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Tone Mob Model 001 Fuzz Generator (demo)

Some stories tell themselves, here's the one of the Model 001 FuzzGenerator from the SolidGoldFX and Tone Mob websites (the pedal is the result of a collaboration between the two manufacturers): So, a while back we released the original Model 001. It sold out head spinningly fast, and I've received a…Click on the title for more

Tone Mob Model 001 Fuzz Generator (demo)

Matthews Effects Cartographer Parametric Overdrive

We are fans of The Living Room's YouTube demos, check out their latest of the Matthews Effects' pedal The Cartographer! "Combining science, aesthetics, and technique to map out a vast array of tones and styles The Cartographer gives you the tools to write your own story. With a wide range…Click on the title for more

Matthews Effects Cartographer Parametric Overdrive

Keeley Electronics: Loomer • Mag Echo • Tone Workstation

Directly from the Keeley FX YouTube Channel, check it out! "Spent a little time with the Tone Workstation, Mag Echo, and Loomer yesterday, and the results were inspiring. We love how the Loomer's Soft Focus reverb plays with the Mag's warm delay. Also used in this video: 1994 Fender Jaguar…Click on the title for more

Keeley Electronics: Loomer • Mag Echo • Tone Workstation

Blackout Effectors’ Special Twosome Deluxe now shipping

After a slight delay Blackout Effectors is now shipping the Special Twosome Deluxe. If you are unfamiliar with this company you seriously need to get acquainted. Aside from being hilarious in their name choices ('Cadavernous Reverb' ranks high in our chart of most ridiculous pedal monikers), they are making some…Click on the title for more

Blackout Effectors’ Special Twosome Deluxe now shipping

New Pedal Manufacturer: Infanem (Instruments for a New Electric Music)

Effects pedal lovers take notice: Infanem (short for Instruments for a New Electric Music) is churning out cool pedals. Originally founded in glorious Portland Oregon, operations have now been moved to Oakland California, where the current product line up is comprised of stunning harmonizers like the Second Voice (and its…Click on the title for more

New Pedal Manufacturer: Infanem (Instruments for a New Electric Music)

Walrus Audio Descent

We got word from our friends at Walrus Audio that the Descent is... descending on us! (This is a pedal that in all likelihood you'll be able to check it out at our upcoming Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit). This is one of the most unique and intriguing reverb pedals that has…Click on the title for more

Walrus Audio Descent

Guitar Pedal News: ZVex Fuzz Factory Reborn!

Hey remember that time when ZVex bestowed upon the Earth the Fuzz Factory? Well prepare to throw that memory in the trash while you make room for the Fuzz Factory 7. This new version is packed with new features that are sure to take your fuzz fetish to fantastic new…Click on the title for more

Guitar Pedal News: ZVex Fuzz Factory Reborn!

New Pedals: Sonuus Voluum

In the midst of the constant battle for precious pedalboard space and control over more and more parameters, Sonuus releases their new multi-function Voluum pedal. In its most basic function it acts as an extremely reliable and customizable volume pedal - something you could easily grasp from it's name. What you…Click on the title for more

New Pedals: Sonuus Voluum

Pedal News: TC Electronics’ Mini Pedals

TC Electronics has announced the release of 4 miniaturized versions of their much beloved TonePrint line of pedals. For the readers not in the know, TC Electronics TonePrint technology lets you wirelessly upload custom pedal settings, designed by many famous guitarists, directly into the unit. Essentially giving them limitless sonic…Click on the title for more

Pedal News: TC Electronics’ Mini Pedals

Pedal Review: Pigtronix Rototron (Rotary Speaker Simulator)

Leslie rotary speaker lovers prepare yourselves the Rotoron by Pigtronix is here. How many times have we all said to ourselves, “Man those rotary speakers are sweet, but who can afford them let alone move them without risking horrible injury.” Well those days have come to end friends. Pigtronix has…Click on the title for more

Pedal Review: Pigtronix Rototron (Rotary Speaker Simulator)

5 Tips to Buying a Used or Vintage Acoustic Guitar

Used and vintage acoustic guitars can be your best friend or worst enemy. Obviously nothing is more important than how the guitar sounds and feels in your hands, but here are a few tips to make sure the guitar is in good structural shape. Bridge and Saddle - The first…Click on the title for more

5 Tips to Buying a Used or Vintage Acoustic Guitar

Secrets of Mixing: Reverb – Space as Third Dimension

If EQ and pan are the most useful tools to create an “open” mix where instruments don’t step on each other’s frequency or placement in the stereo field, a mix wouldn't sound alive without the use of more subtle depth related effects and techniques. Effects like reverb and echo emulate…Click on the title for more

Secrets of Mixing: Reverb – Space as Third Dimension