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New Pedal: DPE Pedals DC-30 EF86 Tube Preeamp

Inspired by hand-wired EF86 tube preamps of the early 1990s, the DBE DC-30 is a modern homage to a circuit that shaped ’90s indie and alternative tones, channeling the distinctive character of these circuits known for their crisp high-end clarity and harmonically rich breakup when pushed to the limit. The EF86 (6267)…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: DPE Pedals DC-30 EF86 Tube Preeamp

New Pedal: Endorphines Golden Master Multi-Compressor/EQ

The Endorphines Golden Master pedal brings the Spanish company’s acclaimed Eurorack compression technology to guitarists and producers in a compact format. This 3-band multipressor with 3 presets combines EQ shaping, mid/side processing, and band compression with studio-grade 24-bit/96kHz conversion. The push button on the left selects one out of 3 modes: EQ, compressor, or mid/side…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Endorphines Golden Master Multi-Compressor/EQ

Earthquaker Devices Chelsea Fuzz

Born from a battered, decades-old fuzz pedal that shaped LCD Soundsystem’s bass tones, the EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea is a rugged, stage-ready revival of James Murphy’s prized—but fragile—vintage Big Muff. Meticulously recreated to capture every idiosyncrasy of the original, this fully analog three-knob fuzz delivers everything from tight overdrive to blown-speaker…Click on the title for more

Earthquaker Devices Chelsea Fuzz

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

Pigtronix Gas Giant Fuzz

Inspired by the early Muffs, the Pigtronix Gas Giant is a high-gain analog jumbo fuzz pedal that delivers monstrous tones with modern precision, using quad-matched transistor sets to lock in that elusive "sweet spot" found in those classic circuits from the '70s—only with far more consistency and reliability. At its…Click on the title for more

Pigtronix Gas Giant Fuzz

Old Blood Noise Beam Splitter

The Old Blood Noise Beam Splitter marks the return of the Oklahoma-based company to larger, more tweakable and creative "organic" multi-effect pedals, after a 3-pedal foray into quirky compact releases (aka the BL Series). Although "quirky" and "creative" are part of this builder's identity. This very "knobby" unit consists of…Click on the title for more

Old Blood Noise Beam Splitter

New Pedal: Fish Circuit Echo Limiteur

Hand-made in Montreal (the lovely city we call home), the Fish Circuits Echo Limiteur is a distinctive hybrid delay that merges analog warmth (via an MN3005 chip) with digital extension (PT2399) for delay times up to 1750ms. Its defining feature is a dynamic limiter circuit, offering unprecedented control over feedback…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Fish Circuit Echo Limiteur

New Pedal: Dirty Sock Effects ‘dot/matrix’

The Dirty Sock Effects 'dot/matrix' is a playful and creative envelope-controlled square-wave tremolo that ventures into experimental territory, blending choppy amplitude modulation, bit-crushing artifacts, and ring-mod-like textures. At its core, it manipulates an analog sample-and-hold circuit pushed beyond conventional limits, with the Rate control dictating the sampling frequency—from sluggish, stuttering…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Dirty Sock Effects ‘dot/matrix’

New Pedal: MMK Electronics Pavlov Fuzz

Hand-built in Alaska, the MMK Electronics Pavlov Fuzz offers a refined take on classic silicon fuzz circuits, available in two distinct models. Model 1 is built on a Fuzz Face foundation, utilizing rare NOS Fairchild 2N2222A transistors, while Model 2 employs a Darlington Electra circuit for a distinct tonal character. Both versions share key features, including a…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: MMK Electronics Pavlov Fuzz

29 Pedals Toki Fuzz

The 29 pedals toki fuzz is a rather small, industrial-looking square box that can primarily deliver a variety of warm fuzz tones, but also some clean and insane sounds. Based on a hybrid design of discrete and IC gain stages, the toki offers a rather simple but unusual interface that…Click on the title for more

29 Pedals Toki Fuzz

TWA Wahxidizer Envelope Controlled Fuzz

The TWA Wahxidizer is a Univox Super Fuzz-inspired circuit with a host of filtering and tone sculpting features, an envelop controller linked to the filter, and two footswitchable filter settings. Its design was inspired by the bass fuzz sound of Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch in the band's song Gratitude -…Click on the title for more

TWA Wahxidizer Envelope Controlled Fuzz

Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen Octave Fuzz

The Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen Octave Fuzz might as well have the most convoluted story of all devices belonging to the guitar pedal multiverse. In 2022 Josh Scott of JHS Pedals shot a video for its YouTube channel showcasing a prototype of a pedal he designed by him and his staff…Click on the title for more

Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen Octave Fuzz