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Now Shipping: JAM Lucydreamer Overdrive

We had the chance to check out Jam Pedal's new overdrive called Lucydreamer at our NAMM 2019 Stompbox Booth (see 60 Cycle Hum video at the bottom of this post). The pedal, which is now shipping, updates the company's Tubedreamer Plus and Tubedreamer 72 models, which have the same chip,…Click on the title for more

Now Shipping: JAM Lucydreamer Overdrive

SolidGoldFX introduces two new Fuzz prototypes: Communication Breakdown and 76 Plus

This past weekend, Montreal's SolidGoldFX unveiled two new prototypes at our Sonic Circuits' Stompbox Exhibit - they are both fuzz pedals. The Yellow 76 Plus seems to be an evolution of their 76 Octave Fuzz with an extra Filter Footswitch and several extra controls - to be precise: new Mode, Clip…Click on the title for more

SolidGoldFX introduces two new Fuzz prototypes: Communication Breakdown and 76 Plus

TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2X4 Reverb

With the TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2x4 , Behringer is once again challenging competitors by offering a device with features similar to other products that sell for almost twice as much. The game has been proven successful for the German corporation in more than one circumstance. Built on the…Click on the title for more

TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2X4 Reverb

Jackson Audio – Broken Arrow Dynamic Overdrive

For those looking for something different in an overdrive pedal, the Jackson Audio incredibly versatile Broken Arrow may represent a pleasant surprise. This stompbox makes clever use of its two footswitches (Drive and Boost) to give the player access to a series of tonal and dynamic options accessible without disturbing…Click on the title for more

Jackson Audio – Broken Arrow Dynamic Overdrive

Mr. Black Vintage Ensemble Stereo Chorus/Vibrato

In 2018 Mr. Black has been working on a stereo version of his modulation and delay pedals, which visitors of the L.A. Stompbox Exhibit had a chance to try through this board. The Vintage Ensemble is a recreation of the legendary Roland Unit from the '70s and features a "true-stereo…Click on the title for more

Mr. Black Vintage Ensemble Stereo Chorus/Vibrato

Walrus Audio Kangra Filter Fuzz

Filter fuzz pedals - often counterfeited by manufacturers as "Synth pedals" - are all the rage these days, with Keeley, Seymour Duncan, and SolidGoldFX having unveiled a bunch of similar devices since the 2019 Winter NAMM show. The guys at Walrus Audio, who've released their fair share of "synthy" and…Click on the title for more

Walrus Audio Kangra Filter Fuzz

EarthQuaker Devices Plumes Overdrive

EarthQuaker Devices just unveiled a new pedal, which - rather surprisingly - appears to be a Tube Screamer evolution, named Plumes Overdrive. Of course, this ain't your regular green overdrive clone, but an entirely redesigned circuit presented as a "small signal shredder" and featuring three clipping voices selectable through a…Click on the title for more

EarthQuaker Devices Plumes Overdrive

KMA Audio Machines Minos Germanium Fuzz

The Pedal Zone is obviously fond of fuzz and of Germany's own KMA Audio Machines, after the Fuzzly Bear demo, here's the one of the Minos Germanium Fuzz More from the manufacturer's site: Minos is a germanium based fuzz pedal derived from the legendary Tonebender MKII and the unique hard…Click on the title for more

KMA Audio Machines Minos Germanium Fuzz

Life is Unfair Audio – Synaptic Cleft

The Synaptic Cleft from UK's Life is Unfair is one of those pedals you may as well just buy for how it looks (gorgeous). But we are sure many of you will also find it appetizing it for how it sounds, or even just for its CV connectivity. A tremolo…Click on the title for more

Life is Unfair Audio – Synaptic Cleft

One Control Marigold Orange OverDrive

Japanese builder One Control offers all flavors of overdrives in their line of mini-pedals designed by Björn Juhl - and named BJF after him. The Marigold Orange Overdrive is a classic, three-knob stompbox delivering a low to medium gain pedal that can be used as a boost or to drive…Click on the title for more

One Control Marigold Orange OverDrive

Fulltone Custom OCD-Ge Germanium

The Fulltone OCD is one of the few overdrives out there to deserve the label of "evergreen classic." The Los Angeles based company hasn't been active with new pedals in years (they don't need to, since this is still selling like candy) but they just released a custom Germanium version…Click on the title for more

Fulltone Custom OCD-Ge Germanium

TC Electronic Flashback 2 X4 Delay

Notwithstanding TC Electronic, after being acquired by Behringer/Music Tribe, has lost some visibility from the real world (Behringer is famously minimalistic in their marketing efforts), this doesn't mean that they aren't quietly working on new pedals... Their latest is a "4X version" of their flagship Flashback 2 digital delay, featuring…Click on the title for more

TC Electronic Flashback 2 X4 Delay