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Flamma FC16 Optical Tremolo

Like the other mini pedals by this newish Chinese builder, the Flamma FC16 Optical Tremolo is a bread and butter effect that does well what it promises at an incredible price. And, unlike most other Chinese pedals, in the mini field, it also looks great, thanks to a tasteful choice…Click on the title for more

Flamma FC16 Optical Tremolo

Forest Effects Onça

Now discontinued, the Forest Effects Onça is a natural-sounding, JFET-based amp-in-a-box made in the UK. There's also a mini version of it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-ATMtw4eE8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPS9CYAkT9Y Forest Effects Onça, Builder's Notes Onça is a class A single ended amplifier in a box, using a pair of JFET's in the place of tubes.…Click on the title for more

Forest Effects Onça

The 6 Best Fuzz Types, in a Mix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMW0uLn0ckc We made this video to complement our in-depth article about the best fuzz pedals organized by type. It was shot by Noise Generator - a big thank you goes out to him! A Video about the 6 Best Fuzz Types The idea behind it was to create a focused,…Click on the title for more

The 6 Best Fuzz Types, in a Mix

Electronic Audio Experiments Dagger V2

The Electronic Audio Experiments Dagger V2 is a simplified version of the company's own Longsword op-amp drive, featuring only the original's gain stages and dual band shelving EQ. This new version adds a series of improvements, including a shift toggle that delivers thicker or tighter overdrive. The 2-knob EQ section…Click on the title for more

Electronic Audio Experiments Dagger V2

Rainger FX Reverb X

One thing you can surely say about London's Rainger FX is that it's a company that specializes in thinking outside the (stomp)box. Their Reverb X is extra proof of it: it subverts an effect routing commonplace, placing an overdrive and a gate AFTER a reverb, rather than before, and that drive…Click on the title for more

Rainger FX Reverb X

R Weaver FX Violet Vibe

There isn't much info out there about the R Weaver FX Violet Vibe (the builder doesn't seem to have a website nor a social media page). Still, this baby sounds great on Mike Herman's video and goes for over $250 used on Reverb.com, so that's a testament to the unit's…Click on the title for more

R Weaver FX Violet Vibe

Lichtlaerm Audio Kassandra Phaser

The Lichtlaerm Audio Kassandra is a 4-stage VCA analog phaser made by a Berlin-based boutique company boasting an intriguing roster of stylish looking stompboxes in strictly black and gold attire. Featuring a (rather sensual) image of the Greek mythological clairvoyant no one believed, the Kassandra is a very flexible phaser…Click on the title for more

Lichtlaerm Audio Kassandra Phaser

The 3 Best Fuzz Pedals Per Type, in 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMW0uLn0ckc&t=172s This is a video about fuzz pedals we shot in 2022. It illustrates the tonal differences between 6 classic non-octave-up fuzz types. This article features our selection of the best fuzz pedals of all time organized by circuit type. It's a recap of all the comprehensive fuzz guides you…Click on the title for more

The 3 Best Fuzz Pedals Per Type, in 2023

Electronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3

The Electronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3 is a transistor-based preamplifier designed around the Sunn Model T amplifier. While it excels at heavy tones when pushed, it is far more than just an amp for stoner rock and doom metal. On its own, it is a rather clean amplifier with…Click on the title for more

Electronic Audio Experiments Model feT V3

Wonderful Audio Nivicola Fuzz (Muff-style)

The Wonderful Audio Nivicola is a Muff-style fuzz voiced after the Black Russian Big Muff. It uses Russian KT3102IM transistors and some KD521A diodes. Company owner and effect designer Ralf Gottschalk delayed the scheduled March release because of the Russian assault on Ukraine, but, faced with a longer than expected…Click on the title for more

Wonderful Audio Nivicola Fuzz (Muff-style)

One Control Honey Bee OD 4K Mini Standard

The Honey Bee OD 4K Mini Standard is the latest interaction - the first one in mini version - of this popular low-gain overdrive circuit by designer Bjorn Juhl (of Mad Professor fame), celebrating its twentieth anniversary. This is, in its essence, an amp-in-a-box recreating the warm and syrupy tone…Click on the title for more

One Control Honey Bee OD 4K Mini Standard

Electro-Harmonix J Mascis Signature Ram’s Head Big Muff

The Electro-Harmonix J Mascis Signature Ram's Head Big Muff is a limited edition Big Muff Pi based on the 1973 Electro-Harmonix V2 Violet Ram’s Head Big Muff Pi, the version used by the legendary (and uber-influential) guitarist of 90's alt-rock band Dinosaur Jr. As you can see in the video…Click on the title for more

Electro-Harmonix J Mascis Signature Ram’s Head Big Muff