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Yes, many Chinese pedal builders make super affordable (if not downright cheap) pedals with questionable quality control, but this doesn't mean that there aren't some top-notch boutique pedal builders in China. Enter the CKK SHXC Super Overdrive, a new, hand-made Klon variant that's getting rave reviews from the handful of tone connoisseurs who were able to put their hands on a review unit.... Click on the title for more
The Electro-Harmonix Pico Attack Decay is a shrunken, digital version of the original, a rather unique effect able to produce volume and reverse swells, backward tape sounds, staccato notes, bowed instrument effects, and now also volume envelope effects in a simplified, compact design.... Click on the title for more
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So the budget is tight, the space on your board is little, and you desperately need a delay pedal.
Here's an interactive page that sums up all the options you have; to navigate it, follow these guidelines:
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Fuzz and octave (up or down) is a match made in Rock'n'Roll Hell (in a good way!) - yes because the results aren't exactly heavenly, are they?
The MXR Poly Blue Octave takes this combo to the next level, with a circuit that offers not one, not two but FOUR separate polyphonic octaves (two up and two down) married with the classic MXR Blue Box fuzz - with a bunch of extra cool features (including modulation) thrown in for good measure.... Click on the title for more
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This article and its corresponding YouTube video are the first of a 10-episode series focused on the best pedals for synths. For this launch, we thought it would be a good idea to explain the best and most efficient way to set up FX pedals along with your synth gear.... Click on the title for more
