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Soundslice FX X-Ray Box (Buzzaround Fuzz)

The Soundslice FX X-Ray Box is a fuzz handmade in Victoriaville, Canada and inspired by the Burns Buzzaround, a pedal from the '60s not too dissimilar from the Tone Bender (but heavier-sounding), and that has become a collector's item. This variation of that classic is not an authentic clone but…Click on the title for more

Soundslice FX X-Ray Box (Buzzaround Fuzz)

Simon the Magpie Stutterphone V2: the Silence Looper

Those who are not familiar with Swedish mad scientist Simon the Magpie miss out on some bizarrely genius stompboxes, and synths. The Stutterphone V2 is the new version of a stunning pedal that embeds a vintage rotary phone dial. Even better, it promises to loop... silence! This new version does…Click on the title for more

Simon the Magpie Stutterphone V2: the Silence Looper

Old Blood Noise BL-44 Reverse

The Old Blood Noise BL-44 Reverse is a new release by a boutique company that more than others has been leveraging the fascination for reverse effects through popular textural pedals like the Rever and the Minim. However, the BL-44 is a quirkier and experimental beast, blending true reverse with pitch…Click on the title for more

Old Blood Noise BL-44 Reverse

Moog MF-102 Moogerfooger Ring Modulator

The now discontinued Moog MF-102 Moogerfooger fully featured ring mod by the legendary synth manufacturer, featuring also a great sounding LFO circuit (modulation) and a not too aggressive Drive knob. The Mix knob lets you moderate the effect by reintegrating some of the clean signal. Stereo output and expression pedal…Click on the title for more

Moog MF-102 Moogerfooger Ring Modulator

Surfy Industries Surfybear Compact Spring Reverb

Hailing from Sweden, the Surfy Industries Surfybear Compact is real spring reverb (as in, with actual springs inside) that recreates the classic reverb sound of the vintage amps from the '60s. The noteworthy thing about this pedal is that it lets you switch between two "analog presets": the left footswitch…Click on the title for more

Surfy Industries Surfybear Compact Spring Reverb

Kinotone Ribbons Magnetic Tape Emulator

Those who love the sonic character of the old reel-to-reel tape recording machines should look at the Kinotone Ribbons, a stereo magnetic tape emulator (with many extra features) in the shape of a compact pedal - and also the first release by the Minneapolis boutique company. At its heart, the…Click on the title for more

Kinotone Ribbons Magnetic Tape Emulator

Upcoming Pedal: 903 Effects Doppler V2 Reverb + Vibrato

The 903 Effects Doppler V2 is the new version of one of the first circuits built by this Tyler, Texas-based small builder. It integrates a vibrato effect with a reverb based on the BTDR-2H chip, which produces ambiance of the Room/Hall type. While the tremolo + spring reverb combo is…Click on the title for more

Upcoming Pedal: 903 Effects Doppler V2 Reverb + Vibrato

Fairfield Circuitry Shallow Water

We are always psyched to feature the cutting-edge stompboxes of Canadian manufacturer Fairfield Circuitry. This modulation pedal, called Shallow Water, is presented as a "K Field Modulator" - for those wondering what that means, here's a technical/philosophical explanation directly from the manufacturer: K-field (Simulation mathematics), an undefined, two-dimensional, non-linear field where…Click on the title for more

Fairfield Circuitry Shallow Water

Way Huge Aqua Puss MkIII (Smalls Series)

With its original, bigger brother selling used for a small fortune, this mini version of the analog delay, Way Huge Aqua Puss MkIII, could be considered a bargain, although the maximum delay time is only 300ms. It definitely does the job of adding depth and dimension to your tone, with…Click on the title for more

Way Huge Aqua Puss MkIII (Smalls Series)

Win a Chase Bliss Generation Loss MkII! [ENDED]

This giveaway has ended, click here to see the winner's name. The Chase Bliss Generation Loss MkII (a pedal you'll be able to play with at our upcoming 1st London Synth & Pedal Expo) is the ultimate lo-fi pedal, and this week a lucky reader can take one home - or…Click on the title for more

Win a Chase Bliss Generation Loss MkII! [ENDED]

Mojo Hand FX GRRRocker Overdrive

The Mojo Hand FX GRRRocker is a limited edition overdrive pedal only available on Bandcamp fruit of a collaboration between the pedal builder and the Girls Rock Grand Rapids. It's a Blues Breaker-inspired circuit with the classic three knobs (volume, tone, and gain) and an extra distortion trimmer pot placedbehind…Click on the title for more

Mojo Hand FX GRRRocker Overdrive

Best New Pedal Releases | Dec. 2022/Jan. 2023

In January we were too busy compiling our Best Pedals of 2022 List that we didn't have the time to post our monthly article about the best December pedals, therefore we are aggregating the releases from that month to the ones of January 2023. They were two rather slow months…Click on the title for more

Best New Pedal Releases | Dec. 2022/Jan. 2023