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Tubesteader Lightkeeper V2 D-Style Boost/Overdrive

Sometimes it feels like the world is giving birth to at least one drive pedal per day, but a quick glance at the new Tubesteader Lightkeeper - now updated to a compact V2 - was enough to understand that this is no regular overdrive. First of all, this hand-built baby…Click on the title for more

Tubesteader Lightkeeper V2 D-Style Boost/Overdrive

Upcoming Pedal: Tefi Vintage Lab Malinconia

Based out of Italy Tefi Vintage Lab is one of the most interesting up-and-coming pedal builders, laser focused on producing creative stompboxes full of character and charm. Their latest announcement, Malinconia (Italian for Melancholy), is a lo-fi pedal simulating all the artifacts of the analog era. Cleverly split into three…Click on the title for more

Upcoming Pedal: Tefi Vintage Lab Malinconia

RAT Pedals and Best RAT Clones in 2024 | A Buyer’s Guide

With its origins dating back to 1978, the RAT is one of those simple yet unique pedals that are at once legendary, widespread, and affordable. There have been many different variations of the circuit from the original builder, Pro Co, but overall, the line has remained fairly true to the…Click on the title for more

RAT Pedals and Best RAT Clones in 2024 | A Buyer’s Guide

Montreal Knob-Session 2024! A Pedal & Synth Expo

10-30% DISCOUNTS ON PEDALS & SYNTHS! PLEASE RSVP HERE, IT’S FREE! English | FrançaisClick on the title for more

Montreal Knob-Session 2024! A Pedal & Synth Expo

New Pedal: Spaceman Rumblefuzz II

If you like your fuzz bassy, the Rumblefuzz Fuzzstortion II may be your desired dirt box. It’s designed to work with lower frequencies and offers a warm, fat fuzz that has enough bite to cut through the mix while delivering uncommon touch sensitivity. The Rumblefuzz was the first pedal ever…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Spaceman Rumblefuzz II

New Pedal: Coriolis Effects Hail to the King Ultimate Edition

A rather affordable take on the legendary Analogman King of Tone (a dual overdrive), the Coriolis Effects Hail to the King has been around for a while, but the boutique company never ceased to improve it, and the latest version looks nothing short of breathtaking: enter the Coriolis Effects Hail…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Coriolis Effects Hail to the King Ultimate Edition

Interstellar Audio Machines Supernova Zoeldrive

The Interstellar Audio Machines Supernova Zoeldrive is a three-knob, tweed-inspired boost/overdrive pedal offering the typical grit and growl of those vintage amps. A voice toggle offers two distinct tonal options, with the down setting delivering a boosted midrange (which can be in part controlled via the Tone knob), always useful…Click on the title for more

Interstellar Audio Machines Supernova Zoeldrive

New Pedal: Spun Loud Effects Structures Fvzz

Uniquely inspired by a... beer (the FVZZ IPA by Bellingham, WA's Structures Brewing) the Spun Loud Effects Structures Fvzz is a two-stage, handmade fuzz circuit with germanium clipping and plenty of gain on tap. The peculiar circuit allows tons of flexibility and can act as an overdrive at lower gain…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Spun Loud Effects Structures Fvzz

Catalinbread Bitters Multi-FX Processor

Based on a 2004 tabletop effect that wanted to be disruptive and ended up being discontinued (the Alesis Bitrman), the Catalinbread Bitters is a multi-FX pedal that will intrigue musicians with a taste for deranged sonics. Reimagined and improved, the Bitters works well with all instruments, delivering a range of…Click on the title for more

Catalinbread Bitters Multi-FX Processor

Electro-Harmonix Andy Summers Walking on the Moon

The Electro-Harmonix Andy Summers Walking on the Moon is a tribute of the NYC-based builder to the sound of the legendary guitarist of one of the most celebrated rock bands of all times: the Police. Realized in conjunction with Summers, the Walking on the Moon is a rather straightforward 3-knob…Click on the title for more

Electro-Harmonix Andy Summers Walking on the Moon

Does it Doom? Doomsaw Distortion

The Does it Doom? Doomsaw distortion is a pedal built by a musician running a popular website and YouTube channel dedicated to gear for metal-related genres. It's a variation of the BOSS HM-2 tweaked for a better low-end. It's slightly less aggressive than the original but delivers a better low-end…Click on the title for more

Does it Doom? Doomsaw Distortion

New Pedal: Effects Bakery Mecha-Bagel Overdrive

The Effects Bakery Mecha-Bagel Overdrive is a sub-$50 simple, three-knob overdrive by a Japanese company offering a range of mini pedals with higher quality standard, adorable bakery-themed graphics and names, and still very affordable prices. Dynamic and transparent (#notaTubeScreamer!) the Bagel can be used with either a clean amp or…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Effects Bakery Mecha-Bagel Overdrive