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NativeAudio Kiaayo Overdrive

Mike Trombley's NativeAudio unveiled a new pedal that represents the builder's debut in the gain realm: the Kiaayo Overdrive.... Click on the title for more

NativeAudio Kiaayo Overdrive

Free the Tone Flight Time FT-2Y Delay

Free the Tone has made a name for itself in the realm of time-based effects, through high-end digital devices full of features. The Flight Time Delay is probably their more straightforward take on the digital echo format.... Click on the title for more

Free the Tone Flight Time FT-2Y Delay

SolidGoldFX Lysis MKII Polyphonic Octave Fuzz Modulator

The SolidGoldFX Lysis made a splash when it was first unveiled at our Stompbox Booth at NAMM 2019, making it into reverb.com's top 7 of the new NAMM releases. The Montreal-based company just upgraded it with a MkII version that takes this modulated octave fuzz/synth to a new level.... Click on the title for more

SolidGoldFX Lysis MKII Polyphonic Octave Fuzz Modulator

Tone Cloud Jaffa Fuzz

Tone Cloud Effects is an up-and-coming builder from Australia exclusively dedicated to fuzz pedals, and the Jaffa Fuzz is the company's take on the Fuzz Face circuit.... Click on the title for more

Tone Cloud Jaffa Fuzz

Valco FX KGB Fuzz

Valco FX, a subsidiary of Canadian eccentric guitar builder Eastwood Guitars, unveiled their second pedal after the Bloodbuzz (which we covered here a few months ago): it's a very tweakable fuzz bearing a rather disquieting name: KGB.... Click on the title for more

Valco FX KGB Fuzz

Effectrode Delta-Trem Tube Stereo Tremolo

UK manufacturer Effectrode specializes in guitar pedals featuring vacuum tubes in them, and their Delta-Trem tremolo has two 12AU7 peaking out of the right side of its case, protected by to metal bars.... Click on the title for more

Effectrode Delta-Trem Tube Stereo Tremolo

Keeley Compressor Mini

Robert Keeley has developed a rock-solid reputation for his compression pedals, and today his company finally announced the release of its first mini-version of this effect - available in two color schemes.... Click on the title for more

Keeley Compressor Mini

Win a Red Panda Context, a SurfyTrem and Hosa Cables [ENDED]

The giveaways linked to our Los Angeles Outdoor Pedal & Synth Expo aren't over quite yet!... Click on the title for more

Win a Red Panda Context, a SurfyTrem and Hosa Cables [ENDED]

Now Shipping: VS Audio Blackbird Overdrive

Notwithstanding its recent financial troubles and a past not exactly imbibed with rock'n'roll, Greece is emerging as one of the most prolific countries in the guitar pedal realm. VS Audio is one of the newest builders, joining the likes of Jam Pedals, Crazy Tube Circuits and Tsakalis Audio Works, all of whom have been very active in recent years.... Click on the title for more

Now Shipping: VS Audio Blackbird Overdrive

BSRI Audio TFZ Fuzz

The TFZ is a vintage transistor-based fuzz by Baltimore Sonic Research Institute (aka BSRI), a company whose name sounds like some kind of government-supported facility, but that's actually just one dude called David Gill who is into Doom.... Click on the title for more

BSRI Audio TFZ Fuzz

BOSS HM-2w Waza Craft Heavy Metal Distortion

BOSS recently announced a Waza Craft version of their classic Heavy Metal HM-2, which has been discontinued in 1991. Metal guru Ola Englund received a prototype and made a demo of it.... Click on the title for more

BOSS HM-2w Waza Craft Heavy Metal Distortion

Best Bass Pedals in 2023: Compressor, EQ, Fuzz, Chorus + more

While it's true that most of the stompbox-related fun is enjoyed by electric guitarists, there's still plenty of room for pedals specifically made for bass - although technically, most if not all guitar pedals also work well with bass.... Click on the title for more

Best Bass Pedals in 2023: Compressor, EQ, Fuzz, Chorus + more