gear giveaway

Author Archive

BO Effects OxyTone EPX Low Gain Drive

BO Effects is a French company with a solid reputation in Europe but not very well known in the rest of the world. The OxyTone EPX is their take on the two-channel low gain overdrive circuit, with a channel based on the preamp section of the EP3 Echoplex, and the…Click on the title for more

BO Effects OxyTone EPX Low Gain Drive

Mooer R7 X2 Stereo Multi-Reverb

The new Mooer R7 x2 Stereo Reverb takes the format of their popular R7 mini-multi-reverb and expands it inside a compact case, gifting it with twice as many ins/outs, modes and footswitches, and a few other features. The 5 knob layout and 7 preset system are identical to its predecessor,…Click on the title for more

Mooer R7 X2 Stereo Multi-Reverb

New Pedal: Dophix Galileo Optical Tremolo

Those of you who enjoy the trembling nature of tremolo and revel in experimenting with LFO shapes should take a look at the new Dophix Galileo. A full analog device, this Italian optical tremolo features a host of versatile features that allow the creative player to fine-tune the effect's behavior…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Dophix Galileo Optical Tremolo

Vaderin Pedals Cherry Fuzz ‘Stainer

The Vaderin Pedals Cherry Fuzz 'Stainer was designed with one goal in mind: giving guitarists a fuzz full of sustain that cuts through a dense mix - and sounds good while at it. Driven by a two-transistor circuit inspired by a late '60s Muff Pi, the Cherry Fuzz features a…Click on the title for more

Vaderin Pedals Cherry Fuzz ‘Stainer

Now Shipping: Pigtronix Infinity 3 Hi-Fi Stereo Double Looper

NYC's Pigtronix just announced Infinity 3, the latest version of their flagship, stereo (double) looper. As usual for looper pedals there is a lot to unpack, but the emphasis on this release is on instantaneous commands, record low latency, and recording quality that matches the one of a tape recorder.…Click on the title for more

Now Shipping: Pigtronix Infinity 3 Hi-Fi Stereo Double Looper

Adventure Audio Again Modulated Delay with CV

Upstate NY pedal builder Adventure Audio unveiled (and shot a video of) a fuzz at our 2019 Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit, but, on their board, also had a prototype of another new pedal which is now ready and shipping: the Again Delay/Modulation. The circuit itself is not as mind-bending as other…Click on the title for more

Adventure Audio Again Modulated Delay with CV

Mojo Hand FX Clarity Compressor

The Mojo Hand FX Clarity is a simple, two-mode DSP-powered compressor created for players seeking a clean, simple but reasonably flexible studio-quality compressor. The two modes, Slope and Envelope, deliver drastically different kinds of "signal squashing." The former is more linear and traditional, with fast attack and smooth response, perfect for evening…Click on the title for more

Mojo Hand FX Clarity Compressor

Effects Bakery Melon Pan Mini Chorus

Effects Bakery is an up-and-coming Japanese pedal builder that specializes in quality mini guitar pedals. The Melon Pan is their take on the classic, 3-knob chorus circuit, in mini format. We added it to our list of the best chorus pedals in mini format. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVlyXIy6aD0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eXFIeqgsLQ The Melon Pan Chorus…Click on the title for more

Effects Bakery Melon Pan Mini Chorus

Rare Buzz Fuzz Bob-omb

The Rare Buzz Fuzz Bob-omb is a US-made two-knob fuzz with a wide tonal range hosted in a sparkly red compact case. Those of you interested in geeky technical details might want to be aware that the circuit is based on a rare Soviet fuzz from the '70s and, as…Click on the title for more

Rare Buzz Fuzz Bob-omb

Sunnaudio Rabbithead RH-1 Preamp/Dual Overdrive

The Sunnaudio Rabbithead RH-1 is an analog, transformerless Preamp/Dual Overdrive accepting both instrument and line in signal and providing an exhaustive array of controls to fine-tune your tone. It's also a speaker simulator with two 1/4” outputs, one of which is a balanced speaker sim output. The preamp section features…Click on the title for more

Sunnaudio Rabbithead RH-1 Preamp/Dual Overdrive

Audio Kitchen Fake Plastic Trees

Audio Kitchen is a boutique amp and pedal builder based in the UK that focuses on their own, scrupulously engineered designs, deliberately avoiding to "pay homage" to existing classics. The Fake Plastic Trees overdrive/distortion/fuzz is a solid state version of the line out of their own popular The Big Trees…Click on the title for more

Audio Kitchen Fake Plastic Trees

Free the Tone Crunchy Chime CC-1B Booster

The Free The Tone Crunchy Chime is a versatile clean boost pedal with separate Bass and Treble knobs and two Modes that selects the boost/cut frequency range of the BASS control. This configuration also allows it to act as a mid booster when both Bass and Treble knobs are turned…Click on the title for more

Free the Tone Crunchy Chime CC-1B Booster