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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

Tech 21 says it has “cracked the code” for digital guitar gear with Marty Friedman’s new signature SansAmp
By Phil Weller published
The compact pedal offers the guitarist's core go-to tones in a simple-to-use format

“A veritable cornucopia of modulating textures”: Kernom Elipse review
By Matt McCracken published
We check out a multi-modulation pedal with a difference

The Line 6 HX Stomp just got a $100 discount at Guitar Center – here's 5 reasons it's been on my 'board for the past two years
By Matt McCracken published
My favorite multi-effects pedal has got a cheeky discount for Presidents’ Day, here are some great reasons it can enhance your playing experience too
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