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New Pedal: Diamond Pedals F-Octave Fuzz

First introduced in 2017 as a homage to the iconic Foxx Tone Machine, the Diamond F-Octave has reclaimed its spot in the Canadian brand's lineup, delivering the same high-gain silicon fuzz that defined early '70s rock tones. Known for its raw saturation, chewy sustain, and sharp octave-up grit, this pedal…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Diamond Pedals F-Octave Fuzz

KMA Machines Mandrake Octo Shrieker Fuzz

The KMA Machines Mandrake Octo Shrieker is the Berlin-based company refinement of the octave-up fuzz circuit found in the "Shriek" section of their popular Moai Maea octave-drone pedal. The core of the fuzz circuit is the Timber control, which sets the amount of gain. Filter is an EQ knob that gets bassier at…Click on the title for more

KMA Machines Mandrake Octo Shrieker Fuzz

Chase Bliss Onward

Lately, every new Chase Bliss release feels like the unveiling of a new, magical (sonic) toy. The latest device to join this creative family of circuits is Onward, an evolution of an existing pedal by Cooper FX (whose owner Tom Majeski is now part of the Chase Bliss team), called…Click on the title for more

Chase Bliss Onward

Jam Pedals Eureka Fuzz

The Eureka is an original Muff-style fuzz circuit by Greek manufacturer Jam Pedals based on a silicon transistor design. The classic three knobs for Level, Gain and Tone and expanded by a three-way toggle switch that offers different bass settings, a useful feature for switching between single-coil and humbucker guitars or…Click on the title for more

Jam Pedals Eureka Fuzz

New Pedal: Shotmaker The Healer Overdrive

In today's market saturated with mass-produced effects, Shotmaker's The Healer Overdrive stands apart as a handcrafted tribute to classic overdrive tones. Housed in a distinctive solid oiled wood enclosure, this pedal combines artisanal aesthetics with carefully selected vintage-style components designed to deliver what builders describe as "soulful" response. At the…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Shotmaker The Healer Overdrive

New Pedal: Mask Audio Hot Water Fuzz

In an increasingly crowded market of affordable guitar pedals, the new Mask Audio Hot Water stands out by delivering Big Muff-inspired circuitry with a surprising twist. While using the same transistor count as the classic fuzz, engineers have managed to extract four times the gain - resulting in a pedal…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Mask Audio Hot Water Fuzz

Old Blood Noise Screen Violence Modulated Reverb

The Old Blood Noise Screen Violence is a stereo modulated reverb released in collaboration with Glasgow's international synth-pop sensation CHVRCHES, and inspired by the sound of the album of the same name. The circuit consists of an overdrive and a one-knob effect that, ad different settings, will produce delay, reverb,…Click on the title for more

Old Blood Noise Screen Violence Modulated Reverb

Strymon Dig V2 Digital Delay

An homage to the digital rack delays of the '80s, the Strymon Dig is a stereo, dual multitap delay offering three emulations of digital classics (ADM, 12-bit and 24/96) and two modulations modes (off, light and deep). Tap Tempo and subdivisions round up the features. V2, released in 2022, adds…Click on the title for more

Strymon Dig V2 Digital Delay

New Pedal: Supercool Pedals Triniphase

The Supercool Triniphase isn’t just a phaser—it’s a shape-shifting modulation beast. Hand-built in Canada, this device conjures everything from hypnotic psychedelic undulations to vintage amplifier whirlpools, with detours through uncanny vocal resonances and unhinged pitch oscillations. Yet through every sonic metamorphosis, your instrument's fundamental character remains pristine. The elegantly minimal…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Supercool Pedals Triniphase

Echo Fix EF-P3 Chorus

The Echo Fix EF-P3 Chorus is an analog BBD-based chorus by an Australian company known for high-end multi-head tape echo machines. It's a rather standard chorus/vibrato built with the best possible components and featuring controls with extended range and increased internal voltage for extra dynamic range. It features a footswitch…Click on the title for more

Echo Fix EF-P3 Chorus

JHS 3 Series Oil Can Delay

There aren't many pedals emulating the syrupy, dark, and wobbly repeats generated by the semi-forgotten technology powering oil can delays. JHS released one in limited edition in 2023 within a "blacked out" series, which is now becoming part of the regular 3 Series production with the 3 Series Oil Can Delay.…Click on the title for more

JHS 3 Series Oil Can Delay

Digitech Obscura Altered Delay

The concept of what a delay is capable of has been turned on its head with the release of the Digitech Obscura Altered Delay. The Obscura allows for standard delay, but that's only the beginning. You can literally twist, turn, chew, and spit out any kind of demented delay…Click on the title for more

Digitech Obscura Altered Delay