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New Pedal: Caroline Wave Cannon Zero Fuzzstortion

A revisitation of one of the South Carolina-based company's early unreleased prototypes, the Caroline Wave Cannon v2 is a bold distortion pedal that delivers everything from subtle crackles to heavy, chaotic, and even self-oscillating tones. Unlike pedals focused on subtle dynamics, the Wave Cannon v2 features intense gain and volume…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Caroline Wave Cannon Zero Fuzzstortion

New Pedal: Chase Bliss Clean Stereo Compressor

Can what's arguably the most creative pedal maker of this decade make the most boring effect ever exciting? Enter the Chase Bliss Clean and find out. Clean is a studio-grade, two-stage stereo analog compressor with an out-of-the-box approach that - to quote the builder - "brings the interactivity of distortion…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Chase Bliss Clean Stereo Compressor

IK Multimedia TONEX ONE becomes a Multi-FX

After the resounding success of the TONEX Amp/Cab Modeler (largish) pedal, the tiny IK Multimedia TONEX ONE is the natural evolution of that product, packing all of its power and tone in a mini enclosure. Oh and... it's in stereo! With the latest firmware update announced on October 3rd (and available…Click on the title for more

IK Multimedia TONEX ONE becomes a Multi-FX

2024 UPDATE! Best Amp Modeling Pedals & Cab Simulators

This article is about pedals that simulate the tone of guitar amps and cabs but are not able to power a speaker cabinet. If you are looking for a pedal that can do that, see our article about the best power amp pedals. [lwptoc depth="4" hierarchical="0" numeration="decimal" title="TABLE OF CONTENTS…Click on the title for more

2024 UPDATE! Best Amp Modeling Pedals & Cab Simulators

Updated Pedal: Walrus Audio ACS1 MkII Amp & Cab Simulator

Walrus Audio updated their Amp/Cab Simulator ACS-1 with a MkII, after the original version's 2.0 firmware introduced some new features. Firmware 2.0 Changes The firmware update, made public in August 2023, bring these improvements: Improved dynamic range on the gain knob on the existing amp simulators to allow for extra…Click on the title for more

Updated Pedal: Walrus Audio ACS1 MkII Amp & Cab Simulator

Preorder: Kinotone Sparks Overdrive/Wavefolder/Filter/Synth

Kinotone is a relatively new boutique US pedal brand that is grabbing attention for designing unusual and creative compact stompboxes that work well with guitar, synths or any instrument with an output. The Sparks, mostly a filter + distortion pedal, is their second product after the very well-received Ribbons. The…Click on the title for more

Preorder: Kinotone Sparks Overdrive/Wavefolder/Filter/Synth

Win an Artiphon Chorda via the Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo

The Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo is getting close, and we've got another very, very neat giveaway for you all, which should be of particular interest to guitarists looking for ways to break through their playing habits.Click on the title for more

Win an Artiphon Chorda via the Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo

The 3 Best Chorus Pedals By Type in 2024 (Stereo+Mono)

See also our article on the Best Multi-Modulation Pedals. Looking for the best chorus pedals on the market? You've come to the right place! Whether you are a casual stompbox user or a true and tried pedal expert, in this article you'll find what you need, from bread-and-butter affordable mono…Click on the title for more

The 3 Best Chorus Pedals By Type in 2024 (Stereo+Mono)

New Pedal: Diamond Dark Cloud Delay

Ontario's pedal brand Diamond, recently acquired by Montreal's SolidGoldFX has a noble history of delay pedals, both analog and digital. The Diamond Dark Cloud, delivering three analog-voiced modes via a digital recreation of the BBD chip, is the latest in this saga. The three modes are the following: TAPE DELAY:…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Diamond Dark Cloud Delay

New Pedal: Benson Amp Storkn Boks Fuzz

The Benson Amp Storkn Boks is a n augmented version of the company Stonk Box fuzz, a Fuzz Face variant, tweaked in collaboration with the obscure guitarist who inspired that pedal, jazz/fusion icon David Torn. Compared to the original, it features an extra Oscillation footswitch and a Bass knob, without renouncing…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Benson Amp Storkn Boks Fuzz

Best Dumble-Style Pedals for your Needs & Budget | A Buyer’s Guide

Check out also our Guide to Overdrives by Type. Most of us will never get to play through an original Dumble amp, and in all likelihood, nobody reading this article will ever own one. Dumble tone has become legendary, and the fact that these amps sell for the price of a…Click on the title for more

Best Dumble-Style Pedals for your Needs & Budget | A Buyer’s Guide

New Pedal: Empty Head Effects The Lover Overdrive

The Empty Head Effects The Lover is proof that dirt boxes (overdrives in particular) don't have to be straightforward and lacking gin imagination. With its controls named after love-related nouns, the Lover reminds us that love can be found everywhere, and feeds both the guitarists' passion for pedals and the…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Empty Head Effects The Lover Overdrive