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Subdecay Vector – Analog Preamp

Portland's Subdecay got us used to some pretty edgy effects with a "synthy" angle, so we weren't expecting their new release: a pedal dubbed as an "analog premp" called Vector. Scratching beyond the name's surface, you'll find that this digital pedal is actually a lot more than just a preamp, providing eleven…Click on the title for more

Subdecay Vector – Analog Preamp

Atomic Ampli-Firebox Amp Emulator Stompbox

Those familiar with our Stompbox Exhibits surely know Atomic Amps/Studio Devil's Amplifire, the (rather large) red amp emulator powering most of the boards participating in those events. This year the dual company came out with a more compact version of that unit and appropriately called it the Ampli-Firebox, - we feel…Click on the title for more

Atomic Ampli-Firebox Amp Emulator Stompbox

Death By Audio – Reverberation Machine (A Place To Bury Stranger Edition)

Here's a video by SofaJams about the Death By Audio Reverberation Machine (A Place To Bury Stranger Edition). For the unaware, APTBS is the noise rock band of DBA's owner Oliver Ackermann. This version of the pedal has increased gain and volume compared to the original. The Reverberation Machine is a synthetic…Click on the title for more

Death By Audio – Reverberation Machine (A Place To Bury Stranger Edition)

Pettyjohn Electronics Filter EQ

Here's a new demo by Shawn Tubbs about the Pettyjohn Filter, an EQ shaping utility pedal. The FILTER is a simple but powerful semi-parametric guitar equalizer featuring three individual bands to cover the range of a guitar effectively. The circuit has been carefully designed with high headroom for low noise,…Click on the title for more

Pettyjohn Electronics Filter EQ

Danelectro Pride of Texas OD and Big Spender Spinning Speaker

We blogged about the new Danelectro pedals a few weeks ago, here's a first third-party demo of two of them, the Pride of Texas OD and the Big Spender Spinning Speaker. You'll be able to try these pedals at the upcoming L.A. Stompbox Exhibit at Sam Ash! PRIDE OF TEXAS OD Aces…Click on the title for more

Danelectro Pride of Texas OD and Big Spender Spinning Speaker

Old Blood Noise Endeavors – Haunt Fuzz & Buffer+EQ

Our friend Eric Merrow just posted this video of the Old Blood Noise Endeavors - Haunt Fuzz & Buffer+EQ, not for the faint of ears! Here's more info about the pedals from the manufacturer's site: Haunt Fuzz The Old Blood Noise Endeavors Haunt is a gated fuzz that is capable…Click on the title for more

Old Blood Noise Endeavors – Haunt Fuzz & Buffer+EQ

Ernie Ball Volume Tuner Mod

Pedal videographer Shnobel came out with this super neat mod of a volume pedal, it's the Ernie Ball Volume Tuner Mod, check it out! t’s 3 pedals in one, Buffer, Tuner and Volume. It has separate ins and outs for the tuner section and the volume section, they can be…Click on the title for more

Ernie Ball Volume Tuner Mod

EarthQuaker Devices Ghost Echo V3 Reverb

The Pedal Zone just posted this video of the EarthQuaker Devices Ghost Echo V3 reverb, check it out! V3 UPDATES - JUNE 2017: Upgraded op-amps for better performance and lower noise Stronger reverb signal with 2x the output Recalibrated Dwell control capable of self-oscillations when all the way up New artwork…Click on the title for more

EarthQuaker Devices Ghost Echo V3 Reverb

JHS Pedals EHX Green Russian Pi “Moscow Mod”

Check out the latest demo by Living Room Gear of the JHS Pedals EHX Green Russian Pi "Moscow Mod". EHX has released another classic Big Muff in the Green Russian, and we want to take it a step further. We’ve created a mod that turns this classic fuzz/overdrive into a…Click on the title for more

JHS Pedals EHX Green Russian Pi “Moscow Mod”

Gearmanndude Disco Bush Fuzz

Earlier this year we blogged about videographer Gearmandude's first pedal, the Luther Drive. The famous videographer-now-builder just unveiled his second pedal, the Disco Bush Fuzz, check out the manufacturer's own video below. The DB has many personalities, because there is so much interaction between the knobs. For example, the BLUSH (bias) doesn't…Click on the title for more

Gearmanndude Disco Bush Fuzz

Lightning Boy Thunder Knob

We are very excited to see that pedal videographer Just Nick picked up the Lightning Boy's Thunder Knob for a video demo! This is a company we featured on our site a few months ago, and they also participated in our latest Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit. Their High Voltage 12AX7 Tube Overdrive kicks…Click on the title for more

Lightning Boy Thunder Knob

Keeley Electronics Mag Echo

It's always fun to have a look at slightly older pedals, here's a video of Keeley Electronics Mag Echo, shot by our friends at Living Room Gear. The Mag-Echo pedal simulates tube tape echo sounds by using the delay circuit and a little bit of modulation. Tape echos have long…Click on the title for more

Keeley Electronics Mag Echo