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Carl Martin PlexiRanger Overdrive + Boost

The sound of a distorted classic Marshall amp from the '60s and '70s has become a staple in rock'n'roll and a source of infinite inspiration for pedal makers all over the world. Danish effects designer Carl Martin has built some of the most successful Plexi-style pedals and unveiled a new…Click on the title for more

Carl Martin PlexiRanger Overdrive + Boost

Emma Okto-Nøjs octave + fuzz

Released late in 2016, Emma's ON-1 Okto-Nøjs - we'll let you guess how to pronounce that! - was Emma's first pedal in almost ten years. It's an analog effect that combines a clean, fast tracking sub-octave (the Okto) and a dynamically responsive synth-like octave fuzz (the Nøjs), with the two sounds playing…Click on the title for more

Emma Okto-Nøjs octave + fuzz

TWA Side Step LFO Expression Pedal

While almost every guitar player owns an Expression pedal, Expression controllers are a rather overlooked format in the stompbox world, and they shouldn't be, because they have the magic power of instilling new creative life into any old pedal in a player's arsenal equipped with an Expression or CV input.…Click on the title for more

TWA Side Step LFO Expression Pedal

Alexander Pedals Space Race Reverb

At Summer NAMM 2018 Alexander Pedals unveiled their new Neo series reverb called Space Race. Like the other pedals in that family, this stompbox shares a host of extremely useful functionalities like multi-mode algorithms, presets (accessible by holding the footswitch) and Midi/USB/Expression control options. The controls are fairly straightforward, with…Click on the title for more

Alexander Pedals Space Race Reverb

Spaceman FX Gemini IV Dual Fuzz Generator

Since fuzz lovers tend to love extremes, the folks at Spaceman FX came up with the brilliant idea of putting two fuzz circuits (a germanium and a silicon one) in one pedal. Enter the Gemini IV, a redesigned and exopanded evlution of their 2012 “III” version that allows you to blend these two…Click on the title for more

Spaceman FX Gemini IV Dual Fuzz Generator

BOSS RV-500 Multi-Mode Reverb

The BOSS RV-500 is a stereo reverb that offers 12 modes and 21 newly developed algorithms, from ambiances to deep, immersive sonic atmospheres. Every reverb patch includes access to a full-featured digital delay, and you can even run two reverb patches at once. MIDI I/O, support for external footswitch/expression control…Click on the title for more

BOSS RV-500 Multi-Mode Reverb

Mask Audio Electronics Black Math Fuzz

The Muff circuit, in all of its variations, is a source of never-ending inspiration for boutique pedal builders, and Mask Audio Electronics is no exception. Their Black Math Fuzz was born after the company owner Alec Breslow had a revelation of some sorts: I'm a huge fan of the garage…Click on the title for more

Mask Audio Electronics Black Math Fuzz

Green Carrot Rosemary and Thyme

Hand-made in the UK,. the Green Carrot Rosemary and Thyme is a, now discontinued, Analog Boss CE2 style chorus and Analog Style delay all in one unit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YtuCU3nW6s&list=WL&index=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muKmi87vD90 Click on the title for more

Green Carrot Rosemary and Thyme

Beetronics Fatbee Overdrive

The first release from Beetronics' new Babee Series of effects pedals is the Fatbee, an overdrive that goes effortlessly from subtle into heavy crunch. Another Beetronics collaboration with Howard Davis. Super responsive to your guitar's controls and player dynamics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj-mGWrvuQI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhTE00AjuDQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tf7tyaRe6U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkZ95-q0tmE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fYKQu525_M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsuSjIhzeuM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1Ue34mQPKA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=920V3O2pz98 The Fatbee packs…Click on the title for more

Beetronics Fatbee Overdrive

Carl Martin Panama Plexi Drive

Danish pedal builder Carl Martin has a solid reputation for Marshall-style overdrives - as you can see from our article on Plexy-Style pedals, their old PlexiTone is among the most beloved in that niche. The builder's new Panama Drive adds to the three typical controls (Gain, Level and Tone) a Damping…Click on the title for more

Carl Martin Panama Plexi Drive

Green Carrot Comfortably Plum Muff + Boost

Green Carrot Pedals is a boutique builder based in Wakefield, UK, who specializes in gain pedals (fuzz included, in case you are wondering). Their latest device, the Pink Floyd-inspired Comfortably Plum is an overdrive operating at (almost) 18v and it's an homage to David Gilmour, marrying two independent circuits dear…Click on the title for more

Green Carrot Comfortably Plum Muff + Boost

JPTR FX Kaleidoscope – Time Reflector Unit

Reverb is by far the favorite effect of creative guitarists, and many companies are looking for new ways to package this effect in ways that bolster creativity. The JPTR FX Kaleidoscope belongs squarely to this niche. There are a few unusual things about this pedal: the top left knob controls…Click on the title for more

JPTR FX Kaleidoscope – Time Reflector Unit