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Best distortion pedals: the top high-gain stompboxes for guitarists
Crunch, filth, mayhem! Dive into our expert round-up of the best distortion pedals available today
Ibanez looks to shake up the world of high-end delays with the Layer Delayer – its most ambitious pedal yet
Ibanez has gone all out with the feature-packed delay powerhouse
Electro-Harmonix’s Effects Interface turns your pedals into plugins – and puts your prized plugins on your pedalboard
The utility tool could be a game-changer for your rig, forgoing converters and complex cable methods for a frills-free approach
“A wide range of everyday fuzz needs from thick and smooth to raspy and raucous”: Electro-Harmonix Bender Royale review
Electro-Harmonix revives the classic three-transistor Tone Bender and evolves it for more sonic variety
ToneX Plug review
IK Multimedia crams its celebrated amp modelling tech into a portable powerhouse – but does it meet expectations?
EarthQuaker Devices and Dr. Z launch a tube-loaded preamp pedal – and it could be the missing piece of your digital rig puzzle
The ZEQD-Pre pedal has been described as the ultimate end-of-signal-chain tonal tool, giving authentic tube warmth to any setup
“Those who were waiting for Origin to recreate an Ampeg Flip-Top will be delighted – it’s as good as you’d hope”: Origin Effects BASSRIG Fifteen review
Origin Effects has concentrated the revered Ampeg B-15 into a pedal. Has it worked?
Best looper pedals 2026: options for practice, songwriting, and live performance – tried and tested by an expert
My pick of the best loop pedals across every budget, including full reviews, in-depth testing, and buying advice
