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Dr. Scientist about to drop new Multi-Mode Reverb The Atmosphere

A few weeks ago Canadian pedal builder Dr.Scientist posted two videos of a new multi-mode digital reverb bound to replace their Reverberator, which was recently featured in our Best Multi-Mode Reverb Pedal Guide. From the sound of it, it looks like this stompbox will be able to deliver a wide…Click on the title for more

Dr. Scientist about to drop new Multi-Mode Reverb The Atmosphere

Spaceman Effects unveil the Nebula Fuzz/Octave Blender

Portland's Spaceman Effects, a boutique pedal company we covered a few weeks ago with this profile, just announced a brand new pedal called Nebula. Presented as a Fuzz/Octave Blender, the Nebula offers a design that plays on a classic circuit in interesting and original ways. The basic idea behind this…Click on the title for more

Spaceman Effects unveil the Nebula Fuzz/Octave Blender

Pics of Walrus Audio / Ryan Adam collaborative pedal DEFCON4 emerege

We are a little late with this (file under: vacation interference!) but Ryan Adams in early July posted an Instagram picture of the board he is using for his new record. The photo made pedal geeks balk, since it features the unidentified stomping object pictured above. This pedal, called DEFCON4,…Click on the title for more

Pics of Walrus Audio / Ryan Adam collaborative pedal DEFCON4 emerege

Future Generations’ Pedals and Synths

After the initial warped drum beat, it only takes 8 seconds for Future Generations to kick in to full alt-pop shine on new single “All The Same.” The track is the first from the Brooklyn group’s newly announced sophomore album, Landscape, out September 13 via Frenchkiss Records. “All The Same”…Click on the title for more

Future Generations’ Pedals and Synths

Reuss ‘Wine and Roses’ Steve Wynn signature pedal

Genres come and go, but a select few create ripples that are felt long after the movement seems to have run its course. Shoegaze is finally being recognized for its massive influence and, after years of being insipid and formulaic, actual Country Music that resembles its roots is popular again.…Click on the title for more

Reuss ‘Wine and Roses’ Steve Wynn signature pedal

SoundBrut DRVA Mk.II Overdrive + Boost

The DRVA, an Overdrive with Boost pedal by Swedish / Turkish manufacturer Soundbrut, was highlighted by Premier Guitar in January 2018 with a flattering review and "Premier Gear" Award. At Summer NAMM 2018 the company unveiled a "MK.II" of the same circuit with these additions: Treble-cut: Treble-cut pot is added…Click on the title for more

SoundBrut DRVA Mk.II Overdrive + Boost

Jext Telez Canyon Climber Fuzz gets Premier Guitar Award

Detroit based boutique manufacturer Jext Telez is religiously dedicated to the cult of gain pedals, their units seem to be selling out at the speed of light. Premier Guitar just gave its "Premier Gear" to their Canyon Climber, a fuzz based on the legendary Shin-ei Companion fuzz, and inspired by the work…Click on the title for more

Jext Telez Canyon Climber Fuzz gets Premier Guitar Award

New Gain Pedals at SNAMM 2018

Yes, Ladies and Gentlemen, we were in Nashville for Summer NAMM this past weekend with our Stompbox Booth, and we took the opportunity to... take some pictures of pedals!!! Here's a list of all the new to new-ish gain pedals we saw and shot - some link to videos but…Click on the title for more

New Gain Pedals at SNAMM 2018

All the boards at the Summer NAMM 2018 Stompbox Booth

Hey box stompers in the Nashville area! We at at Summer NAMM 2018 with a booth with all these boards for you to try, come and have fun and meet some nice folks and their great sounding pedals! we are at booth 1058!Click on the title for more

All the boards at the Summer NAMM 2018 Stompbox Booth

Seen at the BK Stompbox Exhibit: Jonny Rock Gear Moby Depth

JR from Jonny Rock Gear came all the way from Montreal to exhibit at the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit. We shot this video of his very flexible reverb called Moby Depth. Way more than a simple spring reverb, this stopmbox features Tone Control, Switchable Feedback Generator, a Blend knob, and an Insert…Click on the title for more

Seen at the BK Stompbox Exhibit: Jonny Rock Gear Moby Depth

FT Elettronica Zeroth Law Lo-Fi Pitch Transposer/Fuzz

From the "Bel Paese" (Italy) comes FT Elettronica, a pedal manufacturer with dozens and dozens of effects of all kinds under its belt. The guys at The SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal Show shot a video of their Zeroth Law, a very creative and definitely quirky Lo-Fi Pitch Transposer/Fuzz. This is a pedal that will definitely…Click on the title for more

FT Elettronica Zeroth Law Lo-Fi Pitch Transposer/Fuzz

BK Stompbox Exhibit 2018 – Best Emerging Manufacturer Contest Results

The results for the Best Pedal Emerging Manufacturer Contest at the Brooklyn. Stompbox Exhibit 2018 are in! But, before we get to the results, a little explanation: WHAT IS THIS? The Stompbox Exhibit's "Best Emerging Pedal Manufacturer Contest" is an idea we launched in September of 2017 at the 7th Brooklyn…Click on the title for more

BK Stompbox Exhibit 2018 – Best Emerging Manufacturer Contest Results