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Doc Lloyd Grit ‘N’ Girth Overdrive

Here's an overdrive by a brand new Chicago-based company called Doc Lloyd Audio. Video by Living Room Gear Demos. More info about this pedal here and under the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ez_4hkM9c0&t=28s An amp-like, medium gain overdrive pedal that allows you to select which frequencies are overdriven, allowing you to overcome the…Click on the title for more

Doc Lloyd Grit ‘N’ Girth Overdrive

The Best (of the Best) New Guitar Pedals at NAMM 2018: #1. JHS Pedals Bonsai

Is there a rigorous way to determine what were the best products among the new pedals presented at NAMM 2018? We doubt it, firstly because "Best of" lists are and always will be entirely subjective. Secondly, it's worth noting that NAMM "Best of" lists tend to be skewed toward pedals that sport intriguing new…Click on the title for more

The Best (of the Best) New Guitar Pedals at NAMM 2018: #1. JHS Pedals Bonsai

JHS Pedals Unicorn V2

JHS updates their classic take on the tap tempo enhanced Uni-Vibe with the Unicorn V2. Check out the video by Living Room Gear Demos. P.S. We added this pedal to our comprehensive list of Uni-Vibe clones and evolutions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b53MMogISXU The Unicorn V1 ws the world's first bulb-driven photocell modulator with…Click on the title for more

JHS Pedals Unicorn V2

Wilson Effects Freaker Wah V2

Composed of a dual filter, the Wilson Effects Freaker Wah V2 produces synth tones and crazy filter sweeps - see under the video for a full description of the features. We got company owner Kevin Wilson to demo it at this past NAMM show, here's the video! You can see dozens…Click on the title for more

Wilson Effects Freaker Wah V2

Seen at NAMM 2018: Catalinbread Epoch Pre

We were a bit confused initially when we heard that Catalinbread was coming out with a new pedal called "Epoch Pre" - assuming it was maybe a streamlined version of their Belle Epoch delay, a recreation of a vintage Maestro Echoplex 3 EP-3 tape echo. Well, we were wrong. The…Click on the title for more

Seen at NAMM 2018: Catalinbread Epoch Pre

Win a Studio Logic SL88 Studio Controller worth $499!

Giveaways linked to our Austin Synth Expo aren’t over just yet! This week we are giving away a superlight 88 key controller from Studio Logic, the SL88 Studio, which features weighed touch and a user interface that’s perfect for quick navigation and setup, but also gives you excellent in-depth control. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGmXjZ1DLvs…Click on the title for more

Win a Studio Logic SL88 Studio Controller worth $499!

New at NAMM: Lightning Boy Audio NuVision Overdrive

Taking part in our very own Stompbox Booth, upstate New York builder Lightning Boy Audio will take the opportunity of the NAMM 2018 show to debut a new overdrive pedal called NuVision. Lightning Boy specializes in tube powered designs, and this stompbox is no exception, since it's built around a circuit…Click on the title for more

New at NAMM: Lightning Boy Audio NuVision Overdrive

Quimper Electronics Roadtripper Warm Glow

The Quimper Electronics Roadtripper Warm Glow is an overdrive and boost pedal emulating tube amplifier tone using a proprietary SST (Solid-State-Tube) technology. It can be used in several different ways, check out the manufacturer's suggestions under this video by Shnobel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCa2E64E9BQ There are several ways to use the "Warm Glow"™…Click on the title for more

Quimper Electronics Roadtripper Warm Glow

Pladask Elektrisk/BandOrg FORM Multi-Effect DIY Pedal

FORM is a collaborative multi-effect pedal in a DIY kit created by Norwegian companies Pladask Elektrisk and BandOrg. I t features 8 separate effects (Ring Modulator, Random Vibrato, Tape Delay Simulator, Texture Reverb, Octave Generator Delay, Reverse Delay, Grain Shuffler and Granular Time Stretch). The two companies are organizing three DIY…Click on the title for more

Pladask Elektrisk/BandOrg FORM Multi-Effect DIY Pedal

Win an Elektron Digitakt

Synth freaks, To celebrate the upcoming Austin Synth Expo (scheduled for March 16-17, during $X$W's Music Week) we are starting to give away some electronic gear! The folks at Elektron have built a super solid reputation for great sounding synths and intuitive control interfaces, and this month one of you will have the…Click on the title for more

Win an Elektron Digitakt

Pedal Swap at Main Drag Music on February 10th!

Hey Stompboxers in the NYC area! For those of you who live and breath pedals, at Main Drag Music on February 10th, from 10 to 5 pm, there's an opportunity to exchange the effects that are sitting on the margins of your board for something a little more exciting and inspiring.…Click on the title for more

Pedal Swap at Main Drag Music on February 10th!

Paradox Effects Terran Overdrive with Parametric EQ

Here's a really interesting overdrive we shot at our NAMM Stompbox Booth, the Terran Overdrive by Mexican manufacturer Paradox Effects! Terran is a mid/high gain overdrive with a resonant parametric equalizer, inspired by the legendary V4 Amplifier. The purpose of this pedal, is not only to deliver a sculpted tone, precise…Click on the title for more

Paradox Effects Terran Overdrive with Parametric EQ