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Death By Audio + Levitation Psychedelic Lightmare

Developed through a collaboration between Levitation Festival and Death By Audio, the Psychedelic Lightmare combines stereo reverb, tremolo, and light-sensitive pitch modulation in a single effects unit. The pedal's defining feature is its optical sensor, which dynamically alters effect parameters based on ambient light levels. The pedal originated during creative sessions between Death By Audio engineers and…Click on the title for more

Death By Audio + Levitation Psychedelic Lightmare

New Pedal: BOSS RT-2 Rotary Ensemble

The BOSS RT-2 Rotary Ensemble condenses the complex modulation of vintage rotary speaker cabinets into a compact, stereo pedal format. Using advanced DSP modeling, it accurately replicates the interplay between a spinning high-frequency horn (treble rotor) and rotating bass drum—key components of classic rotary speaker systems. The pedal offers three…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: BOSS RT-2 Rotary Ensemble

EarthQuaker Devices Silos Delay

Presented as a " multi-generational time reflection pedal," the EarthQuaker Devices Silos is a 3-mode, handbuilt delay pedal with tap tempo and (6) presets offering simple controls and classic emulations of vintage and modern echo effects. The three modes cover the basics of the most popular delay types, and include…Click on the title for more

EarthQuaker Devices Silos Delay

Meris MercuryX Modular Stereo Reverb

*You'll be able to play with this pedal at the upcoming Brooklyn Synth and Pedal Expo. The Meris MercuryX represents a modular evolution of reverb by California-based company Meris, drawing inspiration from two of their most popular pedals: the Blade Runner soundtrack-inspired Mercury7, and their first forey into the digital/modular…Click on the title for more

Meris MercuryX Modular Stereo Reverb

New Pedal: Spaceman Apollo VIIB Overdrive

The Spaceman Apollo VIIb is a compact overdrive and preamp pedal, derived from the Voyager tremolo series. It delivers medium-gain overdrive with natural tone, sparkling highs, and rich harmonic textures. This revamped version corrects deviations made after Spaceman founder Zak Martin’s 2019 departure, restoring his intended design upon his 2024…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Spaceman Apollo VIIB Overdrive

Strymon BigSky MX Reverb Workstation

Strymon just announced the successor of their super popular reverb workstation BigSky: it's the Strymon BigSky MX. Among the new features, there's Impulse Response technology and dual reverb patches, allowing the layering of two different effects on top of each other. The IR/Convolution Reverb addition allows for editing of parameters…Click on the title for more

Strymon BigSky MX Reverb Workstation

New Pedal: WAT Ranges Distortion

Meet your new tonal soulmate: the WAT?! Ranges Pedal. This isn't just another overdrive - it's a full-spectrum tone forge that morphs from whisper-clean boosts to screaming distortion with effortless control. At its core, four carefully crafted gain stages (combining op-amp and JFET circuitry) deliver amp-like responsiveness without mimicking any…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: WAT Ranges Distortion

Champion Leccy The Kilter V2 LFO Texture Machine

The project of an Englishman from Newcastle, now based in Philadelphia, named Woolly, Champion Leccy has been churning out limited quantities of handmade, fun-sounding (and looking!) pedals since 2017, which have earned the company a reputation as one of the most interesting DIY boutique pedal builders in the US. Their latest…Click on the title for more

Champion Leccy The Kilter V2 LFO Texture Machine

Browne Amplification Protein V3 Dual Overdrive

Kansas City's Browne Amplification has been very busy hand-building pedals since the introduction of their Protein Dual Overdrive. Designed in collaboration with guitarist/producer Adam Sniegowski with the goal of creating a dual overdrive that would sound great with any backline, the Protein features a Blue side inspired by the classic…Click on the title for more

Browne Amplification Protein V3 Dual Overdrive

New Pedal: Klowra Everlast Delay

The Klowra Everlast Delay is a feature-rich stereo delay pedal offering 9 distinct delay types, ranging from analog-style echoes to pristine digital repeats and experimental textures like Granular, Reverse, and the more mysterious Crystal and Sweeper algorithms. Built around a powerful digital engine, it provides comprehensive parameter control alongside dynamic…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Klowra Everlast Delay

New Pedal: Keeley Manis Overdrive (Klon Evolution)

The Keeley Manis Overdrive is a modern evolution of the Klon-style circuit, with its softer, tube-like response with reduced high-end harshness. Featuring the classic 3-knob controls of the original (Tone, Drive, Level) the Manis offers more tonal options through a combination of switchable germanium diodes (for a sound closer to…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Keeley Manis Overdrive (Klon Evolution)

New Pedal: Fredric Effects Silicon Harmonic Percolator

Building on their decade of experience recreating the iconic Interfax Harmonic Percolator, Fredric Effects presents the Silicon Harmonic Percolator - a modified version that replaces the original's germanium components with carefully selected vintage silicon transistors from 1980s East Germany. This revision maintains the circuit's characteristic aggressive voicing while improving reliability…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Fredric Effects Silicon Harmonic Percolator