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CREATIVE GUITAR PEDALS
On this page, you will find a list of pedals that defy categorization or have particularly original functions.

OUR SHOPPING GUIDES:

• Best Creative Delay Pedals
• Best Reverb Pedals For Ambient and Shoegaze
• Best Granular, Glitch and Stutter Pedals
• Best Bitcrusher Pedals
• Best Ring Modulation Pedals
• Best Pedals for Synths with CV In

Below, the latest creative pedals releases.

New Pedal: Catalinbread Tremolo8

The Catalinbread Tremolo8 is a comprehensive and creative multi-mode pedal mostly centered around the classic tremolo + reverb combo, but mixing in also other effects like chorus, filters, and ring modulation. The top three knobs vary their function according to the selected parameter - here's a table with the descriptions…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Catalinbread Tremolo8

Alexander Pedals Luminous Phaseshifter

With its 10 modes, the stereo and compact Alexander Pedals Luminous Phaseshifter is in all likelihood the most comprehensive phaser pedal you'll find on the market today. The modes (aka "engines) include a bonanza of different phasing effects, from the classic phaser with a selectable number of stages (from 4…Click on the title for more

Alexander Pedals Luminous Phaseshifter

DOD Rubberneck Delay

The DOD Rubberneck delay is one of the most interesting pedals released by DOD, and it became a staple in the roster of a pioneering brand that's been known for rather streamlined stompboxes. The Rubberneck, streamlined is not: based on four Bucket Brigade chips, it's an analog delay with tap…Click on the title for more

DOD Rubberneck Delay

Alexander Pedals Syntax Error 2

We were the first one to take a picture and report about the Alexander Pedals Syntax Error 2 at Summer NAMM 2021, and we now are excited to see the first demo videos of it! Twice as wide as the original, this arcade game-inspired pedal packs a ton of new…Click on the title for more

Alexander Pedals Syntax Error 2

Walrus Audio Slö Multi Texture Reverb

The Walrus Audio Slö Multi Texture Reverb is a take on the creative atmospheric reverb device that has taken the stompbox scene by storm in the last decade or so, and at just $199 it represents a very intriguing option. We added it to our list of the 24 Best Ambient/Shoegazer…Click on the title for more

Walrus Audio Slö Multi Texture Reverb

Collision Devices Nocturnal Ambient Multi-FX

The Collision Devices Nocturnal is a three-in-one effect, designed in collaboration with artist Noli, combining Modulated Delay ("DUSK"). Dynamic Tremolo ("NIGHT"). and Shimmer Reverb ("DAWN") together to make an all-encompassing nighttime-themed ambient texture pedal. The DUSK delay is a vintage echo with fluttery modulation reminiscent of tape echo units. The…Click on the title for more

Collision Devices Nocturnal Ambient Multi-FX

Poly Effects Josh Smith Flat V

Australian builder Poly Effects got us used to devices that challenge established pedal trends (as you can see from the company's previous releases). Their new pedal, the Flat V, was designed in collaboration with Florida's blues guitarist/producer Josh Smith, and it's the weirdest pedal you'll ever see on a blues…Click on the title for more

Poly Effects Josh Smith Flat V

AC Noises Respira Shimmer Reverb + Multi-Mode Tremolo

The Trem+Verb combination is quite literally the oldest of effect combos for electric guitar, but the Italian folks at AC Noise gave it a fresh new look in their new pedal Respira (Italian for "breath"), developed in collaboration with Luca Romanelli from Mastro Valvola. There's nothing traditional about this pedal,…Click on the title for more

AC Noises Respira Shimmer Reverb + Multi-Mode Tremolo

Electro-Harmonix Mel9 Tape Replay Machine

Upon hearing the capabilities of the new Electro-Harmonix Mel9 Tape Replay Machine Mellotron simulator pedal, the thought that immediately came to mind was that guitar players might finally have a fair shot at landing some film, TV, and video game scoring work. Historically, MIDI has always given an unfair advantage…Click on the title for more

Electro-Harmonix Mel9 Tape Replay Machine

Digitech Whammy Ricochet

The Whammy Ricochet wasn't met with lots of excitement when it came out earlier this year, but it has slowly found its share of fans, also making the list of Tone Report's the Best Pedals of 2016. Considering that it's about half the price of a regular Whammy, and for some…Click on the title for more

Digitech Whammy Ricochet

Discomfort Designs Riemann’s Grave

Those interested in a king of gnarliness that goes beyond the one produced by fuzz pedals should check out the Discomfort Designs Riemann's Grave, which combines three filters with a sample rate crusher and 4 toggles that modify the way the signal is handled. To quote Jamie of Harsh Tones,…Click on the title for more

Discomfort Designs Riemann’s Grave

The 3 Best Reverb Pedals, By Type in 2023

If you are looking for a thorough guide to the best reverb pedals, you've come to the right place. We organized this article in a way that should help you figure out what kind of reverb pedal you need, guiding you through the variety of stompboxes on offer and their…Click on the title for more

The 3 Best Reverb Pedals, By Type in 2023