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Mooer Preamp Model X X2

The Mooer X2 line is adding two new members belonging to the amp modeling niche - the second one being the Cab X2. The Preamp Model X X2 is a Dual-Channel Digital Preamp pedal boasting a compact case, 14 editable presets, dual footswitches and three cab simulations. Each of the…Click on the title for more

Mooer Preamp Model X X2

New Pedal: SolidGoldFX Commodore

The SolidGoldFX Commodore overdrive is the second pedal by the Montreal builder to feature a set of four sliders, after the Imperial MkII fuzz, which, is anything, is an indication that sliders on pedals are being welcomed by guitarists. This pedal ain't a fuzz, though, but a Marshall Bluesbreaker overdrive…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: SolidGoldFX Commodore

Redbeard Effects Honey Badger Octave Fuzz

The Redbeard Effects Honey Badger is the second release by this new company comprised of seasoned rock guitarist and self-confessed rock & roll gear head, Mikey Demus (of UK based band, Skindred), and internationally renowned pedal designer and manufacturer, Adrian Thorpe (of ThorpyFX). This is a completely original circuit that…Click on the title for more

Redbeard Effects Honey Badger Octave Fuzz

BOSS RV-6 Stereo Reverb

The BOSS RV-6 is a stereo in/out compact digital reverb pedal that offers eight separate modes including shimmer, dynamic and reverb+delay, and three simple knobs to control them all. It features input for expression pedal. Here's the list of the modes: •+DELAY—This is reverb combined with delay. The synergistic effect…Click on the title for more

BOSS RV-6 Stereo Reverb

IK Multimedia X-Drive Multi-Mode Gain Pedal

Italian powerhouse IK Multimedia, a multifaceted builder of hardware and software for musicians, unveiled four new, multi-mode pedals powered by the algorithms of their popular audio plugin Amplitube. This post will take a closer look at the gain pedal in this line, called X-Drive. This is a multi-mode, do-it-all kind…Click on the title for more

IK Multimedia X-Drive Multi-Mode Gain Pedal

Blackstar Dept 10 Dual Drive

British manufacturer Blackstar Amplification initially made a name for itself for their point-to-point tube amps, and even though they expanded on that initial offer, their experience with tube-driven circuits remains an important part of their identity, as proven by the release of a series of tube pedals under the Dept.…Click on the title for more

Blackstar Dept 10 Dual Drive

IK Multimedia X-Time Multi-Mode Stereo Delay

IK Multimedia, a multifaceted builder of tools for musicians, unveiled four new, multi-mode pedals powered by the algorithms of their popular audio plugin Amplitube. This post will take a closer look at the delay pedal in this line, called X-Time. This is a multi-mode, do-it-all kind of delay reminiscent of…Click on the title for more

IK Multimedia X-Time Multi-Mode Stereo Delay

Wampler Plexi Drive Mini

Wampler has been a dominant force in the Plexi-style overdrive niche for a while with its Plexi Drive series (the original version was so popular that the builder released a Deluxe version in 2015). Wampler recently announced the release of the little brother in the series, the Plexi Drive Mini,…Click on the title for more

Wampler Plexi Drive Mini

Teisco Distortion

Teisco unveiled this Classic British distortion pedal paired with a colored boost - it's simply called "Distortion." It offers plenty of tonal shaping possibilities, plus an optional extra gain stage to really ramp things up - all in a very stylish textured purple zinc case. The boost and distortion circuits…Click on the title for more

Teisco Distortion

Tonality Effects The Drive

The Tonality Effects The Drive is a real tube overdrive with adjustable voltage manufactured by an emerging Berlin-based pedal builder. This stylish stompbox has an ECC83 / 12ZX7 tube embedded in the center-top of the case, protected by an elegant 3-ring metal element. Volume, Drive and Tone controls are joined…Click on the title for more

Tonality Effects The Drive

Flatsons Time Effects Reverb + Delay

Flatsons is one of those Chinese pedal builders whose mini-stompboxes sell like candy on eBay, AliBaba and Walmart (!!!), but don't seem to have their own website. Time Effects is their $59 digital reverb+delay and it frankly looks remarkable, if anything for the fact that it includes an LCD screen,…Click on the title for more

Flatsons Time Effects Reverb + Delay

Flamma FS02 Stereo Reverb

We stumbled upon this reverb pedal by the new Chinese company Flamma on Amazon just a couple of days ago, and videos of it started popping up on YouTube a few days later. The FS02 sells for an unbelievable $65.99, which is a lot of bang for your bucks for…Click on the title for more

Flamma FS02 Stereo Reverb