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The Best Delay Pedals for Synths

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEZTkvbOkjg Yes, it's the only mono pedal in this list, and yes, it's also one of the oldest. But the Chase Bliss Thermae worked its charm on our YouTube collaborator Liam and he declared it its favorite in the bunch, saying: "I absolutely love the sound quality of pretty…Click on the title for more

The Best Delay Pedals for Synths

Frost GIant Electronics Eidolon Delay

A Boost + Delay + Modulated reverb (in that order), the Frost Giant Electronics Eidolon is a circuit that Dave Davidson of metal band Revocation had already released with Dunable (and in collaboration with Electronic Audio Experiments) back in 2020. It's essentially a 3-in-1 pedal for guitar solos. The Boost,…Click on the title for more

Frost GIant Electronics Eidolon Delay

Tallon Electric Dual Drive

As hinted by its name, the Tallon Electric Dual Drive gives you two overdrives in one pedal, with separate footswitches and controls, one inspired by the Blues Breaker and the other by the Centaur Klon. A toggle switch lets you reverse their order. Both circuits aren't exact replicas of their…Click on the title for more

Tallon Electric Dual Drive

Fuzzrocious Big Fella Drive/Fuzz/Distortion

Most modern dirt boxes try to provide a wide range of tones, but you'll be hard-pressed to find a device capable of matching the range of the Fuzzrocious Big Fella, a pedal that can deliver overdrive, distortion, gated fuzz, and feedback. With a circuit that runs at 9v or 18v…Click on the title for more

Fuzzrocious Big Fella Drive/Fuzz/Distortion

Keeley Parallax Spacial Generator

The Keeley Parallax Spacial Generator is bound to become one of the favorite new pedals of shoegaze and ambient guitarists. The reason behind it is very simple: it expands the reverb section of a circuit that's already a favorite among that niche of musicians (the Keeley Caverns modulated delay +…Click on the title for more

Keeley Parallax Spacial Generator

JAM Pedals Fuzz Phrase Si

The JAM Pedals Fuzz Phrase Si is a Silicon version of the Fuzz Phrase LTD, which made our list of the best Fuzz Face clones. With its blend of sought-after tonal characteristics, extended sustain, and remarkable ability to clean-up, the Fuzz Phrase captures the essence of the best Germanium circuits,…Click on the title for more

JAM Pedals Fuzz Phrase Si

New Pedal: Spooky Circuits Wee-Bird Reeverb

The Spooky Circuits Wee-Bird Reeverb is one of those creative pedals that immediately charm you with their beautiful DIY artwork, and then proceed to conquer you by delivering a trove of inspiring sounds. A 6-algorithm reverb with a Germanium gain stage, it's presented as a "pedal for non-traditional reverb sounds,"…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Spooky Circuits Wee-Bird Reeverb

Warm Audio Centavo (Klon clone)

The Warm Audio Centavo is exactly what it looks like: a Klon Clone with the exact same case as the original Klon, but a price tag that's a lot more affordable. The US company is specializing in replicas of various vintage and rare gear (from pedals to mics to outboard…Click on the title for more

Warm Audio Centavo (Klon clone)

The Best LoFi Guitar Pedals in 2024: Analog & Digital Artifact Simulators

Welcome to our guide to the Best LoFi Guitar Pedals currently on the market. You can find our coverage of similar devices in our Lo-Fi Pedals category. [lwptoc min="2" depth="4" numeration="romannested" title="TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to jump)" titleFontSize="125%" titleFontWeight="semibold" itemsFontSize="110%" skipHeadingLevel="h4,h5" skipHeadingText="Related Delicious Audio Posts:"] Your Signal's Best Frenemy: the…Click on the title for more

The Best LoFi Guitar Pedals in 2024: Analog & Digital Artifact Simulators

New Pedal: Empty Head Falling Man Lofi Delay

Handbuilt in Germany by a small boutique builder, the Empty Head Falling Man is a simple but intriguing lofi echo pedal that will tickle the fancy of creative guitarists chasing character and texture. Built around the PT2399 chip, an obsolete component found in Karaoke machines that's become incredibly inspiring for…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Empty Head Falling Man Lofi Delay

Electro-Harmonix Canyon Delay & Looper

The Electro-Harmonix Canyon is a Tap Tempo-enabled, Mono, compact, multi-mode delay (up to 3 seconds) that does it all, including looping, shimmer, trails and subdivisions. Creative guitarists will appreciate the Sample & Hold Function is "glitch" at its finest. It allows easy access to extra parameters through the Secondary Knob…Click on the title for more

Electro-Harmonix Canyon Delay & Looper

Milkman The Amp Stereo

The Milkman The Amp Stereo is quite simply the stereo version of the very popular and extremely well-received The Amp series, two top-notch mono power amps in pedal form. The Amp Stereo responds to a growing trend among guitarists for both stereo and dual-channel setups, since it can be configured…Click on the title for more

Milkman The Amp Stereo