Redbeard Effects debuts its first-ever overdrive pedal, the Angry Rhubarb Paradynamic Overdrive MKII By Matt Owen published 10 June 21 The boutique brand's first foray into the world of overdrive boasts an all-analog design, as well as pre- and post-EQ overdrive circuits
Tsakalis AudioWorks targets classic Marshall-style amp sounds with versatile Room #40 pedal By Matt Owen published 4 June 21 The compact offering takes inspiration from classic Marshall models, including the Plexi Super Lead, Plexi Super Bass and JCM800, and boasts an onboard boost and Variac control
Hamstead Soundworks Zenith Amplitude Controller review By Trevor Curwen published 21 May 21 A classy tone-conditioning workhorse from the Brit boutique amp maker
Walrus Audio Mako Series ACS1 Amp + Cab Simulator review By Trevor Curwen published 18 May 21 World-class amp tones from a compact pedal? Walrus Audio seeks to grant big performance from your pedalboard
Old Blood Noise Endeavors unveils expression pedal parameter controller, the Expression Ramper By Matt Owen published 12 May 21 The ultra-versatile compact utility device allows players to move between the expression settings of their prized pedals in a bid to unleash unique sonic soundscapes
TC Electronic downsizes its Skysurfer reverb pedal – meet the Skysurfer Mini By Sam Roche published 23 April 21 New addition boasts top-mounted jacks for flush pedalboard mounting and a trio of reverb voices
Dedalo FX launches LA-2A-inspired Gorila GOR-4 optical bass compressor By Sam Roche published 21 April 21 New arrival boasts brand-new, higher-spec'd op amp for its gain stages
Line 6 bolsters Helix units with new amp and effects models plus smoother high-gain sounds in 3.10 firmware update By Michael Astley-Brown published 19 April 21 Improved oversampling and new models based on the Orange Rockerverb and 1984 Pro Co Rat highlight the latest update
Electro-Harmonix Cntl Knob review By Trevor Curwen published 15 April 21 A pedalboard-friendly alternative to an expression pedal
DryBell Unit67 review By Chris Gill published 8 April 21 A 1176-style compressor, boost, and a tweakable EQ makes for a powerful all-in-one tone sweetener
Vidami Video Looper Pedal review By Paul Riario published 7 April 21 Pause, play, slow-down and loop internet video for epic practice sessions with this ever-so-modern take on the looper
KHDK Electronics joins forces with Behemoth's Nergal for LCFR overdrive/boost pedal By Sam Roche published 26 March 21 The new stompbox was "used and abused" during recording sessions for Behemoth's forthcoming 12th album
LunaStone's new Deep Metal distortion pedal “vaporizes poor guitar tone” By Sam Roche published 17 March 21 The Danish manufacturer's latest design promises a forgiving drive that can even polish lacklustre pickups
Eventide seeks to make your guitar sound bigger than ever before with new MicroPitch Delay pedal By Michael Astley-Brown published 11 March 21 The latest dot9 series pedal brings the iconic algorithm to a standalone stompbox
SolidGoldFX recreates the rare JEN Jumbo Fuzz with its new Imperial MKII By Sam Roche published 5 March 21 The Montreal pedal company's latest offering boasts a slider-equipped user interface and J-FET design
Music is Win’s Tyler Larson bought that $500,000 Klon By Michael Astley-Brown published 5 March 21 Well, sort of. But at least you can finally hear the first Klon Centaur ever made in action
Gamechanger Audio's hugely innovative Light Analog Optical Spring Reverb pedal is finally available By Matt Owen published 3 March 21 The open-spring pedal, which utilizes infra-red optical sensors, is available at long last after spending an extra 12 months in development
Maxon Apex 808 Overdrive review By Paul Riario published 3 March 21 Is this Susumu Tamura-designed drive pedal the finest Tube Screamer on the market?
Cicognani Engineering is bringing SexyBoost back with its new tube-equipped boost pedal By Sam Roche published 3 March 21 The all-analog pedal offers both clean and midrange boost channels, and a built-in Treble/Bass cut control
Way Huge and Joe Bonamassa join forces for new Penny Saver Royale Modulation and Overdrive pedal By Matt Owen published 3 March 21 The new pedal puts JoBo's favorite Way Huge effects into one housing, offering up high-gain Overrated Special Overdrive tones and layered Blue Hippo Chorus modulations