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Strymon Ultraviolet Vintage Vibe

After the Cloudburst and the Brig, the Strymon Ultraviolet is the third "almost compact" release by the Californian builder, and its first take on the Uni-Vibe effect. Like the two previous pedals in this unnamed, smaller line of devices, the Ultraviolet is a rather streamlined device, but sports an entirely…... Click for more

Strymon Ultraviolet Vintage Vibe

Electronic Audio Experiments Sending V2 Analog Delay

Released in its first version in 2018, the Sending is Boston’s Electronic Audio Experiments' love letter to the Bucket Brigade Device, the chip that makes analog delay possible. Based, just like the original, on a pair of MN3005 reissues, this stompbox was completely redesigned with the goal of extending its…... Click for more

Electronic Audio Experiments Sending V2 Analog Delay

Electro-Harmonix Ocean Abyss Reverb

The Electro-Harmonix Ocean Abyss is the NYC-based venerable pedal brand's next-generation DUAL reverb and multi-effects workstation designed for immersive sound design. Building on EHX’s legacy of innovative reverb algorithms, it features dual independently programmable engines with 10 stereo reverb effects such as Hall, Spring, and Shimmer. Beyond reverb, it includes…... Click for more

Electro-Harmonix Ocean Abyss Reverb

Universal Audio UAFX Starlight Echo Station

The Universal Audio UAFX Starlight Echo Station belongs to the series of the first three guitar pedals ever released by the US company, a dominant force in the pro audio peripherals but also in the DSP-powered plugins market. That kind of expertise must have come in handy when working on…... Click for more

Universal Audio UAFX Starlight Echo Station

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 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 for more

Updated Pedal: Flower Pedals Hosta V2

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 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 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 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 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 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 for more

UAFX Ruby ’63 Top Boost Amplifier