After making a big move across the world and being out of the game for a minute, we’re glad that Veri-Tone pedals are back on the scene, and we’ve got one of their new creations today. The Mr. Heath Overdrive Distortion Fuzz is an attempt to replicate the not-quite-fuzz not-quite-overdrive distortion sound present in Vox’s early solid-state amps, like the UL730, Defiant, Conqueror and Super Beatle. The Mr. Heath...
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Our journey continues today as we wind our way through the DCP dual effect series of pedal from our friends at Caline. After starting with two powerful dirt pedals, we’re switching gears and bringing you some time-based modulation today. The Caline DCP-03 Devilfish Chorus Delay combines two of our favorite effects into one enclosure, bringing with it a sea of sonic exploratory adventures… The Chorus side of the Devilfish...
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It’s been a while since we’ve heard from ADAG Audio, the last time being back in 2019 with the Metal Shock Distortion. But we’re glad they’re back, and with yet another BANG! The Seagull Overdrive is a transparent, low-mid gain drive pedal, with four simple controls and a lot of tonal tweakability. A great tone-shaper, you can run this one as a boost, first stage bump or right at the perfect level of amp...
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We have been loving the Vintage Pedals from Danelectro, and have the final effect of their current lineup for you today. Following in the footsteps of The Breakdown, Eisenhower Fuzz, Back Talk Reverse Delay and Roebuck Overdrive Distortion pedals, the Danelectro 3699 fUZZ Octaver brings a vintage and classic effect back into the fold. Improving on the classic FOXX Tone Machine, this vintage looking-and-sounding beast brings classic...
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We recently had a chance to sit down with the new Obsidiana, a wonderful Octave Layering Engine from our friends at Paradox Effects, and couldn’t have been happier. So when they sent a couple more pedals for us to check out, we were stoked to see what other wonders they had created. Taking a left turn from the ambience of the Obsidiana, the Terran Re-Voicing Overdrive takes dirt pedals and gives them a makeover, resulting in one...
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Today’s featured effects pedal has been garnering a lot of attention as of late, and once we got our hands on it, we understood why. The Horrothia FX Type One Stereo Analog Chorus Ensemble is a one-knob modulation machine, but don’t let the unassuming simplicity fool you. There’s a ton of range in this lone dial, and the unique LFO waveform makes it unlike any other chorus or vibrato pedal you’ve ever...
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We’re always excited to have gear from Dunlop and Way Huge come through our door, and today’s featured effect is a really special treat. Limited to only 40 pieces worldwide, the one-run-and-done was conceived during the first part of the Covid pandemic, housed in a beautiful enclosure adorned with colorful artwork, along with Japanese writing from the early prototype stage. Ladies and gentleman, may we present the Way Huge...
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When we received a big shipment of pedals all the way from Australia from our friends at Mozztronics, we had no idea that each pedal would be on par with or better than its predecessor. Well, it’s happened once again with today’s pedal, the OR-1 ORANG-e, which emulates precisely the gain and tone found on the classic amplifier from a company named after both a fruit and a color. A real bump-n-grinder, this amp / preamp /...
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The music of Dinosaur Jr is known throughout the world, and for guitar fanboys, so is lead singer and guitarist J Mascis. With one of the most recognizable fuzz tones in the business, he has become synonymous with the Big Muff family of pedals, both as a player and as a collector. Today’s pedal, the Garbage Face Fuzz Boost, is a collaboration between J and Matt from Wren and Cuff, featuring a uniquely Muff-inspired fuzz side, a...
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From the big box Cali76 Compressor/Limiter to the smaller Compact Cali76 to the Compact RevivalDRIVE, we’ve had the pleasure to check out some wonderful machines from Origin Effects. However, everything became completely surreal and eye-opening when we plugged today’s pedal, the MAGMA57 Amp Vibrato & Drive, into an amplifier here in the shop. Suddenly, our hearts and minds were awoken, our brain was flooded instantly...
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Ahh, the Phaser pedal. One of the most loved/hated effects out there, for some reason – I mean, people either LOVE phase shifting, or they HATE it with a passion. Not a lot of in between on this one – we, however, cannot get enough of it. From vintage units to complicated modern machines, adding in some phaser effect changes any rig or tone, and almost always for the better, in our opinion. The Hochstrasser Electronics...
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Custom, limited edition pedals have become a staple across the board the last couple of years, and we were able to get our mitts on another rare one today. The Seraphina Fuzz Octave is a collaboration between Red Witch Pedals and Reverb, featuring a wide range of fuzzy options in a simple control package. Unlike any fuzz Red Witch has created before, this one takes it to the next level. Featuring just three top-mounted controls, the...
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We love a good phaser here at Pedal of the Day, and we say, the bigger the better! Well, today’s featured pedal is about a big as they come, bringing a vintage classic back to life, and combining incredible phasing with a wee bit o fuzz on top. The Warm Audio Jet Phaser recreates a classic 70’s phase shifter made popular by Larry Graham (Sly and the Family Stone), giving you gooey swirls and pulsing rhythm for days…...
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Lately, we’ve been getting back into the simplistic way of life with our reviews, and we’ve got another plug-n-play gem for you today. The Cooltone Pedals Tremolo features three controls, for easy dialing in, yet with a nice range of sounds. Modulation pedals are sometimes best when simplified, and that’s exactly what this tremolo does to your rig. A modern version of a circuit often built into old valve amps, the...
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We all love pedals that make cool noises, or blow the speakers out of our amps, right? There’s one pedal, though, that EVERYONE needs to have on their board, hands-down: THE TUNER. You can have all the rad effects you want, but if you’re out of tune, it won’t matter, ’cause you’ll sound terrible. The folks at Rock Stock Pedals have come up with a new tuning solution, the Nano Tuner, and we’ve got a...
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When the crew at Gamechanger Audio released the Plasma Pedal a couple years back, we were blown away, and it’s still one of our favorite distortion pedals ever. So when we heard they were teaming up with Third Man Records for a special version, called the Plasma Coil Distortion, we were intrigued, to say the least. Come to find out that this new version has been made to Jack White’s specs, and we were 100% in. The Plasma...
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Sometimes, subtlety is key when is comes to effects, and we’ve got one of those kind of pedals for you today. The Limbic System Digital Reverb from FTelettronica Pedals achieves exactly that, adding a layer of sound that sort of covers your tone like a blanket, but without muffling it in the least. Sometimes, we all need to stop and enjoy the simplicities in life, and this reverb will definitely help do that. The control section...
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We all know multi-effects pedals, especially the ones that have been coming out the last couple of years, can be super fun, and essential to some rigs. But they really open up when you can control more of their functionality easily, and that’s why we’re here today. The new Tap and Dual AUX switches from Rock Stock Pedals open up your Line6 HX Stomp (and other multi-effects) and lets you customize how you use it to your...
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Combining multiple effects into one enclosure should be a no-brainer, right? Well, we love when boxes like this come through the office, and we’ve got another incredible piece of gear to show you today. The Crazy Tube Circuits Sidekick Reverb Delay Modulation brings together, well, FOUR of your favorite effects, placing them all in one pedal with multiple options for each sonic layer. You’re gonna like this one…...
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The amazing pedal creations coming from Spaceman Effects have been on our list of favorites for years now, and we’re stoked to bring another of their wonderful designs to you all today. The Artemis Modulated Filter takes funk and turns it upside down, with features not seen before on other envelope filters, and offering a wide range of tonal options with years of sonic exploration. Unprecedented capabilities ooze out of this...
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Over the course of the last 9 months or so, we’ve been lucky enough to check out the Distortion, Overdrive, Boost and Delay pedals from Teisco, and we’ve got another one for you today. The simply named Fuzz is a fuzz pedal, yes, but one that definitely ate too many steroids in high school. Working together with an octave circuit, this loud, powerful machine is no match for amplifiers and eardrums alike. The Teisco Fuzz is...
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We haven’t had the opportunity to venture too far into the catalog of effects from Mattoverse Electronics, but we were really excited to check out today’s pedal, the Warble Swell Deluxe Delay. This analog-sounding digital delay produces extremely warm, vintage-ish delay tones, and throws a bunch of intriguing options into the mix as well. Creatives and experimenters will love this one, so let’s jump in and see what...
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We’ve always had fun with the wild creations the folks at VVco Pedals keep coming up with: the Delayrean Analog Delay, Dark Knight Distortion, Pickle (Rick) Fuzz…but today’s just might take the cake, personally. Designed especially for my 7 year-old daughter, to coincide with her Squier Hello Kitty guitar, and built into a die cast Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 model, may we proudly present to you the Kitty Chorus Vibrato!...
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So, our friend James Bowman, who happens to be the guitarist for Against Me!, decided he wanted to build some guitar pedals (as Bowman Audio Endeavors). He sent them over to us to check out, and we’ve got the second one in the lineup today for you. After the wild and dirty Harmonic Percolator, the Fortune and Glory Boost might seem a little tame. However, this one-knob wonder can get down right DIRTY if you want it to…...
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The new DCP Series of pedals from our friends at Caline are all Dual Effects, featuring two of your favorite Caline pedals in one enclosure. With the effects ranging from overdrive to EQ to distortion to compression to fuzz and more, there’s something in this lineup for everyone. Today, we’re going to take a look at the DCP-06 Sundance Special Overdrive Boost, a powerful dual-dirt combo that packs a punch and adds to your tone. The...
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The first pedal that came through our shop from Interchange Noise Works, the Element 119 Distortion, was an absolute powerhouse of a dirt pedal. Therefore, we’re pretty stoked to be back with them again today to bring you their next creation, the “On Air” Fuzz. This wooden-topped beauty is a fuzz pedal for players of all genres, with some extra options that will make it an easy addition to your rig. You’ll...
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Our new friends at PedalFarm FX are cranking out some wonderful pedals, and we’ve got another gem for you today. The B-1 is a classic germanium treble booster, but one with some unusual options. Featuring 16 selectable frequency settings, via internal dipswitches, this pedal takes a usually run-of-the-mill effect into an entirely new dimension… Aside from the giant output Volume knob, the B-1 also boasts a single toggle...
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About a month ago, we checked out the flagship effect from Vaderin Pedals, the Tone Fox Overdrive Distortion, and were blown away by the build and the sound. Today, we’re embarking on a journey with their next creation, the Cherry Fuzz ‘Stainer, a powerful, fuzzy distortion concoction with emphasis on high frequencies, serious sustain and slight octave harmonics. Strap in and faster your set belt, ’cause this fuzz is...
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We’ve been friends with the crew over at Free The Tone for years now, and are always amazed and awestruck by the wonderful effects they continue to create. Their latest takes things up to a new level, basically creating an effects pedal not seen all too often…or ever before. The Motion Loop ML-1L Pitch Shiftable Short Looper does exactly what its title suggests, but there’s way more packed into this little enclosure...
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Waaaaaayyyyyy back in 2014, we were introduced to a wild phaser pedal called the Astrospurt, from some new company in Germany, by our friend Kyle Ragan. Little did we know that over the course of the next couple of years, that small company called KMA Machines would become a powerhouse in the effects building community. They also revamped the Astrospurt, a 4-Stage JFET Phaser with a HUGE spectrum of sounds, and they sent us one to...
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We have had the pleasure of reviewing every incarnation of the Roadie family of automatic tuners, and are excited to bring you their latest version today. The Roadie 3 Smart Automatic Tuner will help you save time, explore more music and truly enjoy tuning your instrument. Your musical world is full of possibilities. Bring your Roadie and play on. The new Roadie 3 can tune almost any string instrument with a guitar machine head in...
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When a pedal utilizes an ACTUAL tube to produce an overdriven tone, we’re immediately on board. When a company uses a tube in the CORRECT way, to bring out all of the tonal beauty a tube-driven effect should have, we fall head over heels for it. The Mozztronics TD-1 Tube Driver Overdrive accomplishes this feat with just a couple of knobs, a 3-way toggle and some genius internal circuitry. Let’s give this gem a warm...
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Happy New Year!! Here’s to 2021 just absolutely being better than 2020 – let’s all do our best to be good, kind, decent humans and get on the road back to (somewhat) normalcy in the world, k? With that said, let’s start off the next 365 with a BANG, and by checking out a couple of incredible pedals from the past. Both beloved and revered in the vintage realm, the PN-2 Tremolo/Pan and the DC-3 Digital Dimension...
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Seeing as this was one of the oddest, most dysfunctional and, let’s be honest, frightening years in the existence of the Earth, we wanted to send everyone off into 2021 rocker-style, in the form of the Electric Beard Fuzz from our friends at Radio Mule. Following in the footsteps of their Red Petal Fuzz we checked out earlier this month, this fuzz-filled freak combines 2 classic fuzz sounds, the Big Muff and the Super Fuzz, and...
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The Pelion, Dirty Little Thing and Mean Bone were our first forays into the world of Kasleder FX, and seeing how impressive they were, we couldn’t wait to get our hands on another pedal from across the pond. Enter the Toxic Twins Dual Overdrive, a 2-channel classic rock mammoth that goes from clean boost to low gain to crunchy grit to balls-out, borderline distortion, all with ease. With some unconventional diodes in the circuit...
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Single knob fuzz pedals sometimes get overlooked for fancier effects units with more knobs and switches and bells and whistles, right? Well, today’s pedal takes all of those myths and tosses them directly into the proverbial trash can, giving the user a wide range of sounds, volumes and, most importantly, fuzzes. The brilliantly named Fat Guy Little Coat (if you don’t know the reference, please educate yourself STAT) Fuzz...
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Over the last couple of years, effects units that offer just about all the algorithms you could want or need have been popping up like crazy. Ranging from affordable to everyone to affordable for a select few, these multi-effects platforms have changed the way people construct their rigs – and how they’re using individual pedals as well. Today’s pedal, the AMT Electronics U-2 Pangaea Brain Frame Ultima, is one of...
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We’ve long been admirers of Robert Keeley and all things Keeley Electronics, and they have been huge supporters of us almost since Pedal of the Day began. We love it when new inventions of theirs arrive on our doorstep to explore, and today’s genius piece of electronic wizardry is no different. The Loomer Fuzz Reverb is just that, a fuzz and reverb in one enclosure…however, that’s about where the similarities...
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Lo-Fi. Delay. Modulation. Combine these three things, and you’ve got an excellent start to an effects pedal. Make it the Hochstrasser Electronics Sundial Lo-Fi Digital Delay, and you’ve got an absolute winner. Today’s pedal mixes subtleness and adventure into a wonderful echo stew, adding an important aspect and key ingredient to any pedalboard or rig. The Sundial Delay is digital, yes, but the modulation adds an...
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Our first foray into the world of CKK Electronic was their Space Station TTM Stereo Delay Reverb, and it was a marvelous piece of gear to investigate. Today, we’re looking at another offering of theirs, the Fluid Time MkII Analog Delay, which focuses on strictly on all things delay. Digitally controlled but with an analog signal path, this one is as warm, vintage and inviting as it can be… The layout of the Fluid Time MkII...
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Despite the somewhat pedestrian naming of their effects, Teisco has seen a real rise in popularity over the last few years, especially in their pedals division. We have recently had the chance to check out the Overdrive, Distortion and Boost pedals of theirs, and today we have another that’s a tad difficult to figure out, due to the name. Delay. Just Delay. It fits, though, as this particular effect is a wonderful delay, so...
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We love new and innovative sound-making machines, as do lots of musicians, but today’s piece of gear is something we weren’t familiar with at all. The Colour Palette from Lottie Canto is an electric Kalimba, an African instrument typically made of a wooden soundboard with steel keys. This new, modern version features on board effects, and allows you to plug it into an amp or interface. Let’s check it out! The Colour...
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Enrico Preuß KMA Audio Machines Berlin, Germany www.kma-machines.com How long have you been a musician? How did you get into it in the first place? Well, I started playing guitar with the age of 18. A friend from school was playing a red Squier Strat and a Peavey Valveking 100W 2×12 combo and he showed me some Green Day, Ulver and Anathema riffs…oh, and he was using a Marshall jackhammer pedal (the first pedal I ever heard...
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Fjord Fuzz is a pedal company out of Norway, and they are making some incredible effects right now. A couple months ago, we got to check out the BJØRN Dual Octave Fuzz of theirs, and were completely blown away. Today, we’ve got another wild one for you from them, the BIFROST, a fuzz and delay mix that will send you clear into outer space. Using expression pedals and dialing in the right amount of fuzz, this is a fun one…...
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The first couple of pedals we checked out from Dophix, the Michelangelo and the David, were absolute works of sonic art. Their latest offering, the Nettuno Fuzz, follows those two gems, taking it up a notch or two. The Nettuno is a fairly simple, three-knob fuzz pedal, but you’ll find immense sonic treasures lurking just beneath the surface… Nettuno is Italian, and translates to Neptune in English, who was the Roman...
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The InterFax Harmonic Percolator has a weird story. A distortion/fuzz pedal made in the fabulous city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the 70’s, it has become a mystical unit of legend. Probably made most famous by Steve Albini of Big Black and Shellac, these rather bland-looking boxes have a wide range of tones to investigate. Since originals are relatively scarce and spendy, it’s nice when a re-creation comes our way, and...
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We want the funk. Give up the funk. We need the funk. We GOTTA have the funk, right? Today’s glorious funk-inspired pedal comes to us from our northern pals Dr. Scientist, in the form of the Dusk Multi Mode Low Pass Filter. This digital/analog hybrid encompasses everything you know and love about envelope filters, adding in a bunch of features and options to make it easily customizable to fit your setup. Dusk is a digitally...
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There’s something about a good compressor pedal that just MAKES your signal sound right. There are big compressors (Origin Effects Cali76), medium-sized (Strymon Compadre) and regular (RetrogradeFX Underthruster) compressors and teeny, tiny ones. Which brings us to today’s pedal, Fairfield Circuitry’s The Accountant Compressor, a small but perfectly-sized gem that makes you tone come alive! One knob and two toggles...
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The Micro Terror from Orange Amps has been a staple of our gear for years here around the shop, so we were super-stoked when we got word that Orange was sending us their latest small amp concoction. The Terror Stamp 20W Hybrid Tube Pedal Amp is a pedalboard-friendly piece of gear, for sure, measuring just 5.4″ x 2.4″ x 3.9″, but it still brings all the power and tone you’re used to from an Orange amplifier....
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Over the years, we’ve seen a boatload of overdrive and distortion pedals come through, and after all that time, and all those effects, it still puts a giant smile on my face to plug in a new sonic creation and let ‘er rip. Case in point: today’s pedal, the Tone Fox Overdrive Distortion from Vaderin Pedals. Three controls, no toggle, easy as can be, right? Wait, there’s a TEETH knob….?? The Tone Fox...
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