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Crazy Tube Circuits Mirage Dual Reverb

For guitarists and producers looking to expand their reverb options, the Crazy Tube Circuits Mirage offers an interesting approach with its dual-engine design. Unlike traditional reverb pedals, it provides two fully independent processors, each with access to 16 algorithms ranging from classic plate and spring sounds to more experimental textures…... Click for more

Crazy Tube Circuits Mirage Dual Reverb

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

Strymon Dig V2 Digital Delay

An homage to the digital rack delays of the '80s, the Strymon Dig is a stereo, dual multitap delay offering three emulations of digital classics (ADM, 12-bit and 24/96) and two modulations modes (off, light and deep). Tap Tempo and subdivisions round up the features. V2, released in 2022, adds…... Click for more

Strymon Dig V2 Digital Delay

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

Old Blood Noise Dark Light Stereo Reverb

Enclosed in a beautiful case featuring an illustration by Jon Carling, the Old Blood Noise Dark Light is a versatile reverb pedal that combines the unique features of the company's Dark Star and Sunlight. Offering various routing options like separate stereo, parallel mono, and series mono, Dark Light merges Dark…... Click for more

Old Blood Noise Dark Light Stereo Reverb

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 for more

Neural DSP Nano Cortex Amp/Cab Sim

Glou Glou Loupe` Creative Stereo Looper

Those who like imaginative pedals and have no problem with complexity and seriously BIG stompboxes, should already be familiar with French builder Glou Glou, a company that has embraced the idea that pedals can be full-fledged synths (without keys). They just announced a new pedal and, once again, it's an…... Click for more

Glou Glou Loupe` Creative Stereo Looper

Upcoming Pedal: Old Blood Noise Signal Blender Stereo

The Old Blood Noise Signal Blender Stereo elevates parallel processing with a powerhouse upgrade to their acclaimed mixer/splitter. Designed for crafting lush, layered signal chains, it now delivers two channels of stereo parallel processing with studio-grade headroom, MIDI integration, and enhanced control. this stereo version offers all of the following:…... Click for more

Upcoming Pedal: Old Blood Noise Signal Blender Stereo

BOSS SDE-3 Digital Delay

A rack unit launched in 1983, the Roland SDE3000 was one of the the first delays to feature dual delays and a modulation section. Van Halen famously used it, and in 2023 the Japanese brand already released a non-compact pedal version with a signature variant inspired by the star guitarist.…... Click for more

BOSS SDE-3 Digital Delay

MXR Joshua Ambient Echo

The MXR Joshua Ambient Echo bears that name for a particular reason: it aims to offer, in a compact case, the legendary sound of U2's The Edge as heard in The Joshua Tree, a 1987 album that featured a signature guitar sound drenched in a rhythmic yet ambient delay. Extremely…... Click for more

MXR Joshua Ambient Echo

Noise Engineering Batverb Stereo Reverb

Emerging from the Eurorack module-ridden offices where the Noise Engineering team devises their circuit, the Batverb is a stereo reverb and synthetic tail generator that defies convention. Built on the powerful algorithm from the company's Desmodus Versio module, this pedal is a treasure trove of delay and reverb textures, all…... Click for more

Noise Engineering Batverb Stereo Reverb

BOSS RV-200 Reverb

BOSS's 200 series pedals are smaller but not necessarily less powerful versions of the Japanese company's flagship, multi-algorithm, stereo 500 series. The BOSS RV-200 (also a stereo device) is the much-anticipated shrunken version of the RV-500. Considering that its delay sibling, the DD-200, was released four years earlier, one may…... Click for more

BOSS RV-200 Reverb