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Australian builder PastFX has gotten us used to tweakable variations of classic pedal circuits, and a RAT-style distortion couldn't be missing from its roster. The 
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Our friends at Pedals and Effects just premiered a new pedal by a Los Angeles based manufacturer called Meris that's been making waves mostly for its pro audio 500 series products. This is the second pedal the company develops after a series 500 device, the first one being the Mercury 7 Reverb.... Click on the title for more
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When it was released in the '50s, the 
Before fuzz pedals existed, expert engineers with experimental inclinations could achieve fuzzy sounds by massively overloading their console preamps. The Lauren Audio B100is a fuzz inspired by the sound of a Neve B100 preamp card, found in the 1053 and similar channel strips.... Click on the title for more
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Based in Astoria, OR, Weird Noise Pedals sports a name that leaves no room for misunderstanding: these folks aren't afraid to get loud and quirky. Their provocatively named WTF pedal (don't worry, it's an acronym for "What a Fuzz!") is a simple three-knob fuzz with a noteworthy range.... Click on the title for more
Way Huge's Muff-style fuzz series has gotten a new smaller version, the 
A sturdy and transparent pedal hand-made in Germany, the Mullet Drive is a two-channel overdrive offering a wide range of tones, from smooth vintage overdrive to aggressive modern sounds, designed to sound great with both single coil and humbucking guitars.
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The Carl Martin Tone Tweaker has been in development for a considerable time and stands as one of the final projects influenced by Søren Jongberg, the man behind the Carl Martin brand who is also known as Mr. Tone Tweaker. This pedal is the product of a close collaboration with Thomas Guldmann, who continues to be a vital part of the company's core team.... Click on the title for more
Released in limited numbers in 2021 as a 
