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Stereo Pedals

Thorpy FX Camoflange Flanger MkII

After delivering, in collaboration with legendary effect designer Dan Coggins of Lovepedal, the Deep Oggin Chorus in 2018 to widespread acclaim, UK's Thorpy FX doubled down on that collaboration with another modulation pedal: the Camoflange, an original circuit inspired (at least in part) by the vintage Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress. The…Click on the title for more

Thorpy FX Camoflange Flanger MkII

Horrothia FX Type One Analogue Ensemble/Chorus

One-knob devices have their charm, in particular when they sound really good, and that is, in a few words, what Falmouth, UK's pedal builder Horrothia FX specializes in. A one-man operation by recording engineer Tom Oakes, the company strives to build effects that offer studio-quality sound and simplicity of operation.…Click on the title for more

Horrothia FX Type One Analogue Ensemble/Chorus

Meris Ottobit Jr. Bitcruser/Sequencer/Stutter Pedal

The Meris Ottobit Jr. is presented as 'a maniacal little machine, inspired by vintage gaming consoles' - or, if you wish, an 8-bit pedals on steroids: a stereo “Audio In >> Video Game Out” device that lets guitarists employ synthesis techniques and bitcrushing to create new audio textures. Sample-rate and bit-reduction…Click on the title for more

Meris Ottobit Jr. Bitcruser/Sequencer/Stutter Pedal

New Pedal: Alexander Pedals Forget Me Not

The Alexander Pedals Forget Me Not is the first pedal in a while released by the North Carolina-based brand that doesn't feature LED display, which is one of the reasons why it's presented as a "departure" of sorts. It's a versatile multi-tap, tape-style stereo delay with features for both ambient…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Alexander Pedals Forget Me Not

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

Cusack Tap-a-Whirl V4 Tremolo

The Best Granular Pedals for Synths: Happy Accident Generators!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMrFE-fpZ2c An increasing number of creative musicians (including many synth and keyboard players) are adopting guitar pedals to expand their sonic palette with unusual effects. Stompboxes using an emerging type of synthesis called "granular" can be particularly inspiring for musicians interested in inserting elements of control randomness into their compositions.…Click on the title for more

The Best Granular Pedals for Synths: Happy Accident Generators!

Strymon Zelzah Stereo Dual Phaser

Strymon has become such a dominant force in the realm of guitar pedals that each of their new releases is met with instant hype. The California-based company just unveiled the (very purple) Zelzah, a multi-dimensional stereo phaser with 4 and 6 stage options that can be also played at once…Click on the title for more

Strymon Zelzah Stereo Dual Phaser

BOSS IR-2 Amp & Cab Simulator

Although the first plugin emulating a guitar amp dates back to 1998 (Line 6's Amp Farm, whose algorithms ended up in the Pod) amp and cab simulation is a category of effect pedals that has exploded in recent years, and Japanese giant BOSS hasn't exactly been on the forefront of…Click on the title for more

BOSS IR-2 Amp & Cab Simulator

Walrus Audio Monumental Stereo Tremolo

The Walrus Audio Monumental Stereo Tremolo builds on its predecessor's warm tones while offering additional controls and features to enhance the sonic experience for musicians across all genres. Inspired by the rugged beauty of Monument Valley, the Monumental retains the qualities that made the original mono version so popular while…Click on the title for more

Walrus Audio Monumental Stereo Tremolo

BOSS DM-101 Delay

Leveraging eight analog but digitally controlled 2048-stage BBD chips, the BOSS DM-101 is a modern delay pedal that confirms a few new trends in the "big-name" stompbox industry, such as the takeover of stereo and presets, but also a more granular approach to multi-mode devices: where the pedals of yesteryear…Click on the title for more

BOSS DM-101 Delay

DSM Humboldt Simplifier X

The brainchild of Manuel Jano Acevedo of Humboldt Electronics and Daniel Schwartz of DSM Noisemaker, the DSM Humboldt Simplifier X is the newest member of the very successful family of Simplifier amp and cab simulators, and also the most beastly, as it appears obvious from the borderline insane number of…Click on the title for more

DSM Humboldt Simplifier X

Eventide H90 Stereo Multi-FX

The highly anticipated new Eventide upgrade to the popular H9 Multi-FX harmonizer is finally out: it's the H90. The most important detail about the H90 is that it can run two H9 effects at once. Another obvious and important upgrade is the number of hardware controls: five knobs vs 1…Click on the title for more

Eventide H90 Stereo Multi-FX