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Hologram Microcosm Multi-Mode Granular Looper/Delay

Knoxville's Hologram Electronics has been at the forefront of creative (or rather, "out there"!) effects pedals since the release of their debut device, the Dream Sequence.... Click on the title for more

Hologram Microcosm Multi-Mode Granular Looper/Delay

Origin Effects Halcyon Gold Drive

The Origin Effects Halcyon Gold is the British company's take on the Klon Centaur circuit, the most influential, modded, and cloned overdrive circuit ever.... Click on the title for more

Origin Effects Halcyon Gold Drive

New Pedal: AJG Devices Hysteris overdrive/distortion

The AJG Devices Hysteris is an unconventional overdrive/distortion pedal that rejects traditional diode clipping in favor of a dual-branch architecture operating in parallel: op-amp saturation and hysteretic switching. By combining standard drive with unconventional circuit behavior, it generates deeply interactive, highly playable gain textures. Op-Amp Branch (Gain): Dictates overall drive and input level. Lower settings keep the signal relatively clean, while higher settings push the op-amp from warm overdrive into aggressive distortion. Hysteretic Branch (Hysteresis, bottom knob): Controls the stability of the switching path. Lower settings produce glitchy, gated, and mangled artifacts; turning it clockwise stabilizes the switching for a cleaner, predictable distortion profile. Parallel Mixing (Blend): Rotates from pure op-amp saturation counterclockwise to mixing in the hysteretic path clockwise, moving the pedal toward dense, fuzz-like tones. Because the op-amp feeds directly into the hysteretic stage before blending, low-gain clean signals can be blended with heavily mangled glitch textures, or high-gain settings can combine two harmonically distinct distortion profiles. EQ & Output (Tone & Level): The Tone control operates as a low-pass filter, rolling off high frequencies as turned clockwise, while Level conventionally manages output volume. Hysteris bridges the gap between traditional distortion, chaotic gated fuzz, and broken-amp textures into […]... Click on the title for more

New Pedal: AJG Devices Hysteris overdrive/distortion

New Pedals: Mind Monkey When I Grow Up I Want To Be A Fuzz

Present for all to play with at the 2026 edition of our Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo, the When I Grow Up I Want To Be A Fuzz by Mind Monkey Effects is a dynamic JFET overdrive engineered to emulate real tube-amp dynamics rather than traditional diode clipping. Designed to act like a multi-stage tube circuit, it transitions seamlessly from a warm, transparent clean boost to power-section-style compression, sag, and blooming saturation. At the center of its design is an unconventional Blend control. Rather than using a standard clean blend, it routes a phase-shifted dry signal back into the circuit. As you mix dry tone back in, subtle low-end cancellation creates a punchy, percussive attack reminiscent of small, pushed tweed amplifiers. This unique phase interaction prevents stacked front-end pedals from drowning in muddy saturation. A dedicated Hi Gain toggle instantly restructures the gain architecture, allowing lower settings to act as a touch-sensitive always-on preamp while pushed settings hint at rich, fuzz-like harmonic density without sacrificing string definition.... Click on the title for more

New Pedals: Mind Monkey When I Grow Up I Want To Be A Fuzz

Strymon La Brea Analog Tape Drive

Can a dedicated stompbox truly distill the organic, reactive behavior of studio-grade reel-to-reel magnetic tape entirely within the analog domain? Eschewing digital processors for pure analog grit, the Strymon La Brea translates a decade-long R&D focus on tape physics—heavily inspired by the iconic design principles of the Strymon Deco—into a dedicated drive pedal. Designed to bypass clean digital emulation completely, the circuit relies on a multi-stage tape saturation path that moves fluidly from subtle, warming studio compression to aggressive, harmonically rich tape fuzz. To keep your low-end intact and your picking dynamics transparent under heavy saturation, Strymon built in a fully variable Dry control. Unlike traditional blenders that can cause phase cancellation, the dry signal path is engineered to remain permanently in phase with the wet output at any setting. Tailored Saturation: A front-facing Gain switch lets you toggle between Normal and High ranges to define the baseline compression and distortion character. Shift EQ Control: An onboard voice-shaping toggle provides instant high-frequency or combined mid-and-high boosts to cut effortlessly through a live mix. High-Headroom Circuit: While it runs on a standard 9V DC pedalboard supply (requiring 500mA), an internal power boost scales the working voltage up to 24V, ensuring expansive […]... Click on the title for more

Strymon La Brea Analog Tape Drive

Cornerstone Nucleo Stereo Reverb (Paul Davids Signature)

Designed in partnership with Dutch YouTuber Paul Davids, the Cornerstone Nucleo Reverb redefines ambient processing, blending studio-grade algorithms with intuitive tactile control. Developed in collaboration with Paul Davids, this pedal leverages a M7 Cortex Engine to deliver three core reverb modes: Reactor (dense reflections), Room (intimate spaces), and Hall (expansive decays)—each customizable with Voicing options (Normal, Vintage, Lo-Fi).... Click on the title for more

Cornerstone Nucleo Stereo Reverb (Paul Davids Signature)

New Pedal: Valeton VDS-2d Stereo Dual Multi-Modulation Pedal

Built for expansive spatial movement, the Valeton VDS-2d houses two completely independent stereo modulation engines within a single chassis. Designed to deliver expansive spatial movement and complex tonal sweeps, the Valeton VDS-2d houses two completely independent stereo modulation processing engines within a single, road-ready enclosure. The pedal offers a suite of six foundational modulation algorithms: lush multi-voice Chorus, sweeping Flanger, vintage jet-style Phaser, rhythmic Tremolo, pitch-bending Vibrato, and a rotating speaker Rotary emulation. What sets the VDS-2d apart is its internal signal routing architecture. Players can configure Engine A and Engine B in Series—cascading one modulation effect directly into another for dense, multi-layered phase-flange or tremolo-vibrato combinations—or run them in Parallel, splitting the two independent modulation paths across the left and right stereo channels to construct massive, wide panoramic soundstages. Dedicated front-panel controls for each engine allow precise, independent fine-tuning of LFO speed, depth, and tone character across both processing blocks. Performance flexibility is simplified through dedicated Tap Tempo mapping across its dual soft-touch footswitch layout, allowing players to sync modulation rates on the fly to match live rhythm sections. Whether dialed in for subtle, vintage-style analog swish and warble, gentle movement across clean chord passages, or complex, dual-layered rhythmic […]... Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Valeton VDS-2d Stereo Dual Multi-Modulation Pedal

Kinotone Ghost Chordal Resonator

Kinotone has quickly established itself as one of the most imaginative new makers in boutique effects, specializing in devices that recontextualize the guitar signal into something entirely new. Their flagship, the Ghosts, is the ultimate expression of this vision. Far more than a pedal, it’s a 6-voice physical modeling synthesizer and audio processor that uses your playing to trigger complex, resonant harmonies and textures.
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Kinotone Ghost Chordal Resonator

Walrus Audio Mako D1 MkII

Released in 2020, the D1 was Walrus Audio's first Mako pedal, a compact, Stereo in/out, multi-function delay with five, studio-grade, high-fidelity, custom-tuned programs. The company's D1 MkII ups the ante with sonic enhancements, new features and an LED screen for easier setting navigation.... Click on the title for more

Walrus Audio Mako D1 MkII

Jam Pedals Wahcko 2 Multi-Voiced Wah

Building on nearly two decades of boutique-grade filtering, the JAM Pedals Wahcko mk.2 refines one of the most expressive wah platforms on the market. While maintaining the beloved bufferless layout, adjustable rocker tension, and input-gain trimming of the original, the mk.2 introduces several key upgrades. What’s New in Version 2: Custom Inductor Swap: Replaces the classic red Fasel inductor with a custom-designed coil inspired by vintage 1960s TDK inductors for authentic late-decade voicing. Internal Q-Trimmer: Adds a secondary internal control to fine-tune the sharpness, width, and overall intensity of the filter peak. Dedicated Bass Mode: Incorporates internal DIP switches that configure the pedal specifically for lower-register instruments, extending the frequency sweep range. Hardware & Power Updates: Replaces the old plexiglass footplate with a durable, non-slip rubber tread and brings back internal 9V battery operation alongside standard DC power. The signature six-position rotary switch for diverse frequency ranges remains fully intact, ensuring the Wahcko mk.2 preserves its immediate, organic feel while offering deeper tone-shaping control than ever before. — Jam Pedals Wahcko V1 The Jam Pedals Wahcko is a high-end, tension adjustable, Fasel-based wah offering a 6-position rotary switch for 6 different frequency sweep ranges and an internal trimmer for […]... Click on the title for more

Jam Pedals Wahcko 2 Multi-Voiced Wah

EAE Scattering Stereo Reverb

Stepping away from traditional, diffuse ambient washes, the Electronic Audio Experiments Scattering approaches spatial processing through a complex multi-tap delay network that feels refreshingly alive. Tracing its spiritual roots back to EAE’s earlier Hypersleep – which was ultimately limited by exhausted supplies of the rare MN3011 bucket brigade chip – Scattering utilizes a powerful Spin FV-1 digital architecture to bring those vintage-inspired, multi-tap ideas into a much more capable, modern format. It’s a hybrid instrument that balances a high-headroom analog dry path with 24-bit digital processing, ensuring your core tone stays crisp even when things get wonderfully chaotic. Shaping the sound is handled by seven primary controls spread across two rows, letting you dial everything from tight room tones to vast, disintegrating sonic voids. At its core, the pedal features four distinct algorithmic modes: X1 Mode: Directly ports the six tap lengths from the classic MN3011 BBD architecture. X2 Mode: Doubles those tap lengths to push the pedal deep into expansive, long-delay territory. Matrix Mode: Runs eight total delay lines (four per side) through a Feedback Delay Network (FDN), providing enough stability to hold a true infinite reverb. Nonlinear Mode: Employs a swelling envelope applied directly across the delay taps […]... Click on the title for more

EAE Scattering Stereo Reverb

Beetronics Tuna Fuzz

California via Brazil brand Beetronics built a pedal empire on devices with names playing around the "bee" theme. And then came the... Tuna Fuzz?... Click on the title for more

Beetronics Tuna Fuzz