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Playing electric guitar in a band is all about dynamics, and many players actively seek pedals that allow them more options and more control in that department.
Australian manufacturer MC System creates sturdy, scientific looking pedals that feature an innovative "triple function" footswitch - called V-Switch - that allows guitarists to trigger two different aspects of the effect depending on how hard they step on it.
Of course, this is very useful in an (all analog) overdrive pedal like their NKM Dynamic Drive: with one switch you get three different drive options: Off, On and... MORE!
The Alternate switch adds two level output options.... Click on the title for more
Many forget that Malekko (run by Ministry's legendary guitarist Paul Barker) was one of the first manufacturers to venture in the market of mini-pedals (which are all the rage these days) and that their tiny "Spring" pedal was one of the first (if not THE first) successful attempts to put a reverb inside an enclosure that's half the size of your regular stompbox.... Click on the title for more
New Jersey based pedal manufacturer Metal Pedals does more than pedals for Metal, as their new signature stompbox named after blues and country legend Johnny Hiland testifies.
This is a distortion pedal that delivers flexible amp tone complete with deep EQ tone shaping features, thanks to Bass, Mid, and Treble Knobs.... Click on the title for more
On Sunday October 26 at 3pm, AnalogMan's owner "AnalogMike" Piera (pictured) will run a panel about guitar pedals focused on many issues related to the effects business and also on several technical aspects of various stompboxes.
One of the first manufacturers to create the boutique, high end guitar pedals that are now so popular, AnalogMan has developed a comprehensive and original approach to stompboxes (and a rather unique business model), that allows it to be also a "modder" of other brands' pedals, an online dealer buying and selling all sorts of guitar related gear, and also a repair shop. This puts Piera's in the ideal position to run this panel from the vantage point of his experience and broad comprehension of the business.... Click on the title for more
There is such a thing as too much overdrive. Sometimes you want a chime instead of the church bells. The pedal known as Magpie - by Texan manufacturer Mojo Hand FX - is a new Overdrive for those looking for a refined, transparent crunch that maintains the original tone of the guitar and amp.
This pedal falls somewhere between an overdrive and a clean boost. The controls are familiar: Gain, Tone and Volume, and they can be used in conjunction with a mode selecting switch to dial up three different flavors of boost.... Click on the title for more
The Reverberation Machine is a new "reverb" pedal released this summer by the incredible Death By Audio. DBA released a pedal called the Sunshine Reverberation last year in collaboration with Ty Segall. Like anything limited edition and emblazoned with the Ty Segall's moniker, the original sold out instantly. The Reverberation Machine builds on the concept behind that elusive pedal.... Click on the title for more
Since most of us around here at Delicious Audio are guitar players, we tend to focus mostly on axe stomp boxes, but this week Electro Harmonix came out with some news that will raise the eyebrows of electronic drum and synth gurus as well as vintage gear aficionados. They have has released a circuit-faithful true analog new take on the classic 70s Clockworks rhythm controller which can be used to control sequencer drums, synths, drum machines, and electronic percussion instruments.... Click on the title for more
It's a pretty common problem, especially for those of us who move around a bunch onstage: ever wish you could control your effects remotely instead of being tied to your pedalboard? Sure, there have been various solutions over the years, usually made by tinkerers; Les Paul built his "Paulverizer", which controlled various doodads offstage, Danny Gatton built his "Magic Dingus" box, which controlled his Echoplex, among other things, both hardwired boxes, with ingenious analog switching, yet tied to the effects via a direct connection. Although we've made incredible strides with ubiquitous digital effects found on many pro boards, somewhat surprisingly, there's never really been a wireless pedal-controlling solution--until now.... Click on the title for more
