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Mojo Hand FX SMPLoFi

Before the era of orchestral video game scores, a sonic revolution was quietly brewing inside the Super Nintendo. The sonic identity of that gaming console is unmistakable. Its S-SMP audio system broke from its predecessors by using playable digital samples, a technique that created a world of iconic, memory-laden sounds. The…Click on the title for more

Mojo Hand FX SMPLoFi

New Pedal: Mentha Works Monk Echo

Alright, gearheads, strap in. For those who live and breathe inventive circuit design, the name Gamechanger Audio should immediately set your spidey-senses tingling. They're the mad scientists who brought us the Plasma Pedal and the Motor Synth. Well, that same wellspring of Latvian innovation has spawned a new venture. Founded by former…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Mentha Works Monk Echo

TWA Source Code Overdrive

For decades, the TubeScreamer has been a staple on pedalboards worldwide. Now, prepare for its ultimate evolution. Totally Wycked Audio has unveiled the Source Code, a next-generation soft-clip overdrive designed by none other than Susumu Tamura, the original creator of the legendary TS808. This isn't just another clone; it's a…Click on the title for more

TWA Source Code Overdrive

Milkman Sound Benson The Amp

For years, players have coveted the rich, responsive tones of Benson amplifiers. Now, in a landmark collaboration with Milkman Sound, that coveted sound is available in its most versatile form yet: Milkman Sound Benson The Amp. This hand-built unit places the exact signature preamp from Chris Benson's legendary Chimera and…Click on the title for more

Milkman Sound Benson The Amp

Hotone Verbera Stereo Convolution Reverb Pedal

In the world of reverb pedals, the Hotone Verbera stands out as a rare hybrid—combining impulse response (IR) convolution with algorithmic processing to create an unprecedentedly flexible spatial toolkit. This stereo-capable unit doesn't just simulate environments; it clones them, offering both authentic acoustic reproductions and synthetic reverb sculpting in a single compact chassis. Powered by a Dual Engine…Click on the title for more

Hotone Verbera Stereo Convolution Reverb Pedal

Chase Bliss Audio MOOD MkII

Chase Bliss has just announced an update to its popular supercreative, granular ambient loop + reverb pedal: the Chase Bliss MOOD MkII, which will start shipping in late April but can be ordered now. The original version, the product of a collaboration with Old Blood Noise and Drolo, was very…Click on the title for more

Chase Bliss Audio MOOD MkII

Win 4 Pedals by EarthQuaker, Aclam, Native & Dual Stage!

Hola pedal maniacs! We have a super fuzzy and gainy giveaway for you this week, featuring four pedals bound to add a lot of color and edge to any pedalboard!Click on the title for more

Win 4 Pedals by EarthQuaker, Aclam, Native & Dual Stage!

New Pedal: Shotmaker The Heartbeat Preamp + Tremolo

Based in the Polish city of Zielona Góra, Shotmaker Instruments is a small workshop dedicated to the art of vintage-toned gear. They channel a passion for music into handcrafted tube amplifiers, speakers, and effects, all built with an old-school ethos and a focus on custom, personalized equipment. Their latest release,…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Shotmaker The Heartbeat Preamp + Tremolo

Gamechanger Audio Motor Pedal

True to their legacy of radical invention—from the Plasma Pedal to the Motor Synth—Gamechanger Audio has done it again. The Motor Pedal brings the raw, electromagnetic soul of their groundbreaking Motor Synth into a standalone pedal format, offering a truly unprecedented level of electro-mechanical synthesis at your feet. This isn’t…Click on the title for more

Gamechanger Audio Motor Pedal

Old Blood Noise Sunlight Stereo

Old Blood Noise Endeavors has expanded the sonic palette of its beloved Sunlight (mono) reverb with the Sunlight Stereo, a full stereo evolution of the original. This isn't just an addition of a second output; it's a reimagining that places you inside a living, breathing soundscape. If you think of…Click on the title for more

Old Blood Noise Sunlight Stereo

Strymon Deco v2 | Tape Saturation & Doubletracker

Fans of vintage tape emulating effects should immediately take note of the new update to the Deco from Strymon. The Californian manufacturer just updated their all-encompassing mad scientist of a tape effect capable of tackling a whole host of vintage mid-century analog tape tones. This Deco V2 is a rabbit…Click on the title for more

Strymon Deco v2 | Tape Saturation & Doubletracker

Win Two Heather Brown Pedals!

For years, Heather Brown - one of the few women in pedal design and a protégé of the renowned Robert Keeley - has been creating acclaimed effects.Click on the title for more

Win Two Heather Brown Pedals!