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VS Audio Alchemy MkII Stereo Analog Chorus

The VS Audio Alchemy MkII is a gorgeous-looking, mono in/stereo out BBD analog chorus based on the re-issued version of the MN3207 delay chip. It offers six different presets and a delay control that sets the center delay time for the modulation. Each knob is controlled by a small microprocessor…... Click for more

VS Audio Alchemy MkII Stereo Analog Chorus

GOAT Analog Distortion Generator

The GOAT Analog Distortion Generator is a stompbox that will intrigue those who love vintage circuits with an interesting story. It's a pedal that recreates the Rockman Distortion Generator, a rack-mounted effects from the '90s designed by Boston's guitarist Tom Sholz, and a parent of the somewhat legendary Rockman, a…... Click for more

GOAT Analog Distortion Generator

Joyo Dark Flame R-17 Distortion

Metal guitarists in search for something new should take a look at the new Joyo Dark Flame, a high-gain distortion that doesn't break the bank (it's only $59!) featuring a 3-knob EQ and three different voicings (Stock, Bright and Dark). You can hear its aggressive tones in the videos below.…... Click for more

Joyo Dark Flame R-17 Distortion

Hagerman Reactivator Tube Overdrive

Hagerman is a small American boutique pedal builder dedicated to manufacturing amps and pedals, and the Reactivator belongs to a series of stompboxes featuring an actual tube in the circuit - in this case, a 12AU7. A two-transistor / two-triode overdrive, the Reactivator is a development of the company's Valve…... Click for more

Hagerman Reactivator Tube Overdrive

EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas Fuzz

EarthQuaker Devices is back at it with a new fuzz designed in collaboration with Wata, guitarist of the cult Japanese experimental band Boris. The pedal, called Hizumitas, is a recreation of Wata's favorite distortion pedal, the Elk BM Sustainar, a Japanese variant of the "Triangle" Big Muff Pi. The EQD…... Click for more

EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas Fuzz

Death By Audio Germanium Filter

The Germanium Filter, by our friends at Death By Audio, is uncharacteristically low on controls, but as noisy a pedal as the NYC company has gotten us used to. Inspired by the "ripped speaker" type of fuzz loved by the seekers of impure and corrupt tone, the Germanium Filter offers…... Click for more

Death By Audio Germanium Filter

J Rockett Melody EQ/Overdrive Pedal

As many of our readers have learned from this popular post, an EQ pedal is a powerful tool for sculpting precise tones from your favorite overdrive stompbox. J. Rockett Audio Designs clearly appreciates the power of that combination. The company has just introduced Melody, a signature EQ/overdrive pedal designed for…... Click for more

J Rockett Melody EQ/Overdrive Pedal

Walrus Audio Fathom Reverb

On the heels of the successful release of the Arp 87 Delay, Walrus Audio just unveiled the Fathom, a multi-function reverb + modulation built on the same form factor. Featuring four modes (Hall, Plate, Lo-Fi and Sonar, which is a reverb with added octaves for that famous "shimmering" effect), this…... Click for more

Walrus Audio Fathom Reverb

Wonderful Audio Apex Distortion

The Wonderful Audio Apex is a distortion pedal that started as a RAT-based circuit and ended up becoming its own (still vaguely ratty) thing. The original idea was to experiment with the vintage RAT's LM308 chip. A JFET front-end gain stage was then added to recreate the effect you get…... Click for more

Wonderful Audio Apex Distortion

Tubesteader Sunkeeper Preamp

The Canadian folks at Tubesteader don't mess around with the build of their pedals, maybe also because they like to fit them with rather fragile tubes to deliver the best possible tone. The Sunkeeper, a dual-channel preamp/overdrive recreating the sound of the Orange amps, is the third stompbox in the…... Click for more

Tubesteader Sunkeeper Preamp

Polarbear Effects Drowner Fuzz/Bitcrusher/Reverb

Croatian pedal builder Polarbear Effects sure likes to mix things up a little. The two stompboxes on the company's roster are very creative devices wisely blending several circuits, with the goal of creating very musical and unique effects. Enter the new Drowner, a fuzz/bitcrusher/shimmery reverb. The circuit starts with a…... Click for more

Polarbear Effects Drowner Fuzz/Bitcrusher/Reverb

JHS 3 Series Reverb

The JHS 3 Series Reverb is a versatile, three-knob pedal with EQ and Decay knob, and a toggle switch to add pre-delay to give more definition to your notes' attack. It can deliver reflections ranging from small room to nearly endless washes of ambiance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y8ysULVvzg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T10GayNmJr4&t=4s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7DD0x5Wfho https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVtGm5KNnIY JHS 3…... Click for more

JHS 3 Series Reverb