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Walrus Audio 385 MkII Overdrive

The Walrus Audio 385 MkII might be the only guitar pedal inspired by the sound of a... projector: the Bell and Howell Filmosound 385. Obviously, the inspiration here came from the projector's amplifier, rather than its video-related circuitry. MkI was one of the earliest pedals released by the Oklahoma City…... Click for more

Walrus Audio 385 MkII Overdrive

Warm Audio Throne of Tone Dual Overdrive

In the realm of boutique overdrive, few pedals have achieved the mythical status of the dual-channel classics inspired by vintage British amps. Following in the footsteps of royalty like the Analogman King of Tone, Warm Audio brings its philosophy of accessible authenticity to the arena with the Throne of Tone.…... Click for more

Warm Audio Throne of Tone Dual Overdrive

Benson Portable Distortion 424 MkII

The Benson Portable Distortion 424 MkII is a masterclass in nostalgic tone design, distilling the famously imperfect sound of a 424 cassette 4-track recorder into a portable, pedalboard-friendly format. More than a simple distortion, it functions as a full preamp and tonal management system, offering a remarkably versatile gain range…... Click for more

Benson Portable Distortion 424 MkII

DSM Humboldt Dumblifier Overdrive Special

The DSM & Humboldt Dumblifier Overdrive Special is a comprehensive, all-analog preamp pedal designed to capture the elusive feel and tone of the legendary Dumble Overdrive Special (ODS) amplifier. Unlike digital modelers, it aims to replicate the amp's legendary dynamic compression, touch sensitivity, and harmonic complexity through discrete analog circuitry.…... Click for more

DSM Humboldt Dumblifier Overdrive Special

Malaise Forever/Mask Audio Clubber Lang Fuzz V2

Columbus, Ohio's Malaise Forever is a one-person pedal builder that hopefully chose its name before the 2020 pandemic, and that specializes in hand-made dirt boxes. The Clubber Lang V1 was their take on the Harmonic Percolator, although the circuit's V2 was reworked in collaboration with Mask Audio Electronics, and adds…... Click for more

Malaise Forever/Mask Audio Clubber Lang Fuzz V2

Jam Pedals Tubedreamer MK2

Another Tube Screamer clone? In 2025? Really, JAM? Except it's not. Not exactly. The Tubedreamer Mk2 starts with the classic 808 recipe—JRC4558D chip, asymmetrical clipping, that mid-hump that made the original famous. But then JAM did something brave. They added a switch that bypasses the clipping stage entirely. No diodes.…... Click for more

Jam Pedals Tubedreamer MK2

Bananana Mandala Glitch Pedal

The Bananana Mandala isn’t just another “fun-toy” glitch box—it’s a tiny, hand-wired manifesto that says the future of chaos lives on a printed circuit board the size of a postage stamp. Made in Japan by the renegade outfit Bananana Pedals, the Mandala packs eight distinct modes into a single 3-U…... Click for more

Bananana Mandala Glitch Pedal

Beetronics Pollinator Hazee Multi-Modulated Delay

Beetronics finally went digital. After years of building analog dirt boxes in those signature hand-painted enclosures, the California-via-Brazil hive unleashed the Pollinator Hazee Delay—their first fully digital pedal . And thank fuck. Because you can't do what this does with bucket brigades and capacitors. Here's the twist: most modulated delays…... Click for more

Beetronics Pollinator Hazee Multi-Modulated Delay

Asheville Music Tools Analoger ADG-1 Analog Delay

The Asheville Music Tools Analoger ADG-1 is an analog Bucket Brigade Delay with modulation that offers repeats from 16mS to 700mS. The modulation is very pleasant while, for those who like to get a little "dirty", the Drive knob allows to create some saturation reminiscent of a tape echo pushed to…... Click for more

Asheville Music Tools Analoger ADG-1 Analog Delay

DigiTech Drop Polyphonic Drop Tune Pedal

The Black Keys and The White Stripes - there are some suspicious similarities. Both are two-piece acts. Both have "the color + plural noun" band names. Both went from Midwestern garage rock roots to become bands that your mom downloads from iTunes. There is another similarity that musicians may notice:…... Click for more

DigiTech Drop Polyphonic Drop Tune Pedal

JHS Bit Cusher, Glitch Delay and Ring Modulator

JHS has expanded its 3 Series line with three new pedals: the Bit Crusher, the Glitch Delay, and the Ring Modulator. Each follows the 3 Series formula of three knobs, one toggle, and a $99 price tag, but the sounds inside are anything but basic. Bit Crusher The Bit Crusher…... Click for more

JHS Bit Cusher, Glitch Delay and Ring Modulator

Butterfly Effects Dobbo Granular Pedal

In a world of predictable effects, sometimes your sound needs a collaborator—not just a tool. Enter the Butterfly Effects Dobbo, a stereo granular effect pedal designed not just to process your sound, but to play with it. This isn't merely a delay or a reverb; it's an ecosystem of sound…... Click for more

Butterfly Effects Dobbo Granular Pedal