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Compression & Dynamics Pedals

API Audio TranZformer CMP Compressor

It's not unusual to find the words "studio-quality" associated with guitar pedals like reverbs or compressors. However, very few pedal builders have much experience building gear that's actually made for the studio. That's not the case for API Audio, a pro audio company that specializes in mixing consoles and channel…Click on the title for more

API Audio TranZformer CMP Compressor

New Pedal: REVV G8 Noise Gate Pedal

Canadian amp and pedal builder REVV just released their first non-gain pedal, although it definitely works to solve problems created by a high gain: the G8 noise gate. This is an extremely straightforward yet versatile three-knob circuit with Threshold, Hold and Release, where the Hold control fine-tunes the feel, ensuring…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: REVV G8 Noise Gate Pedal

Keeley Compressor Mini

Robert Keeley has developed a rock-solid reputation for his compression pedals, and today his company finally announced the release of its first mini-version of this effect - available in two color schemes. The Keeley Compressor Mini is not a rehash of an old design, but a brand new circuit delivering…Click on the title for more

Keeley Compressor Mini

Jackson Audio Bloom V2 Compressor/EQ

In the last couple of years, innovation in the pedal realm has been mostly about fitting in a compact enclosure what in previous years would fit in larger cases. However, a handful of companies went beyond that goal, and Houston's Jackson Audio belongs to that shortlist. Their Bloom v2 can…Click on the title for more

Jackson Audio Bloom V2 Compressor/EQ

DryBell Unit67 EQ/Boost/Compressor

Up until 2019, Croatian manufacturer DryBell has been very focused on building the best possible Uni-Vibe pedal recreations. Everything changed today, with the release of their first non-vibe product called Unit67, a utility pedal that - knowing the company's designing rigor - promises to be a very useful and great…Click on the title for more

DryBell Unit67 EQ/Boost/Compressor

Dreadbox Kinematic Envelope Filter + Overdrive

Those of you looking for an envelop filter pedal with some serious filter may want to check out the new KINEMATIC by Greece's Dreadbox, a company with an extensive and very successful background in desktop synthesizers. The Dreadbox Kinematic is actually a lot more than that, featuring a two-mode circuit…Click on the title for more

Dreadbox Kinematic Envelope Filter + Overdrive

Pigtronix Gatekeeper Mini Noise Gate

Pigtronix has been particularly active in 2021 with the release of 4 mini-pedals - 3 unveiled during virtual NAMM. The four is by far the least exciting, yet most essential, of the bunch - unless you get excited by a noise gate! The Pigtronix Gatekeeper works just like any other…Click on the title for more

Pigtronix Gatekeeper Mini Noise Gate

New Pedals: Darkglass ADAM Distortion (on Guitar)

Our most loyal readers are aware that we don't cover bass pedals in this blog, but some videos are emerging of the Darkglass Electronic ADAM used on guitar, and it sounds very interesting! If you want to have your mind blown, though, you need to check out this pedal's innovative…Click on the title for more

New Pedals: Darkglass ADAM Distortion (on Guitar)

Preorder Now: Hamstead Zenith Boost/Compressor

Here's a studio-grade clean boost/EQ/Compressor kind of swiss army knife pedal by Hamstead we missed at NAMM but found out about it through The Living Room Gear Demos: the Zenith. Lots of tone sculpting options, including a very responsive VCA compressor, configurable routing from a switch in the back, blend…Click on the title for more

Preorder Now: Hamstead Zenith Boost/Compressor

NEON EGG Planetarium v2

The Planetarium, from UK builder Neon Egg, is an adorably vintage-synth-shaped, non-reroutable creative multi-effect. It consists of a stereo modulated reverb running into an echo (with stereo modulation) and then into a compressor (with external sidechain). As abundantly clear from its form factor, this is a device built with the…Click on the title for more

NEON EGG Planetarium v2

Stone Deaf FX Noise Reaper Gate Pedal

The Stone Deaf FX Noise Reaper is a simple, high-quality noise gate designed for line-level instruments. The only knob controls the db threshold under which the signal is silenced, with a LED indicating if the noise gate is active or not. However, this is not your regular manual gate: The…Click on the title for more

Stone Deaf FX Noise Reaper Gate Pedal

New Pedals: One Control Pale Blue Compressor + EQ

Just like some legendary studio units (think LA2A), the One Control Pale Blue Compressor is an optical unit featuring an intelligent attack/decay circuit that will adapt its reaction times live, according to the player's dynamics. A three-band EQ allows for extra tone sculpting, while the very quiet amplifier circuit will…Click on the title for more

New Pedals: One Control Pale Blue Compressor + EQ