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Strymon Zelzah Stereo Dual Phaser [ENDED]

Strymon has become such a dominant force in the realm of guitar pedals that each of their new releases is met with instant hype. The California-based company just unveiled the (very purple) Zelzah, a multi-dimensional stereo phaser with 4 and 6 stage options that can be also played at once…Click on the title for more

Strymon Zelzah Stereo Dual Phaser [ENDED]

Fender Pinwheel Rotary Emulation

For Fender, NAMM 2019 was the year of modulation pedals: they unveiled three of them, all sharing a few features with each other. The Pinwheel is a stereo in/out, rotary speaker emulator that works seamlessly with guitars and keyboards thanks to a voicing switch on the back panel (see image…Click on the title for more

Fender Pinwheel Rotary Emulation

Coffee Shop Pedals Affogato Programmable Fuzz

The Coffee Shop Pedals Affogato Fuzz is the second release by this emerging company from Saskatchewan, a Canadian province located right in the middle of the country. Unlike 99.9% of fuzz pedals out there, the Affogato has the handy feature of allowing players to save up to 3 presets (you…Click on the title for more

Coffee Shop Pedals Affogato Programmable Fuzz

UAFX Dream ’65 Reverb Ovedrive

Part of a three amp-in-a-box pedal addition to the Universal Audio pedal line, the UAFX Dream '65 Reverb is an authentic emulation of a Fender Deluxe Reverb, with several added features. Like the previous three pedals in the series, this is a multi-mode, studio-grade, stereo stompbox with presets and deep…Click on the title for more

UAFX Dream ’65 Reverb Ovedrive

Strymon Compadre Dual Voice Compressor and Boost

We just got this from Strymon: Compadre is something that we’ve been working on for a couple years, and we’re excited to tell you about it. We were actually ready to start shipping Compadre pedals back in early March, but we decided to hold off because of Covid-19. It's clear…Click on the title for more

Strymon Compadre Dual Voice Compressor and Boost

Flamma FC14 Analog Chorus

The Flamma FC14 Analog Chorus is a $40 analog chorus (read, with a BBD chip in it) from a young Chinese builder that has quickly found its place on the pedalverse with a mix of streamlined compact stereo pedals and mini effects like this one. Sporting the three typical controls…Click on the title for more

Flamma FC14 Analog Chorus

Mask Audio Civil Math Fuzz

The Mask Audio Civil Math is a "Civil War" Muff variant on the company's Black Math, which produces a more midrange-y tone with also rounder and bassier quality. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x472f3e6liw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hqrvz337cQI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtgQyWiF19I&t=51sClick on the title for more

Mask Audio Civil Math Fuzz

MXR Super Badass Dynamic Overdrive

The MXR Super Badass line already includes a very popular distortion pedal (that made our list of the best 10 distortions of all time) and a fuzz. A Guitar Center exclusive, the MXR Super Badass Dynamic Overdrive is presented as a touch-sensitive overdrive that sounds like a revved-up tube amp…Click on the title for more

MXR Super Badass Dynamic Overdrive

Alexander Pedals Fever Pitch Stereo Pitch Shifting Multi-FX

The Alexander Pedals Fever Pitch might be one of the first digital/DSP-based pedal releases of 2022 (a year marred by a continued chip shortage) but it's a device bound to keep players busy as if they bought half a dozen new pedals. At its core, this is a creative pedal…Click on the title for more

Alexander Pedals Fever Pitch Stereo Pitch Shifting Multi-FX

Great Eastern FX Small Speaker Overdrive

The Small Speaker Overdrive is the first pedal of Cambridge, UK based Great Eastern FX. It's a stompbox that cleverly offers something that goes against the hype of "fat" overdrives delivering the tone of big amps, the premise being that it's common knowledge that some of the best-sounding guitar parts…Click on the title for more

Great Eastern FX Small Speaker Overdrive

Flamma FC16 Optical Tremolo

Like the other mini pedals by this newish Chinese builder, the Flamma FC16 Optical Tremolo is a bread and butter effect that does well what it promises at an incredible price. And, unlike most other Chinese pedals, in the mini field, it also looks great, thanks to a tasteful choice…Click on the title for more

Flamma FC16 Optical Tremolo

Electronic Audio Experiments Dagger V2

The Electronic Audio Experiments Dagger V2 is a simplified version of the company's own Longsword op-amp drive, featuring only the original's gain stages and dual band shelving EQ. This new version adds a series of improvements, including a shift toggle that delivers thicker or tighter overdrive. The 2-knob EQ section…Click on the title for more

Electronic Audio Experiments Dagger V2