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In the realm of boutique overdrive, few pedals have achieved the mythical status of the dual-channel classics inspired by vintage British amps. Following in the footsteps of royalty like the Analogman King of Tone, Warm Audio brings its philosophy of accessible authenticity to the arena with the 
The Benson Portable Distortion 424 MkII is a masterclass in nostalgic tone design, distilling the famously imperfect sound of a 424 cassette 4-track recorder into a portable, pedalboard-friendly format. More than a simple distortion, it functions as a full preamp and tonal management system, offering a remarkably versatile gain range that spans from a clean, characterful boost to sizzling overdrive and full-blown, lo-fi saturated fuzz.... Click on the title for more
Headed to the LA Synth & Pedal Expo on June 6-7?
Even if you are not, you can still win a brand-new Novation Launch Control 3 paired with a Launchpad Pro — the ultimate hands-on setup for controlling your DAW, triggering anything triggerable, and tweaking parameters in real time.... Click on the title for more
We’ve got some seriously cool gear looking for a new home.
To spread the love ahead of the 
The DSM & Humboldt Dumblifier Overdrive Special is a comprehensive, all-analog preamp pedal designed to capture the elusive feel and tone of the legendary Dumble Overdrive Special (ODS) amplifier. Unlike digital modelers, it aims to replicate the amp's legendary dynamic compression, touch sensitivity, and harmonic complexity through discrete analog circuitry.
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Too many overdrive pedals are liars. They promise touch sensitivity but deliver a brick to the face. The 
Columbus, Ohio's Malaise Forever is a one-person pedal builder that hopefully chose its name before the 2020 pandemic, and that specializes in hand-made dirt boxes. The Clubber Lang V1 was their take on the Harmonic Percolator, although the circuit's V2 was reworked in collaboration with Mask Audio Electronics, and adds a MOSFET input stage to push the pedal to the next level in the wild texture department.... Click on the title for more
The handmade 
Another Tube Screamer clone? In 2025? Really, JAM?
Except it's not. Not exactly.... Click on the title for more
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