9 best boost pedals 2020: including the best clean boost pedals for guitar By Alex Lynham Vamp up your tone with the best boost pedals for guitarists, as well as the best clean boost pedals for making your electric guitar solos really sing
One Control launches Dyna Red Distortion 4K, Pale Blue Compressor and Blackberry Bass Overdrive pedals By Sam Roche The Japanese company adds to its growing line of stompboxes in collaboration with legendary Swedish pedal designer, Björn Juhl
Classic gear: DigiTech Space Station By Alex Lynham We dig deep into the renowned effects company's trailblazing XP-300
Hudson Electronics Broadcast-AP review By Trevor Curwen Ariel Posen gets a signature version of Hudson's very special drive pedal
Aclam Dr Robert overdrive review By Trevor Curwen Baby you can drive my amp! Here's your prescription to replicate The Beatles’ Vox UL 730 amp sounds
NAMM 2020: SolidGoldFX captures classic Led Zeppelin tones with the Communication Breakdown dual fuzz pedal By Jonathan Horsley This Bron-Y-Aur Stompbox brings back the classic Tone Bender sounds of the '60s and '70s
Guitar pedal order: how to arrange your pedalboard By Chris Gill Get your effects chain in order with our step-by-step guide
How to build a guitar pedalboard By Christopher Scapelliti, Paul Riario Put together the ultimate guitar pedalboard with our in-depth guide
Eight Overdrive Pedals at Once: Here's How It Sounds By Jonathan Graham What would happen if you combine eight great-sounding overdrives in the same chain?
Retro Guitar Effects: Meet the Sonovox, Grandfather of the Talk Box By Shane Speal A talk box that predates 'Frampton Comes Alive' by more than 35 years.
Five Ways a Compressor Pedal Can Change Your Sound By Christopher Scapelliti A compressor pedal can be one of the most valuable tools you can have in your setup.
Four Handy Guitar Pedal Hacks By Christopher Scapelliti Four handy hacks that make working with guitar pedals easier.
The History of the Wah Pedal in Three Minutes or Less By Guitar World Staff The history of our favorite funky pedal, in less than three minutes.
Six Guitar Effects Every Guitarist Should Know—with Songs and Tab By Christopher Scapelliti Six crucial guitar effects, their history and how best to apply them.
The History of Fuzz Pedals in Four Minutes or Less By Damian Fanelli A brief primer on the history of one of the titans of the effects world.
Take a Look at Fender's Three New Effects Pedals By Guitar World Staff The Engager Boost, Pelt and Full Moon Distortion pedals are available now.
Why Tape Delay Goes in Front of Your Amp By Christopher Scapelliti A demonstration of why tape delay works better in front of the amp, as opposed to digital delay.
Review: Electro-Harmonix Cock Fight Plus Wah & Talking Pedal with Fuzz By Paul Riario As a wah, the EHX Cock Fight Plus is smooth and even, with a sweet wah-quack that most classic rock players will enjoy.
Review: EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids Stereo Flanger By Chris Gill For flanger connoisseurs, EarthQuaker Devices' Pyramids is an essential addition to one’s arsenal.
Review: IK Multimedia iRig Stomp I/O By Chris Gill If you love IK Multimedia’s virtual amps and effects but want an efficient way to use them in the studio or on stage, the iRig Stomp I/O is exactly what you've been looking for.
