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LCD Soundsystem used a ‘one-of-a-kind’ vintage pedal to define their fuzz tones – and now it’s been recreated by EarthQuaker Devices
By Phil Weller published
The Chelsea Low End Fuzz Driver is a close replica of James Murphy’s oddball vintage fuzz

“These $99 pedals are excellent not only for their price, but also their sounds”: Keeley x Sweetwater Soft Reverb, Super Bass Overdrive Aand Distortion and Suns Ultravoid Fuzz review
By Alex Lynham published
Three all-American boutique pedals, at under $100 a pop. Too good to be true?

Why Wampler thinks its Swiss army Cryptid fuzz pedal is a “classic in the making”
By Phil Weller published
Featuring an all-new circuit, the stompbox is Brian Wampler’s attempt at an all-in-one offering that can handle all your fuzz flavor needs

“A sophisticated ambient soundscape-generating device that’s like an instrument unto itself”: Mooer Ocean Machine II review
By Chris Gill published
Devin Townsend’s delay, reverb and looper makes a spectacular return – and it’s the pedalboard sequel we’ve all been waiting for

Joe Bonamassa now owns Rory Gallagher’s Number 1 Rangemaster
By Phil Weller published
Bonamassa is one of Gallagher’s biggest fans, and now he’s been gifted the Rangemaster that formed the foundation of his legendary tone

Strymon’s new EC-1 was modeled after an iconic tape echo unit
By Matt Owen published
Strymon got its hands on an Echoplex EP-2 that had been modded by Stevie Ray Vaughan's old tech, and used it to mastermind its latest compact stompbox

“My initial reaction was to marvel at just how creative an effect it is”: DigiTech MonoNeon Whammy review
By Nick Wells published
Designed in collaboration with bassist Dywane Thomas Jr, aka MonoNeon, this tone-bending pedal delivers signature sounds in the Whammy format

Meris might have just revolutionized guitar synth pedals with its revamped Enzo X
By Phil Weller published
Lifting the acclaimed interface from its game-changing MercuryX and LVX units – and adding even greater levels of synth-tweaking – Meris has gone all out with its latest creation
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