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Catalinbread CBX Gated Reverb

The Catalinbread CBX is the second pedal released this year that does something quite unusual for a stompbox: gated reverb. This is a type of reverb derived from a studio trick consisting in cuttin out the tail end of the effect abrubtly, creating an interesting angular reflection that works particularly…Click on the title for more

Catalinbread CBX Gated Reverb

Fortin Natas Distortion

The Fortin Natas Distortion is a pedal version of one the company's now disontinued, but very popular in the mid aughts, Natas guitar amp. Forting describes itself as "the heaviest company in the guitar world," and for good reason: their line of amps and pedals is geared towards heavy guitarists,…Click on the title for more

Fortin Natas Distortion

Strymon Flint V2 Tremolo + Spring Reverb

The Strymon Flint is a thorough (and incredibly successful) stereo exploration of vintage spring reverb and tremolo tones, with three Tremolo types (emulating '61 Harmonic, '63 Power Tube and '65 Photocell) and three Reverb types ('60s Spring, '70s Electronic Plate and '80s Hall Rack). Reverb has controls for Color (tone),…Click on the title for more

Strymon Flint V2 Tremolo + Spring Reverb

TC Electronic Plethora X3 Stereo Multi-FX

A device manufactured by an industrial complex we like to refer to as the Scrooge of the music instrument industry, the TC Electronic Plethora X3 is a stereo multi-effect pedal with looper, tuner and cab sim, with three slots where can be inserted a selection of virtual recreations of existing…Click on the title for more

TC Electronic Plethora X3 Stereo Multi-FX

Pedal Pawn Texas Twang

Inspired by a steady aural diet of Steve Ray Vaughan, the Pedal Pawn Texas Twang is a combo boost/overdrive is a two-knob device built to interact with your guitar and amp, cleaning up nicely at low guitar output. The right knob is a three-way rotary switch that produces glassy and…Click on the title for more

Pedal Pawn Texas Twang

MXR Hybrid Fuzz

The entire fuzz pedal niche is mostly based on variations on five or six vintage fuzz circuits (as you can read in our super comprehensive article about fuzz types). Considering the sheer yearly output of fuzz pedals, it seems like there's an underground world of engineers constantly modding those circuits…Click on the title for more

MXR Hybrid Fuzz

Electro-Harmonix Superego Synth Engine

Electro Harmonix's latest creation, the Superego pedal is a sustain and synth engine stomp box. It follows in the footsteps of their beloved Freeze sound retainer pedal. The Freeze pedal itself is a very innovative sustain pedal. It is essentially a very short duration sampler and looper. You could also think…Click on the title for more

Electro-Harmonix Superego Synth Engine

VS Audio Platinum Plexi Overdrive

Presented at the NAMM 2023 show, the VS Audio Platinum Preamp and Overdrive uses hand-selected discrete JFETs to create a unique blend of Plexi and Marshall-style tones. Based on the coveted Marshall 1987 Silver Jubilee amp, this circuit provides a similar high gain, dark, and smooth output. The controls are…Click on the title for more

VS Audio Platinum Plexi Overdrive

Surfy Industries Surfyfuzz

The prototype of the Surfy Industries SurfyFuzz was unveiled at NAMM 2024 by the Swedish builder best known for its real spring reverbs, and we shot a video of it (at the bottom of this post). It is now shipping but the first batch is already sold out. It's a…Click on the title for more

Surfy Industries Surfyfuzz

New Pedal: Electric Love Aquatone Drive

The Electric Love Aquatone is a BOSS Blues driver variant built in collaboration with Brian Wampler of Wampler Pedals. In addition to serving up great tone, the Aquatone pedal serves a bigger purpose: raising funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). The Aquatone offers two voicing through the central…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Electric Love Aquatone Drive

Win 4 Awesome Synth Devices worth over $2,500! [ENDED]

The giveaways lined to the Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo aren't quite done yet! This one gives our readers the opportunity to win 4 intriguing synth toys worth over $2,500! Here's the list: Erica Synths Black Stereo Reverb eurorack module Entropy Recursion Studio video synth KORG NTS-1 synth kit…Click on the title for more

Win 4 Awesome Synth Devices worth over $2,500! [ENDED]

Win Three Pedals and a PSU via the Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo [ENDED]

Here's yet another giveaway linked to our upcoming Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo, and this one is open to anyone from anywhere! Signing up will get you a chance to take home these super cool prizes: Chase Bliss Audio MOOD MkII Dreadbox FX Raindrops TWA Octoverdrive Voodoo Pedal Lab Power…Click on the title for more

Win Three Pedals and a PSU via the Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo [ENDED]