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The Spanish-built 
After years of development, Chicago-based rock band Pet Symmetry and Baltimore effects manufacturer Damnation Audio have unveiled 
First introduced in 2017 as a homage to the iconic Foxx Tone Machine, the 
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Lately, every new Chase Bliss release feels like the unveiling of a new, magical (sonic) toy. The latest device to join this creative family of circuits is Onward and it's an evolution of an existing pedal by Cooper FX (whose owner Tom Majeski is now part of the Chase Bliss team), called Outward. It's a sampler featuring parameters that can be controlled directly through the dynamics of what you feed into it - or, to quote the manufacturer: "a sampler [that] moves when you do, capturing the sounds you make to create rich musical landscapes."... Click on the title for more
Lately, every new Chase Bliss release feels like the unveiling of a new, magical (sonic) toy. The latest device to join this creative family of circuits is 
In today's market saturated with mass-produced effects, Shotmaker's The Healer Overdrive stands apart as a handcrafted tribute to classic overdrive tones. Housed in a distinctive solid oiled wood enclosure, this pedal combines artisanal aesthetics with carefully selected vintage-style components designed to deliver what builders describe as "soulful" response.... Click on the title for more
In an increasingly crowded market of affordable guitar pedals, the new Mask Audio Hot Water stands out by delivering Big Muff-inspired circuitry with a surprising twist. While using the same transistor count as the classic fuzz, engineers have managed to extract four times the gain - resulting in a pedal that's both sonically massive and unexpectedly versatile.... Click on the title for more
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A homage to the rack delays of the '80s, the 
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There aren't many pedals emulating the syrupy, dark, and wobbly repeats generated by the semi-forgotten technology powering oil can delays. JHS released 
