Reverb (Paul Davids Signature)

Designed in partnership with Dutch YouTuber Paul Davids, the Cornerstone Nucleo Reverb redefines ambient processing, blending studio-grade algorithms with intuitive tactile control. Developed in collaboration with Paul Davids, this pedal leverages a M7 Cortex Engine to deliver three core reverb modes: Reactor (dense reflections), Room (intimate spaces), and Hall (expansive…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Cornerstone Nucleo Stereo Reverb (Paul Davids Signature)