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“The Source Code, in sum, may be Tamura’s masterpiece — a near-perfect TS808-style pedal from the designer of the Tube Screamer that could arguably be the new gold standard.” TWA Source Code review

By Paul Riario published

Is this the Screamer Killer we’ve heard about?

Effects & Pedals
DOD 250-X OD/Pre: the anniversary edition of the little gray box gets an official release with some updates to the circuit

“It stacks brilliantly and the additional modes are super useful”: DOD Overdrive Preamp 250-X review

By Alex Lynham published

The DOD 250 gets modernized, with two additional modes. Is the workhorse showing its age? We find out.

Effects & Pedals
Neural DSP Nano Cortex

“As a compact amp modeler/cab simulator/Capture device, this is perhaps the best option out there, screen or no screen”: Neural DSP Nano Cortex review

By Matt Owen last updated

Review update: includes NanOS 2.2.0 firmware update and long-term live testing

Amp Modeler Pedals
The DOD Badder Monkey is another little green overdrive pedal – but like no other. Pictured here against a distressed wooden floor, it has a wooden barrel control, and a primate illustration on the front.

“It's a Bad Monkey, turned up to 11”: DOD Badder Monkey review

By Alex Lynham published

Not a reissue, but an 'evolution.' So what does that mean?

Effects & Pedals
Neural DSP Quad Cortex

"The Quad Cortex has solidified itself as the modeler to beat": Neural DSP Quad Cortex review

By Simon Arblaster last updated

Review update: Including long-term testing and an overview of the latest CorOS 3.3 release

Amp Modeler Pedals
Walrus Audio Xero Polylooper: the dual-slider and footswitch looper is photogaphed against a wooden floor.

“Once you get the hang of it, this looper has many practical applications and is a fun creative tool”: Walrus Audio Xero Polylooper review

By Trevor Curwen published

Walrus Audio’s new stompbox looper offers a smart option for unlocking your creativity

Effects & Pedals
Gamechanger Audio Motor Pedal

“Not your typical guitar pedal”: Gamechanger Audio Motor Pedal review

By Pete Emery published

Synth sounds for the guitar from a real spinning motor, packaged in a striking, car-themed aesthetic. Can it live up to its looks?

Effects & Pedals
Walrus Audio Canvas Power USB: the latest in the pedal brand's pedalboard power supplies lineup is photographed against a fawn-colored Vox tube amp

“Could make your pedalboard truly portable with enough power to get you through a gig”: Walrus Audio Canvas Power USB review

By Trevor Curwen published

The latest in Walrus Audio’s Canvas accessory range enables your pedalboard to run from USB power delivery

Effects & Pedals
Strymon Olivera

"If heaps of retro charm and a sound that truly stands on its own are what you’re after, then you’ve just found your new delay pedal”: Strymon Olivera Vintage Oil Can Echo pedal review

By Daryl Robertson published

Strymon proves it's a well-oiled pedal-making machine with yet another knockout delay unit

Effects & Pedals
The Source Audio Encounter delay and reverb pedal is photographed here in close-up against an industrial metal background.

“A no-brainer purchase for ambience freaks, shoegazers and experimentalists – and a practical unit, too”: Source Audio Encounter review

By Trevor Curwen published

Building on what it started with its Collider delay/reverb pedal, Source Audio delivers a close Encounter of the ambient kind

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