With some pedals, you can just tell they’re going to be fun to play just by looking at them. Then, you plug it in, turn it on and BAM! you find out you were 100% correct. Today’s pedal, the Spürr Audio MD-800 Modulated Digital Delay, accomplishes all of this with ease, providing a futuristic style with classic analog delay tonality, along with a couple of sliders and light-up meters to make it an instant conversation...
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After checking out their Pet Yeti Distortion Fuzz pedal, I couldn’t wait to see what was next from the folks at Cosmodio Instruments. Well, the day has finally arrived – help us as we welcome into the world the Gravity Well Analog Wavefolder, Tremolo & Sonic Refractor!! Taking modulation and flipping it around, stretching its boundaries and destroying preconceived notions along the way, this options-laden machine will...
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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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Next to Delay, Phasers just might be my favorite effect genre. It can add a little sparkle, change your tone slightly or send your listeners and recordings right into outer space with ease. Today’s pedal builds on a classic, tried-and-true unit from loooooong ago, putting a spin on a vintage sound from one of the greatest guitarists to ever walk this planet. The MXR EVH Phase 90 Phaser brings together the wonderful worlds of MXR...
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We’re back after a rough week of Hurricane Helene decimating our beloved Asheville area, as well as many others in its path – there are many ways you can donate or contribute to helping the thousands and thousands of people in need, if you can help out, please do! You can also donate to help support Pedal of the Day HERE, or become a Patron on Patreon and get access to some exclusive demos, unboxings and more…thanks...
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The Arboretum Stereo Tremolo from our new friends at Diffractor Soundings was one of the best pedals we’ve seen in a hot minute when it came to us a couple weeks ago, and we couldn’t wait for more from these guys. Luckily, their latest release is upon us just like that – come along as we explore the incredible Chromatic Journey Stereo Analog Phaser. Just like its predecessor, this big box has more knobs and switches...
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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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I love Tremolo. Whether it’s from an amp or a pedal, it adds a layer to music that just hits right. Today’s pedal takes everything you thought you knew about tremolo and ramps it up 1000x, in all the best ways. The Diffractor Soundings Arboretum Stereo Tremolo has lots of knobs, makes lots of noises and sounds amazing in stereo – let’s check it out!! The Arboretum Tremolo is designed to be a truly versatile...
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Well, it’s time for another sonic adventure as we journey down the wonderful rabbit hole that is Chase Bliss. Their latest offering is the Onward Dynamic Sampler, and it may be one of the most impressive and experimental pedals they’ve done – and that’s saying something. Sampling your input signal and then twisting it, wrenching it, looping it, destroying it and more, this pedal is full of excitement, wonder...
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A couple of months ago, I checked out our first pedal from Artisanal Effects, the Toneshaper Drive EQ, and was quite impressed. When Warren told me recently he had a couple other pedals to send my way, I was naturally stoked, and the frist one we’re gonna check out is the Dual Phase Jr. This is a slimmed-down version of AE’s Double Phaser, but there’s no tonal or functional loss with this amazing unit. Let’s...
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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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I love a good phaser effect, don’t you? It can add subtlety, or depth, or get into out-of-this-world modulation territory, letting you express yourself and experiment with your music in so many different ways. Today, we’re taking a look at a reimagining of a vintage classic, with the Warm Audio Mutation Phasor II. This nod to one of the most recognized phaser units in history looks and sounds amazing, so let’s dive...
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The crew at Vongon has always release wildly innovative musical effects units, like the Ultrasheer Pitch Vibrato & Reverb and the Polyphrase Stereo Echo. Today, we’ve got another marvelous creation from these sonic wizards: the Paragraphs Resonant Low Pass Filter. This is a low pass filter the likes of which you’ve never seen, or heard, and we’re gonna do our best to explain this crazy machine to you all…...
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We’re continuing our “Asheville Week” here at Pedal of the Day today, with the second of three effects from a company focused on 100% analog sounds. The Asheville Music Tools ACV-1 Analog Chorus Vibrato is a time warp modulator, featuring a reissue Bucket Brigade Delay line to deliver classic Chorus and Vibrato sounds with the most natural modulation possible. The onboard Low Frequency Oscillator and sophisticated...
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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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Throughout the years, I’ve been fortunate to get my hands on nearly every pedal that Chase Bliss has put out, except one…until today. Much like its rare and elusive namesake, the Condor HiFi Analog Tone Bird has eluded our grasp, but the long wait has finally come to and end. Building on the original version released in 2018, this updated unit has some new features, new design aspects and the “must-have” sound...
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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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It’s time (pun intended) for a look at another delay pedal, which we’re totally fine with, as it’s our favorite effect, hands down. The WEEHBO Guitar Products GENKS Modulated Time Device can be clean, dirty and everything in between, loaded with features and packed with experimental options. If you dig lots of knob turning and bending the space/time continuum, we’re pretty sure you’ll enjoy this amazing...
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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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We’re diving into the world of UAFX from Universal Audio again today, but this one takes a different sort of turn. The OX Stomp Dynamic Speaker Emulator provides you with the ability to mimic just about any speaker cabinet + microphone setup you could think of. With on-board options and easy controls, plus a ton of extras as usual, this unit continues UA’s magnificent run of amazing pedals… Grab an OX Stomp from...
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Multi-effects units are always a blast to explore, and when they’re in Stereo, it’s even more fun. The ALABS Audio Orbital Pitch Shifter is a stereo digital pedal, offering a wide range of pitch-shifting effects, including Pitch Shifter, Octave, Micropitch, Harmonizer, Whammy Sound and more. Other features include Differential True Stereo mode, analog dry-through and two selectable Bypass modes, plus momentary operation...
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Look, we know we just demoed the new Silt Harmonic Tube Fuzz from Walrus Audio 2 days ago, ok? However, when a pedal like today’s comes along, there’s really no problem squeezing a second Walrus creation into one week. The Meraki Stereo Analog Delay pushes the very boundaries of analog delay sound AND functionality, with more delay time and modern options to keep you re-inventing your sound for decades to come… Shop...
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The EF-X2 Tape Echo and the EF-P2 Spring Reverb from Echo Fix have been some of our favorite units we’ve reviewed in the last couple years, and we’re excited today to bring you their latest creation. Anointing you with a simple control section, but one that’s filled with gorgeous, vintage-tinged sonic options, this modulation machine is sure to conjure up tonal voices, forgotten sounds and beautiful feelings from...
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A couple years ago, one of our favorite pedals ever came into the shop: the Geckoplex EP-5 Tape Delay from Gecko Pedals. It’s been a long wait, but well worth it, as we bring you their newest release, the O-Face Modulated Overdrive! This is an effects unit unlike any we’ve ever seen, so let’s dive right in and see what all the knobs and buttons and stuff can do… In short, the O-Face is like having four pedals...
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There’s a good chance that when a pedal company teams up with a musical artist to create an effect, it’s gonna be a good one. Never has that been truer than today, as we take a look at the Artificial Blonde Vibrato, a collaboration between JHS Pedals and singer, songwriter and guitarist Madison Cunningham. Producing always-on tone-enhancement, or off-the-wall modulated, seasick warbles, this baby blue beauty has something...
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We love a good collaboration pedal release, especially when it’s with two of our favorite effects makers. The brand new Microdose Phaser is a collaboration between All-Pedal and Spaceman Effects, and right off the bat, we knew it would be something special. Based off of Spaceman’s discontinued Explorer Deluxe, the Microdose has some new added features and some wild, psychedelic graphics to go with some warm, vintage...
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Recently, we had the privilege of reviewing the gorgeous PAC-9 Pure Analog Chorus from Maxon, and were super-impressed. Today, we dive right back into the Maxon modulation pool, this time with big brother CS-550 Stereo Chorus, a spin on a classic big box from the 1970’s. Grab your headphones and get ready for a ride, this pedal is gonna blow your mind… With a circuit based around the Panasonic MN3207 Bucket Brigade IC, the...
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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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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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Each and every pedal we’ve come across from ZVEX Effects has been unique and different from what we’ve all come to expect from pedals, and today’s continues down that path with extra gusto. The Sonar Vexter Tremolo takes modulation to the next level, providing a slew of features, both present AND hidden, for you to explore. Get ready for a wild ride here, folks, ’cause this ain’t your grandaddy’s...
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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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Over the years, we’ve had the privilege to test out several incarnations of the Echolution family of delay pedals from Pigtronix. These fantastic effects include the first Echolution Analog Delay, the Echolution 2 Deluxe and the Echolution 2 Filter Pro. Today, we’re keeping this journey going with the latest Echolution 3 Stereo Multi-Tap Delay, an all-encompassing echo unit that sure to dazzle and inspire… Echolution...
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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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Continuing our awesome week of reviews and demos, which has included the Eventide H90 Harmonizer® and the Meris LVX Modular Delay System, we bring you the highly-anticipated Chase Bliss Generation Loss MKII VCR Duplicator. A comprehensive study and smorgasbord of tape in all its forms, this effect is somewhat hard to categorize, and those are always some of our favorite pieces of gear. We should also mention that this is the first...
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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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Happy Halloween, everybody! In keeping with the spookiness, oddities and non-normal activities of this All Hallows’ Eve, we’ve got an effects unit that defies all logic and convention, giving “out-of-the-box” an entirely new meaning. The aptly named Riemann’s Grave Modulated Allfiter from Discomfort Designs is a curate trio of biquad filters paired with a sample rate reducer. If that doesn’t confuse...
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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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There are some pedal companies whose work you can instantly tell is theirs with just a simple glance, and our friends at Dophix fall squarely into that category. The no-nonsense silver enclosures, simple graphics and generally scaled-down control sections not only make for an easily recognizable brand, but also some downright impressive effect pedal creations. Today, we’re looking at a pedal of theirs with a lot of options and a...
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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, with the FC16 Optical Tremolo being today’s focus. This fire engine red machine has an easy-to-use control set and a small footprint, to easily slide into any rig, big or small. The FC16 Optical Tremolo...
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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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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, starting with the FC14 Analog Chorus. This light pink beauty has an easy-to-use control set and a small footprint, to easily slide into any rig, big or small. The Flamma FC14 Analog Chorus Pedal is an...
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