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New Pedal: Cornerstone Nucleo Stereo Reverb (Paul Davids Signature)

Designed in partnership with Dutch YouTuber Paul Davids, the Cornerstone Nucleo Reverb redefines ambient processing, blending studio-grade algorithms with intuitive tactile control. Developed in collaboration with Paul Davids, this pedal leverages a M7 Cortex Engine to deliver three core reverb modes: Reactor (dense reflections), Room (intimate spaces), and Hall (expansive…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Cornerstone Nucleo Stereo Reverb (Paul Davids Signature)

Updated Pedal: Flower Pedals Hosta V2

Building on the success of the original, the Flower Pedals Hosta V2 transforms the analog wah filter concept into a fully programmable, MIDI-compatible powerhouse, incorporating innovations from the company's Sunflower and Dahlia pedals. While retaining the core Level, Frequency, Depth, and Q controls (now all savable to presets), the V2…Click on the title for more

Updated Pedal: Flower Pedals Hosta V2

New Pedal: Endorphines Golden Master Multi-Compressor/EQ

The Endorphines Golden Master pedal brings the Spanish company’s acclaimed Eurorack compression technology to guitarists and producers in a compact format. This 3-band multipressor with 3 presets combines EQ shaping, mid/side processing, and band compression with studio-grade 24-bit/96kHz conversion. The push button on the left selects one out of 3 modes: EQ, compressor, or mid/side…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Endorphines Golden Master Multi-Compressor/EQ

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

Meris MercuryX Modular Stereo Reverb

*You'll be able to play with this pedal at the upcoming Brooklyn Synth and Pedal Expo. The Meris MercuryX represents a modular evolution of reverb by California-based company Meris, drawing inspiration from two of their most popular pedals: the Blade Runner soundtrack-inspired Mercury7, and their first forey into the digital/modular…Click on the title for more

Meris MercuryX Modular Stereo Reverb

Strymon BigSky MX Reverb Workstation

Strymon just announced the successor of their super popular reverb workstation BigSky: it's the Strymon BigSky MX. Among the new features, there's Impulse Response technology and dual reverb patches, allowing the layering of two different effects on top of each other. The IR/Convolution Reverb addition allows for editing of parameters…Click on the title for more

Strymon BigSky MX Reverb Workstation

Red Panda Bitmap 2.1 Stereo Bitcrusher

Among the (not easy to navigate) content of Believe in Music 2021, we somehow missed that Detroit's experimental pedal maker Red Panda had released version 2 of their Bitmap, a Stereo bit crusher with fractional bit reduction and sample rate modulation. The new version features one extra footswitch, an entirely…Click on the title for more

Red Panda Bitmap 2.1 Stereo Bitcrusher

Chase Bliss Onward

Lately, every new Chase Bliss release feels like the unveiling of a new, magical (sonic) toy. The latest device to join this creative family of circuits is Onward, an evolution of an existing pedal by Cooper FX (whose owner Tom Majeski is now part of the Chase Bliss team), called…Click on the title for more

Chase Bliss Onward

UAFX Ruby ’63 Top Boost Amplifier

Part of a three amp-in-a-box pedal addition to the Universal Audio pedal line, the UAFX Ruby '63 Top Boost Amplifier is an authentic emulation of a Vox AC30, with 3 x Amp modes, 3 x Cabinet emulations and 2 x Boost modes that capture the sparkling cleans and rich overdrive…Click on the title for more

UAFX Ruby ’63 Top Boost Amplifier

Neural DSP Nano Cortex Amp/Cab Sim

Neural DSP has just entered the stompbox realm with the Neural DSP Nano Cortex, a compact yet powerful amp and effects processor, packing the (much larger) Quad Cortex’s top-tier sound into a pedal that fits in your hand. Weighing less than two pounds, The Nano Cortex boasts 2GHz of SHARC…Click on the title for more

Neural DSP Nano Cortex Amp/Cab Sim

NUX Amp Core Studio

Chinese company NUX, which has been on a roll with well-received amp simulation pedals for a few years now, unveiled at NAMM 2025 a new entry in that family, the NUX Amp Core Studio, scheduled for release later in 2025. Based on the popular (and larger) Amp Academy, the Amp…Click on the title for more

NUX Amp Core Studio

New Pedal: NUX Solid Studio MKII

Since the early 2000s, amp and cabinet simulator pedals have undergone remarkable advancements, transforming from basic emulations into sophisticated studio-grade tools. Among the key innovators in this space, Chinese brand NUX has consistently pushed boundaries with its forward-thinking designs. The NUX Solid Studio MKII represents their latest breakthrough—a powerful, feature-packed,…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: NUX Solid Studio MKII