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Best Pedals for Synths: Multi-Modulation Stompboxes, Reviewed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KebaD63Fn6k Modulation effects such as Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Vibe, and Tremolo can infuse your synth sounds with rich character, especially when experienced in stereo. In this video/article combo, we'll delve into a comparison of seven top-notch multi-mode modulation pedals available in the market. "Multi-mode" signifies that these pedals are exceptionally…Click on the title for more

Best Pedals for Synths: Multi-Modulation Stompboxes, Reviewed

MixCon 2025 Mega Giveaway!

We are gathering the prizes for this giveaway, but if you'd like, you can "pre-sign up" for it by filling out the form below! This giveaway is open to the entire world. By clicking the “Submit” button, you agree to the Official Rules & Regulations. RSVP FOR MIXCON HERE (FREE MIXINC…Click on the title for more

MixCon 2025 Mega Giveaway!

New Pedal: TWA Octoverdrive

Those looking for scary tone might have a new option on the table with the Halloween-themed TWA Octoverdrive, a limited edition, dual-channel drive pedal made for guitar and bass based on obslete, or - to remain in theme - "back from the dead" Selenium diodes. The two footswitchable channels are…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: TWA Octoverdrive

New Pedal: Matthews Effects The Botanist

The thing about modulation effects, is that you normally don't use more than one at a time, which makes a pedal like the Matthews Effects The Botanist - a simple 3-knob multi-modulation pedal offering Phaser, Chorus, and Harmonic Tremolo - very handy. The controls are as straightforward as it gets, with…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Matthews Effects The Botanist

Dunlop Cry Baby DareDevil Fuzz Wah

The Dunlop Cry Baby DareDevil is a hand-built combo wah/fuzz developed in collaboration with Johnny Wator, owner and designer of Daredevil Pedals and frontman of Chicago's hard rockers The Evictions. A fan of aggressive fuzz tones, Wator forged a circuit that marries a modded Cry Baby Wah with a gnarly…Click on the title for more

Dunlop Cry Baby DareDevil Fuzz Wah

New Pedal: Flower Pedals Lupine Dual Fuzz

Dual channel and stereo stompboxes seem to be slowing taking over the pedalsphere, and the Flower Pedals Lupine, consisting of two fuzz with separate footswitches and in/outs, is a device that can do both. The Purple channel (on the right), is a an updated version of the company's Lupine Analog…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Flower Pedals Lupine Dual Fuzz

New Pedal: Pedal Pawn BluesPrint Dual Overdrive

Stevie Ray Vaughan's guitar tone is a neverending source of inspiration for blues guitarists, and the Pedal Pawn BluesPrint, a dual channel overdrive with a Tube Screamer on side 1 and a Blues Breaker on side 2 - promises authentic SRV tone on the first channel, thanks to access granted…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Pedal Pawn BluesPrint Dual Overdrive

New Pedal: Universal Audio UAFX Teletronix LA-2A Pedal

If you've been dreaming of being able to play through a legendary optical studio compressor during live performances or rehearsals, today is a good day. The Universal Audio UAFX Teletronix LA-2A Pedal lets you do exactly that, through a meticulous recreation of that venerable rack unit in pedal format. A…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Universal Audio UAFX Teletronix LA-2A Pedal

Alexander Pedals Dynaflanger Model 213

The Alexander Pedals Dynaflanger (shiopping in December 2023 but available for preorder) adds to the company's growing Leap series of compact but highly flexible effects pedals a device that's a homage to flanger. Employing a powerful DSP, the Dynaflanger could be seen as a flanger encyclopedia in a box, featurings…Click on the title for more

Alexander Pedals Dynaflanger Model 213

All Pedal Slamurai Overdrive Kit

The All Pedal Slamurai is an overdrive pedal that comes either fully built or a as DIY kit. With its 3-band EQ, soft footswitch, top-mounted jacks and sleek graphics, this is no rudimentary pedal, but a fully-fledged modern high gain overdrive that gets good reviews from metal tone connoisseurs. It…Click on the title for more

All Pedal Slamurai Overdrive Kit

Vongon Polyphrase Stereo Echo

We were very proud to host the launch of the new Vongon Polyphrase at our 10th Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit (yeah, after all what happened since our 2019 edition we kind of forgot that this was the event's ten year anniversary!). The Polyphrase is a stereo echo with an infinite feedback loop,…Click on the title for more

Vongon Polyphrase Stereo Echo

New Pedal: Universal Audio UAFX Flow Vintage Tremolo

The Universal Audio UAFX Flow is a 3-mode tremolo is an evolution of the Californian company's Astra Modulation Machine pedal. Unlike the latter, it only does tremolo sounds. The three tremolo voices are emulations of classic vintage units: the Dharma mode draws inspriration from the harmonic tremolos found in Uni-Vibes and…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Universal Audio UAFX Flow Vintage Tremolo