Effect & Pedal Reviews
Latest Effect & Pedal Reviews

“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?

"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

“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

“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?

“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

"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

“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

“A really musical effect, perfectly implemented in a tiny footprint”: Electro-Harmonix Pico Swello review
By Trevor Curwen published
Electro-Harmonix takes one of the best-loved features of its POG2 and puts it into a standalone pedal
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