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BOSS OD-3 Overdrive

The BOSS OD-3 is the third generation of the revered OD-1, but with more controls. It sounds like a refined version of the Ibanez Tube Screamer, which was built to compete with the OD-1 and was close to being an OD-1 clone with an added mid-bump. Its sound is often…Click on the title for more

BOSS OD-3 Overdrive

New Pedal: LPD Supernode Dual Overdrive

The LPD Supernode Dual Overdrive is a versatile dual overdrive pedal that combines two classic analog circuits in a single, highly configurable unit. On the right, you'll find a refined take on the iconic ODR circuit, complete with a post-clipping Bass control and an internal trimmer for low-end saturation. The…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: LPD Supernode Dual Overdrive

Origin RevivalDRIVE Overdrive

The folks at Origin Effects say it took them several years of research and development to finalize the RevivalDRIVE, and looking at this beast we can certainly see why! This is a stompbox that's packed (and we stress packed) with features that are destined to fire the sonic itches of many tone connoisseurs…Click on the title for more

Origin RevivalDRIVE Overdrive

Polyend Step Drum Machine Pedal

Integrating a drum machine into a guitar pedal isn’t a new concept, but the Polyend Step elevates it to a whole new level, drawing on the Polish company’s expertise in synthesis rather than traditional guitar effects. The Step is a stereo, sample-based drum machine in pedal form, controlled via Tap…Click on the title for more

Polyend Step Drum Machine Pedal

Updated Pedal: Diamond Memory Lane V2 Delay

The original - and now vintage - Diamond Memory Lane Delay went down in history as the first (analog) delay with tap tempo, but the unit received plenty of great feedback for its sound too. It was a big pedal and based on a chip that went out of production,…Click on the title for more

Updated Pedal: Diamond Memory Lane V2 Delay

New Pedal: PastFX Gallstone Phaser

The original Electro-Harmonix Small Stone V2 is a legendary phaser, revered for its lush, swooshing character. The Gallstone phaser is a faithful recreation of that classic circuit, loaded with modern enhancements that expand its palette while honoring the original's sound. At its core, the Gallstone retains the authentic OTA-based phasing of the Small Stone,…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: PastFX Gallstone Phaser

Fjord Fuzz Thor Fuzz

Fjord Fuzz unleashes THOR, a deliberately wild and unapologetic fuzz pedal built for experimentalists. Conceived years ago but deemed too untamed for its time, THOR arrives as a storm of glitchy, gated, and bass-heavy textures designed to shatter musical predictability. At its core lies a highly interactive 3-knob design (named…Click on the title for more

Fjord Fuzz Thor Fuzz

New Pedal: OPFXS Dig Deep Sub Octave Mk3

OPFXS has established itself as a brand dedicated to creating highly functional and technologically sophisticated effects for modern musicians. The Dig Deep MK3 is a testament to this focus, packing a studio's worth of control into a single stompbox. This advanced and cutting-edge octave-down pedal generates a rich, monophonic bass…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: OPFXS Dig Deep Sub Octave Mk3

Friedman IR-J Dual Tube Preamp (Jake E Lee Signature)

The Friedman IR-J is the third comer in the "IR" pedal tube preamp series recently launched by the US brand. The manufacturer is keen to stress that the two 12AX7 tubes inside the pedal aren't there just to "warm up" a digital or solid-state circuit, but are the beating heart…Click on the title for more

Friedman IR-J Dual Tube Preamp (Jake E Lee Signature)

Beetronics BeeBeeDee Analog Delay

The Beetronics BeeBeeDee is far more than a standard analog delay; it’s a creative instrument built around a true bucket-brigade (BBD) analog signal path but enhanced with intelligent digital control. This marriage of vintage warmth and modern flexibility allows it to deliver everything from pristine, musical echoes to experimental pitch-shifted…Click on the title for more

Beetronics BeeBeeDee Analog Delay

Mr. Black Deuce Coupe MKII Overdrive

Words like "clear," "organic," and "responsive" are overdrive clichés, but the original Mr. Black Deuce Coupe earned them. Lauded as a true cult classic, it shattered expectations with its unparalleled amp-like feel and uncolored tone. Now, over a decade later, it’s back and better than ever. The Mr. Black Deuce…Click on the title for more

Mr. Black Deuce Coupe MKII Overdrive

New Pedal: Wampler Mini Ego 76 Compressor

Let's be honest: on a crowded pedalboard, real estate is precious. Nobody wants an essential-but-subtle effect like a compressor to hog all the space. Thankfully, the Wampler Mini Ego 76 Compressor solves this dilemma, packing the soul of a legendary studio unit into a compact, player-friendly enclosure. This isn't just…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Wampler Mini Ego 76 Compressor