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 time, I was recording bands, and I told him: "Actually, that's pretty much what I'm trying to do when I produce a band: I try to add character to their songs so that they sound cooler."... Click on the title for more
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.... Click on the title for more
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.... Click on the title for more
Malekko Heavy Industry is one of those pedal manufacturers that likes to think outside the box, and their latest effects have been more and more interesting and unusual. They also participate to most of our events, so we thought it would be cool to highlight the pedals in the board they have sent to our latest three Stompbox Exhibits.... Click on the title for more