Tonebox Recommended Pedals
Electro-Harmonix Bass Big Muff Pi
The Electro-Harmonix Bass Big Muff Pi is all about giving the beefy bottom ends of bass guitars some warm Muffy love. The Bass Big Muff Pi is actually based on two classic Big Muffs, taking the classic fuzz sounds of the Sovtek Big Muff Pi and the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi and optimizing them to handle rib-rattling low frequencies. Dedicated tone, Volume, and Sustain knobs give you a wide range of control over your fuzzed-out tone, while a Bass Boost/Dry toggle switch lets you bump your low-frequency content up.
Ibanez Tube Screamer Mini
The Ibanez Tube Screamer Mini loads the iconic Tube Screamer sound into a tiny format that can easily fit on your pedalboard, regardless if you have a crazy guitar pedal addiction. With its expressive touch sensitivity and legendary midrange growl, guitarists of different styles will appreciate the Tube Screamer Mini. It comes in classic green paint with three simple controls to dial in a broad range of tones. Adding the Tube Screamer Mini to your rig will prime you for tonal excellence.
Vox V846-HW
The famed V846 returns better than ever as the V846-HW hand-wired wah wah pedal. It is the ultimate wah wah pedal for tone enthusiasts, boasting top-grade components and hand-wired turret board construction. While its iconic tone is undeniable, the V846-HW was not built merely to repeat history, but to create new chapters. Each of its component, including the capacitors, resistors, potentiometer, and inductors, has been meticulously picked for supreme fidelity and tone. It also incorporates a tone-preserving true bypass.
EarthQuaker Devices Spatial Delivery V2
The Spatial Delivery isn’t your ordinary garden-variety envelop filter; with its latching and momentary switching features, this guitar effects pedal from EarthQuaker Devices gives you unprecedented control over your filter effects’ sound and tone. The Filter knob lets you sweep from Lowpass to Bandpass through to Highpass filter modes, the Range dial controls the response to your unique picking dynamics, and the Resonance control lets you serve up anything from subtle filter effects to balls-to-the-wall mayhem.
Dunlop Crybaby Classic
Dunlop’s Cry Baby Classic Wah is a fresh take on a classic sound. The engineers at Dunlop retuned the Cry Baby Standard Wah circuit to achieve a more subtle effect and lower frequency center while incorporating the iconic Fasel Inductor to produce the beautiful tone, sweep, and voice of old Cry Baby pedals. The Cry Baby Classic Wah also includes true bypass switching for tonal purists. It emulates the lush harmonics and vocal sweep from the wah’s classic era.
Darkglass Microtubes B3K 2.0
The Darkglass Microtubes B3K V2 provides you with all the features of the original, plus the ability to restore the mid frequencies for natural character. The attack switch was replaced by the Tone knob, delivering further control of the higher harmonic content. The Microtubes B3K V2 also features the Grunt switch which allows you to set the amount of LF content to be saturated and a Mid Boost switch that gives a subtle 6dB boost to 300Hz. This pedal will surely bring a powerful and defined saturation in an intuitive format.
Drive Pedals
Source Audio L.A. Lady
The L.A. Lady Overdrive pedal from Source Audio boasts the archetypal tones of well over five decades of fuzz and overdrive technology. It gives you three exceptional overdrive tones, including a punchy drive synonymous with modern Texas blues, the coveted “Marshall in a box” sound, and a tube amp inspired engine yielding a range of drive levels, from chunky and warm low gain to squealing lead gain. The L.A. Lady Overdrive consists of Treble, Bass, Level, and Drive knobs.
Carl Martin DC Drive Overdrive
Carl Martin’s DC Drive lets you enjoy two distinct overdrives in a single pedal. This simple yet highly versatile pedal consists of Drive, Tone, and Level knobs plus a Reg/Fat switch. The Reg setting gives you a standard overdrive sound that is super quiet and does not color your tone. You may crank it right up to full saturation or merely add an edge to your sound. Meanwhile, the darker, more modern Fat setting delivers so much more—more sustain, natural compression, bass, mids, and drive!
Rowin Amp Pusher
The Amp Pusher stompbox from budget guitar effects pedal brand Rowin is basically a tiny Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer that you can carry around in your pocket. Its serves up a warm, tube-style overdrive with a wide frequency response range. There’s a two-position selector switch that lets you choose between Overdrive mode and Boost mode, and you can shape your tone further by using the dedicated Volume, Gain, and Tone knobs. Don’t think it’s fragile because of its size; the Amp Pusher is a roadworthy stompbox.
Maxon 9 Series Over Drive Pro+
Finally, an overdrive unit that satisfies and transcends the demands and rightfully takes its place beside the iconic 808—the Maxon OD-9 Pro+ Overdrive. While building the OD-9 Pro+, Maxon sought the assistance of an advisory board of professional guitarists to craft a classic overdrive pedal. The OD-9 Pro+ efficiently serves as a four-voiced monster, providing you with anything from the vintage, bluesy tones of the legendary 808 to the fiery saturated chunk required by modern intense metal music.
Fairfield Circuitry The Barbershop
Underneath the Barbershop Millenium Edition’s utilitarian design and simple three-knob interface, there lurks a grit-heavy overdrive that’ll make you swoon. Simple controls make this stomp quick to set and easy to use. Drive controls input gain, Volume controls output gain, and Sag lets you control how much voltage it sends to your amp. Use the Barbershop to enhance or quickly grit up a clean amp channel or push an already-dirty channel into harmonically-rich saturation levels.
MOOER Ultra Drive MKII
The Ultra Drive MKII is a small pedalboard-friendly pedal that packs a heavy distortion punch. This advanced distortion guitar effects pedal from budget stomp maker Mooer comes packed with three distinct modes: original, Extra, and Ultra. Original serves up a hard-edged low-noise distortion tone while Extra goes high-gain with tube-style flair. Ultra kicks things up even further with a fat drive tone and a much wider distortion range. Te Ultra Drive MKII is a highly musical and road-tough pedal worthy of being your next pedalboard addition.
Emerson Custom Pomeroy
Emerson Custom’s Pomeroy loads a highly customizable overdrive and powerful boost into a pedalboard-friendly, pure analog stompbox. Its overdrive side features six clipping options so you can tweak it to your liking, while the boost side is capable of up to 24dB of clean, full-range gain. The Pomeroy is an excellent choice because of its massive headroom and handy options. You may use the overdrive and boost circuits individually or together. Regarding flexibility, comfort, and power, the Pomeroy is tough to beat.
Animals Pedal Tioga Road Cycling Distortion
Built in collaboration with master pedal builder Matthew Holl from Wren and Cuff, Animals Pedal’s Tioga Road Cycling Distortion introduces fatter lows to the classic “rodent-style” distortion tone from the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. With knobs controlling Volume, Distortion, and Tone as well as a toggle switch that lets you cycle through three gain modes, the Tioga Road Distortion is an extraordinarily versatile and dirty distortion pedal. The Tioga Road Distortion features artwork by Jonas Claesson and comes with true-bypass switching.
Danelectro DJ-22C Black Licorice Beyond Metal Mini
Brutal, hard-hitting, and downright nasty–all fitting adjectives for describing the Danelectro DJ-22C Black Licorice Beyond Metal guitar effect pedal. This evil little stompbox doesn’t just give you growling, snarling distortion, it also has an octave effect for that extra bone-crushing attack. The DJ-22C has a fixed high gain setting, but you can even out the distortion a little bit by holding back on the level knob. There’s also a Bass knob for finer, wide-range parametric control over your bottom end.
ZVex Box of Rock
The Box of Rock boutique overdrive guitar effects pedal from Zvex is a hard hitting little monster voiced to simulate the roaring sound of an overdriven 1966 Marshall JTM45 with all the knobs cranked up to 10. It dishes out classic rock tones from the mid ’60s to early ’70s like there’s no tomorrow and can also be used as a high headroom, low noise clean boost . The Box of Rock Vertical packs the same great tone as its horizontally oriented sibling, but the more “standard” pedal structure makes it easier to slot into your pedalboard.
Big Joe B-303 Metal
Thick mids and lows, insanely long sustain, and crunchy saturated harmonics are right at the tip of your toes with the Big Joe B303 Metal guitar effects pedal. The Shaper knob lets you boost and scoop your tone’s presence and emphasize the middle or high and low frequencies. The Gain knob, meanwhile, enables you to control precisely how much distortion you want in your sound, whether it’s s subtle guttural growl or a primordial roar. The Big Joe B-303 Metal pedal features true bypass switching.
Boss DS-1X Distortion
The Boss DS-1X Distortion takes all of the classic growls and crunch of the original DS-1 Distortion pedal and gives it a next-generation sheen with enhanced sound, feel, and tonal response. Its digital guts make sure you get a superior experience unattainable by analog pedals, with powerful real-time signal processing features that dynamically adapts to how you play. The Boss DS-1X Distortion is ultra-responsive, low noise, and never muddy—a true embodiment of the future of distortion.
Fuzzrocious Grey Stache with Clean Blend Mod
The Grey Stache with Clean Blend Mod from Fuzzrocious is based upon the GGG-tuned and Civil War variants of a muff fuzz, forming a versatile bass- and guitar-friendly beast. The tone stack boasts the capacity to flatten the mids for an even-keeled sound, scoop mids to enable a heavy, deep sound, or boost the mids for a more contemporary sound that lets you drive speakers and punch through in the mix. The Grey Stache consists of controls for Sustain, Mids, Tone, and Volume.
JHS Pedals Green Russian Pi Moscow Mod
The Green Russian Pi Moscow Mod by JHS Pedals takes Electro Harmonix’s classic Green Russian Big Muff pedal and transforms it into a tone machine. It incorporates two toggles: the upper toggle is the +/- while the lower is the Mode. The Mode switch enables higher/lower gain sounds or completely bypasses the mods delivering the true EHX Green Russian fuzz tone. The Green Russian Pi Moscow Mod provides everything you will need to craft a radioactive tone and shape your fuzz to taste.
Animals Pedal Rover Fuzz
Designed by legendary Fuzz master Marc Ahlfs of Skreddy Pedals, the Animals Pedal Rover Fuzz brings together a clear, clean tone and a hot, growling overdrive into a massive wall of vintage fuzz sound. The Wool knob provides all the tonal control you need to reach that classic Tone Bender-style compressed fuzz sound without compromising your original tone, while the Attack knob lets you play around with the distortion level and the fuzz effect’s sharpness. The Rover Fuzz features artwork by Jonas Claesson and comes with true-bypass switching.
Keeley Fuzz Bender
Keeley’s Fuzz Bender is powered by a combination of high-gain silicon and germanium transistors that can serve up gobs of thick, hairy fuzz. You can create fuzz tones both classic and new via a pair of bass and treble gyrators that can act as active EQ controls, a Bias dial that adds a glitchy, velcro-style attack, and Level and Fuzz knobs that serve up massive gain. An epic level of control for epic levels of fuzz.
Dunlop Eric Johnson Fuzz Face
The Eric Johnson Signature Fuzz Face from Dunlop loads the original Fuzz Face’s iconic thick, warm tones. It is inspired by Johnson’s favorite Fuzz Faces from his collection. This Fuzz Face Distortion gives you a higher gain (thanks to the hand-picked BC183 silicon transistors), sleek vintage finish, and custom ’68-’69 knobs. The Fuzz and Volume controls allow you to dial in your ideal sound. The Eric Johnson Fuzz Face is a beautifully dynamic, powerful, and expressive pedal.
Walrus Audio Contraband Fuzz
Coat your sound in thick, heavy fuzz for an over the top metallic wall of sound attack with Walrus Audio’s Contraband fuzz stomp. Don’t let its single knob control scheme and enclosure size fool you; the Contraband packs a way heavier fuzz punch than you’d expect from such a simple and small stompbox. A unique Thick and Thin toggle lets you shape the fuzz tone depending on your guitar’s pickups—a humbucker may sound better in Thin mode, for example—or just expand the Contraband’s range of tonal possibilities.
ZVex Double Rock
Zvex’s dual channel Double Rock, which was originally designed for Dinosaur Jr.’s J Mascis, is actually two dirt pedals in one, and not because it’s basically a pair of Box of Rock pedals compressed into single stompbox form. You can actually turn either channel into a Super Hard On boost, meaning you get an amazingly wide array of dirt tones just by stacking the channels: two BoRs, two SHOs, a BoR going into a SHO, or vice versa.
Tom’sline AGR3S Michael Angelo Batio
Rounding out the Michael Angelo Batio signature line of essential stompboxes is the Vintage Overdrive, a versatile drive pedal with a built-in Boost mode. Dial in a rich, saturated vintage overdrive tone and use it to play rhythm under Normal mode then switch to Boost mode to make your solos pop. The Vintage Overdrive features Tomsline’s patented stop bar design to keep your foot from messing up the pedal’s settings when you stomp on it.
ZVEX Channel 2
Despite the TV-sounding name and TV-inspired artwork, the Channel 2 actually takes its name from the second channel of Zvex’s Super Duper 2-in-1 boost pedal, which itself packs two Super Hard Ons into one box. This simple little pedal will give you the signature super clean boost of a SHO, but once you crank that gain knob up you’ll find yourself well inside tube amp-style overdrive country. The Channel 2 is part of Zvex’s California Mini pedal line.
Electro-Harmonix Analogizer
Want to get a more analog sound out of your digital guitar effects pedals? Wrap your effects-laden signal up in a thick layer of analog warmth with the Analogizer, a unique preamp pedal from Electro-Harmonix. The Analogizer processes digital effects signals using an all-analog circuit and sprinkles it with a touch of lo-fi analog bits and pieces. Needless to say, put the Analogizer after any and all digital effects whose cold, by-the-numbers tone you want to thaw out.
Xotic RC Booster-V2
As with all of boutique guitar effects pedal maker Xotic’s boost pedals, the RC Booster delivers some of the most transparent boosting power you’ll ever find anywhere. For the RC Booster V2, Xotic takes the pedal’s capabilities to the next level with the addition of an additional gain channel that’ll let you coat your tone in a whole new layer of fatness. Tone tweakers will also appreciate the dedicated treble and bass EQ controls, each of which can cut or boost by 15dB either way.
Seymour Duncan Pickup Booster
The Pickup Booster pedal from Seymour Duncan is for those instances when you need to slice through the mix with more clarity, be a little louder, or play a song with a unique humbucker tone on a single-coil instrument. It is crafted to boost your signal without affecting your sound’s character while letting you widen your tone using the Resonance Switch. This true bypass pedal boasts a class A, low-noise circuit design. It excels at highlighting your guitar’s organic tone while adding some beef and muscle.
Xotic BB Preamp MB
Xotic’s BBP-MB Custom Shop BB Preamp MB boutique guitar effects pedal takes the original BB Preamp to new heights. The BB Preamp has already made a name for itself by being one of the most amazingly transparent boost and overdrive preamp stomps out there, but the BB Preamp MB ups the ante even further by throwing in a new mid-boost mini pot that can give your signal’s mid frequencies up to 12dB of extra juice.
Lehle Sunday Driver SW
The Sunday Driver SW from Lehle is a portable high-end preamp for acoustic and electrical instruments. It allows acoustic guitars, electric guitars and basses, as well as other stringed instruments like cellos, double basses, and violins to unleash their musical potential. Boasting a high-quality JFET technology, the Sunday Driver SW lets you switch between two operation modes: D (Driver) and S (Sunday). In off status, the Sunday Driver SW offers two modes of operation—TB (True Bypass) and TS (True Sound).
Tech 21 Q-Strip
All the vintage warmth, grit, and punch you recognize from legendary ‘60s and ‘70s sounds, laid right at your feet in the form of the Q\Strip direct input (DI) preamp and EQ box from Tech 21. This compact, road-tough DI gives you all the studio-grade tone shaping power of a 100% analog MOSFET circuit and four bands of EQ inspired by the most highly regarded of console recording modules. Whether you use it onstage or in the studio, the Q\Strip will make you sound good.
MOOER 015 Brown Sound
Mooer Audio’s Micro Preamp line of guitar effects pedals is all about giving shoestring budget shoegazers easy and affordable access to the legendary tones served up by classic and boutique amp models. The Mooer 015 Brown Sound, in particular, is based on the iconic Peavey 5150 that Eddie Van Halen used to create his legendary “brown sound.” It comes with two switchable channels as well as volume, gain, bass, mid, and treble controls. It also features a cab sim on and off switch.
MOOER Baby Bomb
The Baby Bomb guitar effects pedal from budget stomp maker Mooer lets you inject 30W of pure power to push your guitar speaker cabinet into warm, tube-style overdrive territory. Controls are dead simple; there’s a presence switch for choosing between a warm and a bright sound and a volume dial to control the output level. Pair the Baby Bomb with your favorite Mooer or another brand’s preamp pedal to serve up a wall of sound. The Baby Bomb will work with any cab with an impedance of 8Ohm to 16Ohm.
MOOER 016 Phoenix
Mooer Audio’s Micro Preamp line of guitar effects pedals is all about giving shoestring budget shoegazers easy and affordable access to the legendary tones served up by classic and boutique amp models. The Mooer 016 Phoenix, in particular, is based on the German Engl Fireball amp. Its modern, dark mid-range gain sound makes it a perfect stomp for chunky metal riffs and screaming shred leads. It comes with two channels as well as volume, gain, low, mid, and high controls. It also features a cab sim on and off switch.
T-Rex Alberta II
Since the T-Rex Alberta’s debut, guitarists have loved its tonal qualities and convenience of use. Some are employing two Albertas to get their fix in the studio and on stage, utilizing one for a cutting solo sound and another for creamy rhythm sounds. The T-Rex Alberta II has been built at the request of guitarists across the globe. While the classic overdrive sound has doubled in quantity, the physical size and sonic footprint remain the same, providing you with a three-step rocket of creamy, responsive overdrive sans compromising pedalboard space.
JHS Pedals Milkman
The Milkman is a convenient two-in-one pedal with a tiny footprint that easily fits into your rig. It is a collaborative concept between JHS Pedals’ Josh Scott and Milkman Sound’s Tim Marcus, aiming to build a pedal that serves up an echo/slap delay and boost which can double as an always-on enhancer. If you play rockabilly, surf, country, swing, or just about any other style of good old American twang, then you need to get your hands on the Milkman.
Lehle Julian
If you’re in the market for a versatile pedal to help craft your holy grail tone, check out the Lehle Julian. This flexible boost pedal takes the Sunday Driver pedal and incorporates tone-shaping controls like Frequency and Treble so you can craft your ideal tones. It includes an inbuilt impedance switch that allows you to dial in lo-Z or hi-Z to achieve the tone of classic treble boosters. You can go from muffled to edgy tones by adjusting the Treble knob. The Frequency control brings your tone to life with character and punch.
MOSKY Silver Horse
The Klon Centaur is, hands down, one of the most copied overdrive pedals ever. It’s so often copied, in fact, that budget guitar effects pedal brand Mosky Audio made two Centaur-based overdrive pedals: the Golden Horse and this one, the Silver Horse. What differentiates the two is a two-way switch on the latter that lets you choose between Hard and Soft clipping modes. The Silver Horse also features a trio of dedicated control knobs for tone sculpting.
Fulltone Fulldrive 3
The Full-Drive 3 is a modern overdrive classic. This NOS JRC4558D-powered overdrive guitar effects pedal from Fulltone serves up huge dollops of juicy crunch like it’s going out of style. Three voicings allow you to dish out everything from the ‘90s FD2’s thick, vintage dirt to a wider, more modern transparent sparkle. The Full-Drive 3 also features a discrete JFET clean boost, a germanium diode-based Limiting function for leveling out your tone, and an Order switch that lets you chose whether the Boost channel goes before or after the Overdrive section.
Tom’sline Vintage Overdrive
Rounding out the Michael Angelo Batio signature line of essential stompboxes is the Vintage Overdrive, a versatile drive pedal with a built-in Boost mode. Dial in a rich, saturated vintage overdrive tone and use it to play rhythm under Normal mode then switch to Boost mode to make your solos pop. The Vintage Overdrive features Tomsline’s patented stop bar design to keep your foot from messing up the pedal’s settings when you stomp on it.
Modulation Pedals
Donner Alpha Force
The Alpha Force from Donner packs three types of guitar effects into a single chain, including Higain, Chorus, and Delay. It is capable of delivering intense distortion with a full-range response suitable for rock and metal styles. The Alpha Force comes in a convenient, sturdy, and compact aluminium-alloy enclosure adorned with a novel design logo. It is perfect for going out to play or practicing at home. You can take the Alpha Force anywhere you desire.
Electro-Harmonix Small Clone Chorus
The industry standard in analog chorus effects, the Small Clone was used to great effect the late, great Kurt Cobain, perhaps most noticeable in the Nirvana track, “Come As You Are”. The Small Clone’s chorus effect is clear, rich, and multi-dimensional, with sounds ranging from chiming 12-string tones and doubling effects to pulsating Leslie-like warbles. It’s surprising how much you can do with just a Rate knob and a Depth switch. Use the Small Clone when you want to ditch your subtle chorus for one with attitude.
MOSKY RED FOX
The Red Fox is another multi-effects processor from budget guitar effects pedal manufacturer Mosky Audio. This four-in-one floor unit features a Timmy-based overdrive with two distinct voicing settings, a bucket brigade device-powered analog chorus that takes its cues from the Boss CE-2, and a delay section with a delay range of 25ms to 600ms. Each effect section has its own dedicated control knobs and footswitches. Rounding out the Red Fox’s features is an FX loop.
Caline Super Chorus
The whisper-quiet CP-13 Super Chorus from budget guitar effects pedal maker Caline is a versatile, all-analog chorus stomp that can deliver a dazzling array of ambient tonal textures. Its small size and low price hide a powerful chorus circuit that can dish out everything from subtle shimmers to lush, watery waves of ambient chorus that fatten up and enhance your core tone without distorting it. Whatever your budget, there’s always room for a CP-3 Super Chorus on your pedalboard.
Strymon Mobius
The Strymon Mobius packs twelve iconic modulation effects into a convenient guitar effects pedal. Handcrafted from the best components available, it brings together twelve of the most expressive, versatile, and organic modulation effects ever existed. Each vintage effect has been painstakingly emulated and then expanded upon to enhance versatility and broaden sonic possibilities. The Mobius is equipped with 200 inbuilt presets enabling the perfect modulation sound to be recorded and recalled at any time. That function is also controllable by a MIDI foot pedal to streamline the process.
EBS Red Twister Guitar Edition
The Red Twister from EBS gives you a thick, smooth, and warm sounding flange/chorus effect, handy for both studio and live performances. It is based on the legacy of the UniChorus Studio Edition, but with changes in the frequency range and delay times to perfectly fit the guitar. The pedal output is capable of running in stereo or mono. The Red Twister features a mix level control which allows you to select the amount of the effect you wish to be blended with the natural tone.
Source Audio Soundblox Pro Poly-Mod Filter
The Source Audio Soundblox Pro Poly-Mod Filter gives you all the functionality and power of the iconic Soundblox Pro Bass Envelope Filter with specially voiced effects, suitable for keyboard and guitar. This carefully engineered “stompbox supreme” delivers unparalleled control, sonic diversity, and versatility, catering to all your wah-wah, envelope filter, and dubstep needs. The Poly-Mod Filter features 23 filter effects, including 2- and 4-Pole Low Pass, Peak & Notch, Single Peak, Triple Peak, and Phasers. It consists of a Wet/Dry Mix control featuring Source Audio’s low-end preserving algorithm Lo-Retain.
Electro-Harmonix Micro Q-Tron
Elevate your sound to the funkiest of heights. The Micro Q-Tron Envelope Filter guitar effects pedal from Electro-Harmonix dishes out some of the grooviest wah effects known to man. Its internal envelope follower analyzes your unique picking dynamics playing to sweep the center of the envelope filter, giving you wahs that change dynamically depending on your pick attack. Controls are simple and intuitive, with three dials to set the filter mode, filter bandwidth, and drive amount.
Electro-Harmonix Q-Tron XO Envelope Follower
Elevate your sound to the funkiest of heights. The Q-Tron envelope filter guitar effects pedal from Electro-Harmonix uses an innovative internal envelope follower to analyze your unique playing style and sweep the center of the envelope filter. You get auto-wahs that change dynamically depending on your pick attack. Plus, you can choose whether the sweeps go up or down. It’s not just for guitarists, either; increased frequency response and improved signal-to-noise ratio make it very useful with any instrument.
Lehle DC-Filter
Remove DC voltage from analog signals with the Lehle DC Filter. Audio signals with DC voltage produce annoying switching noise. You can now have both line and high-impedance signals clean, without any loss of sound. Since the DC Filter is of full stereo type, it filters stereo as well as mono signals. This small aid is also capable of processing your balanced signals. The DC Filter requires no power supply as it is a passive filter.
Maxon 9-Series Auto Filter
Maxon’s AF-9 Auto Filter loads the coolest auto-wah and swept filter effects into a portable, user-friendly enclosure. Opto-coupler circuitry emulates the shimmering, watery filtering of iconic vintage units. The AF-9 consists of Threshold and Peak sliders that let you adjust the degree of effect as well as Drive and Range switches that determine the filter sweep’s direction and range. The 100 Hz to 4 kHz frequency range and three selectable filter types (Hi Pass, Low Pass, and Band Pass) enable the AF-9 to work with just about any instrument or input signal.
Sabbadius Funky Filter Tone
The Funky Filter Tone from Sabbadius Custom Pedal Effects is an analog filter pedal that emulates an automatic wah-wah, featuring a little noise compressor. This funky 70s-esque pedal has an incredibly versatile range on your attack and sensitive. Users of the Funky Filter Tone pedal include Luis Alberto Spinetta and several others. The Funky Filter Tone features a true bypass mechanical footswitch. It is packaged in a taxi yellow enclosure consists of custom handmade chicken knobs.
JOYO VISUAL MODULATION
With modulation effects up the wazoo, the R-09 Vision guitar effects pedal from Joyo is bound to be an instant shoegazer favorite. It features two separate channels, each with its own set of highly tweakable modulation effects, that you can mix and match in parallel or series. Use a chorus on Channel A and an optical trem on Channel B. Phaser on A, Vibrato on B. It’s a giant sonic sandbox for you to play in. The R-09 Vision is an R Series pedal, meaning it also has cool ambient LED effects built into it.
MOOER Jet Engine
Despite its name, the Jet Engine flanger guitar effects pedal from the budget stomp maestros at Mooer can do more than make your guitar sound like a jet doing a low-altitude fly-by. You get two different flanger modes: Hi-Fi mode has a tighter high end while Classic mode serves up a warm, saturated flang effect. It’s also got a secret weapon: hold down the footswitch to engage Extreme mode and make your flanged-out signal soar to insane new heights. The Jet Engine is also one of the few flanger units to come with tap tempo.
Source Audio Soundblox Tri-Mod Flanger
The Soundblox Tri-Mod Flanger by Source Audio is an evolutionary outgrowth of the classic Hot Hand Phaser/Flanger system within an accessible and portable format. It features eleven flanger effect variations each modifiable using an Envelope Follower, Hot Hand motion controller, or Low-Frequency Oscillator (LFO). Each Soundblox effects pedal is compatible with the Hot Hand motion controller—available individually in wired or wireless configurations—or a broad arsenal of onboard controls. Soundblox pedals deliver various original sounding effects in a sturdy, ultra-versatile package.
Electro-Harmonix Stereo Electric Mistress
All of the slithering, rippling modulation effects that made the original Electric Mistress a hit are once again being made easily available to flange-heads thanks to the Stereo Electric Mistress from Electro-Harmonix. This isn’t just a straight reissue of the classic analog pedal, though. The Stereo Electric Mistress still packs the same rich flange effects and the much-loved sound-freezing Filter Matrix mode but in a compact and pedalboard-friendly chassis that features truly independent stereo outputs.
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress
The original Electric Mistress’ slithering, rippling modulation effects are once again being made easily available to flang-heads thanks to the Deluxe Electric Mistress XO from Electro-Harmonix. This isn’t just a straight reissue of the classic analog pedal, though. The Deluxe Electric Mistress XO still packs the same rich flange effects and the much-loved Filter Matrix mode, but in a new pedalboard-friendly chassis that features true bypass and can be powered by a standard 9V battery or compatible power supply.
EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids
EarthQuaker Devices built an absolute beast of a flanger pedal when it crafted the Pyramids stereo flanging device. Five presets and eight flanger modes are backed by a multifunction Modify control knob, a positive and negative Feedback dial, and a variable Mix control for an extremely wide range of sweeps, warbles, roars, and jet engine screams. The Pyramids stompbox also comes with tap tempo and tap subdivision features as well as mono and stereo input and output jacks.
Rowin Vintage and Modern Phaser
The innocuously named LEF-313 Phaser from budget guitar effects pedal maker Rowin is a tiny, very affordable, and very versatile phaser pedal that can punch way above its price class. With two distinct phaser modes, it’s already head and shoulders above your bog standard phaser stomps. Use Vintage mode for a warm, old-school phaser inspired by ‘70s sounds. Flip a toggle and switch to Modern mode for a more modern, full-bodied phaser tone with added depth and dimension.
Xvive V6 Phaser King
The 100% analog Phaser King from budget guitar effects maker Xvive is a bit of an odd duck, what with its 18v power requirement. The Phaser King’s tone, however, makes the power requirement completely worth it, as it delivers thick phaser sweeps reminiscent classic 10-stage phasers like the venerable MXR Phase 100 and the legendary Boss PH-2. The Phaser King also comes with an amazingly wide speed range, so you can dial in everything from slow-mo airplane takeoffs to almost vibrato-ish fast wobbles.
Walrus Audio Vanguard
From thick harmonic sweeps to waves of symphonic phase effects, the Vanguard dual phase pedal from boutique guitar effects pedal maker Walrus Audio is built to push your sound’s sonic boundaries further than you thought possible. The Vanguard comes packed with not one but two phaser circuits that act in series with one another. You can use a single 10-stage phaser or run your phased signal through a second phase circuit to create unprecedented and complex tonal textures.
JAM Pedals Ripply Fall Bass
Following years of promoting the Ripple and WaterFall as a match made in heaven, Jam Pedals set out to offer both pedals, packed side-by-side, within one chassis—the Ripply Fall Bass. The WaterFall and Ripple still function as standalone units, but Jam Pedals incorporated several additional features. The combination of both pedals creates a rich and deep modulation making up for some excellent contemporary UniVibe tones. Engaging the middle footswitch lets you discover uncharted territories.
Joyo JF-06
Budget guitar effects pedal company Joyo couldn’t have picked a better stompbox to model the JF-06 Vintage Phase’s sound after: MXR’s Phase 90, which was instrumental in helping Eddie Van Halen craft his signature sound. You hear the Phase 90 at the forefront in such classics as “Eruption” and “Ain’t Talkin’ Bout Love,” and that’s the exact sound you’ll hear when you plug into a JF-06 Vintage Phase. A very practical solution for musicians who want to expand their arsenal of tonal textures.
Mad Professor Mellow Yellow Tremolo
The Mellow Yellow Tremolo hand-wired guitar effects pedal from Mad Professor serves up everything from sine-based ‘50s style soft swing to deep tremolo tremors. It follows the trem effect approach of many vintage amps and uses a sinusoidal oscillator to give your guitar signal symmetrical modulation. What you get is a highly musical and very usable tremolo effect that works well with both a clean sound and high-gain dirt. Add it to your pedalboard and explore new sonic territories.
Danelectro Wasabi AC-1
The Danelectro Wasabi AC-1 Chorus-Trem guitar effect pedal is all about creamy chorus effects and tube-amp style tremolo. With four EQ presets and an independent Tone control knob, you can dial in a wide range of chorus effects, plus a Hard/Soft toggle lets you pick a wave for the tremolo effect. The AC-1 also features a Wet/Dry mix control, a pickup selector that lets you better match your guitar setup, and a a dry output jack for a stereo effect.
Walrus Audio Janus
The Janus tremolo and fuzz stomp from boutique guitar effects pedal maker Walrus Audio is a stompbox oddity. Instead of control pots for Tone, Speed, and Depth, it features Tremolo and Fuzz joysticks. The former controls the tremolo effect’s speed and depth while the latter lets you dial in the fuzz effect’s tone and depth. There’s nothing gimmicky about its sound, though; the Janus can dish out both throbbing tremolo and thick, heavy fuzz. You can use both effects independently or together for a wild mix.
TC Electronic Pipeline
With the Pipeline Tap Tremolo’s introduction, TC Electronic takes a highly-anticipated tremolo device to their innovative TonePrint range of effects pedals. Credits to Square and Vintage settings, the Pipeline is a blessing for vintage tone enthusiasts and players seeking new and inspiring sounds. A roll of a knob gives you six tap tempo-based note subdivisions, delivering great rhythmic depth to your sound. As if that were not enough, the TonePrint Library and Editor provide conveniently accessible custom sounds produced by you and artists.
Electro-Harmonix Worm
All sorts of wriggling and writhing modulation madness have been packed into the sturdy, pedalboard-friendly chassis of Electro-Harmonix’s Worm pedal. This all-analog multi-effects stompbox features wah, phaser, tremolo, and vibrato effects. Pick a modulation effect with the four-way Mode dial then use the sweepable Range and Rate knobs to access a breadth of highly musical effect tones. The Worm also has a two-position toggle that lets you choose between auto modulation sweeping and manual or expression pedal control.
Boss VB-2W Vibrato Waza Craft
The Boss VB-2W Vibrato brings 1982’s classic VB-2 Vibrato pedal to the 21st century, complete with Boss’s signature Waza Craft magic. The VB-2W faithfully recreates the VB-2’s expressive, one-of-a-kind sound using all-analog circuitry and a bucket brigade device (BBD) vibrato line. With the flick of a two-position toggle, you can easily switch from the classic VB-2 vibrato effect to a Custom mode that features a completely new vibrato voicing powered by a unique filter wave.
T-Rex Tremster
Handcrafted by T-Rex Engineering in Denmark, the Tremster pedal is a masterpiece of striking simplicity. It consists of intuitive Mode, Volume, Speed, and Depth controls. The Tremster has been precision-engineered to sound marvelous at whatever setting, so you can explore all you want and never yield a sound you do not like. Similar to other T-Rex pedals, the Tremster comes with an elegant, sturdy design constructed for a life on the road. It features a cherry red paint job.
EarthQuaker Devices The Depths V2
EarthQuaker Devices’ The Depths optical vibe guitar effects pedal is more than you see on the surface. Lush, pulsating swirls that sound like they were born in the deep, dark ocean are made more versatile and flexible with five dedicated control knobs, a 100& pure analog dry signal path, and true bypass capability. For the V2 upgrade, EarthQuaker introduces a new Flexi-Switch feature, which lets you use The Depths’ footswitch as both a latching and a momentary-type switch.
Diamond Vibrato
The Diamond Vibrato is an ultra-versatile, dedicated pitch vibrato design leveraging an all-analog bucket brigade circuitry. It has a high-headroom circuit with MN3007 chip, offering up your instrument’s purest sound before you begin digging in. The variable chorus control lets you take your dry signal up against the pitch-modulated effected sound for real doubled tones. The Diamond Vibrato includes two switches—High that raises the vibrato’s intensity and Jazz which makes for a warmer, darker tonality for a vintage feel.
Voodoo Lab Micro Vibe
First designed as a rotating speaker simulator in 1968, the Uni-vibe has obtained legendary status on landmark recordings by Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, and Robin Trower. The Micro Vibe by Voodoo Lab serves up the rich, psychedelic swirl of an authentic Uni-vibe. It is the sole Uni-vibe clone available within a portable, battery-operated pedal. It incorporates the original sine-wave oscillator, photocells, and incandescent lamp to capture the most authentic sound of any Uni-vibe copy.
MOOER Mod Factory Pro
The award-winning Mod Factory Pro is a massive step up from the Mod Factory MKII. It comes loaded with 16 modulation effects ranging from essentials like a chorus and a phaser through to the more far-out effects such as ring modulators and lo-fi filters. Each of its two modulation engines has its own footswitch, letting you mix and match them to your liking. The Mod Factory Pro also features tap tempo, expression pedal support, and true stereo output.
Dwarfcraft Devices Body Mod
The Dwarfcart Devices Body Mod guitar effect pedal is a Chorus, Flange, and Octave pedal all rolled into one–but with an extra twist! The Flux knob affects each modulation effect in wild and wonderful ways. In Chorus mode, it adds a bit of a feedback loop with an upper octave effect. In Flange mode, the Flux knob works as a resonance dial. In Octave mode, it lets you filter the effect’s parallel sub-octave and upper octave signals.
Pigtronix Octava Micro
The Octava Micro by Pigtronix is a revamped variant of the octave up found in the Disnortion pedal. This pure analog frequency doubler features an onboard low pass filter control which lets you capture singing octave up tones, wherever on the neck, sans tweaking the tone control of your instrument. For increased overall flexibility and more signal power, Fuzz, Drive, and Blend knobs have been incorporated to the original two-knob design. Use the Blend control to combine its fuzz, drive, and octave effects with your dry signal.
Caline Big Dipper
The Caline CP-36 Big Dipper Pitch Shifter guitar effects pedal combines the modulation effects of a pitch shifter and an octaver into one sturdy, affordable stompbox. A simple three-position toggle switch lets you choose between Pitch Up, Pitch Down, and Detune modes, while a selector knob gives you a wide range of shifting modes, including one- and two-octave modes. Dedicated Wet and Dry knobs give you full blending control over your signal. The Caline CP-36 Big Dipper Pitch Shifter comes with a true bypass feature.
Walrus Audio Descent
Walrus Audio’s Descent pedal is a three-mode reverb unit that lets you switch between Hall, Reverse, and Shimmer modes. Were it really gets interesting is that you can also mix in +1 and -1 octaves into each mode’s reverb effect. Hall mode can let you smoothly transition between small room and large hall echoes, Reverse mode comes with pre-delay time controls, and Shimmer mode brings the octave mix to the forefront to create a shimmering wall of reverberating sound.
Electro-Harmonix SLAMMI
Electro-Harmonix’s Slammi is a completely revolutionary new polyphonic pitch shifter. Its 11-way Max Bend control switch lets you get everything from a slight chorus shimmer to a three-octave up or down bend. You can rock it up and down like your typical expression pedal for smooth pitch shifts or leave it in the heel-down position to keep the effect engaged. And perhaps best of all, the Slammi tracks notes as fast as you play them. Polyphonic divebombs, harmony, and chorus effects have never been easier.
ZVex Instant Lo-Fi Junky
Boutique guitar effects pedal company Zvex built the Instant Lo-Fi Junky to replicate the crazy low fidelity sounds of the Lo-Fi Loop Junky in real time. That in itself is impressive enough, but the Instant Lo-Fi Junky actually ups the ante by giving you full control over the dry and wet signal blend. You can create haunting chorus sounds, strange vibrato pulses, and otherworldly lo-fi warbles that push your arsenal of sonic textures to the next level. This hand painted version comes with a lifetime warranty.
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MOSKY Tone Makestation
Mosky Audio’s Tone Maker is a four-in-one multi-effects processor that combines a cab sim, a clean boost, an analog delay, and an effects loop in one floor-based based. The cab sim goes straight for the jugular by replicating the tube-powered British crunch of a Marshall 1960A amp. The clean boost section takes its cues from the preamp section of an Echoplex for extra sparkle and definition. Finally, the analog delay section seems to be based on BJF / Mad Professor’s Deep Blue ambient delay pedal.
JHS Pedals Lucky Cat (Black)
A straightforward digital delay/echo complete with everything you need and nothing unnecessary. The Lucky Cat Delay is equipped with standard controls, including Mix, Time, Darken (EQ), Repeats, and Ratio knobs as well as a Modulation toggle. Mod 1 is a mild modulation that adds the perfect amount of movement to the delay, while Mod 2 is a deeper modulation that provides a seasick sound for where you want drenched in modulation. The Lucky Cat also includes a dip switch for Digital Clean/Vintage Tape tones.
Emma Electronic Navigator Delay
The Navigator by Emma Electronic delivers everything you need from a delay pedal, and nothing unnecessary. It crams tap tempo, beat splits, modulation, trails, and wet/dry outputs into a compact, pedalboard-friendly enclosure that is convenient to use. Merging the best of analog and digital technology, the Navigator presents useful delay functions in a configuration capable of producing classic delay tones and various distinct new sounds. Its hybrid circuit keeps the dry signal path pure analog to prevent digital sterility and signal latency.
EBS DynaVerb Studio Edition
The EBS DynaVerb Studio Edition leverages a 24-bit digital processing circuitry for noiseless and excellent playing both in the recording studio and on stage. It features three types of reverb—Hall, Room, and Plate. The Hall reverb has two variations, while Plate and Room are capable of running in three variations. The knobs select the tone volume (Tone) and the amount of reverb you want to blend in (Reverb). The DynaVerb Studio Edition is great for use with keyboard and bass.
EarthQuaker Devices Dispatch Master V2
Rich, cavernous reverbs and lush, shimmering delays are a single stomp away with the Dispatch Master digital delay and reverb guitar effects pedal from EarthQuaker Devices. The Dispatch Master lets you serve up delays that don’t degrade despite ultra-long repeats, versatile reverb tones that go from tight to super spacious, or a highly musical and unique combination of the two. V2 builds on the original Dispatch Master by adding soft-touch relay-based switching for truly silent operation.
Donner Alpha Force
The Alpha Force from Donner packs three types of guitar effects into a single chain, including Higain, Chorus, and Delay. It is capable of delivering intense distortion with a full-range response suitable for rock and metal styles. The Alpha Force comes in a convenient, sturdy, and compact aluminium-alloy enclosure adorned with a novel design logo. It is perfect for going out to play or practicing at home. You can take the Alpha Force anywhere you desire.
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Procession V2
A unique blend of haunting reverb and three modulation settings, the Old Blood Noise Endeavors Procession looks to spark something risky, new, and fringe. It consists of simple controls that run a set of reverb soundscapes ranging from uncomplicated reverb to intricate Sci-Fi filtery echo weirdness. The Depth and Speed controls correspond with your preferred modulation mode: Tremolo, Flange, or Filter. The Reverb and Mix knobs adjust the reverb decay and combination of wet/dry signal, respectively.
Walrus Audio Fathom
Boutique guitar effects pedal maker Walrus Audio’s Fathom is a multi-function reverb pedal that packs enough reverb versatility to satisfy even the most consummate of ‘verb heads. You get a vast, reverberating Hall mode; a full-bodied Plate mode; a Lo-Fi mode than can go from warm to AM radio-thin; and a Sonar mode that mixes high and low octaves into the reverb effect. A unique X pot provides mode-specific parameter controls. In Hall and Plate mode, it controls the pre-delay. In Lo-Fi mode it controls the filter width. In Sonar mode, it controls the octave blend.
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Procession
Suitable for creating a science fiction soundtrack, the Procession by Old Blood Noise Endeavors features a unique combination of haunting reverb and three modulation settings. It seeks to inspire something different, risky, and fringe. Its intuitive controls run a variety of reverb soundscapes spanning from simple reverb to intricate Sci-Fi filtery echo strangeness. The Reverb and Mix controls adjust the reverb decay and blend of wet/dry signal, respectively. Depth and Speed dials correspond with the preferred modulation mode: Tremolo, Flange, or Filter.
Mad Professor Kosmos
The Kosmos reverb guitar effects pedal from Mad Professor epitomizes the boutique pedal ethos by going above and beyond what a regular garden variety reverb stomp can do. It’s surprisingly feature-rich considering its small, pedalboard-friendly size. It’s packed with 11 reverb types, has a soft click footswitch that pulls double duty by triggering an “infinite” reverb effect when held down, a full complement of tone-shaping dials, and a unique Control knob that changes different parameters depending on the currently selected effect.
EarthQuaker Devices Levitation
The Levitation reverb guitar effects pedal is EarthQuaker Devices’ ode to the majesty of vintage-voiced reverb tones. Small room slapback effects, vast spatial oscillations, and everything in between are all possible. A dedicated Decay knob that fine-tunes the decay length is backed by a separate two-way Length toggle that offers more broad control over the decay length. The Levitation also comes equipped with Flexi-Switch technology, meaning you can use the footswitch as both a latching and a momentary-type switch.
Keeley Super Mod Workstation
Pedalmeister Robert Keeley wasn’t kidding around when he named this modulation multi-effects pedal the Super Mod Workstation. It features two banks loaded with eight high-quality modulation effects each, from thick chorus and pristine digital delay to rotary emulation and wah. Mix ‘em, match ‘em, stack ‘em–you have the power. The Super Mod Workstation also comes with a dedicated tap tempo footswitch as well as expression pedal support for real-time parameter control. A truly super stompbox.
TC Electronics Hypergravity
The HyperGravity Compressor pedal from TC Electronic is the missing link that will make your good tone great. Boasting at least three cool modes, the HyperGravity Compressor incorporates an awesome vintage compressor, a cutting-edge multi-band compressor, as well as infinite compression combinations via TonePrint. It serves as the key to achieving the coveted pro tone with balanced dynamics. It consists of controls for Blend, Attack, Level, and Sustain. Kick it in and get ready to shine.
Electro-Harmonix Tone Corset
Just like its namesake, the Tone Corset squeezes your tone to give it all the right curves. This analog compressor pedal from Electro-Harmonix features an intuitive four-knob design for all your compression needs. You can control the amount of compression via a Sustain knob, adjust the compression’s recovery rate with the Attack knob, adjust the compressed and dry signal mix with the Blend knob, and dial in overall output with the Volume knob. The Tone Corset also has a Pad switch that helps minimize unwanted distortion caused by high-output pickups.
Diamond Bass Comp Jr
Just like the original BCP1, the Diamond Bass Comp Jr provides a similar high-quality optical compression as well as a simple yet efficient Tilt style EQ control featuring selectable center frequency (250Hz or 900Hz), increased frequency response and high headroom to fit various active or passive 4/5/6 string basses. All that within a more compact and pedalboard-friendly enclosure compatible with a broader selection of pedalboard power supplies. The Bass Comp Jr features true bypass operation, bi-color LED, and premium audio components.
Keeley Compressor Pro
The Keeley Compressor Pro guitar effects pedal offers maximum tonal control with minimal manual memorization. It’s basically a studio-grade compressor simplified and crammed into a compact, five-knob stompbox. You also get a choice between a sustain-heavy hard- and more natural soft-knee compression as well as an auto mode that follows preset attack and release times. There’s even a seven-segment LED display that acts as a visual compression and gain-reduction metering indicator. The Compressor Pro is an essential stompbox you will want to add to your pedalboard.
Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher
Electro-Harmonix gives bass players a lot of pedal love with the Bass Preacher Compression Sustainer, a pedal designed specifically to handle a bass guitar’s vast dynamic range and powerful low-end frequencies. Intuitive Volume and Sustain knobs make it easy to dial in subtle shifts and extreme tonal transformations alike. There’s also a three-way attack selector switch that lets you choose between Fast, Medium, and Slow compression timings. The Bass Preacher features true bypass switching and works equally well with both active and passive basses.
Electro-Harmonix Soul Preacher
Whether you rock a guitar or a bass, the Soul Preacher compressor pedal from Electro-Harmonix will fit right in your pedalboard. It packs three selectable attack modes–a 20ms Fast rise, a 50ms Medium rise, and a 100ms Slow rise–coupled with a Sustain knob that lets you dial in silky, lengthy sustains. The Soul Preacher gives you highly articulate compression without compromising your core tone. This compact, road-tough pedal also comes with a true bypass feature.
MXR 6-Band EQ
The Six Band EQ from MXR grants you control over all the fundamental guitar frequencies, with every slider capable of providing 18dB of boost or cut. It is perfect for producing scooped-mid rhythm tones with massive low end. The Six Band EQ can remove onstage feedback and impart natural-sounding warmth to a quack acoustic pickup. You may also utilize it in the effects loop of your amp for a massive, customizable lead boost. The Six Band EQ is great for pickups on acoustic guitars.
Tech 21 Q-Strip
All the vintage warmth, grit, and punch you recognize from legendary ‘60s and ‘70s sounds, laid right at your feet in the form of the Q\Strip direct input (DI) preamp and EQ box from Tech 21. This compact, road-tough DI gives you all the studio-grade tone shaping power of a 100% analog MOSFET circuit and four bands of EQ inspired by the most highly regarded of console recording modules. Whether you use it onstage or in the studio, the Q\Strip will make you sound good.
MXR KFK1 10-Band EQ
If you are not contented with your MXR Ten Band EQ, check out its wicked twin—the Kerry King Ten Band EQ. This beastly, tattoo-covered unit gives you tone and level control identical to the M108, but the Kerry King is capable of punishing two amps simultaneously, credits to its dual outputs. Designed in collaboration with the iconic Slayer guitarist, you can use it to produce thrash approved, scooped-mid rhythm tones or as a boost for solos. Ten sliders allow for a cut or boost up to 12dB.
JHS Pedals Haunting Mids
Find that scary good tone that haunts your imagination with the Haunting Mids from JHS Pedals. This simple yet frightfully effective sweepable-mids EQ preamp is capable of transforming just about any pedal or amp into a ghastly monster. It consists of Volume, Sweep, and Mids controls, as well as a Hi/Lo toggle. The Sweep and Mids knobs work in tandem to get the right frequencies to scoop or boost mid frequencies. The Haunting Mids is great for manipulating the midrange character of your drive pedal.
WMD Utility Parametric EQ
WMD’s Utility Parametric EQ is the perfect always-on pedal for sculpting your tone. Don’t let the simple three-band layout fool you; the Utility can a lot of power under its hood. The three frequency knobs let you dial in the filter’s center frequency; frequency ranges are 31Hz to 1.6kHz, 100Hz to 4.8kHz, and 300Hz to 16kHz. Each frequency pot also has its own dedicated Q and level dials for controlling the filter’s sharpness and the cut / boost, respectively.
Tom’sline Guitar EQ
Budget guitar effects pedal manufacturer Tomsline’s Guitar EQ stomp does exactly what it says on the tin: let you shape the overall EQ and tone of your guitar signal. The five EQ bands—100Hz, 250Hz, 630Hz, 1.6KHz, and 4KHz—can each be cut or boosted by up to 18dB. You also get a single Level pot for controlling the overall volume output. Use the Guitar EQ to brighten up your sound, build a heftier bottom end, or tame any unwanted frequencies in your signal.
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Utility Pedals
Carl Martin Tuner
The Carl Martin Tuner is attractive, simple, efficient, and handy for any type of guitarist. Housed in a classic die-cast black enclosure, the Tuner is switchable between standard readout and strobe. Both are clear, bright, and readable from a standing position. The Tuner is an excellent addition to your Carl Martin pedal collection. It features a true bypass on/off for a clean signal path, mute switch for silent tuning, and can be calibrated from 437 to 443.
Donner DT Deluxe
The DT Deluxe from Donner is an exceptional chromatic tuner that comes in a classic design and compact size so it will not hog your pedalboard space. It includes true bypass, which is fundamental for this type of pedal, and a new strobe mode with +/- 1 cent accuracy. This guitar tuner pedal has a huge LCD that shows you what is going on. The footswitch lets you turn the tuner on/off, and will instantly mute your signal once the pedal is activated. The DT Deluxe is convenient to use and makes for a great entry-level tuner.
Donner DT-1
The Donner DT-1 is among the most affordable and best tuner pedals for both live and solo situations. Despite its price range, this chromatic tuner includes a true bypass and insane visibility. At first, it looks faded since it is different from what other tuners give you. You cannot clearly read the letter from afar, but you may still tune your string and recognize when you have hit the right spot. The whole screen becomes green when you are at the perfect frequency. The DT-1 is very handy if you love wandering around the stage.
Carl Martin Buff Deluxe
The Buff Deluxe is built to run alongside huge multiple effects boards with plenty of true bypass effects. The drawback of utilizing true bypass effects is that your guitar signal stays high impedance, leading to the loss of high note because of the several feet of cables running at the pedalboard, and not the slightest from board to amp. The Buff Deluxe features a Mute switch that directs your signal to the Tuner Out. That enables the removal of even the tuner from the signal chain as well as convenient and silent guitar tuning.
Korg Pitchblack Custom (Black)
The Pitchblack Custom by Korg contains the first vertical 3D visual meter on a pedal tuner. Handy display modes and three-dimensional lights provide you with an exceptional level of visibility. Aside from enabling ultra-high +/- 0.1 cent tuning accuracy, it boasts true bypass switching for avoiding any coloration of your tone. The Pitchblack Custom has been built to give you years of trouble-free operation. Its sturdy aluminum die-cast enclosure includes a DC output allowing parallel connection for powering effect pedals.
Electro-Harmonix V256 Vocoder
With up to 256 adjustable vocoder bands, the V256 vocoder pedal from Electro-Harmonix is a true beast of a machine. Talking guitar effects, futuristic robotic voices, and gender-bending pitch adjustment are just some of the cool voicings you can create with the V256 and then store in up to nine onboard memory locations. It’s even got a Reflex Tune feature, giving you an auto-tune pitch correction effect that you can take with you on stage.
BOSS RC-30 Phrase Looper
Boss unveiled a new line of RC-series Loop Stations for the 10th anniversary of the original Loop Station, and the RC-30 is one of that line’s poster boys. The Boss RC-30 Loop Station is a twin pedal multitrack looper that comes with two synchronized stereo tracks, built-in loop effects, and a phantom power XLR input jack. The RC-30’s massive internal memory lets you record up to three hours, while a USB 2.0 port lets you import and export WAV files or save your loops to an external storage device.
Digitech Jamman Solo XT
After inventing looping many years back, the DigiTech JamMan Solo XT gives you the ultimate stereo looping experience. Increase the energy in your performance and gain new inspiration with almost infinite loops. Smooth transitions between looped phrases make the Solo XT an indispensable device for performing and composing. It features ten pre-loaded drum loops from Pat Mastelotto. Enjoy the stereo looping experience you desire from simple backing loops to complex loop layers with your band or by yourself. Polish your performance with Auto-Quantize, Auto-Record, three Stop modes, and adjustable BPMs.
TC Electronic Ditto Stereo Looper
The most exceptional and intuitive looper known to musickind has made a comeback. The Ditto Stereo Looper loads an abundance of stellar creative features that will see you jamming along with the best in music now through the revolutionary StarJam feature while producing multilayered masterpieces in seconds flat. With the Ditto Stereo Looper, TC Electronic takes some of the most legendary features of the bigger two-switch Ditto X2 Looper into a more compact enclosure without sacrificing the essential functionality that has made the Ditto Looper extremely popular.
Electro-Harmonix Stereo Memory Man with Hazarai
Electro-Harmonix founder Mike Matthews says that “Hazarai” means “all the extra stuff.” That’s exactly what they crammed into the Stereo Memory Man with Hazarai. This guitar effects pedal is a multi-tap delay pedal, an echo with a reverse function, and a looper with up to 30 seconds of loop time. It also features tap tempo, vintage tape echo filtering, and you can store and load up to eight programmable presets. Definitely everything but the kitchen sink.
MOOER Ocean Machine
The Ocean Machine is the stompbox equivalent of a Swiss army knife. You get a 60-second looper, nine distinct reverb types, and two independent delays with a total of 17 different delay effects. This multi-effects monster is the brainchild of budget stompbox maker Mooer and self-confessed multitrack aficionado/metal maestro Devin Townsend, so you’ll definitely find some of the spaciest and craziest delay tones you’ve ever come across on the Ocean Machine. It’s a knob-twiddler’s dream instrument.
Rowin Beat Loop
The LBL-01 Beat Loop is a versatile and affordable combination drum machine and looper pedal from budget-priced guitar effects pedal manufacturer Rowin. The looper section can record for up to five minutes in each of 30 separate storage locations. The drum machine has two drum groups with 40 drum types, half of which are standard while the other half is electronic. The LBL-01 Beat Looper also has a separate dual footswitch controller that lets you control the drum section.
Donner Boost Killer
Often likened to the Xotic RC Booster, Donner’s Boost Killer pedal is arguably one of the most aggressive boost effects available. For a budget-friendly effects pedal, it loads plenty of heat, making it an attractive option. If you are looking to enter the world of boosters, the Boost Killer could be a great starting point. Even with its lightweight and compact enclosure, this pedal features a bit more generous controls than your standard booster design. It consists of Treble, Bass, and Volume controls along with a dominant Gain knob.
Source Audio Soundblox 2 MANTA Bass Filter
The Soundblox 2 Manta Bass Filter from Source Audio boasts 12 meticulously tailored filter effects along with eight distortion variations, a feature never available before in the Soundblox line of filter effects. These styles of distortion are not only crunch or amp simulation; they are configured to work alongside the filter effect selections. The Manta’s filters are controllable by two envelope followers, square, sine, and saw tooth LFO. Similar to its fellow Soundblox 2 pedals, the Manta is compatible with the Hot Hand 3 Wireless Effects Controller, Source Audio Dual Expression Pedal, and MIDI control signals through the Soundblox HUB.
Donner Pearl Tremor
The Pearl Tremor from Donner boasts a pure analog phase effect and produces a plump and warm sound. It carries a toggle switch that lets you choose between Vintage and Modern. It also features an LED indicator that shows you the working state and true bypass, which gives a transparent tone. The Pearl Tremor is packaged in a sturdy, aluminum-alloy chassis. It should not be used in direct sunlight, high humidity, high temperature, or subzero environments.
ZVex Super Ringtone II
The Super Ringtone II is boutique guitar effects company Zvex’s juiced up 16 step version of the original Ringtone sequencer. This insanely versatile ring modulator can deliver everything from subtle, hypnotic detunes through to otherworldly laser battle sounds and all points between. You can use it no matter the time signature you’re playing in by choosing between 16 steps in the sequence. The Super Ringtone II also features tap tempo control, MIDI sync, a hold feature, eight programmable memory banks, and delta speed control.
WMD Geiger Counter Pro
This is the future of digital dirt. WMD’s Geiger Counter boutique distortion guitar effects pedal delivers a cornucopia of dirt tones, from the classic and recognizable to some insanely twisted, octave folded lo fi fuzz that brings to mind the irradiated wind that follows in the wake of a mushroom cloud. The Geiger Counter Pro is the evolved version of the Geiger Counter that crawls out of that radiation fallout. It ups the number of wavetables to 512 in total, has a wavetable morphing feature, comes with 16 switchable presets, and is even upgradeable via USB..
Mooer Trelicopter
An impressive, expressive, and wide-ranging optical tremolo effect packed into a stompbox literally small enough to put in your pocket. The Trelicopter from budget guitar effects pedal maker Mooer manages to conjure up a gentle, natural tremolo that hews close to a classic Fender tremolo sound. Mooer also threw in a Bias control knob that lets you adjust the clipping waveform’s hardness or softness as well as a true bypass function. Small, versatile, and highly musical; a great addition to your pedalboard.
Chase Bliss Audio Midibox
The Chase Bliss Audio Midibox converts the five-pin MIDI cable into a TRS patch cable and lets you connect Empress or Chase Bliss pedals to a standard MIDI cable. It includes internal jumpers, allowing you to make any port you desire compatible with Meris, Chase Bliss, or Empress products. The jumpers available in this product make them “ring active” rather than “tip active” on the TRS jack, letting them interface to the Chase Bliss Audio tap/midi jack with only a standard TRS patch cable.
JHS Pedals Mini A/B
Some players employ an A/B box like JHS Pedals’ Mini A/B, while others don’t know what they’re missing. Packed with indispensable benefits in the studio, on the gig, as well as at home, the Mini A/B gives you incredible convenience within a compact enclosure that can squeeze into even the most cramped spaces. It is perfect for swapping between two amps, changing between two instruments, or isolating your tuner from your signal chain. You can also leave one output unplugged for a handy mute function.
Electro-Harmonix Chillswitch
The Chillswitch momentary line selector pedal from Electro-Harmonix does more than just letting you switch off between different effects loops. Thanks to its momentary / nonlatching switch, you can tap the footswitch in time to the music and use the Chillswitch to create cool and unique stutter effects that repeatedly transitions between two effects loops or turns your guitar signal on and off. Need to engage your effects for longer? Just keep your foot on the switch.
Lehle D-Loop
Employ two different effects loops with the D.Loop from Lehle. It boasts two true-bypass loops and high-end gold-plated relays, so your tone stays pristine when you are not utilizing it. Stomp on the D.Loop to bring in whatever range of effects you desire. You may also use the D.Loop to incorporate another preamp on the fly or utilize the main input and a return to bring in various instruments. Whatever you do, you will appreciate this stompbox’s full MIDI capacity, since you can make its switches operate the way you desire.
Morley ABY Mix
Morley’s ABY Mix Mixer/Combiner pedal lets you route any two input signals to any two outputs. You can, for example, quickly switch between an electric and an acoustic in between songs without having to mute your electric, unplug it, then plug the acoustic into your amp. Each input section has its own independent level control and LED indicator for quick visual feedback so you don’t forget which amp is active. The ABY Mix also features Morley’s True-Tone bypass buffer circuit to ensure your core tone shines through.
Radial BigShot EFX
Set up two independent effects loops then add them to your pedal chain as you see fit with the BigShot EFX true bypass effects loop switcher from Radial. Therefore, those tone robbing non-true bypass pedals and noisy pedals that you love to hate can already be utilized and entirely removed from the signal path when you don’t need them. Better yet, when your effects loop is on standby, you can turn on/off pedals at will and ready your sound.
JHS Pedals Little Black Buffer
The Little Black Buffer by JHS Pedals is the remedy for poor guitar sound resulting from employing numerous pedals. Since it gives the perfect input impedance for your rig, you can quickly notice your guitar sound is reinvigorated with a full, natural tone that sounds like you are connected directly into your amp—regardless of how many pedals you utilize. The Little Black Buffer is your ticket to a sound signal chain and a small price to pay for tonal perfection.
Mooer Microbuffer
Ever notice that the longer your cable gets, the worse your tone seems to become? It’s especially noticeable when you’re a consummate shoegazer with a pedalboard filled with dozens of interconnected pedals. The MBF1 Micro Buffer guitar effects pedal from budget stomp maker Mooer helps you minimize tone suck caused by pedal and cable impedance problems. Stick it in your pedal chain, choose a high or low EQ cut, and use the Boost knob to bump up the signal level in case of any volume loss.
Orange Amp Detonator
Running two amps is an accepted way of capturing bigger tones in the studio and on stage. No matter if it is changing between two amps for their characteristics or employing them simultaneously for vast walls of sounds, professionals have been using this setup for years. The Amp Detonator by Orange is arguably the tiniest active, wholly functional, buffered ABY pedal available. The transformer output was painstakingly engineered to become as transparent as possible, while the two outputs are buffered with a low-noise, linear circuit. Drive lengthy cable to your amplifiers without clarity loss and change quietly between them.
J. Rockett Steampunk
Easy yet ultra-versatile, the J. Rockett Steampunk is an exceptional two-in-one Buffer Booster. The Buffer is great for addressing impedance issues caused by employing big boards and long cables. It will let you save your tone and recover any high end loss. An LED indicator watches the Buffer control while it is in phase. The Boost feature gives a clean 20+ Db push to your effects and amps. The Steampunk can also take perfectly clean tones and impart clarity and sustain.
Mission Engineering VM-PRO
Not your dime a dozen volume pedal, the VM-PRO by Mission Engineering is a multi-output, buffered, adjustable volume pedal that is ready for action. Imagine it as an excellent starting point for your signal chain. Suitable for your acoustic-electric guitar, bass, and electric guitar, you can set the VM-PRO’s input jack for active or passive instruments. The buffered output guarantees proper frequency response via your pedals and lengthy cable runs. The VM-PRO volume pedal can handle whatever rig you are running.
Dophix Buffer
Use the Dophix Buffer to prevent signal loss when employing long cables or multiple effects connected in cascade. It may also be utilized as impedance matching for several pedal connections. The Dophix Buffer is extremely useful for thwarting and improving the background noise, increasing the noise/signal ratio. Each Dophix product is different and handcrafted in its Florence laboratory. The Dophix team oversees every stage of production and testing to ensure the best quality. Dophix manufactures high-quality products based on the universally recognized philosophy of “Made in Italy.”
Pigtronix Gatekeeper
The Gatekeeper from Pigtronix is a lightning-fast, studio-grade noise gate pedal that eliminates any unwanted noise from your rig. Carrying Threshold and Release time controls, the Gatekeeper gives you 100% attenuation with unparalleled response time, making it the most efficient and valuable noise gate pedal available. It leverages high-speed JFET circuitry to fully get rid of hiss, buzz, hum, and other non-musical sounds from your signal path. The Gatekeeper will let you crank up your volume without worrying about hearing the disgusting 60-cycle hum or white noise common to high gain rigs.
TC Electronic Iron Curtain
Presenting the no-nonsense way to get rid of your sound gremlins, the Iron Curtain Noise Gate by TC Electronic. It is an ultra-fast and efficient noise gate that minimizes unwanted noise from your instrument signal. Its convenient two-knob interface controls decay and threshold. The toggle switch allows you to select between reducing unwanted noise or muting signal entirely. Designed and engineered in Denmark, the Iron Curtain Noise Gate comes in a durable metal chassis. It features a true bypass for supreme signal integrity.
Xvive Noise Gate
The innocuously named Noise Gate from budget guitar effects pedal creator Xvive is a wide range noise suppressor that packs an excellent amount of dynamic response. It features 100% attenuation when gated and makes great use of ultra-high speed circuitry to get rid of all the unwanted noise lurking in your signal. Perhaps best of all, it doesn’t require a manual to get the settings right. The Naoise Gate is easy to use, compact, road-tough, and comes with true bypass switching.
Alexander Pedals Defender
Don’t let the Defender Stargate Drive’s classic arcade game-inspired graphics fool you. This new stompbox from Alexander Pedals is a shapechanging beast that takes fuzz, distortion, and overdrive to intergalactic heights. The Defender allows you to create your quirky, clipped tones from various built-in modes. It offers several configurable options with preset storage and expression control. With simultaneously selectable “special effect” (PIT, SPC, FLT) and Distortion mode (OD, DST, FZ), it sets a course to marvelous guitar tone.
MXR Noise Clamp
Clampdown on excess noise and hiss with the Noise Clamp pedal by MXR. By sensing the dry signal of your guitar, it lowers the noise level in the effect loop, putting the kibosh on even your noisiest signal. A single Trigger dial lets you select the volume threshold at which the Noise Clamp is active, and a green LED tells you whether the gate is on/off. The Noise Clamp can trim noise up to 26dB, preserving riff definition at massive gain levels.
CNZ Audio Noise Gate
If you are looking to minimize the buzz in your signal when you are not playing, look no further. The Noise Gate from CNZ Audio successfully tames your overdrive pedals, guitar signal, and whole effects chains. The Toggle Switch includes two settings: the Soft setting relaxes on the release and lets it end less abruptly, while the Hard setting is ideal for removing undesired string noise and creating clean silence in between a heavy-metal riff’s notes.
Rowin Beat Loop
The LBL-01 Beat Loop is a versatile and affordable combination drum machine and looper pedal from budget-priced guitar effects pedal manufacturer Rowin. The looper section can record for up to five minutes in each of 30 separate storage locations. The drum machine has two drum groups with 40 drum types, half of which are standard while the other half is electronic. The LBL-01 Beat Looper also has a separate dual footswitch controller that lets you control the drum section.
Joyo GEM BOX III
The Gem Box III is Joyo’s flagship entry in the guitar multi-effects processor arena, and it packs quite a punch. The Gem Box III features 61 preamp models, 157 effect types, and 300 preset tones. It also comes loaded with 26 impulse responses, to which you can add your own via Joyo’s Studio software. For playing solo, the Gem Box III’s drum machine with 40 presets and 10 metronome rhythms will come in handy along with the 52-second looper. And when it’s time to hit the stage, this sturdy unit will hold up to the rigors of the road.
Joyo JAM BUDDY (Black)
There are a lot of guitar multi-effects processor units that have headphone jacks now. The Jam Buddy from Joyo one-ups them all by having both a headphone jack and built-in speakers. The Jam Buddy’s two 2” 4W speakers have enough power for a quick practice session without bothering the neighbors, and its rechargeable battery will let you extend the jam session to up to three hours. The Jam Buddy also features footswitchable clean and OD channels, a built-in delay, and Bluetooth connectivity for playing along to an audio track.
Singular Sound BeatBuddy Mini
The Singular Sound BeatBuddy Mini is a drummer within a guitar pedal enclosure. It provides entirely hands-free, creative control of the beat. No matter what instrument you use, you can easily transition from verse to chorus, insert fills, throw in drum breaks, add accent hits, and more to yield an unparalleled live drummer effect. Utilized in the music programs of Berklee College of Music and Frost School of Music, the BeatBuddy Mini is arguably the most efficient way to enhance your rhythm and master different genres while improvising and having a great time.
NUX MFX-10
The MFX-10 boasts 55 models overall (you may use as much as eight simultaneously), vintage three-band passive EQ for each amp model, 19 classic amp and pedal models with A/B channel switching, and parametric EQ with additional mid-frequency sweep control for pedals. Twelve cabinet models give you two distinct modes for a guitar amp or mixer/PA input. The MFX-10 also features an inbuilt drum machine with CD quality PCM sounds, and 72 presets: 36 user plus 36 factory presets. The A/B switch lets you utilize up to 144 presets.
JOYO O.M.B
Joyo’s OMB Looper and Drum Machine turns you into a one-man band with a single stomp. This single pedal can act as a looper, a drum machine, or a combo looper plus drum machine. The looper function lets you record up to 40 minutes of audio and features unlimited overdubs, auto-align, and count-in. You get seven drum patterns and seven drumbeats in drum machine mode, plus you can add fills to the patterns and use a tap tempo function. The OMB is an R Series pedal, meaning it has cool ambient LED effects built into it.
Other Pedals
Vexter Wah Probe
The Vexter Wah Probe from boutique guitar effects pedal company Zvex is a wah pedal that replaces the standard-issue rocker pot with a proximity sensor that allows for insanely fast wah action. It also packs a built-in Super Hard On for extra volume drive. Zvex’s Vexter line of silk screened pedals feature the exact same tone, feature set, and internal parts and circuits as their hand-painted counterparts. The only differences are the painting process and the price.
VOX V847A
The V847-A wah pedal from Vox upgrades on the classic V847 design with increased functionality and dynamics, credits to some design changes. It incorporates a redesigned inductor that brings the sound closer to that of the original. It also boasts an added input buffer that prevents impedance loading of signal to keep your guitar’s tone in bypass mode. By staying true to the vibe and tone of the vintage Vox wah while improving its legacy, the V847-A gives you a fresh update on a well-loved classic.
Dunlop 50th Anniversary Gold Cry Baby Wah
Celebrate five decades of the Cry Baby with Dunlop’s 50th Anniversary Gold Cry Baby Wah. The Cry Baby Wah is regarded as the most iconic guitar effect of all time. Guitar greats Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix employed the Cry Baby Wah to produce timeless rock sounds. This gold-plated Cry Baby is the modern definition of that sound, boasting the iconic red Fasel inductor’s rich, expressive character. It features 100-Kohm Hot Potz potentiometer and durable die-cast construction plated in 24-karat gold.
Morley DJ Ashba Skeleton Wah
The Morley DJ Ashba Skeleton Wah proudly bears the stamp of the musician it was designed for—literally! It has DJ Ashba’s insignia, designed by the Guns n’ Roses and Sixx:A.M. guitarist himself, branded onto the iconic trapezoid treadle. The Skeleton Wah features Ashba’s favorite wah tone and sweep powered by a custom low-noise MQ2 inductor. It also comes equipped with Morley’s electro-optical circuit design, so you won’t ever have to worry about wearing down any pots.
Morley Dual Bass Wah
Why settle for one funky wah tone when you can have two? Morley’s Dual Bass Wah was built to satisfy any bass player’s funkiest desires. Go classic with the Traditional Wah mode then switch over to Funk Wah mode to really get down and dirty with a groove. The Morley Dual Bass Wah effects pedal features switchless operation as well as Morley’s famous Electro-Optical design and True Tone Bypass. And the treadle rubber glows in the dark, too.
Tom’sline Funk Machine
Add some extra groove to your sound with the Funk Machine auto wah stompbox from budget guitar effects pedal maker Tomsline. Dedicated Cutoff, Reso, and Speed pots let you control the auto wah effect’s tone and attack, while a three way toggle lets you switch between Hard, Normal, and Soft modes. The Funk Machine features Tomsline’s patented stop bar design to keep your foot from messing up the pedal’s settings when you stomp on it.
Mooer Baby Water
The Baby Water delay and chorus guitar effects pedal from budget stompbox maker Mooer provides acoustic guitar players a pair of must-have effects in a very tiny, very affordable package. Even if you don’t have a pedalboard, the Baby Water is so small you can literally put it in your pocket and take it to gigs. It comes packed with delay and chorus effects that can be used either individually or in conjunction with each other, all selectable via a dedicated rotary dial.
Rowin Auto Wah
Boutique level auto wah sound at a price that won’t flatten your wallet. The LEF=3804 Auto Wah from budget guitar effects pedal maker Rowin can serve up a wide range of classic wah tones, from a soft, slow wah to a faster, more watery Cry Baby-esque attack. You can dial these in using the dedicated Cutoff, Shape, Reso, and Speed control knobs. The LEF-3804’s Auto Wah’s footswitch also has a secondary function: hold it down to store a parameter to create some interesting layered tones.
TC Helicon Play Acoustic
The Play Acoustic by TC Helicon combines everything you need to make a live acoustic performance standout: best-selling guitar effects, pristine backing harmonies, lavish vocal sounds, and innovative processing that makes your six-string sing harmoniously with your voice. It treats your guitar with well-deserved respect. Tailor-made guitar FX gives a delightful touch of magic, and the BodyRez provides you with a fuller, acoustic tone while playing via a PA. The Play Acoustic has been designed and engineered in Canada.
Rowin Octpus
Budget guitar effects pedal manufacturer Rowin serves up a wide range of polyphonic octave pitch shift effects in the tiny and economical LEF-3806 Octpus, a straightforward yet versatile octave stomp. The Oct 1 and Oct pots control the output of the upper and sub octaves, while the Dry knob controls the amount of dry signal that’s blended into the mix. It also features a three-way toggle that lets you choose to go an octave up, an octave down, or both at the same time.
Boss AC-3 Acoustic Simulator
Want to dive into a soft and sweet acoustic ballad in the middle of a set but don’t have the slightest inclination to bring along a big and bulky acoustic guitar? The Boss AC-3 Acoustic Simulator lets you travel light. With its powerful Composite Object Sound Modeling (COSM) technology and four different acoustic simulation modes, you can turn any electric guitar into a variety of warm and bright acoustics using the Boss AC-3 Acoustic Simulator.
Mooer Acoustikar
The Mooer Acoustikar does just what you’d expect a pedal with that name to do: give your electric guitar the strummy, woody sound of an acoustic. It shines at giving your guitar signal the shortened, glassy resonance that characterizes a good acoustic guitar. Of the Acoustikar’s three modes, Standard is pretty much your basic acoustic sound. The sound of a full-body dreadnought guitar is simulated by Jumbo mode. A Piezo mode rounds out the three voicings.
Behringer Bass Overdrive
With massive fat tone, silky smooth sustain, and tube-like distortion, the Behringer Bass Overdrive BOD400 Authentic Tube-Sound Overdrive is a must for any bass player who wants their sound to truly growl and snarl. Its Balance knob lets you mix the exact amount of overdriven sound you want with your natural bass sound for extra clarity and punch. Best of all, the BOD400 is specially designed for bass guitars, so there’s no danger of your tone’s bottom end dropping out when you turn it on—even if you have a five- or six-string bass.
JAM Pedals LucyDreamer Bass
The Jam Pedals LucyDreamer Bass is an ultra-versatile bass overdrive boasting tube amp-esque response and saturation. It carries a Mix knob that lets you find your ideal Wet/Dry signal ratio and a footswitch that alternates to a higher gain stage. The LucyDreamer Bass includes componentry and design variations which enable more low end to come through and move the sweet spot of the saturation to complement the register of the bass. It also consists of controls for Gain, Tone, Level, Dry/Wet Mix, and high gain footswitch.
Electro-Harmonix Enigma
Few envelope filter effects pedals can come close to the tone-shaping power and precision that the Enigma: Q-Balls For Bass brings to the table. This bass-optimized envelope filter from Electro-Harmonix lets you dial in some truly expressive and funky tones using adjustable Q, sweep range, and filter type. Plug in an expression pedal and you get even more control over the Q frequency’s sweeps. There’s also a dedicated Distortion effect that can dish out everything from a subtle bite to an all-out crush.
Koogo Digital Combination
The Digital Combination pedal by Koogo boasts classic 60s sound that brings you into a retro psychedelic trip. Packaged in a durable aluminum alloy shell, the Digital Combination carries Level, Speed, and Intense knobs, as well as a three-way toggle that allows you to choose between Phaser, Vibe, and Chorus modes. Select Chorus for a great standard chorus with psychedelic and warm chorus effect, Vibe for a classic 60s vibrato sound, and Phaser for a modern feeling phaser, deep and rich.
Aguilar Filter Twin
The Filter Twin utilizes two similar filters sweeping in opposite directions—one down in frequency, the other up in frequency—to produce original filter tones or classic 70’s-inspired funk sounds. Two filters sweeping at once provide you a more natural, vocal quality and let you create expressive new sounds. Use the THRESHOLD control to determine the unit’s sensitivity to different playing styles, BLEND to adjust the mix between the filters, and VELOCITY controls to determine every filter’s speed.
Mooer Fog
Yes, the color scheme that budget stompbox maker Mooer used for the Fog fuzz pedal can make your eyes hurt, but don’t let that put you off. It’s the sound that’s most important when it comes to stompboxes and the Fog punches way above its weight, packing a classic hairy fuzz tone that works great with both bass and guitar. Tone shaping tools include dedicated Volume, Tone, Fuzz, and Squeeze knobs, with the latter letting you adjust the pulse waveform shape for a wider range of sonic possibilities.
Mission Engineering VM-Pro (Red)
Housed in a fiery red chassis, the VM-PRO by Mission Engineering is the most sophisticated volume pedal you will find. It addresses several common issues with volume pedals, which result in mismatching and tone sucking problems. It works with your baritone, bass, electro-acoustic, or electric guitars. The VM-PRO is also compatible with other electric and acoustic instruments such as steel guitars, electronic keyboards, and instrument microphones. It incorporates compatibility switches for utilization with passive/active pickups as well as fuzz pedals.
DOD Mini Volume
The passive DOD Mini Volume pedal provides you with a complete range of volume control, without taking up a lot of pedalboard real estate. Despite its extremely compact package, its rugged steel construction, non-slip rubber base, and gear drive mean there are no strings to break. The Mini Volume boasts the same footprint as most pedals that are double its size and price. It also has a high-quality 500k potentiometer that makes it suitable for all volume pedal applications.
Tom’sline Slow Hand
Create dramatic volume swells to make your sound more epic with budget guitar effects pedal maker Tomsline’s Slow Hand stompbox. It cuts off the attack of each note you play to produce a volume swell similar to rolling up your guitar’s volume knob from zero. You can even use it to make your guitar sound like a violin. The Slow Hand features Tomsline’s patented stop bar design to keep your foot from messing up the pedal’s settings when you stomp on it.
Morley PDW-II
The Morley Pro Series 2 Distortion Wah Volume gives you not two but three essential effects in one tank-tough pedal. You get the versatility fo Morley’s well-loved wah and volume combo pedals—a high Q wah and volume control with silky smooth audio taper—plus an independent overdrive circuit for when you need to really push your amp over the edge. Plug it into an overdriven amp or another distortion pedal to give your wah tones an aggressive growl.
Boss FV-30H
Built like a tank and small enough to save valuable real estate on your pedalboard, the Boss FV-30 series of foot volume pedals is the epitome of the workhorse volume pedal. These volume pedals built using 100-percent professional-grade, aluminum die-cast units with smooth pivot action that registers even the most subtle of volume changes. The Boss FV-30H foot Volume pedal is a high-impedance pedal with a built-in tuner specially designed to handle direct guitar or bass connections.
Vertex T Drive
The T Drive by Vertex is a sonic simulation of the iconic Trainwreck Express amp with a highly sensitive pick attack and response. Rooted in the tradition of 60s and 70s British amps, Trainwrecks are known for their quick pick response and excellent dynamics from chimney Vox-esque cleans to towering Plexi overdrive. Vertex’s journey to craft the most precise Wreck-in-a-box has resulted in the innovative T Drive pedal, which features the harmonic complexity, dynamics, and voice-esque overtones evocative of the amp it was inspired by.
MOOER Expline
Expression pedals are an essential piece of any good pedalboard setup, but most of them just take up too much space. Enter the Expline, budget stompbox maker Mooer’s answer for shoestring shoegazers faced with a lack of premium pedalboard space. The tiny Expline features a pair of built-in foot rings that unfold to give you a larger surface area to work with. Once you’re done rocking out you can fold them back in to save room.
Mission Engineering EP-1
The EP-1 by Mission Engineering is a sturdy and reliable expression pedal that enables you to control an extensive range of your effects processors with expression inputs. It is perfect if you want to manage your modulation and delay effects instantly. Built in California, the EP-1 boasts high-quality components and all-metal construction for years of seamless operation and rock-solid reliability. This expression pedal is designed for use with your synthesizers, effects pedals, and other expression-capable products.
MOOER Phaser Player
Budget stompbox company Mooer gives the classic phaser pedal a unique spin with the Phaser Player guitar effects pedal. It features three different phaser sounds: a classic phaser effect; a repeating, sample and hold type of phaser; and a phaser with manual wah-like sweeping. Tiny as it is, the Phaser Player also acts as its own expression pedal. It actually has three activation modes: normal latching footswitch, momentary footswitch, and a hybrid mode combining the first two. Not bad for a stompbox you can put in your pocket.
Mission Engineering SP-H9 Eventide
Thanks to the SP-H9 Eventide from Mission Engineering, you can now optimize your H9 Harmonizer. Connects to your H9 via a single TRS cable, this pedal calibrates smoothly with the H9 and provides pitch transitions and delay without glitch through an expression controller with an integrated switch. For added flexibility, the SP-H9 Eventide is fitted with a jack for an external AUX switch. Jointly developed by Eventide and Mission, the SP-H9 will make your H9 Harmonizer even better.
Korg EXP-2 Expression
Bring your keyboard playing to life with Korg’s EXP-2 Foot Controller. You can use this ultra-versatile foot controller as a compact and lightweight expression pedal when using OUTPUT-2 or a volume pedal when employing OUTPUT-1 and INPUT-1. You may set the minimum volume in a range from zero to about 50%. The EXP-2 works with most Korg keyboards, modules and effect processors. It features a selectable minimum setting through the side-mounted slide control and carries a three-conductor cable.
Fender EXP-1 Expression Pedal
The Fender EXP-1 Expression Pedal manages the volume or amp/effect parameters on the Mustang Floor multi-effects unit as well as Mustang III, IV, and V amps. By stepping on the pedal’s toe end, you can move between Expression and Volume modes. Green and red LEDs show you the mode in use. The EXP-1 allows you exceptional tonal control and delivers a revolutionary way to make your Mustang multi-effects unit or amplifier more expressive, versatile, and exciting.
Mooer TresCab
The TresCab lets you plug directly into a soundboard without sucking the life out of your tone. This speaker sim from budget guitar effects pedal maker Mooer even helps make your tone sound full by way of five different cab type sounds: small 1×8″ and 1×10″ combo amps, open 1×12″ and 2×12″ cabs, and a closed-back 4×12″ stack. You also get two additional modes for fine-tuning: EQ mode for sculpting high and low frequencies and Mic mode for adjusting the mic placement.
ammoon AROMA
Can’t be bothered to pack an acoustic guitar along with your electric? Go unplugged in a single stomp with the ammoon AROMA AAS-5 Acoustic Guitar acoustic simulator pedal. This pedal comes with three guitar modes—Piezo, Standard, and Jumbo—and has dedicated knobs for controlling volume, gain, and the body resonance of the acoustic guitar you’re simulating. The AROMA AAS-5 also features true bypass, letting your guitar signal pass straight to the amp without losing tonal integrity, strength, or frequency.
T-Rex Viper
The Viper by T-Rex Engineering is an attractive, phenomenal-sounding effect pedal taking the classic swirling vibe sound and delivering some added bite with more voltage hurling your instrument’s sound across the room. Pulsating, shimmering, whirling, and spinning, it is meant to join other award-winning T-Rex pedals as a contemporary classic, yielding sounds from the heyday of rock ’n’ roll to the 21st century. The Viper is controllable using the Mode, Speed, Level, and Depth controls.
ammoon AP-13 American Sound
The AP-13 American Sound is an amp simulator pedal made by budget guitar effect pedal manufacturer Ammoon that makes your tone sound as if your guitar is plugged into a classic Fender Blonde amp. Experiment a bit with the American Sound’s six control knobs and you can even emulate the sound of a much wider range of Fender amps, even more so when you’re using an actual Fender amp. The American Sound sounds great clean, but it really shines when you crank up the drive
Mooer Acoustikar
The Mooer Acoustikar does just what you’d expect a pedal with that name to do: give your electric guitar the strummy, woody sound of an acoustic. It shines at giving your guitar signal the shortened, glassy resonance that characterizes a good acoustic guitar. Of the Acoustikar’s three modes, Standard is pretty much your basic acoustic sound. The sound of a full-body dreadnought guitar is simulated by Jumbo mode. A Piezo mode rounds out the three voicings.
Pigtronix Rototron
It is virtually impossible to achieve realistic dual-rotor cab sound until the Rototron came. This pure analog rotary speaker effect merges phase shifting, frequency modulation, bucket brigade-based chorusing, tremolo, and a three-position crossover all carefully voiced to nail unparalleled, three-dimensional rotary realism within a portable, user-friendly pedal. Designed by David Koltai and Howard Davis, the Rototron faithfully emulates the intricate acoustic sensation of the iconic dual rotor 122 and 147 cabinets as utilized by the Beatles, Danny Gatton, and Peter Frampton, among several others.
Rowin Cursh Bit
Forget the typo in the name; the LEF-3810 Cursh Bit (or Crush Bit, in keeping with what it does) is a powerful bit crusher pedal from budget guitar effects pedal maker Rowin. Bit crushers reduce the sample quality of your guitar signal to make it sound all kinds of lo-fi. Blend your dry and wet signals with the Mix knob and control the reduction of the sample’s rate and depth using the Bit and Crush pots, respectively. It also comes with a three-way toggle that lets you switch between low-pass, high-pass, and normal modes.
DigiTech Dirty Robot
The Dirty Robot Stereo Mini-Synth from DigiTech empowers you to transform your bass or guitar into an industrial-strength booty-shaking device. It presents a broad array of controls to reshape and mangle your sound into something new. This metallic monster consists of seven controls, two distinct voices, and a new Drift knob which lets you morph and combine Octave, Sub, and Square waveforms instantly. By merely spinning a knob, an extensive range of cyborg sounds can already come to life.
Electro Harmonix Superego Synth Engine
Part synth, part sustain pedal, and part sampler—the Electro-Harmonix Superego Synth Engine is a truly versatile and unique guitar effects pedal. Make your guitar sound like a synthesizer. Give your tone insane levels of sustain. Sustain a chord then freeze it so you can solo over it. If you’re looking to break through to new and unexplored soundscapes, this stompbox is your ticket. The Superego Synth Engine features all-analog circuitry and comes with a built-in effects loop.
Sabbadius Mostro Synthesizer Fuzz Modulator
A significant fuzz pedal created using top-grade materials and silicon transistors. The Sabbadius Mostro Synthesizer Fuzz Modulator was designed and inspired by Dante Spinetta, who asked Nico if he could devise a pedal for his band, IKV, and said he wanted one that is capable of delivering an explosive fuzz sound yet very deformed. The Mostro Synthesizer Fuzz consists of Wah Wah Trick, Bias, Fuzz, and Synth Controller knobs, as well as a toggle switch that lets you select from Normal or Deform settings.
Earthquaker Devices Data Corrupter
EarthQuaker Devices’ Data Corrupter puts your guitar signal through a meat grinder, mangling it beyond all recognition—and in this context, that’s a good thing! A modulated monophonic PLL circuit turns your tone into a three-voice synth with a heaping helping of thick fuzz, and with six dials, two rotary selectors, and two toggle switches you get all the tone sculpting tools you’ll ever need. If you really want your guitar to stop sounding like an actual guitar, plug it into the Data Corrupter and watch the sonic sparks fly.
Tom’sline Mario Bit Crusher
The aptly named Mario stompbox is a powerful bit crusher pedal from budget guitar effects pedal maker Tomsline that lets you reduce the sample quality of your guitar signal to make it lo-fi and degraded. Blend your dry and wet signals with the Mix knob and control the reduction of the sample’s rate and depth using the Bit and Crush pots, respectively. It also comes with a three-way toggle that lets you switch between low-pass, high-pass, and normal modes.
