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New Pedals: SolidGoldFX Communication Breakdown Dual Bender Fuzz

Visitors of our Montreal Stompbox Exhibit (part of MUTEK's Sonic Circuits), had a chance to try out the prototype of local builder SolidGoldFX's Communication Breakdown Fuzz. This is a circuit that includes two similar but different fuzz circuits inspired by the legendary Tone Bender Fuzz that can be stacked on…Click on the title for more

New Pedals: SolidGoldFX Communication Breakdown Dual Bender Fuzz

New Pedals: TC Electronic Flashback Mini 2

TC Electronics updated their Flashback (digital) Mini Delay with version 2, which adds new Tape and Analog algorithms and a Crystal delay utilizing the polyphonic octaver engine from the company's SUB 'N' UP. Most of what this pedal can do goes beyond the three knobs through the TonePrint technology that…Click on the title for more

New Pedals: TC Electronic Flashback Mini 2

Delicious Audio’s Stompbox Booth returns to Winter NAMM 2020, twice!

Winter NAMM is coming up, folks, and we are so ready! We will be at the Anaheim convention with not one but TWO Stompbox Booths - you can see pictures from last year's ones here. As usual, we will also organize on our blog Delicious Audio an uber-thorough coverage of…Click on the title for more

Delicious Audio’s Stompbox Booth returns to Winter NAMM 2020, twice!

Stone Deaf PDF-1X Limited Edition

An original design offering Parametric EQ, Clean Boost, Distortion and Fuzz, Stone Deaf FX's PDF (Parametric Distortion Filter) is the most popular pedal of this British boutique builder, which is releasing a PDF-1X Limited Edition to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The 200 units come with custom graphics and signatures from…Click on the title for more

Stone Deaf PDF-1X Limited Edition

Top 5 Shoegazer Pedals of 2019 according to Pedal Partners

We just stumbled upon the "Top 5 Pedals of 2019" video by YouTube channel Pedal Partners (streaming below) and couldn't resist the temptation to create an interactive gallery of it! The channel is highly recommended for those guitarists with shoegazing tendencies - it's exclusively focused on pedals that work well…Click on the title for more

Top 5 Shoegazer Pedals of 2019 according to Pedal Partners

Alexander Pedals Marshmallow Artificial Sweetener (Dual Modulated Pitch Shifter)

Alexander Pedal has a knack for releasing creative and playful pedals, and their new creation pushes the limits in both realms. With colorful, cartoonish illustrations likely to make any toddler want to steal it from you, the company’s brand new Marshmallow is a rather ‘out-there” take on dual modulated pitch shifting, featuring six modes (listed under…Click on the title for more

Alexander Pedals Marshmallow Artificial Sweetener (Dual Modulated Pitch Shifter)

New Pedals: Keeley Electronics Sweet Spot Super Drive

The Keeley Electronics Sweet Spot Super Drive is a new, simple overdrive designed in collaboration with country-blues legend Johnny Hiland. It delivers clean, warm tones from boost to overdrive and has "a tube-like response with an elegant JFET discrete transistor input." A toggle switch gives you access to two gain…Click on the title for more

New Pedals: Keeley Electronics Sweet Spot Super Drive

Randale Pedale Buzztard OD/Distortion/Fuzz

Randale Pedale's Buzztard is a RAT inspired pedal with an added NPN Germanium transistor that takes it further into fuzz territory. It can also deliver overdrive and distortion dirt just like the original rodent, with and added three-way EQ section to dial in the desired or necessary tone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFPFw7qOMuo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERyUH2wWD0k…Click on the title for more

Randale Pedale Buzztard OD/Distortion/Fuzz

Mojo Hand FX RVT (Reverb + Tremolo/Vibrato)

It doesn't look like the classic combination of Tremolo + Reverb will stop inspiring pedal manufacturers any time soon. At Summer NAMM 2019 Mojo Hand FX introduced the RVT, a compact, two-mode circuit that offers a spring-style Reverb with either Tremolo or Vibrato in a simple three-knob package, just like…Click on the title for more

Mojo Hand FX RVT (Reverb + Tremolo/Vibrato)

New Pedal: Walrus Audio EB-10 EQ/Boost

The YouTube-sphere is being invaded by videos of Walrus Audio's new EB-10, a utility stompbox with EQ and Boost similar to the 2018's DEFCON4 but with added programmability (it lets you save up to three presets). The three switches by the EQ knobs can get them to boost or cut,…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Walrus Audio EB-10 EQ/Boost

Countdown Audio Pneuma Drive

The Pneuma Drive is the first pedal by Countdown Audio Guitar Effects (aka CAGE), a brand new US pedal builder committed to great tone achieved through disciplined design and top-notch components. The Pneuma is a dynamic overdrive with amp-like quality that provides a natural distortion, and it shines also as…Click on the title for more

Countdown Audio Pneuma Drive

Electro-Harmonix 5MM Guitar Power Amp

Having a power amp the size of a pedal is a dream come true for all those guitarists who damaged their back carrying huge heads in and out of venues, although - of course - such a small item comes with power limitations. The question is: do you really need…Click on the title for more

Electro-Harmonix 5MM Guitar Power Amp