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Dreadbox Darkness Stereo Granular Reverb

Greek manufacturer Dreadbox is one of the pioneers of what one day may be remembered as some sort of "Greek Pedal Invasion" of the early 21st century, and even though its most celebrated releases lately have been synths, three new stereo stompboxes have surfaced in 2021. The Dreadbox Darkness, a…Click on the title for more

Dreadbox Darkness Stereo Granular Reverb

JHS Overdrive Preamp

The JHS Overdrive Preamp is a simple two-knob circuit inspired by the DOD 250 and featuring both gray and yellow versions, accessible through a switch. The builder's notes say its primary voice is based on a prototype of the DOD 250 from the '70s found by JHS owner Josh Scott,…Click on the title for more

JHS Overdrive Preamp

Sonicake VolWah Wah + Volume Pedal

The Sonicake VolWah is an affordable, Chinese mini wah/volume that does the job and that’s very popular on Amazon or eBay. Its active circuit prevents Impedance incompatibility issues with other finicky pedals like fuzzes. The case is made of plastic but doesn't feel flimsy. For such an affordable pedal, it's…Click on the title for more

Sonicake VolWah Wah + Volume Pedal

Pedal Pawn Texan Twang Overdrive

Those looking for a pedal that encapsulates the essence of traditional Texan music may find what they need in the Texan Twang, a pedal by a company based in Cambridgeshire, UK. Inspired by a steady aural diet of Steve Ray Vaughan, this combo boost/overdrive pedal is a two-knob, treble booster-inspired…Click on the title for more

Pedal Pawn Texan Twang Overdrive

TWA Triskelion Mk III Harmonic Energizer

New Jersey's TWA (an acronym for Totally Wicked Audio) unveiled the Triskelion Mk III Harmonic Energizer, a midrange booster with adjustable gain based on the vintage Systech Harmonic Energizer used by the likes of Frank Zappa, Greg Lake, Joe Walsh and other 70’s icons. Acting as a cocked wah pedal with…Click on the title for more

TWA Triskelion Mk III Harmonic Energizer

Pigtronix Gamma Drive

In the pedal world, overdrives are a niche that is for the most part based on technology that's not particularly innovative, but the folks at Pigtronix have gotten us used to devices the push the technological envelope: their Gamma Drive does just that, through a circuit that features a unique…Click on the title for more

Pigtronix Gamma Drive

Mojo Hand FX Sericon K-Style Overdrive

The Sericon, by Mojo Hand FX, is a device that inserts itself in the Klone saga with a very peculiar story. This pedal's circuit is identical to the very well-regarded ProAnalog Devices Manticore V2. The company commissioned Cusack Music (who owns Mojo Hand FX) to produce it but then went…Click on the title for more

Mojo Hand FX Sericon K-Style Overdrive

JHS Muffaletta Muff-Style Fuzz

One of the oldest and most beloved guitar pedals of all time is the Big Muff, a fuzz pedal introduced by Electro-Harmonix decades ago. This revered stompbox has certainly stood the test of time, and has seen a number of variations on the original design. If you love all those different versions, you…Click on the title for more

JHS Muffaletta Muff-Style Fuzz

Pedal Review: Analog Man Mini Chorus

The Analog Man Mini Chorus is a fabulously warm, shimmery chorus with a distinct voice. Sure, digital chorus pedals offer more versatility for your money, not to mention crystalline clarity, but if you've got the means and you're looking for a vintage sound you could pick out of a lineup, you…Click on the title for more

Pedal Review: Analog Man Mini Chorus

Eventide H9 Multi-Effects Pedal

Few manufacturers can claim Eventide's record in delivering top-notch and lush sounding studio and pedal gear. The Eventide H9 looks and feels like a clear departure from their line of stompboxes: whereas those black pedals immediately conveyed an intimidating feeling of depth of features (which can scare some musicians away),…Click on the title for more

Eventide H9 Multi-Effects Pedal

Crazy Tube Circuits Killer V Vibrato + Drive

Magnatone amps have gained some sort of legendary aura for their vibrato effect, which consisted in a very subtle modulation affecting the tone's pitch, rather its volume - the latter effect being later named "tremolo," while, in case you are wondering, the "uni-vibe" (aka vibe) was something else entirely. But,…Click on the title for more

Crazy Tube Circuits Killer V Vibrato + Drive

Shnobel Tone Ratatouille Distortion

The second release by pedal YouTuber turned builder Shnobel (after the Daily Driver), the Ratatouille is an original circuit inspired by the ProCo RAT. Like the original, this distortion pedal can deliver a variety of tones from low gain overdrive, to distorted, to borderline fuzz when cranked up. The Ratatouille's…Click on the title for more

Shnobel Tone Ratatouille Distortion