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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 for more

NUX Solid Studio MKII

Strymon Deco v2 | Tape Saturation & Doubletracker

Fans of vintage tape emulating effects should immediately take note of the new update to the Deco from Strymon. The Californian manufacturer just updated their all-encompassing mad scientist of a tape effect capable of tackling a whole host of vintage mid-century analog tape tones. This Deco V2 is a rabbit…... Click for more

Strymon Deco v2 | Tape Saturation & Doubletracker

Ghost Audio Swirls Compressor + Chorus

The Ghost Audio Swirls pedal distills the massive, studio-grade rack rigs of the 1980s into a single stompbox, famously capturing the lush, thickened tone heard on guitarist/producer Michael Landau's classic album, Tales from the Bulge. Where guitarists once needed a refrigerator-sized array of units wired in parallel, Swirls delivers that…... Click for more

Ghost Audio Swirls Compressor + Chorus

Universal Audio UAFX Knuckles Rev F Double Rectifier

With the Knuckles '92, Universal Audio continues its series of stereo, amp-inspired stompboxes (part of the broader UAFX line) with what has now become a signature format blending a compact footprint with a noteworthy amount of tweakability. The guitar amp subject to pedal cloning (or sound snatching!) is the venerable…... Click for more

Universal Audio UAFX Knuckles Rev F Double Rectifier

Surreal Audio Echo Sphere Analog Delay

The pursuit of analog authenticity often demands a sacrifice of modernity, a trade of recallable precision for the mercurial soul of voltage and carbon. The Surreal Audio Echo Sphere dismantles this binary. It is not a digital emulation cloaked in nostalgia, but a genuine analog delay powered by a quartet…... Click for more

Surreal Audio Echo Sphere Analog Delay

Strymon Olivera Oil Can-Style Delay

Before tape echoes and digital delays, there were oil cans—bizarre, beautiful machines that used a spinning metal disc and a can of oil to create some of the most atmospheric, murky, and musically unpredictable repeats in history. Strymon, in their relentless pursuit of vintage tone, has now masterfully bottled this…... Click for more

Strymon Olivera Oil Can-Style Delay

New Pedal: Mentha Works Monk Echo

Alright, gearheads, strap in. For those who live and breathe inventive circuit design, the name Gamechanger Audio should immediately set your spidey-senses tingling. They're the mad scientists who brought us the Plasma Pedal and the Motor Synth. Well, that same wellspring of Latvian innovation has spawned a new venture. Founded by former…... Click for more

New Pedal: Mentha Works Monk Echo

Hotone Verbera Stereo Convolution Reverb Pedal

In the world of reverb pedals, the Hotone Verbera stands out as a rare hybrid—combining impulse response (IR) convolution with algorithmic processing to create an unprecedentedly flexible spatial toolkit. This stereo-capable unit doesn't just simulate environments; it clones them, offering both authentic acoustic reproductions and synthetic reverb sculpting in a single compact chassis. Powered by a Dual Engine…... Click for more

Hotone Verbera Stereo Convolution Reverb Pedal

Old Blood Noise Sunlight Stereo

Old Blood Noise Endeavors has expanded the sonic palette of its beloved Sunlight (mono) reverb with the Sunlight Stereo, a full stereo evolution of the original. This isn't just an addition of a second output; it's a reimagining that places you inside a living, breathing soundscape. If you think of…... Click for more

Old Blood Noise Sunlight Stereo

BOSS XS-100 Poly Shifter

For decades, if you wanted dramatic, foot-controlled pitch bends, there was really only one game in town: the Whammy. It was iconic, but it could be noisy and fussy with chords. The BOSS XS-100 feels like the spiritual successor we’ve been waiting for—it takes that same thrilling concept and elevates…... Click for more

BOSS XS-100 Poly Shifter

Source Audio Artifakt Multi-Algorithm Stereo Lo-Fi Pedal

The Source Audio Artifakt Lo-Fi Elements is the new, long-awaited release by the Massachusetts-based brand that excelled at multi-algorithm time-based effects like the Nemesis or the Ventris. While a lo-fi pedal represents a departure from the company's usual offerings (known for their pristine audio quality), the engineers have maintained their…... Click for more

Source Audio Artifakt Multi-Algorithm Stereo Lo-Fi Pedal

Old Blood Noise Bathing Liminal Delay

The Old Blood Noise Bathing Liminal Delay from is not just another delay pedal—it’s a sonic exploration tool that defies traditional categorization. Combining delay, phaser, and reverb-like textures, it creates an immersive, ever-shifting soundscape that exists in a liminal space—somewhere between familiar effects and something entirely new. The term "liminal"…... Click for more

Old Blood Noise Bathing Liminal Delay