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Line 6 has finally shared what the Helix Stadium’s potentially game-changing tones actually sound like
By Phil Weller published
Weeks after the Helix Stadium was unveiled, we finally have a brief taste of what the new Agoura modeling tech is capable of

How two of the pedal world’s most groundbreaking firms joined forces to make the ultimate overdrive
By Andrew Daly published
Combining two of the finest circuits in the game on one feature-packed gain pedal, the Brothers AM is the one overdrive to rule them all. Analog Man’s Mike Piera and Chase Bliss’ Joel Korte explain how it came to be

“Nearly impossible to produce a bad tone”: Xotic AC Booster V2 review
By Paul Riario published
Xotic revamps its classic boost pedal after 23 years – and it’s all but guaranteed to improve the relationship between your guitar and amp

“Arresting, unsettling, sometimes unpredictable… nails the Deftones brief”: KHDK Digital Bath review
By Michael Astley-Brown published
This signature stompbox recreates one of Deftones’ dreamiest tones – but is it more than just a one-trick (white) pony?

"Featuring an array of genuinely useful extras, this is a surprisingly versatile and natural-sounding analogue overdrive": Nobels ODR-1X review
By Pete Emery published
Building on the ODR-BC, Nobels adds some extras to their legendary overdrive tone

“Proper spring reverb that fits on any pedalboard”: Danelectro Spring King Junior review
By Trevor Curwen published
Danelectro brings back its real spring reverb pedal in a more compact ’board-friendly form

Best looper pedals 2025: tried and tested options for practice, songwriting, and live performance
By Matt McCracken last updated
Whether you're writing songs or woodshedding solos, using a loop pedal will make you a better guitarist – these are the best looper pedals from Boss, TC Electronic, Line 6 and more

Boss's RT-2 Rotary Ensemble offers vintage Leslie mojo in a compact pedal with a super cool display
By Jonathan Horsley published
The RT-2 is a pedalboard-friendly gateway to that heady Leslie vibe, featuring three modes, a drive control, switchable speeds and more
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