How To
Unlock Your Tone: A Guitarist’s Guide to the Power of EQ Pedals
This guide demystifies EQ pedals, showing you how to shape your tone, fix problem frequencies, and achieve a vast range of sounds for any genre.
Category: Effects Pedals
Effects Pedals
Eventide Unleashes “Creative Chaos”: Free H90 and H9000 Update Adds 4 Powerful Granular Effects
Unlock creative chaos with the free Eventide H90 and H9000 update. Explore 4 new granular effects—Cosmic Web, Glitch, GrainMod, and Stutter—designed for experimental sound design and evolving textures.
Review
REVIEW – STRICH : Jimi Fuzz and Super Riot Distortion pedals – Should You Buy?
We review the STRICH Jimi Fuzz for classic, rich fuzz tones and the Super Riot High Gain Distortion for intense modern rock. Find your perfect pedal!
Effects Pedals
Why You Should Have a Compressor Pedal in Your Rig
Demystify the compressor pedal. Learn how this powerful but misunderstood effect can polish your guitar tone and bring your sound to life.
Effects Pedals
The Filthiest Guitar Fuzz Tone: A Beginner’s Guide to Sonic Destruction
Unleash sonic chaos! Discover the filthiest guitar fuzz tone and the dirtiest fuzz pedals (Big Muff, Fuzz Factory, etc.). Learn tricks to make your fuzz even dirtier and more destructive.
Effects Pedals
Tech 21 Revives a Legend: SansAmp Classic Limited Run Announced for Early 2026
The legend returns! Tech 21 announces a limited 2026 run of the SansAmp Classic. Discover why this iconic all-analog pedal remains the industry standard for direct recording.
Effects Pedals
Summer School Electronics and Supercool Pedals Unveil ‘Smoking in the Boys Room’: The Ultimate 90s Grunge Workstation
Unleash iconic 90s grunge tones with Smoking in the Boys Room—a collaborative dual distortion and chorus pedal by Summer School Electronics and Supercool Pedals.
Effects Pedals
Shnobel Tone Unveils Dumbbell Boost: Iconic D-Style Tone in a Compact Pedal
Experience boutique Dumble-style harmonics with the Shnobel Tone Dumbbell Boost. A premium, hand-soldered boost pedal designed for maximum tone and pedalboard efficiency.
Deals
Sweetwater Year-End Clearance Sale 2025: Top 12 Guitar & Gear Deals You Can’t Miss
Score massive savings at the Sweetwater Year-End Clearance Sale 2025! Save up to 50% on Gibson, Fender, PRS, and more. Shop our top 12 guitar gear deals today.
How To
The Ultimate Shoegaze Pedal Guide: Building the “Wall of Sound”
Master the Wall of Sound with our 2025 shoegaze pedal guide. Find the best fuzz, reverb, and shimmer for MBV, Slowdive, Wisp, and Mk.gee inspired tones.
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Is the Big Muff 2 Big Box Worth It? History Reborn vs. Pedalboard Practicality
Is the Big Muff 2 Big Box worth the premium? Compare the limited JHS edition and EHX Nano versions of Bob Myer’s “lost” circuit. Discover the history and the best value.
Effects Pedals
Red Witch Unveils “Cybellium”: A 1-of-1 Boutique Modulator Limited to Just 69 Units
Own 1 of only 69 Red Witch Cybellium pedals. A 1-of-1 boutique modulator featuring unique Art Nouveau art and custom-tuned circuits. Free global shipping—shop now!
Deals
Limited Edition Black & White Neural DSP Quad Cortex Drops at Andertons
Andertons exclusive! Get the limited edition Black & White Neural DSP Quad Cortex, a powerful digital effects processor & amp modeller.
Effects Pedals
Might as well face it: you’re Addicted to Fuzz!
Think you have your “drive” under control? From Hendrix-style warmth to Big Muff sustain, explore the signs, the classic circuits, and the glorious chaos of being a gear-head addicted to fuzz pedals.
Deals
Universal Audio Holiday Gift: How to Claim Your Free UAD Plug-In Today
Claim your free Universal Audio plug-in! Use code HOLIDAYFREEBIE to pick from 10 best-sellers like the 1176 or LA-2A. Offer ends Dec 31.
Effects Pedals
ThorpyFX Unveils “Fuzz Remains”: A New DIY Fuzz Pedal Paying Homage to the Legacy of BYOC
Discover the ThorpyFX Fuzz Remains: A thick, syrupy new fuzz circuit available as an easy-to-build DIY kit or a premium pre-built pedal. Inspired by the BYOC legacy.
Effects Pedals
J. Rockett Audio Designs Unveils the Aqueous: A Fusion of Vintage Chorus and Modern Vibe
J. Rockett Audio Designs unveils the Aqueous Chorus & Vibe. Featuring a dedicated preamp, Tilt EQ, and vintage Bucket Brigade tones.
Effects Pedals
The 12 Guitar Tones of Christmas: A Gearhead’s Guide to Holiday Magic
Unwrap the ultimate holiday gear guide with “The 12 Guitar Tones of Christmas.” From glassy “Silver Bell” cleans to ethereal “Silent Night” ambient swells, discover the pedals and settings needed to bring seasonal magic to your fretboard.
Effects Pedals
Valeton GP-50 Multi-FX Pedal: Next-Gen Tone, Pocket-Sized Power & SnapTone NAM!
Valeton GP-50: Portable all-in-one guitar multi-effects, amp modeller, and IR loader pedal. Features SnapTone NAM tech, 100+ FX, USB audio, and built-in battery. Get massive tone on the go!
Deals
Deal Alert! Iconic Electro-Harmonix Bad Stone Phaser Drops Below £50 at Thomann
Grab the iconic Electro-Harmonix Bad Stone Phaser for under £50 at Thomann! Get the legendary 70s six-stage phase shift with manual mode. Limited deal!
Effects Pedals
Keeley & Andy Timmons Launch ‘NOCTURNE’ Signature Stereo Reverb Pedal: The Ultimate Ambient Tone Machine
Keeley NOCTURNE Andy Timmons Reverb: Flagship stereo reverb with Nocturne, Plate, & Spring modes. Features full MIDI, presets, expression control, and effortless 4-knob operation for professional ambient tones.
Editor’s-Pick
Breakthrough in Fuzz: Electro-Harmonix Big Muff 2 Nano Officially Launched
Discover the newly resurrected Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi 2 Dual Op-Amp. Uncovered from 1970s files, this unique circuit offers crispy fuzz, booming lows, and silent momentary switching.
Effects Pedals
Lost Fuzz Legend Found: EHX and JHS Unleash the Aggressive Big Muff 2 Pedal!
The lost EHX Big Muff is found! The Dual Op-Amp Big Muff 2 (JHS x EHX) delivers a unique, aggressive fuzz voice based on Bob Myer’s forgotten 1970s schematic.
Effects Pedals
Crazy Tube Circuits Launches ORAMA Dual Drive & Fuzz Pedal – The Ultimate Amp-in-a-Box for Stoner & Doom
Crazy Tube Circuits ORAMA: Dual drive & fuzz pedal delivering Orange OR120-style amp tone and boutique ’90s fuzz. Essential for classic rock, stoner, and doom.
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