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The Best New Guitar Pedals at NAMM 2019!

NAMM 2019 has come and gone, and it's time to take stock of what stompable devices left a mark on our collective mind! To do that, we gathered all the "Best Of" articles and videos focused on the guitar pedals released at NAMM and we created an aggregate chart of…Click on the title for more

The Best New Guitar Pedals at NAMM 2019!

3 Leaf Audio returns with the Chromatron variable filter

Edgy stompbox manufacturer 3 Leaf Audio has been quiet for a while as far as new pedals are concerned, which is why we are excited to see it return with an intriguing take on the filter pedal: the Chromatron. This effect was probably one of the reasons behind the small…Click on the title for more

3 Leaf Audio returns with the Chromatron variable filter

West Co Pedals Grease Juicer Fuzz-Envelop Filter

The West Co Pedals Grease Juicer is a fuzz/envelope follower/auto wah designed to mimic the super funky 70's fuzz bass tones. The pedal was inspired by world class drummer Curt Bisquera, who signed the first ten units. It's available both in bass and guitar versions (orange knobs). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atmY42lZaHg West Co's…Click on the title for more

West Co Pedals Grease Juicer Fuzz-Envelop Filter

Austin Pedal and Synth Expo 2019! March 15/16 in Downtown Austin!

FREE! - RSVP HERE GIVEAWAYS WORTH $3k+ IN GEAR! We are excited to announce that the yearly Austin Stompbox Exhibit and Synth Expo (aka the Pedal and Synth Expo) will return to Austin at the Chuggin' Monkey, right in the middle of East 6th Street during the Music Week madness. This…Click on the title for more

Austin Pedal and Synth Expo 2019! March 15/16 in Downtown Austin!

NAMM 2019 PEDAL MARATHON! All the Videos of the New Pedals

The Delicious Audio's Pedal Demo Marathon returns! What is it? It's a Herculean attempt to shoot a video of all the new stompboxes released during Winter NAMM! Let's cut to the chase, pick your page: GAIN PEDALS* - ALL OTHER PEDALS *Including compressors More info: within our NAMM 2019 Stompbox Booth…Click on the title for more

NAMM 2019 PEDAL MARATHON! All the Videos of the New Pedals

Collector//Emitter visited the Stompbox Booth at NAMM 2019…

We weren't familiar with the videos of pedal videographer Ian Pritchard, aka Collector//Emitter - we'll start aggregating his videos from now on! He came over by our NAMM 2019 Stompbox Booths and took a lot of videos of the participating manufacturers' pedals. Out of the 11 boards he highlighted in…Click on the title for more

Collector//Emitter visited the Stompbox Booth at NAMM 2019…

New Prototypes at NAMM 2019: Poly Effects Morph and Digit

Poly Effects is a company that's working on taking the stompbox format into the future, betting on the idea that touchscreens will one day replace 3D "triggers." The concept is bold and opens up possibilities precluded to knobs, like, for example, the ability to easily change two parameters at once…Click on the title for more

New Prototypes at NAMM 2019: Poly Effects Morph and Digit

Amptweaker Swirlpool Jr Tremolo

The Amptweaker Swirlpool Jr. is a mini version of the company's popular (and fairly large) SwirlPool. It uses the same all-analog circuitry, which is reminiscent of the synchronized Tremolo and Vibrato circuits common in some vintage amplifiers from the '60s, but it can slightly shift the LFOs to create a…Click on the title for more

Amptweaker Swirlpool Jr Tremolo

Robert Keeley Aria Compressor + Drive

Robert Keeley’s new Aria Compressor Drive combines two essential guitar effects in one versatile pedal. The Area Compressor Drive combines the tone and blend features of Keeley’s Compressor Plus pedal with a two-mode overdrive. The order of the compressor and drive can be swapped instantly with a flick of a…Click on the title for more

Robert Keeley Aria Compressor + Drive

Mythos Pedals Runestone Overdrive

In just a few years, Nashville's Mythos Pedals was able to build a solid reputation for their roster dirt boxes and gain pedals, so much so that Riff City Guitar asked them to collaborate on an exclusive overdrive to be launched at NAMM 2019 - you'll be able to see…Click on the title for more

Mythos Pedals Runestone Overdrive

Tech 21 SansAmp YYZ (Geddy Lee signature)

The Tech 21 SansAmp YYZ is a two channel (clean - overdriven) stompbox voiced after bassist Geddy Lee's rackmount. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkvudJkkKR8 All analog SansAmp technology enables you to record directly and enhance previously recorded tracks. For live performances, the YYZ can drive a power amp and speakers, augment your existing amplifier…Click on the title for more

Tech 21 SansAmp YYZ (Geddy Lee signature)

Reverb.com’s Best Pedals at NAMM 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--91itgY54w Andy from Reverb.com beat all other pedal publications in posting a Best of NAMM 2019 Pedal list - here it is, with our unmissable interactive gallery!Click on the title for more

Reverb.com’s Best Pedals at NAMM 2019