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Fender Pugilist Distortion Review

Fender caught the pedal world by surprise when it unveiled six new stompboxes at NAMM 2018. The Pugilist Distortion is the pedal that probably deserves the most attention out of that first batch of releases, being surprisingly affordable for a dual channel distortion pedal - one flexible enough to also…Click on the title for more

Fender Pugilist Distortion Review

Red Panda Tensor gets the “Knobs Treatment”

Don't you DARE miss Knobs' demo videos! Here's the latest one about the Red Panda Tensor. P.S. Interested in glitch pedals? Check out our Glitch/Stutter/Granular pedals shopping guide! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSIw-C7-mi4 The Tensor™ gives you live reverse and tape stop effects, pitch shifting, time stretching and hold functions that you can combine…Click on the title for more

Red Panda Tensor gets the “Knobs Treatment”

Pedal and Synth Expo brings 2,500 to Bushwick!

Attendance at this year's Stompbox Exhibit and Synth Expo was nothing short of overwhelming, with around 2,500 total visitors - more than twice the number of our previous record! Check out the event's picture here and here's a video tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nkw86aB5bw&feature=youtu.be Here's a video with a more synth-related angle by…Click on the title for more

Pedal and Synth Expo brings 2,500 to Bushwick!

Klinger Pedals ’69 VIBE

The '69 is a (gorgeous looking) optical vibe that's a faithful recreation of the original unit from the '60s by Australian boutique pedal builder Shaun Klinger. Check out the video by Brett Kingman. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrmHXhh-bAYClick on the title for more

Klinger Pedals ’69 VIBE

Dry Bell Vibe Machine

Croatian pedal builder Dry Bell is (so far) laser focused on vibe pedals. The dark gray Vibe Machine is the 2nd version of their flagship pedal, and it's one of the most versatile Vibes around, with controls for depth of modulation, tone, input impedance (for using different guitars), and output…Click on the title for more

Dry Bell Vibe Machine

One Control Baby Blue OD

A full size pedal by One Control, known for manufacturing high end mini-pedals, the Baby Blue OD is an overdrive peculiarly based on a fuzz circuit (the BJFe creation FUZZ 1). Because of this, it sounds like a mix of the two effects, thanks to a "discrete circuit that combines…Click on the title for more

One Control Baby Blue OD

7 Delays you’ll be able to try at the upcoming BK Stompbox Exhibit

The 8th Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit is coming up fast (it’s free, RSVP here!) and we want to share some of the tasty sonic treats you’ll be able to experience at our pedal party! Here’s a gallery of 7 exciting delay pedals you’ll be able to play with at this event – there will…Click on the title for more

7 Delays you’ll be able to try at the upcoming BK Stompbox Exhibit

Win $1,431 in pedals through the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit!

If you win this one you'll be able to swim in pedals! Almost... This is yet another giveaway linked to our upcoming Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit. The odds are much better than any lottery, give it a go and, in a few weeks, you may find these beauties in your mailbox:…Click on the title for more

Win $1,431 in pedals through the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit!

SolidGoldFX 76 Octave Fuzz at the BK Stompbox Exhibit!

The SolidGoldFx 76 Octave Fuzz is another device you'll be able to try at the upcoming Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit. Inspired by the legendary Japanese fuzzes of the '70s (that's where it names originates), this is a multi-voiced, germanium-equipped device that's a tribute to all the fuzzes of that era. Presented…Click on the title for more

SolidGoldFX 76 Octave Fuzz at the BK Stompbox Exhibit!

Nux Mini Core Space

A super affordable one knob reverb by Chinese builder Nux, called Space. The knob controls the mix of long reverb, while an early reflection reverb is applied all the time when the pedal is engaged. Check out this review by EytschPi42 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R8C3RjtlC4Click on the title for more

Nux Mini Core Space

Are Guitar Pedals Turning into Little Synths?

Article by Christopher Scapelliti featured in the Spring 2018 issue of The Deli NYC (#48), linked to our upcoming Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit and Synth Expo. Read it here: The Synthesizer that Ate the Guitar PedalClick on the title for more

Are Guitar Pedals Turning into Little Synths?

Burnt Audio Effects Smooth Driver

Assembled and built in Moorhead, Minnesota, The Smooth Driver is... A light-medium overdrive built by Burnt Audio Effects. It can be easily dialed in for light grit, creamy leads, or anywhere in-between. Built with high quality parts to ensure the best tone with the lowest noise floor. True Bypass ensures…Click on the title for more

Burnt Audio Effects Smooth Driver