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“A sophisticated ambient soundscape-generating device that’s like an instrument unto itself”: Mooer Ocean Machine II review
By Chris Gill published
Devin Townsend’s delay, reverb and looper makes a spectacular return – and it’s the pedalboard sequel we’ve all been waiting for

Steve Hackett on his pedalboard, the illusion of noise, and why prog players need a volume pedal
By Andrew Daly published
The Genesis alumnus and prog trailblazer reveals what's on his pedalboard and explains the need for dynamics and the “delinquent” sounds

Strymon’s new EC-1 was modeled after an iconic tape echo unit
By Matt Owen published
Strymon got its hands on an Echoplex EP-2 that had been modded by Stevie Ray Vaughan's old tech, and used it to mastermind its latest compact stompbox

“My initial reaction was to marvel at just how creative an effect it is”: DigiTech MonoNeon Whammy review
By Nick Wells published
Designed in collaboration with bassist Dywane Thomas Jr, aka MonoNeon, this tone-bending pedal delivers signature sounds in the Whammy format

Meris might have just revolutionized guitar synth pedals with its revamped Enzo X
By Phil Weller published
Lifting the acclaimed interface from its game-changing MercuryX and LVX units – and adding even greater levels of synth-tweaking – Meris has gone all out with its latest creation

Behringer blasted by Mu-Tron III maker following the release of $69 replica
By Phil Weller published
The firm behind the legendary – and often-copied – envelope filter has called out Behringer for its new not-so-subtle stompbox

Meet the rePEDAL – an AI overdrive maker that generates digital stompboxes at the click of a button
By Phil Weller published
The experimental plugin is in its beta phase and offers a new way to inject a little grit into your tone

Best budget multi-effects pedals 2025: access a world of effects at a reasonable price
By Alex Lynham last updated
More is more with these budget do-it-all bargains from Zoom, Line 6, Mooer and NUX
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