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In a few words, the VFE Dragon overdrive deconstructs the logic behind all the most popular overdrive circuits (i.e. cutting bass before distortion and cutting treble after it) and lets you play with it through separate knobs controlling a Lo-Pass and a High Pass filter. ... Click on the title for more
Reverb pedal designs continue to become more evolved, and the Liquid Ambience Polyphonic Reverb from Flux Effects is truly at the head of the pack. Two different kinds of circuits contribute to the lush tone – a hall reverb and a polyphonic octave generator.
The controls take a little getting used to but are quite intuitive. ‘Voice’ is a blend for the octave generator, and can go up or down. Also featured is a Bend mode that offers a slight detune effect, like a chorus or flanger. The actual sound of the reverb is tailored via the ‘Space’ pot, which controls the size of the reverberation. ‘Evolve’ manipulates the octave generator even further allowing for synth-like sounds and much more. ‘Mix’ is a standard dry/wet blend.... Click on the title for more



Oregon is home to a fair number of pedal companies, and Spaceman Effects, established in 2009, is one of the most established. The manufacturer recently unveiled their first phaser, called
Phasers, phasers, what's the matter with phasers in 2018?? So many manufacturers are trying to come up with the ultimate phaser pedal or a really bizarre version of it!... Click on the title for more
Based in Elk Grove Village, IL, just outside of Chicago,
The Big Muff saga ain't over yet - will it ever be?... Click on the title for more
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In a few words, the
Reverb pedal designs continue to become more evolved, and the
From London, UK, comes the 3rd version of the
Few will argue that the best way to learn anything is to get your hands dirty and just try it, and that rock musicians have small budgets and an inclination to "do thing themselves" in order to save up.... Click on the title for more
Dan Snazelle of NYC's 






