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JET Pedals Eternity Delay

The JET Pedals Eternity Delay is the latest release by an emerging Kansas City-based builder that, with this circuit, has joined the small club of pedal companies able to fit a stereo, multi-mode delay circuit inside a compact stompbox case. Although that's an understatement since this device also features full…Click on the title for more

JET Pedals Eternity Delay

Jam Boomster Mk2 Boost

As simple as it may look, the Jam Boomster Mk2 Boost is the result of thorough research conducted by the Athen (Greece) based builder to deliver the best fidelity and tone lushness possible. Based around hi-fi-grade Texas Instruments OPA 2132 chips, the Boomster Mk2's circuit offers the following features: 3…Click on the title for more

Jam Boomster Mk2 Boost

Coppersound Iris Optical Compressor

Guitarists with a busy pedalboard interested in the uber-smooth compression produced by an optical circuit should take a deep look at the Coppersound Iris, a pedal that delivers that kind of circuit in a stylish-looking mini case. Built around "a uniquely biased audiophile-grade op-amp and optical network," this is a…Click on the title for more

Coppersound Iris Optical Compressor

New Pedal: Mooer Purer Octave

The Mooer Purer Octave is, in essence, V2 of the Chinese company's old mini, multi-mode polyphinic octave pedal, the Pure Octave, dating back to the early '10s. For the unaware, "polyphonic" means that it can track and pitch-shift more than one note at a time, something older octave pedals could…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Mooer Purer Octave

Caline Mariana Modulated Reverb

The Caline Mariana is the ideal pedal for the ambient guitarist on a budget. For just $79.99, this Chinese pedal will give you seven different types of modulated reverbs, and three knobs that control different parameters depending on the selected mode. The modes include modulated reverbs with different types of…Click on the title for more

Caline Mariana Modulated Reverb

KingTone Vibe 1968

The KingTone Vibe 1968 is a constantly sold-out, fully analog, dual-channel take on the 1968 Honey Vibe by a Californian company that's building a solid reputation for uncompromisingly sound pedal engineering. The concept is very simple but extremely well executed: you have two Uni-Vibe channels on the left and on…Click on the title for more

KingTone Vibe 1968

Dr. Scientist Sunny Day Delay V2

The Dr. Scientist Sunny Day Delay is a compact update of the Canadian builder's analog-voiced (but actually based on the PT2399 chip) modulated delay design, whose original version, dating back to 2005, was almost twice as big. Built using almost exactly the same parts as the original (according to GuitarPedalX),…Click on the title for more

Dr. Scientist Sunny Day Delay V2

Best Mini Compressor Pedals in 2023 | a Buyer’s Guide

Check out also our news about the latest Compressor Pedals (of any size). [lwptoc depth="4" numeration="romannested" title="TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to jump)" titleFontSize="125%" titleFontWeight="semibold" itemsFontSize="110%" skipHeadingLevel="h2" skipHeadingText="A Buyer’s Guide to the Best Mini Compressor Pedals|Related Delicious Audio Posts:"] Last Updated on August 14, 2023 One of the most vital…Click on the title for more

Best Mini Compressor Pedals in 2023 | a Buyer’s Guide

New Pedal: BOSS SDE-3000D and SDE-3000EVH Dual Digital Delay

The new BOSS SDE-3000D and the slightly more expensive SDE-3000EVH are stereo stompbox recreations of the vintage (and mono) Roland SDE-3000 rack unit from 1983 - actually, of a pair of them, since each unit offers two delay channels. The latter (pictured below) also offers 8 exact settings from Eddie…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: BOSS SDE-3000D and SDE-3000EVH Dual Digital Delay

TC Electronic Ampworx 550, Jims 800, and Dual Wreck

Recent advancements have made it possible to achieve lifelike amp-style tones within compact pedal enclosures. The array of choices available for tailoring your sound-shaping tools, whether through physical, virtual, or hybrid setups, has significantly streamlined the process and made it more cost-effective for guitarists to bring their envisioned sounds to…Click on the title for more

TC Electronic Ampworx 550, Jims 800, and Dual Wreck

Electro-Harmonix Pico Platform Mini Compressor/Limiter

The Electro-Harmonix Pico Platform is the mini, mono version of its big brother/father, the Platform. The much-shrunken footprint doesn't leave space for a lot of the fine-tuning controls of that original design, with only four knobs controlling Attack, Sustain, Volume and Blend - the latter being particularly welcome by those…Click on the title for more

Electro-Harmonix Pico Platform Mini Compressor/Limiter

TC Electronic Ampworx Combo Deluxe 65, DC 30 and Jims 45

Achieving realistic amp-like tones in compact pedal enclosures has recently become a reality, and the abundance of options for customizing your sound-shaping tools within your physical, virtual, or hybrid setups has made it easier and cheaper than ever for guitarists to achieve the much sought-after "sound in their head." The…Click on the title for more

TC Electronic Ampworx Combo Deluxe 65, DC 30 and Jims 45