Effects & Pedals

The fastest rising digital amp tech has been added to another mainstream modeler – could this be a tipping point?

The pedal that made me ditch my tube amp – and why I'll never go back

Why the IK Multimedia TONEX ONE+ might be the only modeler you ever need – and how it could revolutionize your rig forever

Darkglass becomes a surprise rival to Neural DSP and Line 6 with its first guitar-based modeler

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 Pro

TONE3000 rolls out potentially game-changing new A2 NAM modeling tech

The best-selling mini-modeler now with wireless editing and MIDI – meet IK Multimedia’s TONEX ONE+

How Mk.gee is bringing back this Roland ’90s-era modeler favored by Joni Mitchell, David Lynch, and Sting

Kemper rolls out the latest evolution of its Profiling tech – and this update is free

King Gizzard’s Tiny Amp Destroyer is a $399 pedal that makes your rig sound like a $29 practice amp

“A very versatile wah pedal that has you covered for whatever style of music you play”: Dunlop Cry Baby BB535 Reissue review

“Fuzz pedals live or die on personality, and the Dirty Boy Jr. Fuzz has enough of it to justify a spot in an already crowded market”: Warm Audio Dirty Boy Jr. Fuzz review

The pedal that JHS Pedals’ Josh Scott was working on before his horror bike accident has been launched

“Not your average digital delay by any means”: Beetronics Pollinator Hazee Delay review

Jack White’s Third Man Hardware has launched a fuzz pedal with Beetronics that looks like a can of tuna

US/Canada trade war spells more bad news for guitarists who love digital effects

10 misunderstood guitar pedals that became modern classics

10 great guitar looping songs that will help you hone your playing

How Eventide ushered in a new era for the H9 and made one of the world’s most acclaimed multi-effects more intuitive than ever

Best multi-effects pedals 2026: replace your entire rig with our top-rated multi-FX units

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

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

Sort out your ’board! 7 pedalboard accessories to tidy up your stompbox setup

This magnetic modular pedalboard could change the way you use your pedals – and it’s undergone the most extreme demo

Alex Lifeson’s Rush reunion live rig has been revealed – and there’s not an amp in sight on the Fifty Something tour

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 $4.49

Best pedalboards 2025: perfect platforms for your pedals, tested

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

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

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%

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