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Death By Audio Disturbance LFO Modulator

The Death By Audio Disturbance appeared at NAMM 2023 out of thin air! Presented at as a "lockable LFO Modulator," the Disturbance is another extreme device by the NYC company known for making uncompromisingly noisy stompboxes. It has three modes (Filter, Flanger, and "Fazer") five LFO options, and an extra…Click on the title for more

Death By Audio Disturbance LFO Modulator

SubDecay Octave Theory Octave Modulator / Synthesizer

Portland Oregon's Subdecay was one of the first boutique manufacturers to predate the "synthification" of guitar pedals in the beginning of the decade with models like the Octasynth and the Promotheus DLX filter. After a few years spent on focusing on more "normal" effects (although always approached in very personal ways),…Click on the title for more

SubDecay Octave Theory Octave Modulator / Synthesizer

Keeley Neutrino Envelope Filter V2

Funk guitar players (or any musicians interested in expanding their sonic palette) might find a new best friend in Keeley's Neutrino V2, an auto-wah (aka envelop filter) that expands on this classic effect by introducing a bunch of extra features: Peak Control: Sets how much “quack” there is, or how…Click on the title for more

Keeley Neutrino Envelope Filter V2

3 Leaf Audio returns with the Chromatron variable filter

Edgy stompbox manufacturer 3 Leaf Audio has been quiet for a while as far as new pedals are concerned, which is why we are excited to see it return with an intriguing take on the filter pedal: the Chromatron. This effect was probably one of the reasons behind the small…Click on the title for more

3 Leaf Audio returns with the Chromatron variable filter

West Co Pedals Grease Juicer Fuzz-Envelop Filter

The West Co Pedals Grease Juicer is a fuzz/envelope follower/auto wah designed to mimic the super funky 70's fuzz bass tones. The pedal was inspired by world class drummer Curt Bisquera, who signed the first ten units. It's available both in bass and guitar versions (orange knobs). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atmY42lZaHg West Co's…Click on the title for more

West Co Pedals Grease Juicer Fuzz-Envelop Filter

Gamechanger Audio Motor Pedal

Gamechanger Audio is certainly living up to its name, with the Plus,Plasma, and now the Motor. The Motor is a wild synth pedal that fuses your signal with motor-driven oscillators in real time. The Motor Pedal is absolutely pro at synth-like portamento sounds and some inspiring envelope effects, along with…Click on the title for more

Gamechanger Audio Motor Pedal

Pigtronix Resotron Filter Synth

The perennial innovators at Pigtronix have delivered the Resotron, a resonant envelope filter that gives you all the tools to transform your guitar into a full-blown '70s synth. Inside the Resotron, you'll find a filter based on the legendary Solid State Micro SSM2040 chip, the same one found in classic synths…Click on the title for more

Pigtronix Resotron Filter Synth

Electro-Harmonix Bass Mono Synth

New York City's own Electro-Harmonix has birthed the pedal that synth geeks have been waiting for: the Bass Mono Synth. Featuring 11 different huge mono synth emulations, the Bass Mono Synth will add some deep, pulsating rhythm to any band that lacks it. The biggest addition to the Bass Mono…Click on the title for more

Electro-Harmonix Bass Mono Synth

Glou Glou Pralines Filter/Modulation Synth Pedal

We covered French manufacturer Glou Glou in the past for their truly remarkable Rendez Vous pedal, and therefore we are eager to see what kind of sonic magic their new device Pralines can deliver. With its name and color inspired by a classic dessert from southern France, this effect consists…Click on the title for more

Glou Glou Pralines Filter/Modulation Synth Pedal

Shift Line A+ Prism-9 Filter Pad

Shift Line pedals have some kind of cultish reputation in the US. The Russian manufacturer doesn't have US distribution (yet) but was able to grab the attention of many US pedal videographers with creative stompboxes like the Tremofuzz or the Force microsampler/freeze reverb, which sparked interest among the more informed pedal lovers.…Click on the title for more

Shift Line A+ Prism-9 Filter Pad

Stone Deaf FX PDF-2 Parametric Distortion Filter

The Stone Deaf FX PDF-2 is version 2 of the UK manufacturer's popular PDF Parametric Distortion Filter, with EQ, Boost and Distortion all in one. It features a Clean/Dirty switch that turns the gain on and off, keeping the EQ in place and a new expression input control feature for wah-wah,…Click on the title for more

Stone Deaf FX PDF-2 Parametric Distortion Filter

Rediscovering the Keeley Bubble Tron Dynamic Flanger/Phaser

The Keeley Bubble Tron is a dynamic flanger/phaser that didn't exactly make a splash when it was unveiled back in 2016. However, pedal geeks are starting to realize that it anticipated a trend that became established in 2018, when companies like EQD, Dwarfcraft Devices and Mr. Black (among others) put out…Click on the title for more

Rediscovering the Keeley Bubble Tron Dynamic Flanger/Phaser