Last year, we were honored to help with the release of the TONEX Pedal from IK Multimedia, a dazzling amp, cabinet and effects modeler unit that broke new sonic ground. Today, we’ve teamed up with our new friends at Vintage King to bring you all IK’s latest creation, the TONEX ONE Amplifier/Cab/Pedal Modeler, a smaller version of last year’s wonderful concoction. There are a TON of options, sounds and wonder trapped...
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We’re stoked to bring you the ENTIRE lineup of pedals from Rockready Mini Pedals over the coming weeks, and we’re continuing with two more excellent mini creations today. The BC-1 Brit Crunch and NG-1 Gatekeeper are small, yes, but they pack a big punch with their sonic output. With simple controls and mini enclosures, these pedals fit onto any pedalboard, and into ANY budget… The BC-1 Brith Crunch delivers classic...
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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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(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 love it when guitar players team up with a company to create a signature or special release pedal, and we’ve got another one for you today. Dowd Records and Rich Good of The Psychedelic Furs have partnered to create a limited edition guitar fuzz pedal aptly called the Furs Face. This pedal is an original, touch sensitive silicon fuzz with two footswitchable fuzz channels, plus an Octavia effect and a controllable circuit...
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We first encountered KMA Machines way back in 2014, and we’ve really enjoyed watching them grow to be the powerhouse effects company they are today. They’ve been supportive of us as well, and we love every time they release a new pedal for us to check out. Today, we’ve got possibly the end-all be-all dirt pedal for you – the Guardian of the Wurm Distortion / Noise Gate. Combining on of KMA’s best pieces...
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Flamma Fridays is upon us once again! Today, we’re featuring an effect genre that probably doesn’t get talked about enough: The Noise Gate. Helping to tame harsh tones and get rid of unwanted hiss is the name of the game with these pedals, and the Flamma Innovation FC10 Noise Gate performs flawlessly in this regard. There’s not a lot to the FC10 Noise Gate: one knob and one switch. You use the Threshold knob to...
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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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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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When you think of fun, exciting, life-changing effects pedals, noise gates are not usually the first things that pop into your brain. Mainly geared towards players with louder, high-octane rigs, they are actually quite essential in many scenarios to keep feedback and overall volume at acceptable levels. Not having a ton of experience with these things, we were interested and excited to check out today’s pedal, the DECI-MATE G...
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Today’s guest review comes to us from Jordan G. – find him on Instagram (@thebedroomguitarist), Twitter (@musicgearjunkie), Facebook (The Bedroom Guitarist) and on his website (The Bedroom Guitarist). Noise Gates are an often overlooked part of a guitarist’s pedal board, but their value cannot be overstated. There are many options out there, but the purpose of this review is to go over my personal favorite –...
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The Boss NS-2 is your basic noise reduction system, it does exactly what it says and takes the unwanted noise and feedback you get from playing at high volumes or with a lot of gain. Specially when your not playing and just standing by your amp. This pedal comes with 3 different knobs on the top THRESHOLD, DECAY, REDUCTION/MUTE MODE the Threshold knob adjust how much or how little feedback you would like to reach your amp, The Decay...
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