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Win a (Rare) Novation Bass Station II via the Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo

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Win a (Rare) Novation Bass Station II via the Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo

The Synth & Pedal Expo Returns to Brooklyn!

The Deli and Delicious Audio are excited to announce the 2025 edition of the Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo, a pop-up event of guitar effect pedals and synthesizers. Go here for tickets and more info.Click on the title for more

The Synth & Pedal Expo Returns to Brooklyn!

New Pedal: Source Audio Encounter Delay + Reverb

As the direct successor to the acclaimed Source Audio Collider, the Encounter elevates the concept of a stereo, multi-algorithm delay/reverb combo into a full-fledged ambient powerhouse. Building upon its predecessor’s legacy, the Encounter expands the palette with 12 richly detailed effects—six delays and six reverbs—ranging from classic tape echoes and…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Source Audio Encounter Delay + Reverb

New Pedal: Land Devices HUNTER Stereo Distortion

Sometimes the gear you need doesn’t exist, so you build it. That’s how the Land Device Hunter came to life: a stereo gain pedal with a Dry/Wet blend control, crafted to meet real-world demands. Built on a classic op-amp circuit, Hunter adds thoughtful tone shaping with independent treble and bass…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Land Devices HUNTER Stereo Distortion

New Pedal: Black Mountain-Third Man Roto Echo

From the mind behind Third Man Hardware—yes, that Jack White—comes another bold step in pedal innovation. Known for pushing sonic boundaries with releases like the Triplegraph and Triple Threat, Third Man now teams up with Black Mountain to unveil the Roto-Echo. This analog-style delay pedal features Freewheel Technology, letting players…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Black Mountain-Third Man Roto Echo

Effects Bakery Bagel Overdrive

Every guitarist eventually craves that warm, expressive overdrive, and Effects Bakery (a US-Japan collab) delivers it with flavor and affordability. As you can see from the list of videos below, the Bagel Overdrive is getting the attention of some pedal connoisseurs. It packs iconic tone into a mini-pedal format, using…Click on the title for more

Effects Bakery Bagel Overdrive

The 7 Best MultiFX Pedals for Synths

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sutxQL94398 --- For many synth players, expanding their sound on a budget often leads to the world of guitar pedals. Stereo multi-effects units are a creative goldmine, particularly for those in search of new inspiration. These versatile boxes aren't just for guitarists; compatible with line-in instruments, they can dramatically widen…Click on the title for more

The 7 Best MultiFX Pedals for Synths

New Pedal: Reeves Electro ZO Fuzz

Crafted for vintage British fuzz purists, the Reeves Electro ZO Fuzz is a hand-built homage to the Zonk Machine MKII, delivering iconic spitty attack, focused upper mids, and chewy compression. Built with carefully matched NOS silicon transistors, period-correct resistors, and premium capacitors, this pedal balances raw aggression with exceptional touch sensitivity…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Reeves Electro ZO Fuzz

New Pedal: Death By Audio Crossover (Stereo) Fuzz

The Death By Audio Crossover Fuzz is an experimental powerhouse by our favorite NYC-based boutique pedal brand that splits your signal to feed a dedicated thick, low-pass fuzz and an aggressive, ripping high-pass fuzz. This isn't just a dual drive; it's a sophisticated tool for crafting meticulously layered textures. Independently…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Death By Audio Crossover (Stereo) Fuzz

New Pedal: Lantern Manufacturing Verbena Reverb

The Lantern Manufacturing Verbena is a distinctive mono in, stereo out reverb that harnesses 1980s DRAM technology—eschewing modern DSP—to deliver pitch-shifted, reverse, and modulated reverbs in any combination. Its all-analog signal path, built on legacy logic circuits and modulation networks, produces both classic spaces and experimental textures with organic degradation.…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Lantern Manufacturing Verbena Reverb

New Pedal: Fortin Kali Preamp Distortion

Fortin Amplification has released the KALI Preamp/Distortion pedal, the third in its preamp series following the NATAS and MESHUGGAH models. Designed to deliver the sonic character of Fortin’s CALI amp, the KALI pedal channels decades of amp modding heritage, including influences from Jose Arredondo’s pioneering work. It offers a wide…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Fortin Kali Preamp Distortion

New Pedal: Peavey Decade Preamp

The Peavey Decade Preamp pedal revives the iconic tone of the original 1980s Peavey Decade amplifier, known for its gritty, raw sound that gained a cult following among players seeking unique saturation and edge. This stompbox is a precise recreation of the original circuit, delivering the same character in a…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Peavey Decade Preamp