Effects & Pedals
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US/Canada trade war spells more bad news for guitarists who love digital effectsBy Jonathan Horsley Published -
Darkglass Anagram Limited Edition Guitar Essentials reviewBy Pete Emery Published -
The pedal that made me ditch my tube amp – and why I'll never go backBy Matt Owen Published -
10 misunderstood guitar pedals that became modern classicsBy Charlie Wilkins Published -
The pedal that changed me – I asked the Guitar World staff to name the stompboxes that actually made a difference to their playingBy Matt Parker Published -
Sort out your ’board! 7 pedalboard accessories to tidy up your stompbox setupBy James Grimshaw Published -
10 great guitar looping songs that will help you hone your playingBy Amit Sharma Published
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Amp Modeler Pedals
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The pedal that made me ditch my tube amp – and why I'll never go backBy Matt Owen Published -
Why the IK Multimedia TONEX ONE+ might be the only modeler you ever need – and how it could revolutionize your rig foreverSponsor Content Created With IK Multimedia
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Darkglass becomes a surprise rival to Neural DSP and Line 6 with its first guitar-based modelerBy Matt Owen Published -
Fender keeps the pace with Neural DSP and Line 6 with a bumper firmware upgrade that gives players 15 new reasons to try the Tone Master ProBy Phil Weller Published -
TONE3000 rolls out potentially game-changing new A2 NAM modeling techBy Phil Weller Published 3 Comments -
The best-selling mini-modeler now with wireless editing and MIDI – meet IK Multimedia’s TONEX ONE+Sponsor Content Created With IK Multimedia
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How Mk.gee is bringing back this Roland ’90s-era modeler favored by Joni Mitchell, David Lynch, and StingBy Janelle Borg Published -
Kemper rolls out the latest evolution of its Profiling tech – and this update is freeBy Phil Weller Published -
Line 6’s Helix Stadium Floor is finally shipping – 8 months after it was first unveiledBy Phil Weller Published
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Guitar Pedals
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US/Canada trade war spells more bad news for guitarists who love digital effectsBy Jonathan Horsley Published -
10 misunderstood guitar pedals that became modern classicsBy Charlie Wilkins Published -
10 great guitar looping songs that will help you hone your playingBy Amit Sharma Published -
Analog vs digital pedals: what's the difference? And is one really better than the other?By James Grimshaw Published -
Shoegaze guitar has never been bigger – and these 5 pedals are a shortcut to its otherworldly tonesBy James Grimshaw Published -
Pedal sales are booming despite the modeler movement, and this man can tell you whyBy Henry Yates Published -
The guitarist's guide to MIDI: how to get more from your pedalboard and stop the tap dancingBy Matt McCracken Published -
Meet Emmergy FX, the British boutique pedal builder concocting effects for Slowdive and Radiohead’s Ed O’BrienSponsor Content Created With Emmergy FX
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12 iconic stompboxes that built the boutique pedal boomBy Charlie Wilkins Published
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Multi-effects Pedals
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How Eventide ushered in a new era for the H9 and made one of the world’s most acclaimed multi-effects more intuitive than everSponsor Content Created With Eventide
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Best multi-effects pedals 2026: replace your entire rig with our top-rated multi-FX unitsBy Matt McCracken Last updated -
"Gives you more features than the comparable Boss and Line 6 units": HeadRush Flex Prime reviewBy Matt McCracken Last updated -
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 headBy Daryl Robertson Last updated -
“There are many reasons to love the Anagram – it’s a pretty comprehensive set of sounds, aimed at bassists first”: Darkglass Anagram reviewBy Stuart Williams Published -
Mooer’s Prime M2 crams amps, cabs, effects and a looper into an ultra-light, pocket-sized pedal with a touchscreen and rechargeable batteryBy Matt Owen Published -
Best budget multi-effects pedals: access a world of effects at a reasonable priceBy Alex Lynham Last updated -
“A great way to get maximum bang for your buck”: TC Electronic Plethora X1 TonePrint Loader reviewBy Chris Gill Published -
“Full of classy-sounding effects”: Fractal Audio VP4 reviewBy Trevor Curwen Published
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Pedalboards
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Sort out your ’board! 7 pedalboard accessories to tidy up your stompbox setupBy James Grimshaw Published -
This magnetic modular pedalboard could change the way you use your pedals – and it’s undergone the most extreme demoBy Phil Weller Published 4 Comments -
Alex Lifeson’s Rush reunion live rig has been revealed – and there’s not an amp in sight on the Fifty Something tourBy Phil Weller Published -
I’m rebuilding my pedalboard for my first gig of 2026 and these 9 essential items in the Amazon Big Spring Sale will ensure I’m gig-ready from just $4.49By Matt McCracken Published -
Best pedalboards 2025: perfect platforms for your pedals, testedBy James Grimshaw Last updated -
Best pedalboard power supplies 2026: juice your ‘board with my pick of pro-grade power for every budget and size of 'board, fully testedBy James Grimshaw Last updated -
Gator teams up with Vertex Effects for a one-stop “unified pedalboard system”By Phil Weller Published -
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%By Matt McCracken Published -
Guitar pedal footswitch toppers explained – and why they could be your pedalboard’s new best friendBy Michael Astley-Brown Published
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More about Effects & Pedals
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10 great guitar looping songs that will help you hone your playingBy Amit Sharma Published -
Analog vs digital pedals: what's the difference? And is one really better than the other?By James Grimshaw Published -
Shoegaze guitar has never been bigger – and these 5 pedals are a shortcut to its otherworldly tonesBy James Grimshaw Published
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