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New Pedal: Wampler TCD Drive

The Wampler TCD Drive (The Compulsion Drive) emerges as a meticulously engineered homage to a modern classic: the legendary Fulltone OCD. Driven by Brian Wampler’s obsessive attention to detail, this pedal seeks to refine and expand upon the iconic circuit’s beloved roar, sparkle, and dynamic response. While instantly familiar, the…... Click for more

New Pedal: Wampler TCD Drive

New Pedal: JHS Kilt 10 Overdrive

Marking ten years since its initial release, the JHS Kilt 10 is a comprehensive revision of the brand's best-selling distortion circuit. Originally designed for guitarist Stu G, the Kilt has earned a reputation for remarkable versatility, covering territory from transparent overdrive to saturated distortion and sputtering fuzz. This anniversary edition…... Click for more

New Pedal: JHS Kilt 10 Overdrive

JHS Morning Glory Overdrive

The pedal that put the Kansas City builder on the map, the JHS Morning Glory has probably become more famous than the pedal it's inspired by: the Marshall Blues Breaker - maybe even more popular than the legendary Analogman King of Tone, another Blues Breaker variant. This type of overdrive…... Click for more

JHS Morning Glory Overdrive

New Pedal: ThorpyFX The J Overdrive (Lazy J Amps’ collab)

The ThorpyFX The Ji is the second in the British company's Analog Amp Emulator Series and the result of a collaboration with amp wizard Jesse Hoff of Lazy J Amps. Its mission is simple: to bottle the elusive, touch-sensitive magic of Hoff’s legendary Lazy J20 combo. This pedal goes beyond…... Click for more

New Pedal: ThorpyFX The J Overdrive (Lazy J Amps’ collab)

Keeley Manis Overdrive (Klon Evolution)

The Keeley Manis Overdrive is a modern evolution of the Klon-style circuit, with its softer, tube-like response with reduced high-end harshness. Featuring the classic 3-knob controls of the original (Tone, Drive, Level) the Manis offers more tonal options through a combination of switchable germanium diodes (for a sound closer to…... Click for more

Keeley Manis Overdrive (Klon Evolution)

Crazy Tube Circuits Venus Overdrive

At NAMM 2025, Greek pedal brand Crazy Tube Circuits introduced the Venus overdrive, a real tube overdrive inspired by all the pedal and rack versions of the Butler Tube Driver. The Venus is now shipping. It's a compact, modern take on classic tube-driven overdrive and distortion, offering a range of…... Click for more

Crazy Tube Circuits Venus Overdrive

BOSS OD-3 Overdrive

The BOSS OD-3 is the third generation of the revered OD-1, but with more controls. It sounds like a refined version of the Ibanez Tube Screamer, which was built to compete with the OD-1 and was close to being an OD-1 clone with an added mid-bump. Its sound is often…... Click for more

BOSS OD-3 Overdrive

New Pedal: LPD Supernode Dual Overdrive

The LPD Supernode Dual Overdrive is a versatile dual overdrive pedal that combines two classic analog circuits in a single, highly configurable unit. On the right, you'll find a refined take on the iconic ODR circuit, complete with a post-clipping Bass control and an internal trimmer for low-end saturation. The…... Click for more

New Pedal: LPD Supernode Dual Overdrive

Origin RevivalDRIVE Overdrive

The folks at Origin Effects say it took them several years of research and development to finalize the RevivalDRIVE, and looking at this beast we can certainly see why! This is a stompbox that's packed (and we stress packed) with features that are destined to fire the sonic itches of many tone connoisseurs…... Click for more

Origin RevivalDRIVE Overdrive

Mr. Black Deuce Coupe MKII Overdrive

Words like "clear," "organic," and "responsive" are overdrive clichés, but the original Mr. Black Deuce Coupe earned them. Lauded as a true cult classic, it shattered expectations with its unparalleled amp-like feel and uncolored tone. Now, over a decade later, it’s back and better than ever. The Mr. Black Deuce…... Click for more

Mr. Black Deuce Coupe MKII Overdrive

Color Audio Cassette Preamp

Chasing that warm, saturated, and beautifully imperfect tape sound? The Color Audio Cassette Preamp distills the soul of a vintage Japanese cassette recorder (reportedly, the Porta 2) into a rugged, tour-ready pedal. This isn't just an emulation—it's a part-for-part reproduction of the original circuit, right down to the prized NJM2068…... Click for more

Color Audio Cassette Preamp

Marshall BluesBreaker (aka Blues Breaker) Reissue

It looks like with the new reissue of the original 1991 Blues [space] Breaker overdrive, Marshall has decided to surrender to the common misspellings of this pedal's name, as in "BluesBreaker" (without a space), since their entire online literature spells it that way. However, if our friends at Pedaltown are…... Click for more

Marshall BluesBreaker (aka Blues Breaker) Reissue