Coming out of the gates with the exquisite Type One Chorus Ensemble, we had the feeling that the crew at Horrothia FX were going to bring the heat for their next pedal release. They did, in the form of the Teeth Discrete Low-Gain Overdrive. This subtle but powerful machine gives you gorgeous boost, tasty crunch and delicious tonal enhancement around every corner, to be certain… Wanting to add a little flavor to the old...
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Following in the footsteps of the highly successful BlackHole Reverb released in mid-2020, the innovators at Eventide are back with another impressive effect. The MicroPitch Delay harkens back to classic Eventide rackmount units from the mid-1970’s, some of the first commercially available digital audio effects devices. Combining de-glitched pitch change with Delay and Feedback, these machines opened up entirely new worlds of...
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As we continue through our journey exploring the Dual Series pedal from Caline, we come across a must-have combo for anyone that plays heavy music. The DCP-09 Tigershark Distortion Gate combines all the crunch you need with the precision abilities to tame those tones. Again putting two other Caline effects into one enclosure, this one is sure to fit right in with any metal/stoner/doom player’s rig. The Distortion portion (hehe)...
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We just fell in love with the wild modulation, wicked delay and gorgeous reverb found in the Crazy Tube Circuits Sidekick when we recently demoed it, and are excited to delve into one particular aspect of that pedal today. The Splash Mk4 Reverb takes elements from said Sidekick, as well as the last version, the Splash mk3, plus adds in a couple new ones for your ambient enjoyment. So much fun in such a small box, we’ll never...
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The Simplifier Zero Watt Amp + CABSIM is a preamp, EQ, boost, overdrive, cabinet simulator and more wrapped into one tidy little package. The crews at DSM Noisemaker and Humboldt Electronics have created a machine which allows you to integrate your pedalboard adding full stereo routing directly to a PA System, Amps, Audio Interfaces or anything you need with its 4 simultaneous outputs (2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4 bypass-able outs), stereo...
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Ever the ground-breaking innovators, Strymon seems to continually push the limit with each new release. Their most recent, the NightSky Time-Warped Reverberator, might deem itself a reverb pedal, but it’s more like a total musical anomaly. Featuring mind-bending pitch and harmonic manipulation to your reverb tails, with synth-like filter sweeps, you enter a world of new sounds that blow away the boundaries of what is possible...
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Little, inexpensive and full of options is what you get with the Coral and Coral II series of effects from Valeton. After checking out the Coral MDR and Coral Echo II pedals, today we’re diving right into a little bit of reverb. The Coral Verb II Digital Modeling Reverb features 16 high-quality reverb styles to fit any musical style…and it’s size will fit right onto any pedalboard as well. With an advanced 24-bit...
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Alright, kiddos, we’re back with yet another mystery machine from our pal James Bowman of Against Me! The latest here is a circuit that might be familiar to a couple of you, the infamous Klon. With the look and feel of the original, with its own spin, the Bowman Audio Endeavors Bowman Overdrive crushes amps and delivers the goods, as you’d expect. The Bowman is a direct descendent of an original Klon pedal, James’...
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Very few companies are able to completely reinvent the way we all think about effects pedals, and Gamechanger Audio is most definitely on that list. From the gorgeous PLUS Pedal to the Xenon-tubed PLASMA Distortion to their collaboration with Jack White, innovation and excitement are the keys to their success. Which makes it really no surprise that their latest offering, the Light Pedal Optical Spring Reverb System, follows in the...
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If you dig crazy company names who make crazy pedals, you’ll love the awesome effect we’ve got for you today. The FTelettronica Pedals Tempus Fugit Analog Delay is actually one of the tamer pedals we’ve seen from these guys, and it’s still pretty bonkers. One of our favorites yet from this company, let’s see what’s in store for us today, shall we? The Tempus Fugit Analog Delay features a Delay...
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We’ve been ensconced in the throws of Chase Bliss Audio products for years now (see CXM 1978, Preamp MkII, Blooper, Gen Loss, MOOD, etc), and are always excited when they put out a new piece of gear. The first run of today’s pedal sold out pretty quickly, as did the second, of which we were lucky enough to snag one, and are so glad we did. The Bliss Factory Fuzz is a collaboration between Chase Bliss and ZVEX Effects, who...
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In keeping with their unique brand of effects pedals that we’ve loved here for years, KMA Machines has come out with another innovative, intriguing gem of a pedal. The Moai Maea Analog Subsonic Octaver is an octave pedal, to be sure, but one like no other we’ve encountered. Spewing forth a plethora of both low and high-octave choices, you’re able to mix and match tones to produce some special sounds with the greatest...
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It’s always a party when we all get the pleasure of another release from the genius crew over at Keeley Electronics, and their latest is just fantastic. Coming on the heels of last year’s uber-popular ECCOS Stereo Delay & Looper, the HYDRA Stereo Reverb & Tremolo is the perfect compliment to wrap up the end of your signal chain. Again combining two incredible effects, this one has a TON of tone, a BUNCH of...
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Much like us, the folks at VVco Pedals seem to absolutely adore ‘Back To The Future’ and everything that surrounds one of the greatest trilogies ever created. A couple years ago, we were fortunate enough to have them send us one of their Delayrean Analog Delay pedals, which featured a delay circuit built right into a diecast model of the DeLorean from BTTF. Well, they’ve taken it up a notch, and released the Time...
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Our first foray into the heavy world of Hilbish Design effects was the incredible Red Fang Night Destroyer Distortion Preamp a couple months back. Big and bold, it encompassed Red Fang’s music and attitude perfectly. Today’s pedal, the Pessimiser King Buzzo Distortion, focuses on the multitude of unique distorted tones coveted by The Melvins’ leader for decades, bringing them all together into one box. The Pessimiser...
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In mid-2017, we had the chance to review and demo some dirt pedals (Vola, Esplora and Combatti) from a new company called AC Noises from Italy. These effects were quite impressive, and then they stepped up their game the following year with the release of the AMA Reverb Oscillator Bit Crusher, which we also loved. Today, we’ve got an ambient pedal of theirs that mixes two of our favorite effects, Reverb and Tremolo, together int...
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Our first foray into the world of products from Warm Audio was just about a month or so ago, in the form of the Jet Phaser. A powerful recreation of a vintage classic, we were blown away by how great it looked and sounded. Well, we’re back at it again today, with the second device in the current WA lineup. The Foxy Tone Box Octave Fuzz reinvigorates another classic effects pedal, the Foxx Tone Machine, complete with velvet...
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In today’s brave new world, filled with digital amp emulators and effects processors, sometimes it’s nice to take it back old school and analog. Today’s “pedal” is actually an amp that fits right onto your pedalboard, and is full of tonal and routing options. The Thermion Zero Dynamic Hybrid Amplifier lets you play live, rehearse or practice at home with just your pedals. Lots to explore, let’s get...
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The NU-1 Nucleus Preamp from Sunnaudio was our first foray into their lineup of effects a couple months ago, and we were quite impressed by the design and sounds that pedal was capable of. Well, they’re back again with another creation that’s more powerful, has more options and sounds just as incredible as its little sibling. The RH-1 Rabbithead Preamp is a versatile integrative preamp and overdrive that offers multiple...
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We love the weird and quirky when it comes to effects pedals around here, and we’ve got a wild one for you today (Happy Valentine’s Day, too, kids). The Way Huge Atreides Analog Weirding Module sounds about as eclectic as its name, making noises and tones that will shock and awe you instantly. Aimed directly at the heart of the sun, for all the experimenters out there, this is one you’ll want to keep playing again...
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Ahh, the Tonebender. A classic fuzz heard on countless records, and one that’s been replicated and duplicated to varying degrees of success by numerous companies around the world. We’ve got another one for you today, and it’s a good one: the PedalFarm F-2 Professional Fuzz is based on the MKII Tonebender circuit, and has been re-imagined with silicon transistors and a bias control, for a wide range of fuzzy textures....
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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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