Effects & Pedals

Best amp modelers 2026: rack-mounted and floorboard options for every budget

"Fractal's renowned amp modeling at a lower entry price": Fractal AM4 review

Blackstar unveils a high-powered floor modeler series with “insane versatility”

Neural DSP takes control of the compact modeler market with the Quad Cortex mini

Boss moves to take control of the entry level amp modeler space with the $229 GX-1

The Line 6 Helix Stadium has already been updated – and it finally rolls out one of the next-gen modeler’s most anticipated new features

How Line 6 and Kemper’s early releases inadvertently inspired the creation of their biggest rival

“As a compact amp modeler/cab simulator/Capture device, this is perhaps the best option out there, screen or no screen”: Neural DSP Nano Cortex review

"The Quad Cortex has solidified itself as the modeler to beat": Neural DSP Quad Cortex review

Loved by Frank Zappa, Bootsy Collins, Steve Vai and more, how the Mu-Tron III became a vintage pedalboard icon

“Runs the gamut from boost through to fuzz-flavoured distortion”: Dinosaural Hypoid Drive review

The iconic EHX Holy Grail has been championed by Jim Root – and now the first prototype has been found

JHS Pedals says it has just made the ultimate first-stage overdrive pedal

How Boss reimagined the wildest effect on your pedalboard

“A radical approach to fuzz – whether you’re a Muse fan or not”: Manson Guitar Works Supermassive Black Fuzz review

Polyend releases Endless, an open-source pedal that lets guitarists create effects from prompts

Jim Dunlop drops an Iron Maiden Killers edition of its Cry Baby wah

“A variety of tonal options for not much outlay”: Vintage Distortion, Chorus, Delay and Reverb pedals review

"Gives you more features than the comparable Boss and Line 6 units": HeadRush Flex Prime review

Best multi-effects pedals 2026: replace your rig

I'm sorry, my beloved AC30, but with hundreds slashed off digital modelers and multi-effects, I've found your replacement this Black Friday - here are 7 units that are turning my head

“There are many reasons to love the Anagram – it’s a pretty comprehensive set of sounds, aimed at bassists first”: Darkglass Anagram review

Mooer’s Prime M2 crams amps, cabs, effects and a looper into an ultra-light, pocket-sized pedal with a touchscreen and rechargeable battery

Best budget multi-effects pedals: access a world of effects at a reasonable price

“A great way to get maximum bang for your buck”: TC Electronic Plethora X1 TonePrint Loader review

“Full of classy-sounding effects”: Fractal Audio VP4 review

TC Electronic’s Plethora X1 takes the fight to the Line 6 HX One – and it costs over $100 less

Gator teams up with Vertex Effects for a one-stop “unified pedalboard system”

Best pedalboard power supplies 2026: juice your ‘board with my pick of pro-grade power for every budget and size of 'board, fully tested

Give your pedalboard the glow up it deserves with over $100 off this Fender patch cable kit – pay just $3 per cable and save 65%

Best pedalboards 2025: perfect platforms for your pedals, tested

Guitar pedal footswitch toppers explained – and why they could be your pedalboard’s new best friend

“A well-made, reasonably-priced power supply”: Harley Benton PowerPlant ISO-10AC Pro review

“An all-in-one power solution, on or off the grid”: D’Addario’s rechargeable XPND Pedal Power promises to make your ’board more portable – but only if you daisy chain

How Truetone’s game-changing 1 Spot Pro series is continuing to provide pro pedalboard power to the masses with the new CS11 and XP5

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Featuring a Joe Bonamassa wah and an overdrive gifted by Jeff Beck, Carmen Vandenberg’s pedalboard is a tour de force of tone