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Wampler Terraform Multi-Modulation Pedal

Wampler shared the first new of the Terraform at NAMM 2019 (and came to our booth to shoot a video as well, see below). It took almost a whole year to see this multi-mode, stereo, digital modulation pedal, with tap tempo and presets ready for release. (To be fair, the…Click on the title for more

Wampler Terraform Multi-Modulation Pedal

GFI Clockwork Delay V3

Based in Indonesia, GFI System manufactures some rather impressive pedals, and has built a solid reputation for its time-based effects. After taking a look at V3 of their Specular Reverb, Mike Hermans just published this video of the Clockwork Delay V3, which improves the previous versionwith a simplified preset system, also…Click on the title for more

GFI Clockwork Delay V3

Spun Loud Blister and Peel V2

Based in Seattle, Spun Loud Effects is a small builder with only two pedal designs in their roster, one of which is a limited edition flanger. Their main offering is the dual fuzz and distortion Blister and Peel Fuzz, which was recently released in its 2nd version. The pedal can…Click on the title for more

Spun Loud Blister and Peel V2

Spiral Electric FX Red Spiral Drive Channel

A collaboration with SHOE pedals, the Red Spiral Drive, by Spiral Electric FX, is a three-mode, dynamic overdrive with amp-like character that can do it all: low, mid and also high gain. The Low range is intended for clean boost, dynamic enhancement, and light drive. This is great for boosting…Click on the title for more

Spiral Electric FX Red Spiral Drive Channel

Kink Pedals Straya Dual Drive

From Australia comes the Kink Pedal Straya, a dual overdrive with an 808-style circuit on the right channel and a modified Gov'nor styled circuit on the left one. Each side has its separate footswitch, Gain, Tone and Volume knobs and a toggle switch giving you two clipping options (harder and…Click on the title for more

Kink Pedals Straya Dual Drive

The 5 Most Pupular Fuzz Pedals of All Time: Compare Five Classic Circuits

Don't miss our uber-thorough guide to the best fuzz pedals, organized by circuit! --- The Little Big Muff is based on the company's Big Muff Pi, first issued in 1970, and features the same circuitry, which produces distortion using silicon transistors. The pedal’s high levels of gain overload the circuit…Click on the title for more

The 5 Most Pupular Fuzz Pedals of All Time: Compare Five Classic Circuits

Vemuram Jan Ray Overdrive

Japanise builder Vemuram is not the most well-known brand in the world of pedals but has a super-solid reputation among tone connoisseurs for their hand-wired overdrives built with top-notch components and rigorous engineering. The Vemuram Jen Ray drive is probably their most popular pedal, designed to recreate the punchy and…Click on the title for more

Vemuram Jan Ray Overdrive

Tonewave FX Preset Preamp+Overdrive

Hand-built in Portugal, the Tonewave FX Preset is a 5-knob pedal that gives you the double function of working both as an overdrive and a preamp. Here's how it sounds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzMRcVsWFFU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV79-iMNQpU Tonewave's Preset is a preamp but also an overdrive... Your choice! Mainly designed to be an "always on…Click on the title for more

Tonewave FX Preset Preamp+Overdrive

Sabbadius Triple Trouble Boost/Overdrive/Fuzz

Based in Córdoba, Argentina, Sabbadius is a custom pedal show that also offers some hand-wired stock stompboxes. The Triple Trouble, probably the most ambitious of the lot, is a rather complex beast developed in collaboration with guitarist Tommy Katona of Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute band Texas Flood. A tribute to the…Click on the title for more

Sabbadius Triple Trouble Boost/Overdrive/Fuzz

Wren and Cuff Garbage Face – J. Mascis Signature Fuzz

We somehow missed the CME presentation video of this Wren and Cuff muff-style fuzz earlier this year, a pedal developed during a two-year collaboration with legendary Dinosaur Jr. guitarist J. Mascis. The Garbage Face features, in one pedal the guitarist's favorite gain chain with a Rangemaster-style treble boost (which can…Click on the title for more

Wren and Cuff Garbage Face – J. Mascis Signature Fuzz

Bogner Burnley High Gain Overdrive

The Bogner Burnley is a three-knob high gain overdrive featuring a custom transformer built by legendary audio engineer Rupert Neve. A two-way toggle switch selects between a tight and aggressive and more mellow and warm distortion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGHaSOV3lW8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCjC6fibQ-0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/PmshJoYxQXw The Burnley is a distortion pedal with a 100% analog circuit…Click on the title for more

Bogner Burnley High Gain Overdrive

Aion Electronics Halo Fuzz Kit

Those guitarists who get immense pleasure from modding and building their gear from scratch should take a look at the kits offered by Aion Electronics, which are a little more challenging than your entry-level DIY kits and also sport a rather refined look. The pedal highlighted here, called Halo, is…Click on the title for more

Aion Electronics Halo Fuzz Kit