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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

Rainger FX Bleep Fuzz

In all likelihood, you are familiar with Rainger FX's Dr. Freakenstein Fuzz and its little Igor pressure controller; even a quick look at it tends to generate a lasting impression. The London based builder recently unveiled a new fuzz called Bleep that uses that pedal's same "full-on" fuzz circuit but fits…Click on the title for more

Rainger FX Bleep Fuzz

Wampler Ethereal Reverb and Delay

Brand new video by Dennis Kayzer of Wampler's Ethereal Reverb and Delay. Brian Wampler's original idea was to create an ambient pedal that was luscious sounding and as straightforward as possible. From the manufacturer's website: When designing the Ethereal these were the EXACT thoughts running through the mind of Brian Wampler.…Click on the title for more

Wampler Ethereal Reverb and Delay

NativeAudio Rising Sun Optical Tremolo V2

The NativeAudio Rising Sun is an analog optical but digitally controlled optical tremolo with four waveforms and tap tempo voiced after vintage units. It has four subdivisions and ramping, which allows acceleration from the slow to the fast tempo. A central toggle switch lets the player choose between Tap mode,…Click on the title for more

NativeAudio Rising Sun Optical Tremolo V2

Mile End Effects MTHRFCKR=RPTR Cassette Tape Delay/Pre-Amp

Based in Montreal, Canada (just like us) Mile End Effects is a one-dude company making some really interesting pedals. The dude in question doesn't share his name in the company's "about us page" but he tells us that he plays in a band called Yoo Doo Right, which sounds very…Click on the title for more

Mile End Effects MTHRFCKR=RPTR Cassette Tape Delay/Pre-Amp

Mooer Preamp Model X X2

The Mooer X2 line is adding two new members belonging to the amp modeling niche - the second one being the Cab X2. The Preamp Model X X2 is a Dual-Channel Digital Preamp pedal boasting a compact case, 14 editable presets, dual footswitches and three cab simulations. Each of the…Click on the title for more

Mooer Preamp Model X X2

Redbeard Effects Honey Badger Octave Fuzz

The Redbeard Effects Honey Badger is the second release by this new company comprised of seasoned rock guitarist and self-confessed rock & roll gear head, Mikey Demus (of UK based band, Skindred), and internationally renowned pedal designer and manufacturer, Adrian Thorpe (of ThorpyFX). This is a completely original circuit that…Click on the title for more

Redbeard Effects Honey Badger Octave Fuzz

BOSS RV-6 Stereo Reverb

The BOSS RV-6 is a stereo in/out compact digital reverb pedal that offers eight separate modes including shimmer, dynamic and reverb+delay, and three simple knobs to control them all. It features input for expression pedal. Here's the list of the modes: •+DELAY—This is reverb combined with delay. The synergistic effect…Click on the title for more

BOSS RV-6 Stereo Reverb