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Dr. No Effects Moon Canyon

The music of NYC experimental guitarist Noveller is not for everyone: focusing on sonic texture and favoring the pure enjoyment of (heavily effected) sound composition over songwriting, the project of Sarah Lipstate is bound for a niche audience of patient and sophisticated listeners. Mysterious Dutch manufacturer known as Dr. No obviously belongs…Click on the title for more

Dr. No Effects Moon Canyon

Emerging Pedal Manufacturers: Mastro Valvola

A country filled with art and passion, Italy is known for producing many high-end goods, and Mastro Valvola (which translates to Valve Master) has taken the mentality of crafting premium products into the hand-made guitar pedal niche. The company was established in 2008 by founder and amplifier guru Luca Romanelli…Click on the title for more

Emerging Pedal Manufacturers: Mastro Valvola

Q&A with Nanolog Audio about Carbon Clipping

In recent years, a few companies have been working on new ways to create distortion (for musical purposes). Senior PhD researcher from the Canadian National Institute for Nanotechnology Adam Bergren has been on the forefront of this effort, collaborating in 2016 with Dr. Scientist to create the first guitar pedal…Click on the title for more

Q&A with Nanolog Audio about Carbon Clipping

Yellowcake Pedals Furry & Fried

Yellowcake Pedals unveiled a bright red stompbox that combines two of their fuzz, the Furry Burrito and the Fried Gold Fuzz, appropriately called Furry & Fried! It also feature a blue lit Starve button that creates wonderful sputtering tones. Check out the videos below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxub7ODsnPE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uV5Y6zE5U4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXs3L_tPjQI FURRY BURRITO A…Click on the title for more

Yellowcake Pedals Furry & Fried

Alexander Pedals Defender Stargate Drive

Alexander Pedals has been on a roll lately, with their new pedal line called "Neo Series" - which, now that we think about it, features graphic art and a moniker that may reference one of the most beloved sci-fi movie heroes. As a matter of fact, the pedals in this…Click on the title for more

Alexander Pedals Defender Stargate Drive

Ibanez Nu Tube Screamer

Equipped with a Korg Nutube vacuum tube, the Ibanez NTS (as in Nu Tube Screamer) is the first Tube Screamer with an actual tube in it! It's even more versatile than the original, with a mix control for blending your dry tone with the overdriven sound. Here's a series of…Click on the title for more

Ibanez Nu Tube Screamer

Adventure Audio Glacial Zenith V2 Routable Drive/EQ/Boost

Rochester, NY, pedal builder Adventure Audio just announced version II of the Glacial Zenith. From a functionality perspective, what sets this Overdrive + Boost apart, besides its versatile EQ section, is the ability to let you route the three circuits the way you prefer - keeping the drive in the center…Click on the title for more

Adventure Audio Glacial Zenith V2 Routable Drive/EQ/Boost

The idea behind KHDK Electronics came about over late night beers, back in 2012. The company’s name combines the initials of its founders – guitar god and heavy metal icon Kirk Hammett of Metallica and business partner David Karon, who worked with Kirk previously to design his signature Randall amp back…Click on the title for more

Manufacturer Profile: KHDK Electronics

Spaceman Effects unveil the Nebula Fuzz/Octave Blender

Portland's Spaceman Effects, a boutique pedal company we covered a few weeks ago with this profile, just announced a brand new pedal called Nebula. Presented as a Fuzz/Octave Blender, the Nebula offers a design that plays on a classic circuit in interesting and original ways. The basic idea behind this…Click on the title for more

Spaceman Effects unveil the Nebula Fuzz/Octave Blender

One Control Baby Blue OD

A full size pedal by One Control, known for manufacturing high end mini-pedals, the Baby Blue OD is an overdrive peculiarly based on a fuzz circuit (the BJFe creation FUZZ 1). Because of this, it sounds like a mix of the two effects, thanks to a "discrete circuit that combines…Click on the title for more

One Control Baby Blue OD

Burnt Audio Effects Smooth Driver

Assembled and built in Moorhead, Minnesota, The Smooth Driver is... A light-medium overdrive built by Burnt Audio Effects. It can be easily dialed in for light grit, creamy leads, or anywhere in-between. Built with high quality parts to ensure the best tone with the lowest noise floor. True Bypass ensures…Click on the title for more

Burnt Audio Effects Smooth Driver

Q&A about Ernie Ball’s New Expression Tremolo

Since 2016, Ernie Ball brought a new dimension to effect pedals with its Expression Overdrive and Ambient Delay. Both feature a built-in treadle that lets the player control various parameters and interact with the effects in musically expressive ways. While many modern pedals offer expression control via an external pedal,…Click on the title for more

Q&A about Ernie Ball’s New Expression Tremolo