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New at the BK SBE 2018: SolidGoldFX Counter Current dirty reverb

Canadian manufacturer SolidGoldFX had a brand new pedal on the board they showcased at our 8th edition of the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit - so we shot the first video of it with their rep Ben! The Counter Current is a "dirty reverb" featuring a drive that's applied to the wet reverb (not…Click on the title for more

New at the BK SBE 2018: SolidGoldFX Counter Current dirty reverb

Dwarfcraft Devices’ Ghost Fax gets the Knobs Treatment

As usual, we highlight the pedals picked by Knobs for their amazing demo videos. Dwarfcraft Devices Ghost Phase is presented as a Ghost "phase computer," more info about it here and under the video. Hey, it also has a secret menu!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHV_YR-PuSQ We are calling Ghost Fax a phase computer for…Click on the title for more

Dwarfcraft Devices’ Ghost Fax gets the Knobs Treatment

Fat Foot Effects Thallium 81 Distortion

Our videogra-friend Eric Merrow put his camera's lens on this versatile but straightforward distortion pedal by Fat Foot Effects called Thallium 81, a hard clipping distortion created with the goal of "retaining the character of the guitar and amp combo but adds a little spice to the chain." The tone control does'nt add…Click on the title for more

Fat Foot Effects Thallium 81 Distortion

All the Boards of the 8th Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit (2018 Edition)

Here are all the boards that took part in the 8th Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit, organized according to entirely subjective categories! CLASSIC FORMAT, BOUTIQUE BOARDS Click on the title for more

All the Boards of the 8th Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit (2018 Edition)

Matthews Effects The Astronomer V2 Reverb

Launched in 2015, the Matthews Effects Astronomer V1 was a rather simple hall reverb with shimmer. This new V2 features 3 algorithms: the original reverb from v1, plus an echoverb and a room reverb with a octaver circuit mixed in for extra special effects. What's truly intriguing about this pedal is…Click on the title for more

Matthews Effects The Astronomer V2 Reverb

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