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“The name holds a clue – this pedal is ideal for blues players”: J Rockett Blue Note Select review
By Trevor Curwen published
The latest pedal in J Rockett’s Blue Note Series brings together features from previous versions for versatile low-gain drive

The Xotic AC Booster has long been a secret weapon stompbox for session players and pros – and now it’s been upgraded
By Matt Owen published
The original has been used by the likes of Mike McCready, Tim Pierce and Paul Gilbert, and now the AC Booster V2 promises to be even more versatile

IDLES' Lee Kiernan encourages EarthQuaker Devices to revive its Gray Channel overdrive and fuzz pedal for his signature stompbox, Gary
By Phil Weller published
The two-sided pedal brings back a stompbox loved by many, and ensures it comes back with an evil streak

Meet the Olinthus Cicada, the world’s smallest overdrive pedal with “the roar of a lion”
By Phil Weller published
Based on one of the most popular tube screamers, the pocket-sized device is redefining how small and mighty stompboxes can be

Ibanez reimagines its beloved Tube Screamer into its most high-end format yet – with a $300 hand-wired TS808
By Matt Owen published
New components and a fresh lick of paint have helped Ibanez reboot the flagship TS808, but it comes at a hefty price

“Supremely dynamic and touch-sensitive”: Interstellar Audio Machines Supernova Zoeldrive review
By Paul Riario published
Greetings, Earthlings, here comes a boost/overdrive fresh from the final frontier bearing all the tonal hallmarks of the reassuringly terrestrial Fender Tweed drive

J. Rockett’s new Phil X signature overdrive/boost is a ‘backline lifesaver’ that promises to make any amp sing
By Phil Weller published
The Bon Jovi guitarist has helped mastermind a versatile drive/boost box that looks to be a tidy studio and stage companion
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