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Archaeology in the analog domain rarely yields such a consequential artifact. Unearthed from a trove of personal archives during research for the forthcoming Electro-Harmonix tome, the 
Catalinbread has officially elevated its iconic tape echo emulation with the Belle Epoch+, a feature-packed compact delay that finally integrates full tap tempo. This isn't just a minor update; it's a comprehensive refinement designed to be the most versatile and user-friendly version of their flagship circuit.... Click on the title for more
In this era dense with pedal collaborations, videographers have joined celebrity guitarists in working with builders on new, exciting stompboxes. The first example of this kind was, of course, the Chase Bliss Audio / Knobs collaboration on the recently finalized Blooper. ... Click on the title for more
The Crazy Tube Circuits Orama presents a formidable proposition: a dual-channel preamp that unites two distinct, legendary voices of high-gain rock into a single, meticulously engineered pedal: a British amp and fuzz.... Click on the title for more
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The Olinthus Earwig might be the most improbable fuzz pedal ever made. It defies the conventional wisdom that huge sounds require hefty enclosures, packing the entire sonic legacy of a classic American fuzz circuit into a stompbox smaller than a guitar pick. This isn't a miniaturized compromise; it's a full-throated distortion engine that delivers everything from singing sustain to aggressive, textured crunch.... Click on the title for more
Because of their unique sonic characteristics, including a smooth, warm low-pass filter sound with a pleasing "fat" character, particularly when pushed into overdrive, the so-called "ladder filters" found in vintage analog synths are still highly sought after, even by guitarists. The TWA Ladditude is a pedal that puts that exact circuit at your toe-tips.... Click on the title for more
Let's have a look at the Foxcatcher V2 from Wampler Pedals, which is essentially an evolution of their very well-regarded Bluesbreaker-style circuit.
So, what's new? Well, they've significantly expanded its utility while maintaining that core, transparent overdrive character.... Click on the title for more
In a market saturated with complex or sonically intrusive units, the Heather Brown Darlene Compressor stands out by championing a simple, yet often elusive, ideal: flawless execution. This pedal is designed not as an effect to be noticed, but as a foundational tool to be trusted. Its primary achievement is delivering consistent, musical sustain and dynamic control without the noise, artificial colouration, or feel-choking compression that plagues many designs.
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Warm Audio has built a reputation on a simple but powerful mission: delivering faithful recreations of legendary studio gear and classic circuits at accessible prices. From microphones to outboard gear, they’ve become masters at capturing the magic of the originals. Now, they’ve turned their attention to the pedalboard with the Tube Squealer, a triple-threat overdrive that crams the three most sought-after Tubescreamer variants into a single, affordable unit.... Click on the title for more
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