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Meris LVX Stereo Modular Delay

The Meris LVX is the long-awaited first release in over two years by one of the most interesting (and successful) new pedal companies to emerge in the late '10s, born from a rib of Strymon. As expected, it's a heavily featured stereo pedal, and more precisely, a multi-algorithm delay/looper with…Click on the title for more

Meris LVX Stereo Modular Delay

NUX MG-400 Amp Modeler

Amp modelers in recent years have shrunk considerably in size, so much so that the race among competing builders is now not about how small you can make them, but how many features you can pack into them. In this optic, the NUX MG-400, with its gorgeous 2.8" color display and…Click on the title for more

NUX MG-400 Amp Modeler

TC Electronic Plethora X3 Stereo Multi-FX

A device manufactured by an industrial complex we like to refer to as the Scrooge of the music instrument industry, the TC Electronic Plethora X3 is a stereo multi-effect pedal with looper, tuner and cab sim, with three slots where can be inserted a selection of virtual recreations of existing…Click on the title for more

TC Electronic Plethora X3 Stereo Multi-FX

Kinotone Ribbons Magnetic Tape Emulator

Those who love the sonic character of the old reel-to-reel tape recording machines should look at the Kinotone Ribbons, a stereo magnetic tape emulator (with many extra features) in the shape of a compact pedal - and also the first release by the Minneapolis boutique company. At its heart, the…Click on the title for more

Kinotone Ribbons Magnetic Tape Emulator

Now Shipping: Pigtronix Infinity 3 Hi-Fi Stereo Double Looper

NYC's Pigtronix just announced Infinity 3, the latest version of their flagship, stereo (double) looper. As usual for looper pedals there is a lot to unpack, but the emphasis on this release is on instantaneous commands, record low latency, and recording quality that matches the one of a tape recorder.…Click on the title for more

Now Shipping: Pigtronix Infinity 3 Hi-Fi Stereo Double Looper

Deep Space Devices Dust Fuzz/Glitch Looper

We are happy to see Deep Space Devices back in action after a break with a new intriguind pedal called Dust. The Alabama-based one-man company won our Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit's "Best Emerging Builder" contest back when real life was a thing. Dust is a one-knob pedal that seems to do…Click on the title for more

Deep Space Devices Dust Fuzz/Glitch Looper

Mooer Groove Loop X2

The Mooer Groove Loop X2 is a drum machine + looper pedal that, just like the other pedals in the Chinese company's "X2" series, doubles down on the features of its mini-sibling, providing stereo operation, two footswitches for separate Tap Tempo and loop navigation, 10-minute recording memory, 121 drum grooves…Click on the title for more

Mooer Groove Loop X2

Gamechanger Audio Plus Pedal Sustain Stompbox

The Gamechanger Audio Plus Pedal is one of those devices that do one thing no other device does, and do it well. As its shape might suggest, it offers piano-style sustain not just for guitar, but for all instruments, through a clever automatic looping algorithm. Check out the videos below. More…Click on the title for more

Gamechanger Audio Plus Pedal Sustain Stompbox

Drolo Stamme[n] V4 Glitch Pedal

The Drolo Stamme is a rather unique, Belgium-made granular looper/creative reverb with Tap Tempo that's now in its fourth version. Featuring a rather simple user interface, the Stamme(n) packs 8 operational modes, which have : 4 LOOP MODES • ML (tap tempo micro looper) The length of the recording can…Click on the title for more

Drolo Stamme[n] V4 Glitch Pedal

Red Panda Tensor Time Warp Pedal

We were really hoping to have the new Tensor on the Red Panda board at this past weekend's L.A. Stompbox Exhibit. There is a lot of excitement about this pedal, in particular among experimental and psychedelic guitarists, since it plays with forward/backward looping, stretching and pitch shifting in unforeseen ways.…Click on the title for more

Red Panda Tensor Time Warp Pedal

Electro-Harmonix Grand Canyon Delay & Looper

Following a trend we discussed a few months ago in this article, Electro-Harmonix, once known for the simplicity of their delays, seems to be developing some more complex devices on the heels of the success of companies like Strymon. To spot the trend, all you need to do is count…Click on the title for more

Electro-Harmonix Grand Canyon Delay & Looper

Glou Glou Loupe` Creative Stereo Looper

Those who like imaginative pedals and have no problem with complexity and seriously BIG stompboxes, should already be familiar with French builder Glou Glou, a company that has embraced the idea that pedals can be full-fledged synths (without keys). They just announced a new pedal and, once again, it's an…Click on the title for more

Glou Glou Loupe` Creative Stereo Looper