Effect & Pedal Reviews
Latest Effect & Pedal Reviews

"The build quality is outstanding, and the number of features gives younger and new players plenty to grow into": Boss GX-1 review
By Matt McCracken Published
Boss' new entry-level multi-effects delivers pro-level features on a bedroom budget

“A wide range of everyday fuzz needs from thick and smooth to raspy and raucous”: Electro-Harmonix Bender Royale review
By Trevor Curwen Published
Electro-Harmonix revives the classic three-transistor Tone Bender and evolves it for more sonic variety

ToneX Plug review
By Phil Weller Published
IK Multimedia crams its celebrated amp modelling tech into a portable powerhouse – but does it meet expectations?

“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
By Connor Flys Published
Origin Effects has concentrated the revered Ampeg B-15 into a pedal. Has it worked?

“In my experience, it's the easiest modeler to use live”: Line 6 Helix Stadium XL Floor review
By Pete Emery Published
With a massive touchscreen, new ‘Agoura’ amp modeling, a more compact size, and a host of other features, Line 6 looks to take the modeling crown with the sequel to the Helix

“Could arguably be the new gold standard in Tube Screamers”: TWA Source Code review
By Paul Riario Published
Is this the Screamer Killer we’ve heard about?

“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

“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
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