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Hamstead Soundworks Subspace Intergalactic Driver review
By Trevor Curwen published
Optimised for low frequencies, this drive takes versatility to the next level

Spun Loud’s Blister & Peel V.2 pedal promises “extreme fuzz verging on bitstortion”
By Richard Bienstock published
Updated dual-drive stompbox boasts extended gain sweep, high-quality hardware

Hilbish Design’s Sol Invictus offers a two-channel preamp, drive pedal and DI in one stunning enclosure
By Richard Bienstock published
Versatile stompbox boasts thick preamp tones based on vintage SUNN Beta Lead amp

Maxon's Apex 808 could be the best-sounding Tube Screamer ever
By Jackson Maxwell published
Designed by Tube Screamer creator Susumu Tamura, this 808 features the most-coveted IC chip and is available now

Mesa/Boogie reveals 3 new overdrive pedals - meet the Cleo, Dynaplex and Gold Mine
By Michael Astley-Brown published
New stompboxes span everything from clean boost to high-gain distortion

Korg Nu:Tekt OD-S Overdrive review
By Rob Laing published
The Nu:Tekt kit offers a DIY overdrive pedal project for tonehounds - but is it worth your time and money?

Walrus Audio’s Ages could be the “massively versatile” overdrive you’ve been waiting for
By Michael Astley-Brown published
New pedal boasts five gain modes to handle any amp or pickup combination

Rigs of Dad unleashes the Kugescreamer - the only overdrive pedal with controls for Tone, More Tone and Most Tone
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Beloved Instagram account teams up with Chicago Music Exchange and Keeley Electronics for charity stompbox
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