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Line 6 POD Express

Those who've been around "long enough" will have fond memories of the day in 1998 when they saw, and then heard the very first Line 6 Pod. It was the first mass-produced device to deliver, in a rather small package and rather faithfully, the tones of a myriad of different…Click on the title for more

Line 6 POD Express

Fish Circuits Astronomie Reverb

One of the most intriguing new pedal releases at NAMM 2025 came from a fellow Montrealese brand: the Fish Circuit Astronomie. It's a spring-style reverb/compressor circuit (in that order) with the company's signature chunky vintage look and very unusual controls. Notwithstanding the large footprint, the Astronomie doesn't have real springs…Click on the title for more

Fish Circuits Astronomie Reverb

Meris MercuryX Modular Stereo Reverb

*You'll be able to play with this pedal at the upcoming Brooklyn Synth and Pedal Expo. The Meris MercuryX represents a modular evolution of reverb by California-based company Meris, drawing inspiration from two of their most popular pedals: the Blade Runner soundtrack-inspired Mercury7, and their first forey into the digital/modular…Click on the title for more

Meris MercuryX Modular Stereo Reverb

New Pedal: Diamond Boost/EQ

The Diamond Boost/EQ is a modern reimagining of a concept that began with a custom, compression-free version of the Diamond Compressor. Built on the same platform as the Comp/EQ, this new iteration delivers a clean, transparent boost with advanced tone-shaping capabilities. Featuring the high-fidelity gain stages from the Comp/EQ, it…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Diamond Boost/EQ

New Pedal: Electro-Harmonix Ocean Abyss Reverb

The Electro-Harmonix Ocean Abyss is the NYC-based venerable pedal brand's next-generation DUAL reverb and multi-effects workstation designed for immersive sound design. Building on EHX’s legacy of innovative reverb algorithms, it features dual independently programmable engines with 10 stereo reverb effects such as Hall, Spring, and Shimmer. Beyond reverb, it includes…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Electro-Harmonix Ocean Abyss Reverb

ENGL Fireball IR

The EP635 (aka ENGL Fireball IR) is a compact, feature-packed preamp pedal that captures the high-gain response and tonal character of ENGL’s Fireball amplifier. Designed for versatility, it offers two independent channels, onboard IR loading, and studio-quality headphone output—making it a practical solution for stage, studio, and silent practice. Key…Click on the title for more

ENGL Fireball IR

New Pedals: Analogwise Megawatt Mayhem Maestro

The hand-built Megawatt Mayhem Maestro (MMM) is a one-knob germanium fuzz pedal designed to push slightly overdriven tube amps into aggressive territory and add sustain to overdrives. Its circuit, similar to other models but biased hotter with more bass, delivers a sweet yet gritty germanium fuzz with increased low-end oomph.…Click on the title for more

New Pedals: Analogwise Megawatt Mayhem Maestro

New Pedal: Kink Pedals Radical Fuzz Phaser

Hand-made in Australia, the Kink Pedals Radical Fuzz Phaser is a dual-effect guitar pedal that combines classic fuzz with an analog phaser. It allows for both smooth overdrive and full-blown distortion, as well as swirling, hypnotic modulation with the phaser, and offers a switch to toggle between phaser and "vibe"…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Kink Pedals Radical Fuzz Phaser

Noise Engineering Batverb Stereo Reverb

Emerging from the Eurorack module-ridden offices where the Noise Engineering team devises their circuit, the Batverb is a stereo reverb and synthetic tail generator that defies convention. Built on the powerful algorithm from the company's Desmodus Versio module, this pedal is a treasure trove of delay and reverb textures, all…Click on the title for more

Noise Engineering Batverb Stereo Reverb

BOSS RV-200 Reverb

BOSS's 200 series pedals are smaller but not necessarily less powerful versions of the Japanese company's flagship, multi-algorithm, stereo 500 series. The BOSS RV-200 (also a stereo device) is the much-anticipated shrunken version of the RV-500. Considering that its delay sibling, the DD-200, was released four years earlier, one may…Click on the title for more

BOSS RV-200 Reverb

Source Audio EQ2 Programable Equalizer

Presented at NAMM 2020, the Source Audio EQ2 Programable Equalizer improves upon the Boston company’s original Programmable EQ pedal. It offers a combination graphic and parametric equalizer with 10 fully adjustable frequency bands, stereo output and an eight preset system. Up to 12dB of boost. Additionally, EQs can be different…Click on the title for more

Source Audio EQ2 Programable Equalizer

Keeley Eccos Stereo Delay/Looper

We first saw a prototype of the Keeley Eccos Delay-Looper at Winter NAMM 2019. The pedal took a while to be finalized for shipping, probably because of the complex digital algorythms that comprise the core of the circuit. The company has finally unveiled the first two official videos of it,…Click on the title for more

Keeley Eccos Stereo Delay/Looper