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New Pedal: Source Audio Encounter Delay + Reverb

As the direct successor to the acclaimed Source Audio Collider, the Encounter elevates the concept of a stereo, multi-algorithm delay/reverb combo into a full-fledged ambient powerhouse. Building upon its predecessor’s legacy, the Encounter expands the palette with 12 richly detailed effects—six delays and six reverbs—ranging from classic tape echoes and…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Source Audio Encounter Delay + Reverb

New Pedal: Electro-Harmonix Pico Swello

The Electro-Harmonix Pico Swello brings one of the most musical features of the classic POG2 - its polyphonic attack envelope - into a mini, standalone pedal. Unlike standard volume swells that affect the entire signal, the Swello applies an independent attack envelope to each individual note within a chord, creating…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Electro-Harmonix Pico Swello

New Pedal: Gamechanger Audio Motor Pedal

True to their legacy of radical invention—from the Plasma Pedal to the Motor Synth—Gamechanger Audio has done it again. The Motor Pedal brings the raw, electromagnetic soul of their groundbreaking Motor Synth into a standalone pedal format, offering a truly unprecedented level of electro-mechanical synthesis at your feet. This isn’t…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Gamechanger Audio Motor Pedal

New Pedal: Land Devices HUNTER Stereo Distortion

Sometimes the gear you need doesn’t exist, so you build it. That’s how the Land Device Hunter came to life: a stereo gain pedal with a Dry/Wet blend control, crafted to meet real-world demands. Built on a classic op-amp circuit, Hunter adds thoughtful tone shaping with independent treble and bass…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Land Devices HUNTER Stereo Distortion

New Pedal: BOSS PX-1 Plugout FX

Roland and BOSS have shaped sound history—from synths to stompboxes—and the PX-1 Plugout FX pedal is their latest leap forward. This compact unit packs 16 of their legendary effects, from vintage staples to rare gems, all powered by BOSS’s new Adaptive Focus processing for pristine tone and near-silent operation. A…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: BOSS PX-1 Plugout FX

New Pedal: Black Mountain-Third Man Roto Echo

From the mind behind Third Man Hardware—yes, that Jack White—comes another bold step in pedal innovation. Known for pushing sonic boundaries with releases like the Triplegraph and Triple Threat, Third Man now teams up with Black Mountain to unveil the Roto-Echo. This analog-style delay pedal features Freewheel Technology, letting players…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Black Mountain-Third Man Roto Echo

Effects Bakery Bagel Overdrive

Every guitarist eventually craves that warm, expressive overdrive, and Effects Bakery (a US-Japan collab) delivers it with flavor and affordability. As you can see from the list of videos below, the Bagel Overdrive is getting the attention of some pedal connoisseurs. It packs iconic tone into a mini-pedal format, using…Click on the title for more

Effects Bakery Bagel Overdrive

Origin DELUXE61 Drive+Tremolo (ex RevivalTREM)

Origin Effects at NAMM 2020 presented the RevivalTrem, a true bias tremolo + Deluxe-style overdrive, that is a Brownface-in-a-box and a whole lot more. In October 2021, they renamed it DELUXE61 after incurring in legal trouble with a similarly named company. The routable and fine-tunable EQ section merits particular mention.…Click on the title for more

Origin DELUXE61 Drive+Tremolo (ex RevivalTREM)

Oneder Old Blue Drive V2

The Oneder Old Blue is a low to medium gain overdrive that's transparent but can get very saturated and even heavy via the interaction of the Level and Gain knobs (on the top) with the Weight one (bottom right), which adds girth and saturation. The other knob on the bottom…Click on the title for more

Oneder Old Blue Drive V2

Chase Bliss Lost + Found Multi-FX

Chase Bliss has unveiled Lost + Found, its first true (dual, stereo) multi-effect pedal, marking a bold step into new sonic territory. As the second release in the company’s Small Batch Bliss series, this made-to-order pedal is a curated collection of rare and experimental effects designed to inspire musicians and…Click on the title for more

Chase Bliss Lost + Found Multi-FX

Electro Harmonix Talking Machine

The Electro Harmonix Talking Machine (street $220) is, at its heart, an envelope filter. Like many of EHX’s new offerings, though, it pushes the boundaries of everything before it, adding tremendous versatility—and not a little complexity—to the traditional auto wah. The Talking Machine makes seven vowel sounds plus EHX’s signature…Click on the title for more

Electro Harmonix Talking Machine

Fairfield Circuitry 20% More Limiting Distortion

Fairfield Circuitry has built a reputation for crafting pedals that marry utilitarian design with bold, unconventional tones. Their latest offering, the 20% More Limiting Distortion, is no exception—a wryly named yet seriously effective take on saturated, compressed dirt. An unorthodox take on fuzz, the 20% more blends synth-inspired circuitry with…Click on the title for more

Fairfield Circuitry 20% More Limiting Distortion