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There seems to be some consensus among guitarists that, in the new millennium, having just one dirt box won't cut it. Hence, the proliferation of dual gain pedals. The 
NYC's Electro-Harmonix has been a leader in the niche of additive synthesis (aka pitch shifting) since the release of their beloved POG pedal in 2005, and the release of the Intelligent Harmony Machine takes things one step further in the development of that technology.... Click on the title for more
There always a lot of curiosity when 
Sometimes true gems can be found among pedals that are (way) under $100, and the 
High-end Japanese guitar maker Oopegg just unveiled a line of pedals that, at least for now, is comprised of three products: a compressor, a reverb, and a fuzz. In this post, we'll focus on the Oopegg Fuzz OZZ-1, which, from the sound of it, is inspired by the Tone Bender.... Click on the title for more
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Earlier this year, I stood in front of a contemporary art installation from a Quebec artist asking me to trigger, via pedal, the end of the world. I stomped on it, but nothing happened (Quebequas are renowned for loving provocations). Today I am presented with a German guitar pedal that promises to unleash "terror" at the pressing of a footswitch. Will it deliver?... Click on the title for more
Hand-built in the UK, the 
For most pedal lovers, it will take about three seconds glance to gather what kind of pedal is the 
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