Effects

Based on the modelling algorithms of Line 6’s Helix processors, the company’s POD Express comes in a stompbox format and has a very straightforward user interface.

Pedals are not just for guitars. Here Paul White connects his extensive pedal collection to a modular synth system, effectively using the pedals as additional modules and suggesting some creative ways of setting them up.

Like most of UA’s compact pedal range so far, the Flow is a digital pedal derived from some of the effects found within...

Eventide’s take on the legendary Uni‑Vibe adds modern conveniences and a classy overdrive.

Marketed under the United Plugins umbrella, Instant Audio’s BassRift is a split‑band processor designed to modify bass sounds (whether synth or guitar) in creative ways.

Forged in the world of modular synthesis, Endoprhin.es have taken their first, bold stride into the effects pedal market...

Minimal Audio's Flex Chorus offers up to 24 voices plus overall control over the delay time and modulation depth.

Is there still a place in our plug‑in folders for the core algorithms from TC Electronic’s legendary System 6000?

Can this ring modulator live up to the standards of the old MoogerFooger?

Whether it’s sitting on your guitar pedalboard or nestled between your synthesizers, this weird and wonderful effects box oozes vintage character.

UA’s digitally modelled version of the Boss CE‑1 analogue Chorus Ensemble now appears as part of the UAFX compact pedal range.

Making your own pedals can be a lot cheaper than buying them — and with many of the self‑build kits now available, you won’t even need a deep knowledge of electronics.

Like the original, this Pico pedal identifies individual notes extremely well and it has plenty of attack range, from just softening the attack transient to a slow bowing type of fade‑in.

With a GUI that looks as though it was designed by an astrologer on magic mushrooms, Instant Audio’s QuickMuse is a five‑section multi‑effects plug‑in with a simple interface and some smart randomisation functions.

Eventide’s celebrated reverb and pitch/modulation plug‑ins have been reinvented — with immersive audio applications in mind.

If your vocals require sweetening, a little Nectar might be just the thing...

Although, at heart, this is ‘just’ a stereo reverb pedal, it’s capable of some very unusual sonic treatments...

Many of EHX's Pico pedals are stripped‑back versions of their larger counterparts, but the Deep Freeze combines features of their Freeze and Superego pedals.

Liquid is a live granular effect, and we’re informed that some of the equations used are based on fluid dynamics, resulting in the creation of liquid‑like movement.

A Gameboy cartridge‑based Eurorack effects module? Robin Vincent puts the Befaco FX Boy to the test.

Arturia’s latest effects plug‑in is designed to help you keep things moving...