NAMM 2020: MXR launches this year’s must-have overdrive pedal as it partners with Paul Cochrane for a mini Timmy By Michael Astley-Brown published 14 January 20 Affordable version of highly respected overdrive boasts clipping switch
NAMM 2020: Korg just dropped a super-easy-to-build pedal kit - with no soldering required By Michael Astley-Brown published 10 January 20 Nu:Tekt OD-S Nutube Overdrive kit also open to modding
NAMM 2020: The Nobels ODR-1, one of the most revered overdrive pedals of all time, just got an upgrade for 2020 By Michael Astley-Brown published 9 January 20 New Bass Cut version boasts increased tonal versatility and 9-18V operation
NAMM 2020: Explore the cosmos with Hamstead Soundworks' Subspace Intergalactic Driver By Jackson Maxwell published 7 January 20 This impressive mid/low-end-focused drive pedal will have you exploring new sonic galaxies
Cole Music's ParaDrive "will make your current overdrive seem like a dullard" By Richard Bienstock published 17 December 19 Versatile new pedal boasts parametric EQ for a wide variety of drive tones
Keeley Electronics hits the sweet spot with new Johnny Hiland Super Drive Overdrive By Richard Bienstock published 13 December 19 "Any T-style Tele player would just love to have this on their 'board," Hiland says
Heather Brown Electronicals’ Blessed Mother V2 is an overdrive pedal sent from the heavens By Richard Bienstock published 10 December 19 Same hybrid germanium/silicone circuitry, now with increased output and headroom
Review: EarthQuaker Devices' Plumes will make even the industry’s best Screamer clones green with envy By Chris Gill published 4 December 19 The EarthQuaker Plumes provides outstanding dynamic, organic and natural-sounding overdrive tones, and has a $99 price that will make other stompbox companies scream
Review: Way Huge's Smalls Conspiracy Theory Professional Overdrive is a full-bodied and rich overdrive pedal By Paul Riario published 26 November 19 This pedal's smooth, mid-harmonic complexity sets it apart from other K-clones
Joyo's Preamp House pedal packs 9 amps under one roof By Richard Bienstock published 15 November 19 Clean and distorted tones that recall Marshall, Fender, Vox and more, all at the click of a footswitch
Seymour Duncan shoots for hot-rodded hard-rock and metal tones with the Diamondhead Multistage Distortion + Boost pedal By Richard Bienstock published 14 November 19 Dual-use stompbox includes 805-derived boost and three-band EQ
Could Mr Black's OD-503 be your new go-to transparent overdrive? By Richard Bienstock published 7 November 19 New mini pedal boasts great touch sensitivity and killer price tag
Hagerman Amplification launches pedal line with tube-loaded Overdrive and Boost units By Richard Bienstock published 7 November 19 Boutique stompboxes are designed for studio use, built with high-end components
Wampler promises a more terrifying take on "the world’s greatest OD/boost circuit" with Spooky Tumnus Deluxe By Richard Bienstock published 31 October 19 Limited-edition pedal boasts hot switch for extra gain, true and buffered bypass
Maxon recruits EarthQuaker Devices, Catalinbread, Pigtronix and Keeley for 40th Anniversary Tube Screamers By Michael Astley-Brown published 15 October 19 The legendary overdrive gets official mods from the pedal world's biggest names
Paul Gilbert is working with JHS Pedals on an incredible-sounding signature overdrive By Michael Astley-Brown published 14 October 19 Hear the Mr Big hero's mysterious new pedalboard mainstay in action
Electro-Harmonix unveils tiny but versatile Nano Operation Overlord By Richard Bienstock published 3 October 19 Compact pedal boasts two gain modes, three-way input switch for use with a variety of instruments
Redbeard Effects launches with Red Mist MKIV overdrive By Richard Bienstock published 26 September 19 New company headed up by Skindred guitarist Mikey Demus promises to “push the envelope of what a pedal can do”
Walrus Audio’s Defcon4 returns as the EB-10 preamp/EQ/boost By Michael Astley-Brown published 23 September 19 Ryan Adams pedal rebranded, with a portion of proceeds going to charity
Fulltone readies the Ranger, a pimped-out Rangemaster treble booster By Michael Astley-Brown published 18 September 19 6-position rotary switch promises huge boost potential