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    Electro-Harmonix Synth 9

    Guitar Effects Pedal

    This stompbox aims to put the sound of classic analogue synths at guitarists’ feet.

    Reviews Jun 2017
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    EarthQuaker Devices Transmisser

    Resonating Reverb Effects Pedal

    DSP technology now allows pedal manufacturers to create studio-quality reverbs that evoke the spirit of classic springs, plates, concert halls and caverns... but EarthQuaker Devices’ Transmisser takes a somewhat different direction.

    Reviews May 2017
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    EarthQuaker Devices Gray Channel

    Dual Overdrive Pedal

    Overdrive pedals create distortion in different ways. EarthQuaker Devices, though, have really hedged their bets with their Gray Channel, as each of its two overdrive channels offers a choice of three clipping types.

    Reviews Mar 2017
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    EHX Wailer Wah

    Lightweight Wah Pedal

    EHX have put the Crying Tone wah circuitry into a much more conventional pot-driven pedal format...

    Reviews Mar 2017
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    Boss CE-2W 'Waza'

    Analogue Chorus Pedal

    The Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble dates back to 1976 and was the very first Boss pedal to use charge-coupled ‘bucket brigade’ delay line chips. Now, on the 40th anniversary of the original CE-1, Boss release the Waza Craft CE-2W, still in the familiar compact pedal format — and still blue...

    Reviews Feb 2017
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    Lunastone The Pusher

    Boost Pedal

    Boost pedals are conceptually simple devices that ramp up the level of your signal to push the front end of your amp a little...

    Reviews Feb 2017
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    Boss ES-5

    Guitar Pedal Switching System

    Boss’s well-conceived switching system brings the convenience of a multi-effects unit to your collection of individual pedals.

    Reviews Jan 2017
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    Lunastone Wise Guy

    True Overdrive Pedal

    The name Lunastone may not sound so familiar, but this Danish company have an excellent provenance...

    Reviews Jan 2017
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    Eventide Sculpt

    Split-band Distortion Algorithm (For The H9 Harmonizer Pedal)

    Eventide’s H9 pedal continues to grow in scope as more dedicated algorithms are released for it...

    Reviews Dec 2016
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    Connecting Guitar Pedal Synths

    Step On It!

    Guitar-synth stompboxes open up a world of sonic possibilities — but getting the most out of them takes a little forward planning...

    Techniques Dec 2016
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    J Rockett Archer & Archer Ikon

    Guitar Effects Pedals

    These overdrive pedals are both inspired by the now out-of-production and highly desirable Klon Centaur, used by David Gilmour and other luminaries.

    Reviews Nov 2016
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    Roger Mayer 4644 Drive

    Overdrive Pedal

    A guitar overdrive pedal sporting three knobs and a footswitch is not exactly a new or novel concept, but when it is designed and built by Roger Mayer, you have to take notice...

    Reviews Oct 2016
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    DOD Looking Glass

    FET Overdrive Pedal

    Just when you thought it was safe to consider your pedalboard finished, along come DOD with a new overdrive...

    Reviews Sep 2016
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    PandaMIDI Future Impact I

    Bass Guitar Processor & MIDI Synthesizer Pedal

    Designed by PandaMIDI in Hungary and inspired by the long-discontinued Akai Deep Impact, this unit adds a useful range of extra features.

    Reviews Aug 2016
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    Hamstead Soundworks Signature Analogue Tremolo.

    Hamstead Soundworks Signature Analogue Tremolo

    Guitar Effects Pedal

    Combine the Artist 20’s smooth tremolo with an independent variable 0-10 dB clean gain boost, and what do you get? An effects pedal with attitude!

    Reviews Jul 2016
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    Electro-Harmonix Cock Fight

    Guitar Effects Pedal

    Electro Harmonix always manage to come up with a new twist when developing new pedals, and their Cock Fight combines...

    Reviews Jun 2016
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    Moog MF Flange & MF Chorus

    Modulation Effects Pedals

    The MF Flange and MF Chorus pedals are the latest in Moog’s Minifooger line, the initial offerings of which we reviewed...

    Reviews May 2016
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    Electro–Harmonix Key9

    Keyboard Emulation Pedal

    The Key9 takes in a monophonic or polyphonic signal from a standard electric guitar, processes the waveforms that come from the pickups, and delivers a remodelled sound, in this case emulating electric pianos...

    Reviews Mar 2016
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    Finhol Classic Overdrive

    Guitar Effects Pedal

    Designed and built in Germany, and paying tribute to the Tube Screamer sound...

    Reviews Feb 2016
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    Electro-Harmonix OD Glove

    Overdrive Pedal

    E-H's overdrive pedal uses MOSFETs as non-linear elements to create distortion, and actually performs as well as many boutique pedals despite being very modestly priced. 

    Reviews Dec 2015
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    Gurus Amps Echosex 2

    Tube Delay Pedal

    This delay pedal was designed to offer ‘that’ vintage Echorec sound. Does it convince?

    Reviews Oct 2015

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