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Seen at NAMM 2018: Catalinbread Epoch Pre

We were a bit confused initially when we heard that Catalinbread was coming out with a new pedal called "Epoch Pre" - assuming it was maybe a streamlined version of their Belle Epoch delay, a recreation of a vintage Maestro Echoplex 3 EP-3 tape echo. Well, we were wrong. The…... Click for more

Seen at NAMM 2018: Catalinbread Epoch Pre

Line 6 Introduces HX Effects Multi-Effects Guitar Pedal

Line 6 has been earning raves for its award-winning Helix hardware and software effect processors. The Helix products use Line 6’s latest modeling technology to produce accurate recreations of desirable vintage and modern gear, including amps, cabinets, mics and effect pedals. Now the company has made it easy to integrate…... Click for more

Line 6 Introduces HX Effects Multi-Effects Guitar Pedal

New at NAMM: Lightning Boy Audio NuVision Overdrive

Taking part in our very own Stompbox Booth, upstate New York builder Lightning Boy Audio will take the opportunity of the NAMM 2018 show to debut a new overdrive pedal called NuVision. Lightning Boy specializes in tube powered designs, and this stompbox is no exception, since it's built around a circuit…... Click for more

New at NAMM: Lightning Boy Audio NuVision Overdrive

Quimper Electronics Roadtripper Warm Glow

The Quimper Electronics Roadtripper Warm Glow is an overdrive and boost pedal emulating tube amplifier tone using a proprietary SST (Solid-State-Tube) technology. It can be used in several different ways, check out the manufacturer's suggestions under this video by Shnobel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCa2E64E9BQ There are several ways to use the "Warm Glow"™…... Click for more

Quimper Electronics Roadtripper Warm Glow

Pladask Elektrisk/BandOrg FORM Multi-Effect DIY Pedal

FORM is a collaborative multi-effect pedal in a DIY kit created by Norwegian companies Pladask Elektrisk and BandOrg. I t features 8 separate effects (Ring Modulator, Random Vibrato, Tape Delay Simulator, Texture Reverb, Octave Generator Delay, Reverse Delay, Grain Shuffler and Granular Time Stretch). The two companies are organizing three DIY…... Click for more

Pladask Elektrisk/BandOrg FORM Multi-Effect DIY Pedal

It takes more than nerve to call your company Gamechanger Audio. You also need groundbreaking ideas to live up to the name. Since launching in November 2015, Latvian company Gamechanger Audio has shown that it has what it takes. The company’s debut product was the Plus Pedal. Introduced at NAMM…... Click for more

Pedal Builder Profile: Gamechanger Audio

Paradox Effects Terran Overdrive with Parametric EQ

Here's a really interesting overdrive we shot at our NAMM Stompbox Booth, the Terran Overdrive by Mexican manufacturer Paradox Effects! Terran is a mid/high gain overdrive with a resonant parametric equalizer, inspired by the legendary V4 Amplifier. The purpose of this pedal, is not only to deliver a sculpted tone, precise…... Click for more

Paradox Effects Terran Overdrive with Parametric EQ

Alexander Pedals Ski Fi Reverb

The Ski Fi from Alexander Pedals is a delay and reverb pedal with a hold function that can shift the Delay and Reverb into feedback mode or Freeze the held notes so you can play over a luscious pad. The three modes offer three distinct voices of Delay and Reverb…... Click for more

Alexander Pedals Ski Fi Reverb

Epigaze Audio Ascension Reverb

"Driven by the love for simplicity, rock and roll, and all things cosmic," Milwaukee's Epigaze Audio has been focusing on gain and utility pedals since 2013. At NAMM 2018 they introduced their first reverb, called Ascension and scheduled for a spring 2018 release. This is a unique stompbox with three different…... Click for more

Epigaze Audio Ascension Reverb

Outlaw Effects Debuts Echo, Compressor and Overdrive Guitar Pedals at NAMM 2018

Micro-sized pedals were once touted for their small size and affordability. They didn’t have the features or, often, the sound of their bigger brethren, but what they lacked in versatility and tone they made up for with their conveniently-sized cases and low prices. In recent years, though, micro pedals have…... Click for more

Outlaw Effects Debuts Echo, Compressor and Overdrive Guitar Pedals at NAMM 2018

Matthews Effects – Conductor V2 Optical Tremolo

Matthews Effects' Rick Matthews came in person to our Stompbox Booth to shoot this video of the new Conductor V2 Optical Tremolo, more info about the pedal at the bottom of this post! Discover more new devices in our comprehensive, interactive page of new pedals announced at NAMM 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KULzfSugJVo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhKvGoeHYMw…... Click for more

Matthews Effects – Conductor V2 Optical Tremolo

Seen at NAMM: Chellee Sir Robin Overdrive

Chellee Guitar and Pedals was present at NAMM 2018 through our Stompbox Booth. The Sir Robin is their most popular overdrive, we shot a video of it! Sir Robin Overdrive is a Blues Breaker based overdrive with expanded voicing options and exceptional build quality resulting in very low noise and unparalleled…... Click for more

Seen at NAMM: Chellee Sir Robin Overdrive