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New Pedals: Keeley Multi Echo ME-8

As we all know, pedal lovers can be divided in two categories: those who like uncluttered effects with a few knobs, and those who seek stompboxes that open many creative possibilities, no matter the number of controls. With its eight algorithms controlled through just five knobs, the new Keeley Mulyi…Click on the title for more

New Pedals: Keeley Multi Echo ME-8

Beverly: inspiration and gear behind ‘The Blue Swell’

Wren & Cuff Russian Tall Font (Big Muff emulation)" width="427" height="478" /> Our record was tracked by us entirely "at home" or rather, at Alphaville, Scott's venue in Bushwick. We then did overdubs and some vocals at Dr. Wu's with ultimate angel Yale Yng-Wong. He produced our first album, too.…Click on the title for more

Beverly: inspiration and gear behind ‘The Blue Swell’

New Pedals: Source Audio L.A. Lady Overdrive and Kingmaker Fuzz

At our recent Toronto Stompbox Exhibit we had the chance to check out Massachussets manufacturer Source Audio's pedalboard, which featured two brand new guitar stompboxes, the L.A. Lady Overdrive and the Kingmaker Fuzz, part of their One Series line. Those familiar with Source Audio will know that the company belongs to the category…Click on the title for more

New Pedals: Source Audio L.A. Lady Overdrive and Kingmaker Fuzz

New Pedals: Function F(x) The Third Rail Overdrive

After the successful launch of their first pedal, the Clusterfuzz, the Elk Grove Illinois stompbox manufacturer Function F(x) is back with their sophomore product, The Third Rail, the company’s first foray into overdrive, which provides a one stop shop for discerning crunch aficionados. The box features two distinct overdrive channels in one box, each…Click on the title for more

New Pedals: Function F(x) The Third Rail Overdrive

Empress’ new reverb: “Reverb!”

At our recent Toronto Stompbox Exhibit we had the chance to check out Canadian manufacturer Empress' new reverb pedal (shipping on May 31st!) appropriately called "Reverb." Here's the full Empress pedalboard displayed at the Canadian event. Like its line predecessor SuperDelay, this effect seems to insert itself (both in size and concept) somewhere between a regular…Click on the title for more

Empress’ new reverb: “Reverb!”

New Pedals: TC Electronic Sub’n’Up Octaver

One of Danish manufacturer TC Electronic’s newest additions to their Toneprint pedal series is the Sub'n'up, an octave pedal that combines some of the best features of various octave pedals into one unit. This is a rather simple but great sounding stompbox that is all about blending: there are knobs…Click on the title for more

New Pedals: TC Electronic Sub’n’Up Octaver

Klon KTR Overdrive – Acid Dad’s favorite pedal

NYC's Acid Dad, elected as The Deli's Best Emerging Band of 2015 just a few months ago) boast an electric sound that welcomes psychedelia, garage rock, and post punk in constantly varying doses, and a rock'n'roll attitude that screams "NYC late '60s" (and at times "Manchester late '80s). From what we hear, a…Click on the title for more

Klon KTR Overdrive – Acid Dad’s favorite pedal

Whateverb is a new reverb pedal from Adventure Audio

Creative (musical) minds like creative tools with creative names, and the brand new Adventure Audio Whateverb checks both boxes - with flair! We were among the first ones to greet this stompbox in person at our recent Toronto Stompbox Exhibit, and we were impressed with its clever design and sound. Funded via Kickstarter with more than…Click on the title for more

Whateverb is a new reverb pedal from Adventure Audio

New Pedals: Seymour Duncan’s Forza Overdrive

In what seems to be becoming a popular trend for pedal manufacturers recently, Seymour Duncan has teamed up for an exclusive release with Chicago Music Exchange for a limited run pedal in their new Forza Overdrive. Unlike a lot of newer drives, this pedal aims to add a more refined…Click on the title for more

New Pedals: Seymour Duncan’s Forza Overdrive

Dilly Dally introduces us to Wounded Paw’s Battering Ram

Dilly Dally is not a new band in the Toronto scene (they were born in 2009), but it's one of those rare ones that get better with time. 2015 was their year, thanks to their deliciously noisy debut album 'Sore,' a record that aims straight at the hearts of those who can relate…Click on the title for more

Dilly Dally introduces us to Wounded Paw’s Battering Ram

New Pedals: Hungry Robot’s The Wash

Iowa based Hungry Robot Pedals has been active since 2012, with owner Eric Laverne Junge slowly refining its rigorously hand made stompboxes, and gradually shifting his attention from effects belonging to the gain realm to more sophisticated and experimental ones dealing with ambiance. Guitarists into dreamy and "shoegazy" sounds should check out all his…Click on the title for more

New Pedals: Hungry Robot’s The Wash

Featured Pedal: Big Tone Brewery’s Maggie Tremolo/Vibrato

Keith Vonderhulls, the mind behind the beloved Build Your Own Clone idea, has launched another guitar pedal-related company called Big Tone Brewery. One of their best designs comes in the form of a stereo vibrato – dubbed the Maggie. Designed as an emulation of the legendary Fender Magnatone 280 in mind,…Click on the title for more

Featured Pedal: Big Tone Brewery’s Maggie Tremolo/Vibrato