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Gator teams up with Vertex Effects for a one-stop “unified pedalboard system”
By Phil Weller published
Made with durable material, in three different sizes with and without risers, direct collaboration leaves no stone unturned in the quest for the ultimate pedalboard

Laney puts the philosophy of Nathan East’s signature head into an all-powerful, dual-input preamp pedal
By Phil Weller published
Packing all the features of the bass guru’s signature head into a portable unit, he says it’s a “game-changer” all over again

Polyend releases Endless, an open-source pedal that lets guitarists create effects from prompts
By Phil Weller published
It's ChatGPT in an aluminium stompbox format, with a growing pool of user-made effects, and coding and coding-free creating on offer

Blackstar unveils a high-powered floor modeler series with “insane versatility”
By Phil Weller published
Packed with tone-sculpting features and a focused amp collection for electrics, acoustic, and bass, the British amp firm is bringing its firepower to the modeler market via the new ID:X Digital Floorboard series

Jim Dunlop drops an Iron Maiden Killers edition of its Cry Baby wah
By Phil Weller published
Emblazoned with the album’s unmistakable art, the pedal celebrates the band’s gritty beginnings

Neural DSP takes control of the compact modeler market with the Quad Cortex mini
By Matt Owen published
The Quad Cortex mini offers the full processing power of the flagship unit but crams it into a new form factor

Best reverb pedals: from spring to shimmer, these are our top picks for your pedalboard
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
Take a deep dive into the cavernous world of 'verb and explore the best reverb pedals for every budget

Warm Audio crafts a signature overdrive for Ryan “Fluff” Bruce, and it's being billed as the perfect tube screamer for modern metal
By Phil Weller published
Taking the classic green scream recipe and bolstering its customization for high-gain metal and extended-range players, this signature OD packs plenty of heat and versatility

Casio’s strap-mounted Dimension Shifter lets players control effect parameters with their movements
By Phil Weller published
With a swathe of customization, players can wirelessly manipulate their favorite pedals through assigned movements, taking expressive performance to a new level
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