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Strymon’s all-new digital stompbox offers an authentic recreation of classic oil can delays
By Phil Weller published
The Olivera blends syrupy charm with modern usability, thanks to MIDI, presets, MultiSwitch, and expression pedal compatibility

Singular Sound’s BeatBuddy 2 is here – your drummer just got an upgrade
By Guitar World published
Sponsored by Singular Sound
Capture every nuance of real drums, with more control than ever

JHS Pedals' Josh Scott on how IKEA inspired him to create a DIY Klon clone that took the internet by storm
By Janelle Borg published
Last year, the budget-friendly Notaklön turned heads – and made fans (and foes) along the way...

"No matter what type of fuzz you enjoy, you’ll find something to love here": Kernom Moho Fuzz review
By Matt McCracken published
Kernom delivers a detailed sweep through the many faces of fuzz

"A really clever bit of kit that makes playing along with drum beats an absolute breeze": Singular Sound BeatBuddy 2 review
By Matt McCracken published
The BeatBuddy is back with a host of new features that might have you wondering whether it’s finally time to sack your drummer

Josh Scott on how John Mayer ended up demoing JHS Pedals' new Mk.gee-coded pedal
By Janelle Borg published
Scott reveals how Mayer’s surprise demo video – in which he spoke of an ongoing revolution in guitar playing – came about

“A supreme utility pedal”: Diamond Boost/EQ review
By Trevor Curwen published
A practical pedalboard asset is the focus of our first look at a Diamond pedal since the brand’s relaunch

"So much more than just 'Mk.gee in a pedal', this clever little preamp box leaves plenty of room to find your own voice": JHS Pedals 424 Gain Stage review
By Matt Owen published
Everyone is talking about the 424 MK1 multi-track recorder. Does the first big brand attempt to bring this to your pedalboard live up to the hype?

Gamechanger Audio puts its foot on the gas with the Motor Pedal – a driveable synth pedal that reacts to your playing in real time
By Phil Weller published
With five distinct modes to reshape the sounds its spinning motor produces, this versatile pedal is on the right side of tonal insanity

My pedalboard is so huge it’s got wheels. But switching to modelers costs guitarists their identity
By Matt Parker published
Tom Peters, guitarist for UK math-rock heroes Alpha Male Tea Party, reckons that while we’re losing back pain in reducing the physical weight of our rigs, we’re causing ourselves creative self-harm
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