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Guitar Pedal News: New From Z.Vex

Z. Vex introduced 4 new pedals at NAMM. All of these are improvement and/or modification builds on existing models. The Fat Fuzz Factory is essentially one of Z. Vex's famous Fuzz Factories with an added Sub Switch. The Sub switch allows the pedal to extend its low end to accommodate for…Click on the title for more

Guitar Pedal News: New From Z.Vex

Guitar Pedal Reviews: Electro-Harmonix Talking Pedal

Electro-Harmonix is definitely one of the most established names in the pedal manufacturing business. They've been making effects pedals since the late '60s and continue to be one of the frontrunners in design and innovation. This time we have here the EHX Talking Pedal Vocal Formant Wah with Fuzz. The…Click on the title for more

Guitar Pedal Reviews: Electro-Harmonix Talking Pedal

Everywhere at NAMM: Mooer Micro Pedals

The Chinese mini pedal line Mooer - distributed in the US by Osiamo - could be seen on several different booths at NAMM, confirming how this emerging, prolific manufacturer is gaining momentum. Mooer introduced 12 new pedals for the start of 2013: the ABY (channel switch), Acoustikar (acoustic simulator), Blues Mood (classic…Click on the title for more

Everywhere at NAMM: Mooer Micro Pedals

Two Noise Making Boxes at NAMM 2013

I'm super into synths and the modular synth culture. I'm going to start slowly introducing synths and noise makers of all sorts into the blog. I feel that modular synths and noise maker boxes are extremely fun and collectible, much like guitar pedals, so here is my first bit of…Click on the title for more

Two Noise Making Boxes at NAMM 2013

2013 NAMM – Stomp Box Report

Another year, another NAMM convention. Every January the National Association of Music Merchants sets up shop at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA and provides thousands of vendors with the opportunity to show off their goods and/or services. We had the pleasure of attending this year again on behalf…Click on the title for more

2013 NAMM – Stomp Box Report

Guitar Pedal News: TC Electronic Ditto Looper

Another "just in time for NAMM" offering, this time from TC Electronic. It's a super simple looper with a small foot print. TC claims to have included all that one would expect from a looper despite the one knob and small size. Ditto Looper was designed from the ground up…Click on the title for more

Guitar Pedal News: TC Electronic Ditto Looper

Pedal News: Ashdown Dr. Green Bass FX Pedals

I love the bass guitar! These pedals look super cool and seem to have a quality build. Hidden away in the Essex countryside, Dr. Green has been designing and building world class guitar and bass amplifiers in the UK for over 20 years. Now in conjunction with bass amplifier giants…Click on the title for more

Pedal News: Ashdown Dr. Green Bass FX Pedals

Guitar Pedal News: Earthquaker Devices’ Disaster Transport SR and Warden Optical Compressor

Just in time for NAMM 2013 we have a few new pedals coming from Earthquaker Devices, The Disaster Transport Sr and The Warden Optical Compressor. The Disaster Transport looks interesting mainly due to two independent delays and the claim for lo-fi sounds. I am also intrigued by an Optical Compressor for…Click on the title for more

Guitar Pedal News: Earthquaker Devices’ Disaster Transport SR and Warden Optical Compressor

Guitar Pedal News: Electro-Harmonix Hog 2 and Hog 2 Foot Controller

Electro-Harmonix has something new for us. Looks pretty snazzy! The award winning HOG (Harmonic Octave Generator) earned kudos from players and reviewers alike because of its ability to generate ten, totally polyphonic and glitch free voices ranging from two octaves below to four above the instrument’s pitch - all without…Click on the title for more

Guitar Pedal News: Electro-Harmonix Hog 2 and Hog 2 Foot Controller

Pedal Reviews: FXdoctor Super 8-Bit Fuzz

FXdoctor's Super 8-Bit Fuzzdoes one thing well, and that's creating an unpredictable racket that sounds like a Commodore 64 that’s been dunked in acid. It certainly isn't a pedal you'd ever leave on and can’t be incorporated into a formalized song structure because it isn't designed to do the same…Click on the title for more

Pedal Reviews: FXdoctor Super 8-Bit Fuzz

Recording Drums: Tips and Tricks

We asked 3 top NYC producers to share their opinions about performing and recording drums in the studio - you can find their precious advice here.Click on the title for more

Recording Drums: Tips and Tricks

Pedal Review: IK Multimedia iRig Stomp

Amp modeling is one of the coolest developments in guitar technology in recent years. One of the front runners continues to be IK Multimedia who have been designing amp modeling software since 2002. Their AmpliTube package has continued to grow and has now jumped platforms to include iOS functionality on iPod…Click on the title for more

Pedal Review: IK Multimedia iRig Stomp