We’re back today with the latest incarnation of the amazing Ampero Series of multi-effects units from our friends at Hotone. This latest one, the Ampero II CDCM HD Gen 2 Amp Modeler / Effects Processor, brings familiar layouts, options and connectivity together with some new innovations, upgrades and sonic improvements. If you can’t already tell from the photos, this is a complex machine, with lots to discover…but...
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The guitar sounds coming from the band Dream Theater have always intrigued and amazed me, and today we get to dig in and see a little bit more about those wonderful, elegant tones. Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci has teamed up with TC Electronic to create The Dreamscape, a multi-modulation effect that provides countless options and brings that DT sound right into your living room, practice space or stage. Ranging from subtle to...
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I’ve always loved the innovative designs and unique pedal creations that have come from the Gamechanger Audio camp, but today’s pedal might be one of the greatest effects out there right now. Part of a new series of three recently released pedals, the AUTO Series CHORUS boasts a TON of features and options that takes a normal modulation unit and flips it, spins it, twists it and makes it as special as can be. I promise...
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The NUX family of effects have been a staple here at Pedal of the Day for many years now, and today’s might be the biggest, baddest unit we’ve come across yet. The NME-5 TRIDENT Multi Effects Guitar Processor and Amp Modeler gives you a ton of audio and routing options, making it the perfect piece of gear for practice, small gigs, stadium shows and even to take along on any flight around the world. They’ve really...
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We recently had the chance (in collaboration with Sweetwater) to check out the first couple of pedals from PRS Guitars, the Horsemeat Transparent Overdrive and the Mary Cries Optical Compressor. Today, we’re taking a look at the third and last pedal in their current lineup, the Wind Through the Trees Analog Flanger. This modulation machine provides 2 flanger circuits in one pedal, broadening what you thought was possible with...
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This weekend, we’re bringing you not one, not two, but THREE effects pedals from Electro-Harmonix, starting today with the Andy Summers Walking On The Moon Flanger/Filter Matrix. If you’re one of the millions of guitar players who have ever wanted THAT guitar sound from The Police in your rig, this is the pedal that will do it. Classic tones, weird and awesome matrix filter sounds and more – this is vintage...
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Well, well, it’s Keeley Electronics time once again! We’ve been checking out a bunch of their gear recently, and today we’re going back a little ways to check out the Dyno My Roto. Aside from the awesome name, this pedal is a 3-in-1 modulation machine offering some classic sounds in a pedalboard-friendly little package. From tone-shaping chorus to vintage rotary speaker emulations to out-of-this-world flanging, this...
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We’re continuing our “Asheville Week” here at Pedal of the Day today, with the first of three effects from a company focused on 100% analog sounds. The Asheville Music Tools AFG-1 Analog Dynamic Flanger is a Whooshless Resonant Comb Modulator, featuring a reissue Bucket Brigade Delay line to deliver classic Flanger and Chorus sounds with the most natural modulation possible. The synthesizer-inspired control voltage...
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The folks at Line 6 are no strangers to crafting gorgeous effects, especially when it comes to multi-effects units. Today, we’re going to find out what’s going on with their latest release, the HX ONE, a compact but extremely powerful stereo effect processor that fits right in with any setup or rig. Grab your headphones and put on those reading glasses – we’ve got a lot to get into with this wonderful...
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The Ampero line of multi effects processors and modelers has always been a joy to review and demo, and we’re stoked to be back at it again today. The latest creation from our friends at Hotone comes in the form of the Ampero II Stage Amp Modeler / Effects Processor, the newest in this series, and I’m pretty sure the most powerful yet. It’s a true wonder how they pack all of the amps, cabs, effects, routing, parameter...
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We’re taking a glance at our second effects unit from ALABS Audio today, and are really excited about all that this brand is capable of. The Orbital Pitch Shifter is a stereo digital pedal, offering 9 high-quality modulation effects. These include vibe, chorus, multi-chorus, phaser, filter, rotary, flanger, tremolo, and ring. Lots to get into here, let’s jump right in and see what this green gem is all about… Grab a...
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Well, we’ve come to the end of the line (for now) as we bring you the last two effects in the current lineup from Rockready Mini Pedals. The FL-1 BDD Flanger and CC-1 Classic Chorus are small, yes, but they will instantly elevate your tone and push your favorite amps. With simple controls and mini enclosures, these pedals fit onto any pedalboard, and into ANY budget… The FL-1 BDD Flanger has a BBD analog circuit and four...
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In collaboration with our friends at Sweetwater, we’re proud to bring you the Analog Stereo Flanger from Supro! This deep purple beauty offers rich, analog tone that strikes the tonal balance between vintage flanger units and more modern modulation effects, paired with a never-before-offered Dimension switch that yields a striking double-flanger effect. Let’s dive in and see what sonic treasures await… Grab a Supro...
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(This article comes from our friends at GuitarTricks.com – check out their site for tons of guitar-related tips and tricks!!) Guitar Tricks presents A Look at the Vintage Pedal Market By Shawn Leonhardt for Guitar Tricks and 30 Day Singer, the original platform for online guitar lessons. Vintage pedals are so popular that many modern manufacturers attempt to replicate them so there are more to go around! Not only do some pedals...
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Last month, we covered our first pedal from Elysian Pedals: the awesomely-named It’s Not Brain Surgery Octave Fuzz, and we loved it. Today, we get to delve further into their effects lineup, with the completely different Sick Bacchus Chorus Flanger. This modulation unit features just four controls and one toggle, but the sonic options here are vast and plentiful… The Sick Bacchus is very easy to set and use in any...
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(This article comes from our friends at GuitarTricks.com – check out their site for tons of guitar-related tips and tricks!!) The History of the Flanger By Shawn Leonhardt for Guitar Tricks and 30 Day Singer, the original platform for online guitar lessons. The Flanger guitar pedal has an interesting background that involves both science and a lot of luck! Like many guitar and music effects it stems from early experiments with...
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We continue today on our journey as we review some new pedals from Caline today, bringing some classic tones to the forefront. The CP-505 Wave Machine conjures up vintage chorus tones, while the CP-506 Multimod gives you access to 7 different modulation modes to explore. All things modulation today, kids, lots to dive into, so let’s go… Based on a classic 1970’s analogue circuit, the CP-505 Wave Machine provides lush, rich...
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Every version of the Ampero family of Amp Modelers and Effects Processors from our friends at Hotone Audio has come our way, and we’re exctied as always to bring you the latest version today. The Ampero MINI takes everything you know and love about these units and squishes them into a small, compact enclosure, perfect for any pedalboard or tabletop rig. And since there’s no compromise in sound quality or endless IRs,...
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We’ve never come across a pedal we didn’t completely love from Spaceman Effects, and are proud to say that tradition continues with today’s gorgeous piece of gear. The Meridian Time Modulator blends aspects of chorus, vibrato, flanger, filter, pitch-shifting and more into one beautiful purple, sparkly enclosure. Opening new sonic pathways you never knew existed, this modulated machine will have you rethinking your...
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Any time there’s a new release from our friends at Death By Audio, it’s always a very exciting time, and we’re always floored by the unique creations they unleash on the world. Today’s pedal is no exception: the Disturbance Lockable LFO Modulator combines Filter, Flanger and Phaser effects into one wild multi-modulation unit, showering the user with a slew of experimental sounds. As always, if you don’t...
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Flanging. Players love it and players hate it, but it has had an effect (pun intended) on music since its inception decades ago, and we think it’s a great tool to use for musical experimentation. Sometimes, however, flange units can get too crazy, almost to the point of unusability for some genres – that’s why we really dig today’s pedal, the M152 Micro Flanger from MXR and Dunlop Manufacturing. With two simple...
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(This article comes from our friends at GuitarTricks.com – check out their site for tons of guitar-related tips and tricks!!) I Have Too Many Pedals, How To Pare Down By Shawn Leonhardt for Guitar Tricks and 30 Day Singer, the original platform for online guitar lessons. There comes a point where every guitar player realizes they have too many effects pedals! It’s true, it happens, but you don’t need to get rid of any, you just...
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Hope everyone had a safe and wonderful holiday season, and that your 2023 is already off to a great start. We’re going to get off to a great start here at Pedal of the Day as well, bringing you some dynamic effects units to start off the year. Recently released, the Moog Moogerfooger Effects Plug-ins are faithful recreations of the classic, big box Moogerfooger effect lineup, which has been discontinued for...
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When a huge company like StewMac contacts you and asks if you’d like to demo some gear from them, there’s only one answer: an emphatic YES, PLEASE. Today, we’re going to check out a pedal, yes, but some other guitar-related gear as well, all of which is available on the StewMac website, and all of which can help you greatly improve your tone and unleash your creativity. Lots to get into, let’s do it!! First up,...
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A good multi-effects unit is always fun to take a look at, and when it’s focused on modulation, delay and reverb, it makes it that much better. The PLETHORA X3 TonePrint Pedalboard from TC Electronic takes its origin from the larger PLETHORA X5, slimming it down for an easier fit on your board, while still giving you the quality effects you need. We love the versatility in this unit, and can’t wait to dig in with you all...
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The fine folks over at Eventide have been big supporters of Pedal of the Day for years now – we’ve reviewed just about every one of their modern pedals, and have been lucky enough to be included in their last several new release days as well. Today, we’re doing it once again, and with possibly their biggest, most grandiose effects unit to date. The H90 Harmonizer® takes everything that we all love about the...
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A couple months back, we had the distinct pleasure of reviewing and demoing 3 brand new amplifier pedals from our friends at Universal Audio: Dream ’65, Ruby ’63 and Woodrow ’55, all of which were wicked spectacular. Today, we get to revisit more UA gear, this time in the form of three effects: Astra Modulation Machine, Starlight Echo Station and Golden Reverberator. We’ve had our eyes on these for a while, as...
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Pedal of the Day has been fortunate to help with the promotion of each and every iteration of the wonderful Ampero series of multi-effects units from our friends at Hotone Audio, and we’ve got the newest one for you today. Following in the footsteps of the original Ampero, Ampero One and Ampero II, the Ampero Silver Edition Amp Modeler / Effects Processor somehow builds on the previous models’ functionality, options and...
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(This article comes from our friends at GuitarTricks.com – check out their site for tons of guitar-related tips and tricks!!) How To Get The Most Out Of Your Pedals By Steven Kendzorski for Guitar Tricks and 30 Day Singer, the original platform for online guitar lessons. I have GAS, and it’s bad. GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) is a common ailment among new guitar players, triggered by tone-envy, causing them to spend every...
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For their ridiculously low price points, it’s hard to beat the lineup of effects pedals from Flamma Innovation. We’ve covered nearly every one in their lineup so far, and are excited to help introduce their newest offerings, continuing with the FC15 Analog Flanger. This salmon-tinged beauty has an easy-to-use control set and a small footprint, to easily slide into any rig, big or small. The Flamma FC15 Analog Flanger Pedal is an...
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It’s always an exciting time when the folks at Death By Audio create a new pedal, and we’re honored to be a part of today’s new release. The Space Bender Chorus Modulator replicates and warps your signal into beautiful and organic transmissions from a dimension somewhere beyond linear time. Under the hood lies an array of dynamically modulated delay lines allowing you to craft subtle vintage sci-fi sounds, bending...
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A good reverb pedal is always a good thing to have…but what if it was mixed with 3 incredible modulation effects, all in one package? The Old Blood Noise Endeavors Procession Sci-Fi Reverb V2 aims at inspiring something new, something fringe and something risky. A cavalcade making its way through the deserts of a distant planet. The sounds of another world. Or something along those lines. The Procession’s simple controls...
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(This article comes from our friends at GuitarTricks.com – check out their site for tons of guitar-related tips and tricks!!) What Are Modulating Guitar Pedals? By Shawn Leonhardt for Guitar Tricks and 30 Day Singer What is Modulation Modulation is simply changing or moving the original guitar signal. Most electric guitars have control built into them. The cheaper guitars mostly just allow tone and volume control, while...
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The legendary Stereo Chorus Flanger was the first TC Electronic product. EVER. This sought-after effect has been used in rigs and on recordings for nearly 5 decades, and we’re proud to bring you (with the help of Sweetwater) the modern reissue of this classic pedal. The SCF Gold Stereo Chorus Flanger brings all that vintage tone into the modern world, providing gorgeous, genre-spanning modulation for players of all kinds…...
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(This article comes from our friends at GuitarTricks.com – check out their site for tons of guitar-related tips and tricks!!) A Practical Look at Guitar Pedals By Shawn Leonhardt for Guitar Tricks and 30 Day Singer Guitar pedals are an incredible way to sculpt the final sound from your guitar, they provide amazing effects at just the push of a button. In some cases they are even necessary to get the right sound for a particular...
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Somewhat recently, we were able to check out the Valeton GP-100VT, a nice multi-effects pedal that squished a lot of tones into a fairly small enclosure. Well, Valeton has had a quick turnaround beefing up this concept, and we’re proud to help release the GP-200 Multi-Effects Processor today. This new-gen HD modeling multi-effects processor declares an unprecedented upgrade in order to bring you a better sonic experience –...
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We have had the pleasure of reviewing every iteration of the Ampero Series of effects units from Hotone Audio thus far, and we’re going to keep that streak alive today. Presenting the new Ampero II Stomp, and amp modeler and effects processor that takes everything from the previous versions and pushes them to their limits. Ampero II Stomp implements brand new tri-core digital platform and independent AD/DA from ESS® Sabre®...
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It isn’t often that we review and demo 4 pedals all on the same day, but when the opportunity presented itself, we jumped at it. The first 4 pedals in this particular series from Dreadbox each bring a different flavor to the mix, and you could argue that they’re all some players would need for an entire pedalboard. Full of modulated weirdness with a wild reverb at the end, the Kinematic, Lethargy, Komorebi and Darkness...
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We’ve always loved a good flanger effect – some find it overbearing and useless, but what the hell do they know? Today’s pedal takes flanging to new and exploratory heights, adding in a ton of different modulated aspects and options. The SolidGoldFX Oblivion Quad Flange(r) will unlock mind-melting tones in an instant – an otherworldly, vast sonic sea awaits… The Oblivion brings the past, present and...
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On last week’s Flamma Friday, we looked at the FS05 Modulation pedal…today, we’re gonna shrink that effect down, without losing any of those incredible sounds. The FC05 Mini Modulation pedal crams elements of chorus, flanger, phaser and more into its bright, shiny green box, with differing controls for each of its 11 effect types. Housed in a sturdy, durable metal shell, this tiny multi-effect creates larger than...
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Flamma Fridays rolls along here at Pedal of the Day, and we’re headed down another new path this week. The FS05 Multi Modulation pedal crams elements of chorus, flanger, phaser and more into its bright, shiny yellow box, with differing controls for each of its 11 effect types. Presets, stereo connections and more make this box come alive, and seamlessly meld with your current setup. The 11 different modulation effect types on...
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We eagerly await each new release from our pals at Strymon, as many of you do, and their latest is an absolute mindbender. The Zelzah Multidimensional Phaser, aside from having a wicked rad name, is a modulation pedal like no other. Focusing on phasing, it also sports elements of chorus, vibrato, flanger and tremolo, all while sweeping an enormous range of phaser tones, modern and vintage. Grab your headphones and strap in,...
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We love to dive in and explore any sort of Multi-Effects units that come our way – they can hold so many effects and combinations, the possibilities to what you can create are endless. Today, we’re checking out the newest unit from Valeton, the GP-100VT Multi-Effects Processor. Crammed full of all your favorite effects, amps, cabs, presets, a looper and more, this little machine has got a lot to offer. The design and...
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It seems that Flanger is quickly becoming the effect of 2021, with a lot of new and interesting releases coming about over the last few months. We have a wonderful one today for you, too – the Hochstrasser Electronics Chemtrail Analog Flanger. This unassuming and powerful modulation device utilizes bucket brigade chips to create and modulate a short delay line, and can function as a flanger, chorus or vibrato effect....
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Having had the opportunity to test out the majority of the lineup from Spaceman Effects, we’re always curious and excited when they release a new pedal, and today’s effect follows suit. The Aurora Analog Flanger represents Spaceman’s unique dive into this type of modulation, producing shades of flange, vibatro, chorus, phase, and filtery spatial effects with the lush sound of an analog signal path. Lots of knobs and...
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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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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 been waiting patiently to get a shot at today’s pedal after seeing the developments and progress being done on social media. The Zander Circuitry Junipero Aqueous Modulator takes 8 different modulation effects, stuffs them into a nice, big enclosure and gives you a TON of options as to how to use them. These classic sounds can sound as vintage or modern as you’d like, and there’s a lot to cover here, so...
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If you can’t have fun with a multi-modulation pedal, you’re doing something wrong, plain and simple. If that modulation pedal gives you EIGHTEEN different effects, tap tempo capabilities, STEREO in and out connectivity and costs less than 100 bucks, you’re definitely doing something RIGHT. The Joyo R-09 Dual Channel Stereo Modulation pedal gives us all of these things, all in a 2-footswitch pedal that is the perfect...
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Flanger is one of those effects that can be deeply loved or vehemently despised by musicians all over the globe, but we’d be puzzled to find many that wouldn’t have at least SOME fun with today’s powerful pedal. The EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids Stereo Flanger features five presets, eight flanger modes, tap tempo, tap subdivision, a multi-function Modify control, positive and negative Feedback, and a variable Mix...
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