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Meris Mercury7 Reverb

Californian pedal builder Meris, born from a rib of Strymon, has been one of the most interesting pedal builders to emerge in recent years - we even wrote a profile about them here! The Mercury7, one of their earlier designs, is stereo, a pro-audio quality modulated reverb that recreates and…Click on the title for more

Meris Mercury7 Reverb

Pedal Update: Cusack Tap-a-Whirl V4 Tremolo

The Cusack Tap-a-Whirl V4 is the new version of what started as the first tremolo pedal with tap tempo (released in the early 2010s), re-engineered around newer components, expanded to stereo, and repackaged in a very attractive red case. Fully analog, this is one of the most feature-rich tremolo pedals…Click on the title for more

Pedal Update: Cusack Tap-a-Whirl V4 Tremolo

MXR Reverb

With its 20 volts of headroom, the MXR Reverb ha been one of the most popular reverb pedals since its release in 2016. The manufacturer was able to pack a lot in this compact unit: not only 6 different reverb algorithms but also stereo in and out capabilities thanks to …Click on the title for more

MXR Reverb

Updated Pedal: Cusack Resound V2 Stereo Reverb

Cusack Music first unveiled its stereo reverb Resound at Summer NAMM 2018. At the 2023 Winter NAMM show it unveiled a revamped version of the original with new algorithms, Expression output, and a slightly different look but similar functionality. Sporting eight modes, the Resound includes all the features you expect…Click on the title for more

Updated Pedal: Cusack Resound V2 Stereo Reverb

Best Reverb Pedals with Tremolo in 2023 | Top Mono & Stereo Effects

For an in-depth guide to all types of reverb, please see this article about the Best Reverb Pedals organized by Type. Lists updated on July 11, 2022. A Guide to the Best Reverb Pedals with Tremolo Reverb paired with tremolo was popular with everyone from British beat groups, who often…Click on the title for more

Best Reverb Pedals with Tremolo in 2023 | Top Mono & Stereo Effects

Alexander Pedals Luminous Phaseshifter

With its 10 modes, the stereo and compact Alexander Pedals Luminous Phaseshifter is in all likelihood the most comprehensive phaser pedal you'll find on the market today. The modes (aka "engines) include a bonanza of different phasing effects, from the classic phaser with a selectable number of stages (from 4…Click on the title for more

Alexander Pedals Luminous Phaseshifter

Mr. Black Twin-Lazers True Stereo Phase Shifter & Modulator

It looks like stompbox designers are having a lot of fun with phaser pedals these days! After intriguing 2018 releases by EQD, Alexander Pedals and Old Blood Noise (among others) Portland's Mr. Black also unveiled a new (and blue) dual phaser called Twin-Lazers - a "True Stereo Phase Shifter & Modulator."…Click on the title for more

Mr. Black Twin-Lazers True Stereo Phase Shifter & Modulator

NUX Pulse Mini Stereo IR Loader/Cab & Pickup Sim

Utilizing the experience (and algorithms) of the Chinese builder's popular Solid Studio preamp and cab sim pedal, the NUX Pulse is the first stereo IR loader/cab simulator in mini format. Its streamlined appearance is deceiving: this little thing packs 24 IR-based cab simulations (8 for electric guitar, 8 for bass…Click on the title for more

NUX Pulse Mini Stereo IR Loader/Cab & Pickup Sim

Best Delay + Reverb Pedal Combos in 2023 | Stereo & Mono

Article updated on April 24, 2023 A Guide to Delay+Reverb Pedal Combos Echo (aka delay) and Reverb are often grouped as part of the same family of sound effects, and for good reason: reverb is nothing more than thousands of delays as they happen almost simultaneously in a contained space,…Click on the title for more

Best Delay + Reverb Pedal Combos in 2023 | Stereo & Mono

Meris LVX Stereo Modular Delay

The Meris LVX is the long-awaited first release in over two years by one of the most interesting (and successful) new pedal companies to emerge in the late '10s, born from a rib of Strymon. As expected, it's a heavily featured stereo pedal, and more precisely, a multi-algorithm delay/looper with…Click on the title for more

Meris LVX Stereo Modular Delay

Alexander Pedals Syntax Error 2

We were the first one to take a picture and report about the Alexander Pedals Syntax Error 2 at Summer NAMM 2021, and we now are excited to see the first demo videos of it! Twice as wide as the original, this arcade game-inspired pedal packs a ton of new…Click on the title for more

Alexander Pedals Syntax Error 2

NUX MG-400 Amp Modeler

Amp modelers in recent years have shrunk considerably in size, so much so that the race among competing builders is now not about how small you can make them, but how many features you can pack into them. In this optic, the NUX MG-400, with its gorgeous 2.8" color display and…Click on the title for more

NUX MG-400 Amp Modeler