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Mini Pedals

MXR Raw Dawg Overdrive

Blues guitar legend Eric Gales and Jim Dunlop teamed up to create the MXR Raw Dawg, a 3-knob mini overdrive pedal based on an original circuit that delivers Tubescreamer-style tone with a little more bite. The MXR engineers balanced out the midrange and bumped up the gain for a sweeter,…Click on the title for more

MXR Raw Dawg Overdrive

Nux Edge Delay (Mini Stereo Echo)

Part of the Chinese company's Mini Core Series, the Nux Edge Delay is, as far as we know, the first stereo mini-delay pedal, also featuring three modes, tap-tempo, and subdivisions. A push button on the top of the pedal gives access to three delay modes: Phi Digital Mode is a…Click on the title for more

Nux Edge Delay (Mini Stereo Echo)

New Pedal: Flamma Black Dist

At just under $30 USD, the Flamma Black Dist is one of the most affordable (mini) distortion pedals on the market, from a Chinese builder whose pedals have been appreciated for their tone and looks - their stylized by stylish graphics make them by far the best-looking pedals coming out…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Flamma Black Dist

Nux Mini SCF (Stereo Chorus)

I'll have to admit that initially I didn't pay too much attention to the new mini pedals released by NUX, like the NUX Mini SCF. They seemed like the rehashing of Mooer models from the early '10s. Then I realized something: these little babies are stereo! Did I ever see…Click on the title for more

Nux Mini SCF (Stereo Chorus)

New Pedal: NUX Voodoo Vibe Stereo Mini Uni-Vibe/Chorus

Although there are plenty of mini Uni-Vibe pedals with three knobs, the NUX Voodoo Vibe is a new DSP-based stereo redesign of the Dunlop Uni-Vibe featuring both Vibe and Chorus modes (just like in the original) and a smart footswitch that does both on/off duties and Tap Tempo. Although…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: NUX Voodoo Vibe Stereo Mini Uni-Vibe/Chorus

Wampler Moxie Overdrive

The Wampler Moxie is yet another dirt box (in mini format) inspired by the most popular overdrive of all times, but with a couple of tricks up its sleeve. When an overdrive pedal is green, the reference to the Ibanez Tube Screamer is unavoidable, and the Moxie delivers indeed the…Click on the title for more

Wampler Moxie Overdrive

MXR Duke of Tone (with Analogman)

After releasing a mini version of the legendary Timmy overdrive with the original designer, with the release of the MXR Duke of Tone overdrive, the established pedal builder lands another highly significant collaboration with Connecticut's Analog Man, one of the pioneers of boutique pedals. The Duke is a (mini) descendant…Click on the title for more

MXR Duke of Tone (with Analogman)

CopperSound Gravity Bomb V2

The CopperSound Gravity Bomb V2 updates the original mini boost by adding a Mid-enhance toggle that allows to boost lower mids (750 Hz) mids or mid mids (1 kHz) - ore neither in the center position. Powered by a Burr Brown Op Amp, this pedal can add 20db of clean…Click on the title for more

CopperSound Gravity Bomb V2

CopperSound Renegade Multi-Bias Fuzz

Sporting a circuit inspired by the Tone Bender MK1.5, the CopperSound Renegade Multi-Bias Fuzz is a simple mini-fuzz with a Bias toggle that allows to choose between two different bias voltages, delivering slightly different tone. The up position offers a classic, full bodied-fuzz, while the down one a more modern…Click on the title for more

CopperSound Renegade Multi-Bias Fuzz

Flamma FC02 Mini Reverb

Flamma is an up-and-coming builder from China that has released some interesting multi-mode pedals in 2020 and it's now focused on the mini-format market, with a new series of stompboxes as affordable as $39. The Flamma FC02 is their new Mini Reverb pedal, featuring three modes (Studio, Church and Plate)…Click on the title for more

Flamma FC02 Mini Reverb

MXR Timmy Overdrive

The MXR Timmy is a faithful recreation (in mini format) of the Paul C Audio Timmy Overdrive, designed in collaboration with the original engineer, Paul Cochrane. The (hand-made) original is one of the most popular overdrives out there, and this MXR version will allow the Timmy's tone to be more…Click on the title for more

MXR Timmy Overdrive

Flamma FC15 Flanger

Like the other mini pedals by this newish Chinese builder, the Flamma FC15 Flanger is a simple effect that does well what it promises at a very affordable price. It also looks great, thanks to a tasteful choice for the metal case's color (Flamma excels at that) and the use…Click on the title for more

Flamma FC15 Flanger