Effects pedal news, reviews and demos — from budget stompboxes to boutique builds.
Unlock the definitive '90s alt-rock tone with the Cry Baby BB535 Wah Reissue. Featuring a 6-position frequency selector and built-in +16dB boost, the "throaty growl" is back.Read More
Score big at the Guitar Center Guitar-A-Thon! Save up to $700 on Gibson, Fender, and Martin, plus huge deals on Vox amps and EHX pedals. Shop our expert top picks.Read More
Save up to 60% in the Thomann Spring Sale 2026! Huge discounts on Epiphone, PRS, Ibanez, and more. Shop the best guitar, amp, and pedal deals from March 18 to April 8.Read More
Are TC Electronic about to drop a 2290 in a pedal? According to Steve Lukather's guitar tech Jon Gosnell, yes.Read More
Electro-Harmonix and MixWave debut the first-ever officially licensed EHX plugins, featuring component-level models of the Big Muff, Deluxe Memory Man, and more.Read More
Flattley JK Fuzz: A boutique silicon fuzz with a built-in buffer, PreDrive control, and stunning UK hand-wired craftsmanship. Classic 60s tone, modern reliability.Read More
JHS Coyote, a meticulous tribute to G.S. Wyllie’s rare Moonrock Fuzz. Discover a unique three-in-one circuit that delivers haunting swells, rich fuzz, and snarling octaves.Read More
Mr. Black Stereo Vintage Ensemble Pro. A boutique CE-1 style chorus with MIDI, tap tempo, and immersive 3D stereo modulation.Read More