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Maxon RTO700 Review

This summer, Maxon released the latest in a line of great overdrive pedals, the RTO700. The “RTO” stands for real tube overdrive, and indeed houses a tiny dual triode preamp tube instead of the usual clipping diode. Maxon certainly isn’t the first manufacturer to use real tubes in its overdrive…Click on the title for more

Maxon RTO700 Review

Oldie but Goldie: Ibanez DE-7 delay

The Ibanez DE-7 Delay/Echo is part of Ibanez’s Tone-Lok series of effects. At the time of their release, these pedals were geared toward the upcoming Nu-Metal scene but they have found their way onto the pedal boards of many different musicians due to their sturdy construction and great sounds. The…Click on the title for more

Oldie but Goldie: Ibanez DE-7 delay

Seymour Duncan Twin Tube Classic and Twin Tube Blues

Seymour Duncan’s Twin Tube series are tube powered preamp/overdrive pedals. They come in three flavors: “Blues”, “Classic”, and “Mayhem”! Each of the two-channel pedals are powered by a pair of mil-spec (Military Spec), subminiature (very small), USA-made Phillips-Sylvania® dual triode tubes. According to Duncan, “Too often, inexpensive tube gear runs…Click on the title for more

Seymour Duncan Twin Tube Classic and Twin Tube Blues

Chandler Limited to release four new products in 2011

Iowan gear manufacturer Chandler Limited, perhaps best known for it's Germanium series mic pre's, EQ's, and compressors, will be releasing four new products this year - including the company's first foray into guitar pedals. According to Wade Goeke of Chandler: “ will be a new direction for Chandler Limited. I…Click on the title for more

Chandler Limited to release four new products in 2011

Seymour Duncan’s Shape Shifter

Seymour Duncan's Shape Shifter is a digitally controlled analog tremolo pedal capable of a number of classic sounds. From rounded Fender amp-style tremolo to the choppy oscillations of a Vox Repeat Percussion, Shape Shifter is an affordable option for those looking to model an array of vintage effects. The pedal's…Click on the title for more

Seymour Duncan’s Shape Shifter

Tremvelope: Envelope Modulated Tremolo by Pigtronix

Pigtronix has combined a vintage-sounding optical tremolo with some futuristic features in the Tremvelope, which is envelope modulated and allows the dynamics of your instrument to alter the rate and depth of the tremolo effect. Not only does the effect vary with the intensity of your playing, it also sports…Click on the title for more

Tremvelope: Envelope Modulated Tremolo by Pigtronix

Hardwire TR-7 Tremolo/Rotary pedal

The Hardwire TR-7 Tremolo/Rotary pedal ($139 street) is a remarkably versatile—and in many ways ingenious—sound modulation tool. Tremolo is, of course, one of the classic guitar effects and was once a standard feature on tube amps. The TR-7 provides a basic tremolo effect, but also models vintage Fender and Vox…Click on the title for more

Hardwire TR-7 Tremolo/Rotary pedal

Dwarfcraft Devices Hax Ring Mod

Sometimes you want subtle, transparent overdrive - a warm tube growl with subtlety, complexity and nuance. Then again, you may also find yourself trying to make your guitar sound like a hellish ray-gun. For these such occasions, the Dwarfcraft Devices Hax Ring Mod has plenty of insane tones on tap.…Click on the title for more

Dwarfcraft Devices Hax Ring Mod

Fairfield Circuitry Four Eyes Crossover Fuzz

From the shivery north of Canada comes a new breed of fuzz. Fairfield Circuitry’s Four-Eyes Crossover Fuzz is one nerd that fights back with an innovative design. Most fuzz pedals on the market today feature circuit variants on a few retro designs from the ‘60s and 70’s – the Fuzz…Click on the title for more

Fairfield Circuitry Four Eyes Crossover Fuzz

NAMM News: Blue Reactor Mic, Eventide Space Reverb

New product news from NAMM 2011: A uniquely-styled multi-pattern condenser from Blue Microphones, and the latest addition to the Eventide stompbox line. Blue's new mic, the Reactor, will be available this coming spring for $499 retail. While the mic body could double as a hockey puck, the large diaphragm condenser…Click on the title for more

NAMM News: Blue Reactor Mic, Eventide Space Reverb

Digitech JamMan Stereo Looper / Phrase Sampler

The face of live music is constantly evolving and more and more performers are relying on modern technology to stay competitive. Expensive computer based DAW systems are finding their way onto stages accompanying a wide range of artists in almost every genre closing the gap between live performance and studio…Click on the title for more

Digitech JamMan Stereo Looper / Phrase Sampler

Tortuga Effects Mai Tai

Tortuga Effects, a one-man guitar pedal designer operating out of Renton, Washington, has been producing some great sounding effects pedals, complete with eye-catching designs. Mai Tai, the newest addition, is a dual phaser inspired by the likes of the 1970's "script" era classic MXR Phase 90. In the spirit of…Click on the title for more

Tortuga Effects Mai Tai