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Seen at the BK Stompbox Exhibit 2018: Frayed Knot Bella-Donna delay

The Frayed Knot Electronics's pedals were among the edgiest we saw and heard at the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit 2018. Here's a video we shot at the event, with company owner Francois, of the Bella-Donna, a "delay with a frequency modulated oscillator folding itself into the feedback path, giving drifting tremolo/modulation,…Click on the title for more

Seen at the BK Stompbox Exhibit 2018: Frayed Knot Bella-Donna delay

New at the BK SBE 2018: Main Ace FX Simon Boost Fuzz

The Simon Boost/Fuzz is a brand new pedal the fuzz-possessed, New Jersey based folks at Main Ace FX showcased at the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit 2018. We asked circuit designer and company owner James to shoot a quick demo to show us what it does and how it sounds, check it out.…Click on the title for more

New at the BK SBE 2018: Main Ace FX Simon Boost Fuzz

New at the BK SBE 2018: SolidGoldFX Counter Current dirty reverb

Canadian manufacturer SolidGoldFX had a brand new pedal on the board they showcased at our 8th edition of the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit - so we shot the first video of it with their rep Ben! The Counter Current is a "dirty reverb" featuring a drive that's applied to the wet reverb (not…Click on the title for more

New at the BK SBE 2018: SolidGoldFX Counter Current dirty reverb

Dwarfcraft Devices’ Ghost Fax gets the Knobs Treatment

As usual, we highlight the pedals picked by Knobs for their amazing demo videos. Dwarfcraft Devices Ghost Phase is presented as a Ghost "phase computer," more info about it here and under the video. Hey, it also has a secret menu!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHV_YR-PuSQ We are calling Ghost Fax a phase computer for…Click on the title for more

Dwarfcraft Devices’ Ghost Fax gets the Knobs Treatment

How to Use Motion Control as an Expression Pedal

Expression pedals are the go-to tool of choice for creative guitarists who like to alter their effects' settings while performing. However, since gravity forces humans to use at least one foot for balance, the adventurous guitarist interested in controlling more than one setting at once will have use a different…Click on the title for more

How to Use Motion Control as an Expression Pedal

All the Boards of the 8th Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit (2018 Edition)

Here are all the boards that took part in the 8th Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit, organized according to entirely subjective categories! CLASSIC FORMAT, BOUTIQUE BOARDS Click on the title for more

All the Boards of the 8th Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit (2018 Edition)

Walrus Audio Emissary Parallel Boost

Walrus Audio has announced the Emissary Parallel Boost, a new two-in-one boost featuring bright- and mid-boost circuits. The company says the pedal is named for the veins “that pass through the skull and connect the venous sinuses inside with the veins outside.” Like the veins its named after, the Emissary…Click on the title for more

Walrus Audio Emissary Parallel Boost

Red Panda Tensor gets the “Knobs Treatment”

Don't you DARE miss Knobs' demo videos! Here's the latest one about the Red Panda Tensor. P.S. Interested in glitch pedals? Check out our Glitch/Stutter/Granular pedals shopping guide! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSIw-C7-mi4 The Tensor™ gives you live reverse and tape stop effects, pitch shifting, time stretching and hold functions that you can combine…Click on the title for more

Red Panda Tensor gets the “Knobs Treatment”

Pedal and Synth Expo brings 2,500 to Bushwick!

Attendance at this year's Stompbox Exhibit and Synth Expo was nothing short of overwhelming, with around 2,500 total visitors - more than twice the number of our previous record! Check out the event's picture here and here's a video tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nkw86aB5bw&feature=youtu.be Here's a video with a more synth-related angle by…Click on the title for more

Pedal and Synth Expo brings 2,500 to Bushwick!

Q&A with EarthQuaker Devices about the Pyramids Stereo Flanger

FYI We are currently having a giveaway for a EQD Pyramids linked to our Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit (June 9-10) When we think of flanging, our minds typically recall the traditional “swooshing” effect first popularized in the 1960s on songs like the Small Faces’ “Itchycoo Park” and the Beatles’ “Blue Jay…Click on the title for more

Q&A with EarthQuaker Devices about the Pyramids Stereo Flanger

7 Delays you’ll be able to try at the upcoming BK Stompbox Exhibit

The 8th Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit is coming up fast (it’s free, RSVP here!) and we want to share some of the tasty sonic treats you’ll be able to experience at our pedal party! Here’s a gallery of 7 exciting delay pedals you’ll be able to play with at this event – there will…Click on the title for more

7 Delays you’ll be able to try at the upcoming BK Stompbox Exhibit

Win $1,431 in pedals through the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit!

If you win this one you'll be able to swim in pedals! Almost... This is yet another giveaway linked to our upcoming Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit. The odds are much better than any lottery, give it a go and, in a few weeks, you may find these beauties in your mailbox:…Click on the title for more

Win $1,431 in pedals through the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit!