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Haunted Labs Witch Hammer Overdrive

Here's a demo of the Witch Hammer Overdrive by emerging NC manufacturer Haunted Labs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7SL1B_kBuM The WITCH HAMMER is an overdrive pedal with enough tonal ability to tear the pages from Malleus Maleficarum itself and burn them at your feet. The WITCH HAMMER encapsulates the screams, chants, spells, and conjuring from centuries…Click on the title for more

Haunted Labs Witch Hammer Overdrive

Future Generations’ Pedals and Synths

After the initial warped drum beat, it only takes 8 seconds for Future Generations to kick in to full alt-pop shine on new single “All The Same.” The track is the first from the Brooklyn group’s newly announced sophomore album, Landscape, out September 13 via Frenchkiss Records. “All The Same”…Click on the title for more

Future Generations’ Pedals and Synths

Anasounds High Voltage Overdrive

French pedal manufacturer Anasounds just unveiled a new Plexi-style overdrive called High Voltage Overdrive dedicated to the admirers of the overdriven sounds of AC/DC - hence the name derived from the hard rockers' legendary album. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWS9HfGUlg4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5u2pxUhhaRM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DrG0PwmcDw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bryYL5-zCFc As Malcolm Young said “nobody would pay attention to anything that was going on until…Click on the title for more

Anasounds High Voltage Overdrive

Wampler Mini Faux Spring Reverb

This is a reduced version of the Wampler's Faux Spring Reverb, emulating the spring reverb used in many records from the '60s. No frills three knob proved goodness in a smaller package. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtLnjfHbLJI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQOwMoPJ528 The Faux Spring Reverb has been a staple on many players boards for many years now,…Click on the title for more

Wampler Mini Faux Spring Reverb

GFI System Jonassus Dual Channel Overdrive

Today, most major pedal videographers unveiled, in unison, a video of the Jonassus, a brand new dual overdrive channel by Indonesian manufacturer GFI System with a shared tone knob. This stompbox gives you a more articulate and dynamic low gain channel on the left side, and powerful high gain goodness…Click on the title for more

GFI System Jonassus Dual Channel Overdrive

Reuss ‘Wine and Roses’ Steve Wynn signature pedal

Genres come and go, but a select few create ripples that are felt long after the movement seems to have run its course. Shoegaze is finally being recognized for its massive influence and, after years of being insipid and formulaic, actual Country Music that resembles its roots is popular again.…Click on the title for more

Reuss ‘Wine and Roses’ Steve Wynn signature pedal

SoundBrut DRVA Mk.II Overdrive + Boost

The DRVA, an Overdrive with Boost pedal by Swedish / Turkish manufacturer Soundbrut, was highlighted by Premier Guitar in January 2018 with a flattering review and "Premier Gear" Award. At Summer NAMM 2018 the company unveiled a "MK.II" of the same circuit with these additions: Treble-cut: Treble-cut pot is added…Click on the title for more

SoundBrut DRVA Mk.II Overdrive + Boost

Yellowcake Lida Machine – Analog Resonant Filter

Yellowcake Pedals' first foray into the world of knobby, atmospheric effects (called Lida Machine) seems to be paying off. First came the attention of Premier Guitar at Summer NAMM 2017. Then, today, genius pedal videographer Knobs, who carefully handpicks the stompboxes he features in his YouTube channel, published this demo of…Click on the title for more

Yellowcake Lida Machine – Analog Resonant Filter

Magnetic Effects White Atom Fuzz V3

Just Nick really likes this hybrid Germanium/Silicon fuzz by UK manufacturer Magnetic Effects, called White Atom. V3 was just unveiled, here's the video of it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njd8fz5TwRwClick on the title for more

Magnetic Effects White Atom Fuzz V3

Jext Telez Canyon Climber Fuzz gets Premier Guitar Award

Detroit based boutique manufacturer Jext Telez is religiously dedicated to the cult of gain pedals, their units seem to be selling out at the speed of light. Premier Guitar just gave its "Premier Gear" to their Canyon Climber, a fuzz based on the legendary Shin-ei Companion fuzz, and inspired by the work…Click on the title for more

Jext Telez Canyon Climber Fuzz gets Premier Guitar Award

New Gain Pedals at SNAMM 2018

Yes, Ladies and Gentlemen, we were in Nashville for Summer NAMM this past weekend with our Stompbox Booth, and we took the opportunity to... take some pictures of pedals!!! Here's a list of all the new to new-ish gain pedals we saw and shot - some link to videos but…Click on the title for more

New Gain Pedals at SNAMM 2018

Daredevil Pedals Daish? Earl Slick Signature Octave Fuzz

Chicago's Daredevil Pedals teamed up with legendary guitarist Earl Slick to forge the Daish? Earl Slick Signature Octave Fuzz. The Octave above circuit is stacked before the fuzz and can be turned on its own (without the fuzz) through a separate footswitch. There's also an adjustable noise gate circuit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_8PUjr6tSs A…Click on the title for more

Daredevil Pedals Daish? Earl Slick Signature Octave Fuzz