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Ryan McCaffrey was a firefighter in central Wisconsin when the pedal bug bit. A member of the Air Force before that, you could say he knew a thing or two about discipline. So it was not without a lot of research (and some trepidation) that he chose to take his…Click on the title for more

Manufacturer profile: McCaffrey Audio (from Gearphoria)

Keeley Vibe O Verb Lost Reverb

Demo of the Keeley Vibe O Verb by gearmanndude. Description directly from the manufacturer's site: "This is a reverberation machine…. Lost reverbs that never were. The atmospheres are Vibey, have Vibratoneness, and are Phasery… This three mode reverb lets you hear what some of the most classic effects sound like on…Click on the title for more

Keeley Vibe O Verb Lost Reverb

Bangladeafy Jon Ehlers’ pedalboard (Bass)

If you understand music from a technical and creative angle, Brooklyn/Long Island duo Bangladeafy will, in all likelihood, blow your mind. We praised them enough already in our sister blog The Deli (they placed 2nd in our Best of NYC 2017 Yearly Poll for emerging artists, and their 2016 album…Click on the title for more

Bangladeafy Jon Ehlers’ pedalboard (Bass)

New Pedal Manufacturers: Beetronics FX

The look of Beetronics FX's pedals made me think of a conversation I had years ago with a friend who was scandalized at the fact that there was a factory whose sole purpose was to wear down new pairs of jeans and make holes in them so that they looked "cooler." At the…Click on the title for more

New Pedal Manufacturers: Beetronics FX

Greer Amps Lamplighter optical compressor

Greer Amps came out with a new optical compressor called Lamplighter, check out the most popular demo videos at the bottom of this post. From the manufacturer's site: "The very idea for the Lamplighter Optical Compressor is rooted in legendary tone and studio lore. The Lamplighter is the result of countless…Click on the title for more

Greer Amps Lamplighter optical compressor

Electro-Harmonix Batallion Bass Preamp and DI

New bass pedal from Electro-Harmonix, check it out! The Battalion is a versatile bass preamp, DI, and distortion unit designed to allow bassists to sculpt their tone no matter the rig or situation. The Battalion features a 4-band EQ, a compressor, a noise gate, extensive I/O options, and a great…Click on the title for more

Electro-Harmonix Batallion Bass Preamp and DI

MXR Il Diavolo

The Il Diavolo Overdrive features a classic circuit that’s been hot-rodded for enhanced midrange and low end frequencies with a three-position Hi/Low switch to select your preferred clipping style, from a smooth organic boost to sweet, smoky overdrive to full-on grind. Check out the video demos and reviews below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC_Oj2W41lk…Click on the title for more

MXR Il Diavolo

Seminal, vintage pedals: the Rosac Nu Fuzz (from Gearphoria)

Nu-Fuzz designer Ed Sanner (of Fuzzrite design fame) was working on the new pedal as Mosrite filed for bankruptcy in 1969. Out of the bankruptcy sprang Sierra Electronics, a new partnership that would release the Nu-Fuzz, which was basically a Fuzzrite with a tone control. Sierra was forced to change…Click on the title for more

Seminal, vintage pedals: the Rosac Nu Fuzz (from Gearphoria)

Amptweaker PressuRizer Compressor Boost

The Pressurizer is an interesting take on compression + boost from Amptweaker, here's the manufacturer's presentation, check out the Pro Guitar Shop video below. Sustain without compression…a common suggestion Amptweaker™ receives that means “don’t mess with my attack.” The Amptweaker PressuRizer™ compressor accomplishes this in several unique ways, and includes…Click on the title for more

Amptweaker PressuRizer Compressor Boost

J Rockett Pedals IQ Compressor and Majestic OD

Two interesting new pedals by J Rockett. The IQ compressor, featuring a clean compressor with integrated, pre-compression graphic EQ, which allows you to choose what frequencies to "squuze" more. The Majestic is a new overdrive - not much information about it online, maybe because it's not quiet out yet! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICoPDa9dHjEClick on the title for more

J Rockett Pedals IQ Compressor and Majestic OD

Summer camp can really have a crucial impact on people's lives. Just ask Dave Fox, owner of New Jersey's pedal company Foxrox Electronics: My fascination with electronics began as a kid at summer camp, where I learned how to solder parts into circuit boards. From then on, I was intrigued with…Click on the title for more

Pedal Manufacturer Profile: Foxrox Electronics

DOD Gonkulator Ring Mod + Distortion

A reissue of the DOD ring modulator with distortion from the '90s. Our friends at Pedals and Effects just shot this new video about it, check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIrl325-vNI Click on the title for more

DOD Gonkulator Ring Mod + Distortion