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Catalinbread announces the NiCompressor

After becoming one of the leading boutique pedal manufacturers in the US, in 2016 Portland's Catalinbread was shaken by the passing of founder Nicholas Harris. ... Click on the title for more

Catalinbread announces the NiCompressor

Gervana Pedals Xin Wei Chorus and Delay

When we say "Chinese pedal" we often assume the device we are referring to was built through automation in a factory. ... Click on the title for more

Gervana Pedals Xin Wei Chorus and Delay

MOOER Radar Cab Simulator

We saw this pedal at our mixed booth at Summer NAMM 2018 on the MOOER board, and it seems to be getting a good reception.... Click on the title for more

MOOER Radar Cab Simulator

SolidGoldFX unveils the Spanish Castle Dual Fuzz

Noise seekers who aren't happy with one fuzz at a time should take a look at the brand new SolidGoldFX Spanish Castle.... Click on the title for more

SolidGoldFX unveils the Spanish Castle Dual Fuzz

Rediscovering the Keeley Bubble Tron Dynamic Flanger/Phaser

The Keeley Bubble Tron is a dynamic flanger/phaser that didn't exactly make a splash when it was unveiled back in 2016. ... Click on the title for more

Rediscovering the Keeley Bubble Tron Dynamic Flanger/Phaser

Tech 21 unveils the Paul Landers PL1 Signature Fly Rig

For the unaware US readers, alternative rock in Germany is something else entirely. ... Click on the title for more

Tech 21 unveils the Paul Landers PL1 Signature Fly Rig

BOSS Metal Zone MT-2w

If you don't know this pedal... what are you doing here??? Here's the new version of the legendary BOSS Metal Zone, called MT-2W recreated with the company's new Waza Craft technology.... Click on the title for more

BOSS Metal Zone MT-2w

Fender Engager Boost

The Engager is Fender's very versatile boost pedal delivering up to 20db of clean gain and featuring a three band EQ including a toggle switch that selects two different frequencies for the mids.... Click on the title for more

Fender Engager Boost

First video of the Lunastone Blue Drive

We took this video of the Lunastone Blue Drive at our Stompbox Booth at NAMM 2018, check it out!... Click on the title for more

First video of the Lunastone Blue Drive

Zander Circuitry Cafetiere Distortion Fuzz

From Essex in the UK, comes Zander Circuitry and its latest pedal Cafetiere, a "distortofuzz" featuring two separate circuits of... you know what!... Click on the title for more

Zander Circuitry Cafetiere Distortion Fuzz

Boredbrain Transmutron Dual FX Loop Crossover Filter

EffectsBay.com recently blogged about this very interesting pedal by Richmond, VA's Boredbrain Music, called the Transmutron.... Click on the title for more

Boredbrain Transmutron Dual FX Loop Crossover Filter

Zorg Effects Small Basstar

Originally built as a smaller/simpler version of this beast of a pedal, the (French) Zorg Effects Small Basstar is a peculiar overdrive obviously intended for bass but also intriguing-sounding on guitar.... Click on the title for more

Zorg Effects Small Basstar