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MXR Rockman X100 Stereo Preamp

In 1982, Tom Scholz of Boston fame unveiled the Rockman X100, a headphone amplifier that encapsulated the soaring, chorus-drenched guitar tones of 1980s arena rock. The sound of that device is reborn in the MXR Rockman X100—a compact, modern homage to Scholz’s design based on the same MN3007 bucket brigade…Click on the title for more

MXR Rockman X100 Stereo Preamp

New Pedal: Tubesteader Gainlord Dual Plexi Overdrive

If you’ve ever dreamed of bottling the raw, roaring spirit of classic British stacks—the kind that defined decades of hard rock—then meet your new secret weapon: the Tubesteader Gainlord. This isn’t just another overdrive pedal. It’s a high-voltage, 12AX7 tube preamp crammed into a compact enclosure, delivering the punch, harmonics,…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Tubesteader Gainlord Dual Plexi Overdrive

Wampler ReWired Brent Mason Signature Drive+Distortion

A refined version of the Brent Mason signature dual channel the Hot Wire V2, the Wampler ReWired features enhanced tonal options and added versatility, a specialty of the house. Its dual-channel design covers a wide range of dirty tones, from amp-like overdrive (right channel) to saturated plexi-style distortion (right channel).…Click on the title for more

Wampler ReWired Brent Mason Signature Drive+Distortion

Benson Deep Sea Diver Fuzz Echo

Born from a collaboration with Jessica Dobson, the multi-talented force behind Seattle’s Deep Sea Diver, the Benson Deep Sea Diver is a unique fuzz-echo pedal that combines vintage-inspired fuzz tones with rich, warm analog delay. Designed to be versatile yet intuitive, this pedal can be placed anywhere on your board…Click on the title for more

Benson Deep Sea Diver Fuzz Echo

Rainger FX Razor Fuzz

The Rainger FX Razor Fuzz is a wild (mostly analog) ride in a stompbox: an unapologetically bold fusion of analog fury and digital mischief. With its original, analog gated fuzz circuitry, it’s bristling with zingy highs and oversized lows. Engaging the “Extra” switch unleashes an even more aggressive tonal onslaught…Click on the title for more

Rainger FX Razor Fuzz

Walrus Audio Xero Polylooper

The Walrus Audio Xero Polylooper redefines live looping with two fully independent stereo channels, offering unprecedented creative control for performers and composers. Each channel provides 3-minute recording, unlimited overdubs, and real-time manipulation via speed adjustment (0.5x–2x), reverse playback, and individual panning. Here are some of the pedal's most intriguing features. Intuitive Gesture Control: Tap/hold/double-press footswitches for recording, undo, speed FX,…Click on the title for more

Walrus Audio Xero Polylooper

New Pedal: Walrus Audio Lüm Texture Engine

In the world of ambient pedals, Walrus Audio is a name synonymous with lush, atmospheric soundscapes. But with their limited-edition (and sadly, already sold-out) Walrus Audio Lüm, they’ve moved beyond reverb and into the realm of luminous, living texture. This isn't just another ambient pedal; it's a compact laboratory for…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Walrus Audio Lüm Texture Engine

New Pedal: Glou-Glou Pilule Fuzz/PLL Pedal

Let's be honest. In a world of pristine transparent overdrives and perfectly modeled amp simulators, our pedalboards can sometimes get a little… predictable. We crave something with character, something that fights back, something that introduces a little anarchy into our signal chain. Enter the Glou-Glou Pilule. This isn't just another…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Glou-Glou Pilule Fuzz/PLL Pedal

New Pedal: BeatBuddy 2 – Drum Machine Pedal

Remember when the original BeatBuddy changed the game for solo artists everywhere? Well, clear some space on your pedalboard, because its successor, the Beat Buddy 2, has arrived, and it’s packed with upgrades that feel less like an update and more like a revolution. Think of the BeatBuddy 2 as…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: BeatBuddy 2 – Drum Machine Pedal

Meris Enzo X Synth Pedal

The Meris team has introduced an upgraded version of their popular polyphonic synth pedal, the Enzo X, elevating it to the same cutting-edge standards as their latest releases, the LVX Delay and the MercuryX Reverb. One and a half times wider than its predecessor, the Enzo X sports extra controls…Click on the title for more

Meris Enzo X Synth Pedal

BOSS RT-2 Rotary Ensemble

The BOSS RT-2 Rotary Ensemble condenses the complex modulation of vintage rotary speaker cabinets into a compact, stereo pedal format. Using advanced DSP modeling, it accurately replicates the interplay between a spinning high-frequency horn (treble rotor) and rotating bass drum—key components of classic rotary speaker systems. The pedal offers three…Click on the title for more

BOSS RT-2 Rotary Ensemble

New Pedal: Alexander Pedals Now We Are Ghosts

The Alexander Pedals Now We Are Ghosts, a device you'll be able to check out in person at the upcoming Brooklyn Synth and Pedal Expo, is a creative, stereo reverb that reimagines the effect as a dynamic sound-synthesis tool. Conceived by designer Matthew Farrow as “a synthesizer built from a…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Alexander Pedals Now We Are Ghosts