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Line 6 POD Express

Those who've been around "long enough" will have fond memories of the day in 1998 when they saw, and then heard the very first Line 6 Pod. It was the first mass-produced device to deliver, in a rather small package and rather faithfully, the tones of a myriad of different…Click on the title for more

Line 6 POD Express

Pladask Etterslep Granular Delay

The Pladask Etterslep is another highly experimental pedal by this Norwegian manufacturer that has treated us for a while now with several creative devices. It's described by the builder as a "time-based audio processor combining granular synthesis, tapped delay line and modified sample playback." This is not a very straightforward…Click on the title for more

Pladask Etterslep Granular Delay

Supro Chorus (Analog, Stereo)

The Supro Chorus is a quality, all-analog and full-stereo chorus-vibrato, delivers a luscious, tri-dimensional effect with plenty of headroom. Its controls are your usual Speed, Time and Depth, with the exception of the innovative Dimension knob, which mixes the two channels of the Chorus into one another, creating an intermingling of…Click on the title for more

Supro Chorus (Analog, Stereo)

Alabs Cetus Multi-Mode Stereo Reverb

Alabs is a relatively new, Singapore-based pedal company focusing on building affordable but not necessarily streamlined, multi-algorithm, full stereo, compact effects. The Alabs Cetus is their take on reverb. It packs 9 high-quality effects running on a 32-Bit DSP, including Hall, Room, Church, Spring, Plate, Swell, Shimmer, Cloudy, and Wave,…Click on the title for more

Alabs Cetus Multi-Mode Stereo Reverb

Universal Audio UAFX 1992 ANTI High Gain Amp

Universal Audio is back with a new member of their UAFX series with the Anti 1992, a stereo pedal that meticulously recreates the iconic sounds of the metal of the '90s, packing a world of distortion into a compact stompbox, whether you're a fan of Scandinavian death metal or Southern…Click on the title for more

Universal Audio UAFX 1992 ANTI High Gain Amp

The MXR Layers is an interesting take on the stereo ambient pedal, generating three layers of potentially infinite sustain without relying on reverb or compression. The pedal's circuit gives you either one or three layers of sustain (selectable via the Single switch) to create simple or complex ambient soundscapes, integrating them…Click on the title for more

MXR Layers

Hologram Microcosm Multi-Mode Granular Looper/Delay

Knoxville's Hologram Electronics has been at the forefront of creative (or rather, "out there"!) effects pedals since the release of their debut device, the Dream Sequence, followed by the even more popular Infinite Jets. Their third creation, which, from the looks of it, seems to take things to a new…Click on the title for more

Hologram Microcosm Multi-Mode Granular Looper/Delay

New Pedal: Valeton VLP-200 Multi-Track Sampler

For those looking for a looper pedal, for $129, the Valeton VLP-200 Multi-Track Sampler provides a lot of bang for your buck. It features two loopers and a variety of drum rhythm patterns thanks to an embedded drum machine, making it a great option for songwriting, practice, and live performance.…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Valeton VLP-200 Multi-Track Sampler

EarthQuaker Devices Silos Delay

Presented as a " multi-generational time reflection pedal," the EarthQuaker Devices Silos is a 3-mode, handbuilt delay pedal with tap tempo and (6) presets offering simple controls and classic emulations of vintage and modern echo effects. The three modes cover the basics of the most popular delay types, and include…Click on the title for more

EarthQuaker Devices Silos Delay

Crazy Tube Circuits Sidekick Jr.

A shrunken version of a 2019 pedal popular among shoegazers and any other guitarists inspired by the guitar tone of the '80s, the Crazy Tube Circuits Sidekick Jr. is a 3-in-one stompbox that (quite remarkably) combines delay, reverb and modulation into one compact enclosure. Loaded with 6 reverb modes, 3…Click on the title for more

Crazy Tube Circuits Sidekick Jr.

Updated Pedal: Jam Pedals Rattler Mk.2 Distortion

The Jam Pedals Rattler Mk.2 is an updated version of the company's highly regarded RAT-style distortion pedal. While Mk 1 featured the legendary (and now almost impossible to find) LM308 chip found in the vintage RATs, for this new version the Jam team designed their own custom op-amp that delivers…Click on the title for more

Updated Pedal: Jam Pedals Rattler Mk.2 Distortion

ThorpyFX The W.O.P.R. Muff + Treblebooster

Guru pedal designer Adrian Thorpy of ThorpyFx has a page on his company's website dedicated to his "Special Projects," gathering all the brand's one-offs, special runs, or Charity donation devices. The WOPR is a pedal created for a friend that wanted to have a (Triangle Muff-style) Thorpy Fallout Cloud and…Click on the title for more

ThorpyFX The W.O.P.R. Muff + Treblebooster