Tonebox Recommended Pedals
TC Electronic Polytune 2 Mini
Ever since the PolyTune’s introduction in 2010, TC Electronic has been looking to make tuning speedier, better, and more impressive. The PolyTune 2 Mini guitar tuner does all of that in abundance. With 109 super-bright LEDs, it is easily readable at any stage condition. The PolyTune 2 Mini is an incredibly compact tuner with chromatic, strobe, and polyphonic tuning for precise and fast tuning. Polyphonic tuning lets you tune all your strings simultaneously, while speedy chromatic tuner delivers 0.5 cent precision.
Boss BD-2W Blues Driver Waza Craft
The Boss BD-2W Blues Driver Waza Craft Special takes the venerable Boss BD-2 Blues Driver guitar effects pedal to a whole new level via a newly revised, all-analog discrete amp circuit and a new two-position mode toggle. All of the original Blues Driver’s warm and bluesy overdriven tones are faithfully recreated in Classic mode while switching to Custom mode enhances your sound with more body and sustain. The Boss BD-2W Blues Driver Waza Craft Special remains highly responsive to your unique picking dynamics and volume changes in either mode.
Chase Bliss Audio Brothers
Designed in partnership with Resonant Electronic, the Chase Bliss Audio Brothers Analog Gainstage pedal boasts 33 routing options and two independent JFET/IC analog channels, providing you full control over stacking and combining the circuits of your choice. This pedal crams six unique fuzz, drive, or boost circuits within one compact enclosure, making it an excellent choice for gigging musicians looking to build a tiny, diverse pedalboard for travel or smaller shows. Players with single-channel amps seeking more variety will love the Brothers Analog Gainstage pedal.
JHS Pedals Muffuletta
For years, the Big Muff fuzz has been heard on various classic recordings and been through multiple variations that virtually any guitarist has a favorite version of its legendary tone. The JHS Pedals team wanted to pay homage to such an undeniably classic fuzz pedal, but could not agree on which Muff was king. With the Muffuletta, the group’s indecision is your gain. The Muffuletta loads five pure analog recreations of beloved Big Muff tones along with a JHS-exclusive take on the iconic stomp.
MXR Six Band EQ
Covering all the fundamental guitar frequencies, the M109S Six Band EQ from MXR has been revamped with brighter LEDs for improved visibility, true bypass switching, noise-reduction circuitry, and lightweight aluminum enclosure. Each slider is ready to provide +/-18dB of boost or cut for unparalleled control of your sound. The M109S Six Band EQ is capable of eradicating onstage feedback, adding natural-sounding warmth to a quack acoustic pickup, producing scooped-mid rhythm tones with massive low end, and many more.
Electro Harmonix Micro POG
All of the original POG’s perfect polyphonic tracking and musical flexibility distilled and contained in a compact pedal enclosure. The Micro POG Polyphonic Octave Generator can make your guitar sound like a 12-string or cover your sound in hauntingly divine organ tones. Plug in a bass guitar and you can get a massively enhanced bottom end. Dial in one octave up with the Octave knob, add an octave down with the Sub-Octave dial and then mix your wet and dry signals with the Dry control for some truly unique soundscapes.
Drive Pedals
Keeley White Sands Luxe Drive
There’s magic around the sound of an amp whose tubes are just starting to be pushed far enough to heat up. That’s the low-gain overdrive tone that Keeley captured and distilled into the White Sands Luxe Drive guitar effects pedal. This addition to Keeley’s extensive line of high-grade dirt stomps features a Tone control that’s heavy on the highs and a Drive knob that puts it smack dab between the Katana’s clean boost and the Red Dirt’s aggressive drive.
Joyo Lion’s Roar
Joyo built the JF-MK Lion’s Roar overdrive guitar effects pedal to capture the wide, spacious harmonics that exemplify the style of FirstBourne guitarist and 2016 IPMA winner Mike Kerr. The pedal’s tone itself is pure tube amp-style overdrive dripping with harmonic saturation and fat, dirty crunch. Dial back the gain for a subtle kick or crank it up for screaming leads. On the tone-sculpting front, you get dedicated Drive, Volume, Color, and Tone controls for extra tonal flexibility.
J. Rockett Flex Drive
Meet J. Rockett’s most versatile overdrive—the Flex Drive. It was their effort to achieve the Malcolm sound, which is among their favorite rhythm tones of all time. But the Flex Drive will bring you to VH-2, which by chance is one of their favorite lead tones. Fortunately enough, the settings in between can also create exceptional country and blues tones, the reason why it is named the Flex Drive. It is a handy device for both live and studio performances.
NUX Boost Core Deluxe
No matter if your primary choice is a distortion or overdrive, the Boost Core Deluxe by NUX will be your reliable gear-mate. It will serve as an enhancement device for your pedal chain. It is handy enough as an EQ pedal and standalone boost. It gives you three types of boost modes—Spark, Drive, and Clean. Boasting an analog circuitry and tone enhancement, the Boost Core Deluxe is invaluable. Push the booster to your preferred overdrive to allow it to raise the sonic mayhem.
Mooer Hustle Drive
The Hustle Drive is budget stomp maker Mooer’s take on the Fulltone OCD overdrive guitar effects pedal, one of the most sought-after and copied overdrive stomps in existence. It not only accurately replicates the OCD’s core tonal characteristics, but it also expands the original’s versatility by adding two new modes. Warm mode gives you the natural warmth and dynamic response of a classic tube amp while Hot mode cranks the heat up to scorching to give your signal a massive crunch.
Seymour Duncan 805
Whether you want a harmonically lush heavy gain with a warm tube character or are looking to add some boost to your sound, the Seymour Duncan 805 Overdrive delivers the flexibility necessary for any genre— metal, rock, country, blues, and anything in between. The three-band active EQ gives you unparalleled control. You can get a crushing contemporary metal crunch or a smooth, lyrical bluesy tone. The 805 Overdrive is a classic overdrive that provides a fat crunch, mild boost, or searing tone to your solos.
Vertex Dynamic Distortion (Surf Green)
The Vertex Dynamic Distortion is a sonic combination of two legendary distortion pedals: the TS Overdrive of the 80s and the Germanium Fuzz of the 60s. It delivers unparalleled clean up and touch sensitivity with your guitar volume control from sparkly clean to fuzz to overdrive. It possesses all the advantages of merging the tonal DNA of the two legendary pedals less the drawbacks. This limited-edition Dynamic Distortion variant sports a sleek surf green paint job.
Radial Bones London Distortion
Modeled after British Plexi half stack, the Bones London by Radial Engineering is a high-performance distortion pedal that gives you years of Plexi-esque tones within a portable and convenient format. It is a solid-state variant of the iconic Tonebone Hot British distortion pedal. It contains a multi-stage drive circuit that creates lush, thick tones evocative of the most up-to-date high-gain Plexi-like tube amps. The Bones London features a variable drive and two three-position switches: Bite and Kick.
T-Rex Mudhoney II
The sweet and dirty Mudhoney has been acclaimed for its incredible tonal range and has set the benchmark for several T-Rex pedals to come. The Mudhoney II Dual Distortion is a new generation of that classic pedal, keeping and doubling everything exceptional about the original unit. The two vintage gain channels allow you to effortlessly switch between a beautiful edgy overdrive from one Mudhoney channel, a clean sound from your amp, and a thick warm distortion from another channel.
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 Vextron Distortron
The Vextron Distortion is boutique guitar effects pedal company Zvex’s offering to those who want a Box of Rock but don’t quite have the budget for it. Like its more expensive sibling, the Distortion captures the roaring sound of an overdriven 1966 Marshall JTM45 with all the knobs cranked up to 10. The DIstortion’s dirt tone is very dynamic and sensitive; you can use your guitar’s volume knob to adjust the exact amount of dirt you want layered ont your signal, from a subtle dusting to full-on crunch mode.
Empress Effects Multidrive
The Multidrive by Empress Effects lets you combine fuzz, overdrive, and distortion, producing a rich and complete collection of tones that would not exist otherwise. It allows the note definition of overdrive, sustain of fuzz, and bite of distortion to work in harmony. It is like loading a distortion pedal, overdrive pedal, and fuzz pedal into a single box. Featuring a parallel circuit, the Multidrive delivers more flexibility compared to a stacked multipedal or set of stompboxes in series.
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.
ZVex Fuzzolo
Boutique guitar effects pedal company Zvex’s Fuzzolo silicon fuzz box packs a way bigger sound than its diminutive chassis might suggest. A blendable pulse width control ripped straight from Zvex’s sub-heavy Mastotron silicon fuzz helps make the Fuzzolo a surprisingly versatile fuzz. This tiny monster can dish out all things fuzz, from the simple and straightforward to the radical and extreme. A very practical choice for adding thick fuzz textures that’ll earn its place on any pedalboard.
ZVex Fat Fuzz Factory
The Fat Fuzz Factory from boutique guitar effects pedal maker Zvex is versatile enough to keep the fuzz traditionalists happy with everything from subtle fuzz to woolly, gritty hair, while letting the more experimental push the envelope with some of the wildest and most out of this world oscillating fuzz tones imaginable. Whether you’re the former or the latter, the Fat Fuzz Factory will let you dial in your own idea of the perfect fuzz and then tweak it whichever way you like, even on the fly. This hand painted version comes with a lifetime warranty.
EarthQuaker Devices Bellows
The Bellows Fuzz Driver from EarthQuaker Devices adds some much-needed fire to your tone’s belly. Controls are dead simple.-You get one Level knob and one Drive knob, and that’s basically all you need to replicate the sound of a tube amp so cranked up its tubes are glowing red hot. It doesn’t matter what era of rock music you want your sound to relive; the Bellows can serve up subtle amp grit, saturated fuzz, and everything in between.
Fuzzrocious Cat Tail with Momentary Feedback Mod
Enjoy low to high gain distortion with overdrive capabilities with the Cat Tail from Fuzzrocious. The circuit is spec’d from a classic, well-loved distortion capable of making a clean amplifier dirty and a dirty amp nasty. Fuzzrocious has customized the original circuit to better satisfy the requirements of bassists and guitarists alike. With the inclusion of a diode toggle for more adjustability for clipping options, Fuzzrocious has incorporated the Beavis double resistor mod to let you subtly fine-tune the way signal clips on lows and highs.
ZVex Wooly Mammoth Vexter
The Woolly Mammoth Vexter is designed for bass, but its earth shaking sub frequencies has since turned it into a favorite for low end obsessed guitarists as well. Its versatility lets you dial in a wide range of expansive fuzz tones. It’s pure ground shaking, rib rattling fuzz, laid right at your feet. 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.
Walrus Audio Emissary
Make your solos soar over the mix or push your tube amp into natural breakup territory with the Emissary parallel dual boost box from boutique guitar effects pedal maker Walrus Audio. It features two independent boost circuits that can be run in parallel or independently. The Bright boost circuit packs a high headroom, JFET-powered boost. The Mid boost is a more targeted one that you can set to either 1kHz or 800Hz via a toggle switch. Use the Bright and Mid pots to dial in the output level of each circuit.
Fuzzrocious Playing Mantis
The Fuzzrocious Playing Mantis pedal is suitable for players who love to stand out from the crowd. Since this pedal is exceptional, you will sound unlike anyone else. You can use the left and right footswitches to activate the quirkiest oscillator and a natural-sounding drive respectively. The Playing Mantis carries a three-way toggle that lets you choose between drive, boost, and distortion. All three settings are jam-packed with volume on tap to push your speakers/amp or other pedals.
Mooer Pure Boost
If you’re looking for a boost pedal that doesn’t suck the soul out of your tone and just lets your pure, unadulterated sound shine through, then the Pure Boost guitar effects pedal is what you’re looking for. This boost favorite from the budget stomp maestros at Mooer is a truly transparent clean boost pedal that also helps you shape your tone’s bass and treble parameters even more precisely. The Pure Boost can boost your signal by up to 20db while the Bass and Treble knobs feature 15db worth of cut or boost.
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.
Catalinbread Galileo
The Galileo Booster from Catalinbread puts the tone of legendary Queen guitarist Brian May within a box on your pedalboard. Its Gain, Tone, and Volume knobs, in concert with its Rangemaster/AC30 preamp section circuitry, gives you May’s distinctive throaty mid-range and jangly crunch. May still has a treble-booster in his rig to ensure that life is inserted into his tone from the outset. You can now do the same with the Catalinbread Galileo Booster—your go-to treble-boost overdrive.
T-Rex Karma
A simple pedal with various uses, the T-Rex Karma helps you ensure your solos slice through—no matter whether your soundman is not quite in command of it. You can utilize the Karma to compensate for power lost across lengthy cables and multiple pedals. Allow it to highlight the gain and sustain your distortion and overdrive pedals are giving you. The Karma’s character changes as you turn it up, providing you with an extraordinary variety and lushness within a single-knob pedal.
Darkglass Vintage Ultra
Enjoy broader sonic options for live and studio applications with the Darkglass Vintage Ultra V2 pedal. At the request of players, the Vintage Ultra V2 has an individual switch for the overdrive section, letting you toggle it without changing your other settings. Every mid control includes a three-way toggle switch for six distinct mid-emphasis settings in total. The Master volume control allows you to adjust your signal. Boasting a switchable impulse-response cabinet emulation for realistic direct tone, the Vintage Ultra V2 serves as a one-stop shop for an awesome bass tone.
DOD Overdrive Preamp 250
The iconic analog DOD Overdrive Preamp 250 has been resurrected by popular demand, featuring more than four decades of history and experience. The 2013 version captures all the original’s signature tone and wild heart, without taming its performance. The DOD 250 boasts a smooth distortion that is fundamental for that mid-seventies guitar sound. Whether you are looking for an overdrive to boost your amp’s natural sustain or a mellow, tube-sounding distortion, the DOD 250 has it. Just crank up the gain for intense distortion with a lush, full sound.
MOOER 001 Gas Station
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 001 Gas Station, in particular, takes its tonal cues from the Diezel Hagen, a German-engineered amp that’s become known for its versatile, modern tones. 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.
Darkglass Microtubes B7K Ultra Gold
Whether you are going direct or plugging into a bass amp, the Microtubes B7K Ultra V2 bass preamp pedal from Darkglass is an excellent way to optimize your bass tone. It combines an independently switchable overdrive, powerful preamp, and four-band EQ to bring ample sonic options. The Microtubes B7K Ultra V2 carries Grunt and Attack switches that determine how the overdrive circuit affects your lows and highs. This pedal is great for bolstering your bass tone for recording or performance.
Zvex Nano Head
The Nano Head is a palm-sized one-half watt guitar tube amp head that packs a surprising amount of roaring tube power extremely disproportionate to its size. The Nano Head even comes with its own 230V DC high voltage power supply unit to give you that signature high voltage tube crunch. It also features Bright, Thickness, and Mellow toggle switches for sculpting your tone. Connect it to any 8 to 16 ohm cabinet and start cranking out classic rock cleans and crunch.
Darkglass Microtubes X7
Bassists playing various styles love the flexibility of the four-band graphic EQ on the Microtubes X7 pedal. Regardless of how many vocalists, keyboards, and guitars you are working with, you can dial in the ideal midrange character to sit perfectly in the mix. You get low and high shelving bands, along with sliders for 1kHz and 500Hz. A master level slider lets you compensate for intense boosts or cuts. Equipped with a four-band graphic EQ for nailing your midrange character, the Microtube X7 pedal offers strong, tight, defined tones with any bass.
Walrus Audio Emissary
Make your solos soar over the mix or push your tube amp into natural breakup territory with the Emissary parallel dual boost box from boutique guitar effects pedal maker Walrus Audio. It features two independent boost circuits that can be run in parallel or independently. The Bright boost circuit packs a high headroom, JFET-powered boost. The Mid boost is a more targeted one that you can set to either 1kHz or 800Hz via a toggle switch. Use the Bright and Mid pots to dial in the output level of each circuit.
Fuzzrocious Playing Mantis
The Fuzzrocious Playing Mantis pedal is suitable for players who love to stand out from the crowd. Since this pedal is exceptional, you will sound unlike anyone else. You can use the left and right footswitches to activate the quirkiest oscillator and a natural-sounding drive respectively. The Playing Mantis carries a three-way toggle that lets you choose between drive, boost, and distortion. All three settings are jam-packed with volume on tap to push your speakers/amp or other pedals.
Mooer Pure Boost
If you’re looking for a boost pedal that doesn’t suck the soul out of your tone and just lets your pure, unadulterated sound shine through, then the Pure Boost guitar effects pedal is what you’re looking for. This boost favorite from the budget stomp maestros at Mooer is a truly transparent clean boost pedal that also helps you shape your tone’s bass and treble parameters even more precisely. The Pure Boost can boost your signal by up to 20db while the Bass and Treble knobs feature 15db worth of cut or boost.
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.
Catalinbread Galileo
The Galileo Booster from Catalinbread puts the tone of legendary Queen guitarist Brian May within a box on your pedalboard. Its Gain, Tone, and Volume knobs, in concert with its Rangemaster/AC30 preamp section circuitry, gives you May’s distinctive throaty mid-range and jangly crunch. May still has a treble-booster in his rig to ensure that life is inserted into his tone from the outset. You can now do the same with the Catalinbread Galileo Booster—your go-to treble-boost overdrive.
T-Rex Karma
A simple pedal with various uses, the T-Rex Karma helps you ensure your solos slice through—no matter whether your soundman is not quite in command of it. You can utilize the Karma to compensate for power lost across lengthy cables and multiple pedals. Allow it to highlight the gain and sustain your distortion and overdrive pedals are giving you. The Karma’s character changes as you turn it up, providing you with an extraordinary variety and lushness within a single-knob pedal.
Modulation Pedals
Maxon Ambient Stereo Chorus
The ASC10 Ambient Stereo Chorus from Maxon comes in a compact chassis with a straightforward control interface that belies its spacious sound and flexible operation. Its chorusing effect is set particularly wide in the stereo spectrum, giving you a rich tonality that sounds like two guitars playing simultaneously. The Depth and Rate controls’ extended operation range conjure up anything from punch-drunk rotary speaker spins to beautiful 12-string simulations. The ASC10 is aggressive on distorted tones and stunning on clean sounds.
Ibanez Chorus Mini
It is difficult to match the sound of a true analog chorus for giving vibrant lushness to your guitar tone, and the Chorus Mini pedal from Ibanez provides it in a tiny package that can go on any pedalboard. Speed, Level, and Depth knobs let you dial anything from subtle shimmering clean tones to intense warbles. The all-analog signal path keeps the tonal essence of your guitar, while true bypass switching eliminates the effect from your signal path. The Chorus Mini is perfect for adding real analog chorus to your rig.
Eventide H9 Core
Eventide H9 Core
The H9 Core acts as the entry-level version of Eventide’s monstrous H9 MAX multi-effects pedal. It comes with 25 presets from the original glitch-heavy, pitch-shifting H910/H949 Harmonizers, plus for a fee, you can augment its effects arsenal via the H9 Control app. You can pick and choose the effects you purchase to make an H9 Core that’s truly unique to your needs, or just go all out and turn your H9 Core into an H9 MAX.
Danelectro D-5 Fab Chorus
Whether you’ve got the hots for a slow and deep chorus or a fast and narrow shimmer, you can get your tone fattened up considerably by the Danelectro Fab D-5 Chorus guitar effect pedal. Even with a shoestring budget, you get a stompbox that can serve up some seriously meaty rhythm sounds and truly ambient leads. The Danelectro Fab D-5 Chorus features just three control knobs–Mix, Speed, and Depth–but it’s enough for some hardcore chorus tone-sculpting.
Mooer Soul Shiver
The Soul Shiver guitar effects pedal from budget stomp maker Mooer serves up a trio of classic psychedelic sounds straight from the ‘60s. Packed into the Soul Shiver’s compact enclosure is a thick, watery Chorus; a Vibrato that emulates the natural sound of an actual finger-based vibrato; and a swirling, choppy, Leslie speaker cabinet-like Rotary effect. You also get dedicated Volume, Intense, and Speed knobs for precise tone sculpting. Highly musical classic vibes in a tiny pedalboard-friendly package.
Tech 21 Boost Chorus
Tech 21’s Boost Chorus guitar effects pedal owes a lot of its sound to classic chorus effects from the ‘70s, serving up a rich, period accurate vintage chorus. Six dedicated pots give you unprecedented control over the effect’s sound. The Pre-Delay knob alone provides a wide range of tonal flexibility, letting you dial in everything from a vintage chorus to a slapback echo. There’s also a Multi Voice function that fattens up your sound even further with a very natural ensemble-like effect.
CNZ Audio Crush Bit
The CNZ Audio Crush Bit Guitar Effects Pedal offers tremendous classic sine wave bit crushing effects. It features a triple Toggle switch that you can utilize to change between three unique settings. Every setting has its frequency range, selecting between low, mid, and high. An extensive range of bit crushing sounds can be found between these settings. The pedal carries a Crush knob for adjusting the Crush effect’s tone, Filter knob for controlling the amount of distortion from the pedal, and Mix knob for adjusting the pressure effect in your sound.
Dwarfcraft Devices Grazer
The crazy-cool Grazer Granular Repeated guitar effect pedal from Dwarcraft Devices serves up some weird sonic insanity by sampling tiny snippets of your input signal and then repeating them as you play. You can set the size of the micro samples (or “grains”) via a dedicated control knob or with an external expression pedal. There’s also a Pitch knob that lets you push the grain pitch up high for crazy computer beeps, a Mix knob for dialing in how much you want the dry and wet signals to blend, and a toggle that controls forward and reverse playback.
Mad Professor Hand-Wired Tiny Orange Phaser
The Tiny Orange Phaser from Mad Professor serves up everything from floating vibe-like tones to classic phase effects. Thanks to its premium quality parts and exquisite construction, the Tiny Orange Phaser gives you a very balanced and highly musical tone. You also get a choice between two very different phaser tones—a light and bright one and a deep tone with a fat low end—using a rotary switch knob. The Tiny Orange Phaser is hand-made and hand-wired in Finland using only top-quality components.
WMD Protostar
“Maker of the most powerful and versatile envelope filter on Earth” is a tough claim to prove, but WMD does just that with the Protostar. This so-called harmonic density engine packs quite the list of features. It has a built-in LFO, four different filter modes, a full-featured CV patch bay, and an input jack for an expression pedal / CB. It even tightens up your tone with an onboard compressor section and extends your control further via a dry / wet mix knob.
Rowin Slow Hand
No, the LEF-326 Slow Hand doesn’t magically turn you into Eric Clapton. This unique little creation from budget guitar effects pedal maker Rowin actually packs an arguably more interesting effect than that. The LEF-326 Slow Hand lets you cut off the attack of each note you play, producing a volume swell similar to rolling up your guitar’s volume knob from zero and making your sound seem like it’s been slowed down. Pair it with a delay and you can conjure up some interesting reverse-like sounds.
Eventide H9 MAX
With 51 effect algorithms that include literally everything Eventide’s TimeFactor, ModFactor, PitchFactor, and Space pedals can do, the H9 MAX Harmonizer is basically an entire pedalboard in compact effects pedal form. It features reverb, chorus, delay, modulation, pitch-shifting, distortion effects, all of which can be tweaked and edited via an intuitive single-knob interface. The H9 MAX comes preloaded with 99 presets, plus you can get over 500 more for free via the H9 Control app.
Alexander Pedals Wavelength
The Wavelength is a massively versatile digital modulation machine in one small, stompable package. The Wavelength has six distinct modulation engines—textured tremolo, bright chorus, eight-stage phaser, flexible flanger, photocell- and lamp-style vibrato, and resonant low-pass filter—all controllable via a customizable LFO. As a NEO pedal, the Wavelength can store up to four presets and up to 16 presets via a MIDI controller. Plug a foot switch into the multi-jack, and you can seamlessly sweep through two different effects settings.
Big Joe B-306 Analog Flange
The Big Joe B-306 Analog Flange guitar effects pedal successfully packs all the screeching and swooshing flanger tones you’ll ever need into a small and sturdy three-knob stompbox. Set the flange effect’s rate with the Speed knob, control the intensity with the Depth knob, and adjust how much of your signal gets fed back into itself to control how pronounced the flange effect is with the Regen knob. Whether you want a super subtle flange or balls-to-the-wall psychedelic effects, the Big Joe B-306 Analog Flange has what you need.
Source Audio Soundblox2 Orbital Modulator
Boasting a diverse sound palette, the Source Audio Soundblox 2 Orbital Modulator is an ultra-compact, versatile, and sturdy multi-effects pedal. It features a dynamic arsenal of precision-engineered flanger, tremolo, chorus, and phaser effects. Nine adjustable parameters, twelve effect types, and internal/external modulation control elevate it way beyond the sonic limitations of old-school modulation pedals. The Orbital Modulator’s rack-mount power gives you infinite modulation possibilities, including variable notch phasers, rotary speaker simulation, through zero flange, multi-voiced choruses, and many more.
NUX MOD Core DELUXE
The Mod Core Deluxe from NUX is a pro-quality modulation effects pedal featuring eight modulation effects (Phaser, Chorus, Pan, Flanger, Tremolo, U-vibe, Rotary, and Vibrato) with two kinds of algorithms suiting the needs of every musician for sound enhancement and colorization. Add-in Depth and Rate controls to adjust the primary parameters and Tweak knob to set relevant parameters for every effect, and you get more tone-sculpting possibilities compared to other modulation pedals. The Mod Core Deluxe includes a tone lock function to prevent improper operation.
Caline Lucky 7
The Caline CP-38 Lucky 7 Seven Modes guitar effects pedal packs seven different modulation effects into a tiny, sturdy, and very affordable stompbox. You get high-quality Detune, Flange, Phase, and Vibe effects, plus custom effects including a bias tremolo effect, a classic Roland amp-style jazz chorus, and a U-Vibe effect that simulates an effect close to the classic tonal characteristics of the venerable Uni-Vibe chorus and vibrato pedal. The Caline CP-38 Lucky 7 comes with a true bypass feature.
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.
Eventide H9 MAX
With 51 effect algorithms that include literally everything Eventide’s TimeFactor, ModFactor, PitchFactor, and Space pedals can do, the H9 MAX Harmonizer is basically an entire pedalboard in compact effects pedal form. It features reverb, chorus, delay, modulation, pitch-shifting, distortion effects, all of which can be tweaked and edited via an intuitive single-knob interface. The H9 MAX comes preloaded with 99 presets, plus you can get over 500 more for free via the H9 Control app.
MXR Phase 99
The Phase 99 from MXR sports two Phase 90 circuits within one Phase 90-sized pedal, providing you with a convenient and cost-efficient way of capturing the beautiful sounds you achieve when both circuits interact. You have tons of control, including individual rate controls as well as a Vintage switch that allows you to toggle between modern and classic phasing. You may also select from series or parallel signal flow between the two circuits, and sync their duty cycles.
Dophix VITRUVIAN MAN
Vitruvian Man is a renowned representation of the ideal human body proportions. It shows how the body can be harmoniously inscribed in a square and circle. That is the Dophix effect which completes the Da Vinci sound experience. The project’s Chorus-Phaser sound has been mixed with the popular Leonardo design for the perfection and roundness of sounds, making it unique. The Vitruvian Man pedal consists of Speed and Depth knobs that let you set the modulation speed and modulation amount put to the input signal.
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.
Xvive Wave Phaser
The Wave Phaser is another product of the close collaboration between budget guitar effects pedal company Xvive and Howard Davis, the brains behind Electro-Harmonix’s popular Deluxe Memory Man delay pedal. The star of this fully adjustable phaser’s feature list is, hands down, its intelligent envelope detector circuitry, which lets you play rapid staccato notes with muted strings in between. The Wave Phaser also features envelope and LFO sweep controls, built-in noise reduction circuitry, and true bypass switching.
TC Electronic Blood Moon
Get ready for a pulse-raising blast from the past with the Blood Moon Phaser from TC Electronic. This vintage-style phaser pedal resurrects yesteryear’s toothsome phaser sounds credits to its revamped pure analog circuit design. You can infuse your tone with the luscious sweeps and haunting howls delivered by its classic four-stage filter. Whether you want that “brown sound” linked to a certain Mr. Van Halen, the swirly mid-70s Gilmour tone, or merely wish to add some more smoothness to your Trower-inspired solos, the Blood Moon Phaser gets the job done.
Eventide H9 Core
Eventide H9 Core
The H9 Core acts as the entry-level version of Eventide’s monstrous H9 MAX multi-effects pedal. It comes with 25 presets from the original glitch-heavy, pitch-shifting H910/H949 Harmonizers, plus for a fee, you can augment its effects arsenal via the H9 Control app. You can pick and choose the effects you purchase to make an H9 Core that’s truly unique to your needs, or just go all out and turn your H9 Core into an H9 MAX.
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.
Fulltone Supa-Trem Jr
The smooth, classic tube amp-style optical tremolo tone and feel of the Supa-Trem ST-1 crammed into a smaller, more modern, and more versatile stompbox. It features a new Half/Double hold feature and three selectable waveforms instead of two: a true Square wave, a modified Sine wave, and a natural, heartbeat-like Warble waveform. The Fulltone Supa-Trem Jr Tremolo pedal also comes with true bypass, tap tempo, an external tap jack, and up to 15dB of boost.
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.
Eventide H9 MAX
With 51 effect algorithms that include literally everything Eventide’s TimeFactor, ModFactor, PitchFactor, and Space pedals can do, the H9 MAX Harmonizer is basically an entire pedalboard in compact effects pedal form. It features reverb, chorus, delay, modulation, pitch-shifting, distortion effects, all of which can be tweaked and edited via an intuitive single-knob interface. The H9 MAX comes preloaded with 99 presets, plus you can get over 500 more for free via the H9 Control app.
Ernie Ball Expression Tremolo
WIth its rocker-style pedal form, the Ernie Ball Expression Series Tremolo pedal gives you complete and precise control over its sweepable tremolo effects without requiring any extra expression pedal attachments. Choose from five different tremolo waveforms—Slow Rise, Slow Fall, Sine, Square, and Harmonic—and then use the treadle to control the tremolo depth and rate individually or both at the same time. Leave the treadle open in the zero position and you get an ultra-clear transparent signal that doesn’t color your core tone at all.
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.
NUX Monterey Vibe
Devised to reproduce the iconic 60s and 70s psychedelic rock guitar sound, the Monterey Vibe boasts all the classic Uni-vibe style selections: Rotary-Speaker, Chorus, and Phaser pedal. NUX revamped the vintage four-stage phaser circuit by replacing it with a revolutionary 32-Bit floating DSP for processing its custom algorithm. The Monterey Vibe produces a distinctive effect tone; a combination of rotary, chorus, phaser, and tremolo. You can find this unique tone in Robin Trower’s “Bridge of Sighs,” Pink Floyd’s “Breathe,” and the haunting audio mood for Jimi Hendrix’s “Machine Gun.”
Sabbadius Funky Vibe
The Sabbadius Custom Pedal Effects Funky Vibe pedal emulates a rotary Leslie-like rotary speaker and works with four photocells as well as an incandescent light. Used by several prominent musicians, it consists of four controls (Speed, Depth, Volume, and Bias) plus two footswitches (Vibrato/Chorus and On/Off Effect). The Bias control helps you craft your distinct sound. You can tweak it to achieve the best performance. The Funky Vibe pedal comes in a Colonia bronze chassis with custom handmade chicken knobs.
JOYO Vision
The R-09 Vision guitar effects pedal from Joyo is a modulation maniac’s dream pedal. 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.
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.
Eventide H9 Core
Eventide H9 Core
The H9 Core acts as the entry-level version of Eventide’s monstrous H9 MAX multi-effects pedal. It comes with 25 presets from the original glitch-heavy, pitch-shifting H910/H949 Harmonizers, plus for a fee, you can augment its effects arsenal via the H9 Control app. You can pick and choose the effects you purchase to make an H9 Core that’s truly unique to your needs, or just go all out and turn your H9 Core into an H9 MAX.
EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General
The Fuzz Master General octave fuzz guitar effects pedal is EarthQuaker Devices’ own re-engineered take on the vintage Ace Tone Fuzz Master FM-2 Professional fuzz machine. It doesn’t just recreate the FM-2’s classic fuzz tones, though; it pulls it right into the 21st century with a more accurate and wider-ranging Fuzz control and a three-way clipping style toggle switch that can pull out more fuzz tone than ever before from the classic circuit it’s based on.
DigiTech Whammy Ricochet
The Whammy Ricochet brings you the effects of DigiTech’s legendary Whammy without a bulky treadle. This compact pitch shift pedal is controllable using its momentary footswitch. The Whammy Ricochet is simple, featuring a Range toggle switch and seven selectable pitch intervals giving you several tone-bending options. It also includes an LED ladder that displays your shift trajectory and a latching footswitch mode, which allows you to fall or rise to pitch and remain there. All that combine to form the signature Whammy pitch-shifting along with new sounds.
DigiTech Whammy DT
The Whammy DT is a welcomed addition to the DigiTech Whammy Family. DigiTech has taken the legendary pitch-shifting effects pedal, added true bypass and drop tuning to give you this ultimate Whammy pedal. The Whammy DT lets you fix your tuning without pausing awkwardly or switching guitars to make changes for the next song. It features the classic sturdy metal Whammy case and strong roadworthy metal footswitches. You can instantly create pull-off and hammer-on effects during your performance using the momentary footswitch.
TC Electronic Quintessence Harmony
The Quintessence Harmony pedal by TC Electronic produces smart two-voice harmonies over your playing, featuring complete creative control provided by the TonePrint app for crafting your custom settings. Armed with a MASH expressive footswitch, the Quintessence Harmony lets you bend the harmony voices down or up instantly for extreme or subtle effects. The analog-dry-through signal path guarantees your core tone preserves its sonic integrity. Whether you are after the possibility of crafting something different or want classic harmonized guitar tones, check out the Quintessence Harmony.
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.
Eventide H9 Core
Eventide H9 Core
The H9 Core acts as the entry-level version of Eventide’s monstrous H9 MAX multi-effects pedal. It comes with 25 presets from the original glitch-heavy, pitch-shifting H910/H949 Harmonizers, plus for a fee, you can augment its effects arsenal via the H9 Control app. You can pick and choose the effects you purchase to make an H9 Core that’s truly unique to your needs, or just go all out and turn your H9 Core into an H9 MAX.
Timing, Dynamics & EQ Pedals
Supro Delay
The Supro Delay is an innovative, pure analog echo pedal leveraging a pair of MN3005 bucket brigade IC chips to give you sounds that range from 20ms slapback to 600ms of buttery vintage delay. Besides the Level, Repeats, and Time controls, the pedal also carries a newly-designed Filter knob that delivers band-pass and low-pass functions on one knob. Inspired by the heydays of recording to tape and analog pedals, the Delay has been designed by Howard Davis, the master engineer of the Pigtronix Echolution and the iconic late-70s EHX Deluxe Memory Man.
MXR M299
The MXR Carbon Copy has established itself as a rock ‘n’ roll staple. Its elegant simplicity and lush Bucket-Brigade warmth have endeared it to guitarists worldwide—recording pros and weekend warriors alike. The Carbon Copy is the go-to standard for those who seek a well-rounded, user-friendly delay pedal that sounds exceptional. But if you want a more travel gig- and pedalboard-friendly unit, consider the Carbon Copy Mini. It loads organic analog warmth and convenience into a compact enclosure with more sonic versatility so you can maximize your pedalboard real estate.
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.
Fender Mirror Image Delay
The Fender Mirror Image Delay lets you combine atmospheric effects to your rig. Tape, Digital, and Analog modes provide you with several options to select from. A dotted-eight function allows for producing dreamlike washes of sound. The delay tails go on when you bypass the pedal, ensuring a natural sound. The Mirror Image Delay features an amp jewel LED that gives the signature Fender look, as well as LED-backlit knobs that are easily viewable on a dim stage.
Alexander Pedals Sky 5000
The next evolution of Alexander Pedals’ Sky FI Delay and Reverb Pedal, the Sky 5000 Reverb Delay’s delay and reverb engines let you break through the sonic stratosphere with torrential waves of echoes, delay, and shimmer. Its onboard digital delay engine is crystal clear, with a tone filter that lets you tailor it precisely to your taste. Its reverb engine, meanwhile, is a no-nonsense nod to classic digital rack units from the ’80s and ’90s. These two engines run in parallel to keep your guitar signal from getting muddy.
Moog Minifooger Delay
The Moog MF Delay is an all-analog delay delivering 35mS to 700mS of lush, blooming analog repeats. It is articulate and fast at shorter settings. That is suitable for producing classic slap-back sounds with expressive swells as well as plate-verbs. The repeats become darker at medium and long settings, naturally trailing into a unique, beautiful warmth and character. The MF Delay has been built with more than 300 meticulously picked components, including a discrete JFET input stage, four Bucket Brigade Delay chips, and a vintage compander circuit for the ultimate tone and feel.
Dr. Scientist Atmosphere
The Atmosphere by Dr. Scientist boasts 16 custom programmed reverb patches that include classic reverb sounds such as spring, plate, room, hall, and there are several shimmer style octave patches, an interesting pitch-shifting patch, as well as a delay/reverse reverb patch. Aside from the Patches, the Atmosphere also has a large display screen containing valuable info in a readable format. Other features include powerful inbuilt LFO for modulating parameters, full MIDI implementation, plus you can even choose your preferred bypass screen.
Electro Harmonix Cathedral
Give your tone a divine, otherworldy shimmer with the Cathedral Stereo Reverb guitar effects pedal from the fine folks at Electro-Harmonix. This programmable stereo reverb stompbox gives you true stereo input/output, 24-bit AD/DA conversion, eight programmable reverb styles that you can load and save on the fly, and a Tap Tempo button that can initiate an infinite reverb. If you’re looking to bring your tone to a holy space, the Cathedral is your one true ticket.
TC Electronic Skysurfer
Credits to three amazing onboard, studio-quality reverb algorithms, the incredibly tasty Skysurfer Reverb from TC Electronic is the ultimate yet affordable answer to your reverb prayers and cravings. It serves as your one-way ticket to that perfect wave. It allows you to skim conveniently across churning ocean, sail through the ambient spray of the surf, or swim in a cavernous grotto. Built around exceptional studio-grade algorithms, the Skysurfer Reverb serves up all the rich, transparent reverb sounds you could ever imagine without sacrificing your natural tone.
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.
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. This limited edition retro pedal packs all of the regular Fathom’s reverb capabilities but features a special retro enclosure design.
Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Neo
Belying its stature as one of the simplest digital reverb pedals available on the market, the Holy Grail reverb guitar effects pedal lets you add a layer of truly heavenly reverb to your tone. The Holy Grail Neo still features three selectable reverb modes, with one change. The unique flange-tinged Flerb reverb is out, replaced by a divine-sounding Plate reverb. Faithful recreations of classic guitar combo-type Spring and lush, spacious Hall reverb modes round out the Holy Grail Neo’s reverb offerings.
MXR Bass Compressor
The Bass Compressor lets you take your beloved studio compressor to the stage. It boasts a full arsenal of controls— Input, Output, Release, Attack, and Ratio—that helps you fine-tune your sound, from mild peak limiting to hard-squashed compression effects. The Bass Compressor features a Constant Headroom Technology, which allows you massive headroom and smooth performance. It comes in a sturdy, Phase 90-sized, lightweight aluminum enclosure. It includes true bypass switching to keep your low end clean and tight.
Behringer Compressor Sustainer
Whether you’re usually stroking the strings on a sultry blues lick or running past the frets on an unfettered shred fest, you can add some extra dynamism to your sound at a fraction of a boutique guitar effects pedal’s cost with the Behringer CS400 Compressor/Sustainer. You can dial in the exact amount of compression you need via the Attack and Sustain knobs, set the level of highs via the Tone knob, and control overall output levels with the Level knob.
MXR Super Comp
Taking the legendary Dyna Comp even further, the MXR Super Comp compressor delivers an invisible boost to intricate licks, giving life to your sound and allowing you to lock in like never before. With the Sensitivity and Output knobs, you can dial in the ideal setting to keep your parts in place. The new Attack Level knob retains your original volume without compromising sustain. It guarantees that initial bite and chunk are not squashed, so you can run searing pickups and hear your dynamics.
Mosky Tone Bus
Every pedal board needs a good power supply. And an overdrive. And maybe a compressor. Mosky Audio combines these three essentials into one multipurpose floor unit: the Tone Bus + Power Supply. You get not one, but two overdrive effects–Overdrive 1 is voiced like the popular OCD stomp with a High/Low Peak switch while Overdrive 2 is more tube-style like the TS9 Tube Screamer. It also comes with a Dyna Comp-based compressor and can supply power to up to eight separate pedals.
MXR M282
The MXR Dyna Comp Bass compressor gives you the most iconic compression sound, customized and tuned particularly for bassists. Built upon the CA3080 “metal can” integrated circuit for broader dynamic range, silent operation, and superior transparency, the Dyna Comp Bass is complete with fundamental controls for sculpting that sweet Dyna Comp swish. Regular Dyna Comp compressors tend to squash bass signal dynamics, depriving bassists of the transparency necessary to make the low end fundamental shine. The Dyna Comp Bass includes Clean and Tone knobs for preserving low end integrity and tonal dynamics respectively.
JOYO Zip Amp
Tight, sparkly overdrive that responds nicely to your unique picking attack—that’s what you get with the R-04 Zip Amp guitar effects pedal from Joyo. This budget-friendly stompbox serves up a highly musical overdrive tone with insane sustain and a balanced gain that works well for both rhythm and lead work. And since the R-04 Zip Amp is an R Series pedal, it also features some cool ambient LED lighting effects to make it stand out on your pedalboard.
Old Blood Noise Endeavors 3 Band EQ + Buffer
The EQ + Buffer is a special edition of Old Blood Noise Endeavors’ Buffer and 3 Band EQ. Sliders and inverted color scheme provide you with a different visual and tactile experience for a handy circuit you must have in your chain. A switchable 3 Band EQ and always on Buffer. You will appreciate the Buffer when you employ multiple pedals or long cables, while the EQ is perfect for tailoring frequencies to specific parts, guitar switches, or as an always-on EQ.
Boss GEB-7 7-Band Bass EQ
The Boss GEB-7 Bass Equalizer is the pinnacle of seven-band equalizer pedals built specifically to handle the bottom-heavy frequency ranges of electric bass guitars, including five- and six-string models. Thanks to a frequency range that goes as low as 50Hz, the GEB-7 can also handle tone and depth adjustments for an upright bass outfitted with pickups. Each of the GEB-7’s seven EQ bands can be boosted or cut by up to 15dB, while a gain control features a range of +/-15dB.
Danelectro DJ-14C Fish & Chips Mini
Don’t let its funny-looking design and funny-sounding name fool you; the Danelectro DJ-14C Fish and Chips 77-Band EQ is a seriously hardworking and versatile EQ pedal. Its seven EQ bands, which range from 100Hz to 6.4kHZ and include up to 15 decibels of cut or boost, pack quite the tone sculpting punch, giving you sound-adjusting functions comparable to more expensive guitar effect pedals. It stays very quiet, as well, which is important for a pedalboard essential like an EQ.
Chase Bliss Audio Condor
The Chase Bliss Audio Condor multi-effect pedal enables control over a broad range of effects, including tremolo, boost, overdrive, EQ, and filter tones. Boasting the ability to store presets and a potent parametric mids control, the Condor proves to be as majestic and powerful as the bird it is named after. This pedal also features a switchable overdrive circuit for shaping the guitar tone you want. The overdrive circuit complements stacking, so using it together with your favorite overdrive stompbox is recommended.
Rowin Equalizer Mini
Budget guitar effects pedal manufacturer Rowin’s LEF-317A GT EQ is a five-band EQ pedal that packs a lot of use and versatility in its tiny full metal shell. Each of the five bands’ frequency centers—100Hz, 250Hz, 630Hz, 1.6kHz, and 4kHz—can be boosted or cut by up to 18dB of adjustable gain. The GT E also features a dedicated master Volume control knob. Its tiny and unobtrusive design also makes it an ideal addition to compact or crowded pedalboards.
Fulltone Secret Freq
Serving up everything from clean boost to overdrive and through to full-on distorted rock tones, the Fulltone Secret Freq Overdrive guitar effects pedal is one versatile stompbox. It’s got all the hallmarks of a classic overdrive stomp; it’s highly dynamic, has a natural tube-style overdrive tone, and is very responsive to picking attack. The Secret Freq also has a secret weapon: a Freq control knob that lets you dial in up to 20db of active, narrow-band midrange for more tone-shaping possibilities.
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Utility Pedals
Korg Pitchblack Custom (Red)
Add a readable and precise tuner to your pedalboard with the Pitchblack Custom by Korg. It features a limited edition vivid red finish and sturdy, compact design that makes it convenient to incorporate into your setup. The Pitchblack Custom’s three-dimensional display is bright enough for daylight use, but its detail and spacing is also suitable for dim stages. It boasts extreme 0.1-cent precision that guarantees you get the closest tuning achievable. It also features four display modes: Regular A, Regular B, Strobe, and Half Strobe.
Digitech LUXE
If you want to beef up your tone without that weird warbling effect from a flanger or chorus, you need to see the DigiTech Luxe. The Luxe is an astounding unison/detuning pedal that sounds fantastic on your bass or guitar. It allows you to blend a slightly detuned input with the dry signal to produce a constant thickening sound identical to the studio technique of double tracking. Whether you are playing chords or single notes, the Luxe delivers a solid, rich, and true pitch-detuning effect.
JIM DUNLOP JHM9
The JHM9 pedal is built to give you a dynamic tonal sweep identical to that of the original Italian-manufactured Thomas Organ wah utilized by Jimi Hendrix—the distinctive wah sound you can hear on Hendrix classics such as Little Miss Lover, Voodoo Child (Slight Return), Up From the Sky, and Still Raining, Still Dreaming. The JHM9 comes in at half the footprint of a regular wah pedal with a black gator base and sleek chrome top rocker.
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.
Lehle Dual
The Lehle Dual amp switcher features three sets of outputs. It routes your instrument signal to three amplifiers or two amps and one tuner simultaneously and enables switching all at once or of whatever combination. The patented LHTZ high-end transformer electronically isolates each signal path avoiding any hum or noise. Crafted in Germany, the Dual features full stereo functionality as well as gold-plated relays and switches. It can be controlled and synced with other Lehle SGoS switchers through MIDI.
BOSS TU-3W Tuner Waza Craft
Just when you thought there was no way to improve the Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner, Boss comes along with the new and enhanced TU-3W. This Waza Craft stompbox takes the TU-3’s benchmark functionality to the next level. The TU-2’s original circuitry has been redesigned from the ground up for the most transparent, pure, and uncolored audio signal pass-through currently possible–an essential feature for any and all tuner pedals. The Boss TU-3W also features selectable buffered and true-bypass operation modes.
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.
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.
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.
Rowin Loop Station
The LN-332S Loop Station is a heavy-duty loop pedal with a teeny tiny form factor and a jaw-droppingly affordable price tag. Budget guitar effects pedal maker Rowin packed the LN-332S Loop Station with an impressive feature set: it can record up to 10 minutes of audio; comes with unlimited overdubs; lets you undo, redo, and delete loops; and it lets you do all that using only a single footswitch. You can also export and import loops from and onto the LN-332S Loop Station via USB.
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.
Donner Deluxe Looper
The Donner team has spent many years of repeated studies and efforts to realize a charming and powerful twin pedal—the Ultimate Delay and Deluxe Looper. The Deluxe Looper boasts high-quality audio, analog dry through, and true bypass. Featuring ten minutes of looping time and infinite overdubs and redo/undo functionality, the Deluxe Looper is the perfect combination of simplicity, quality, and creativity. It lets you play loops in reverse and can make for a jaw-dropping show or subtle performance.
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.
Donner Alpha Bass
The Donner Alpha Bass is a mini effects chain that features three types of bass guitar effects, including a rich chorus, a versatile bass drive, and an opto-voiced compressor. Distinguished by its user-friendly form factor, portable size, and remarkable tone, the Alpha Bass is perfect for any music style. It features an LED indicator displaying the working state, buffer bypass that offers a transparent tone, and classic-voiced bass drive with a broad tonal range.
T-Rex BetaVibe
Handcrafted in Denmark, the T-Rex BetaVibe faithfully simulates the distinctive hypnotizing Doppler effect of an authentic rotating speaker cabinet, reproducing the elusive late 60s to early 70s psychedelic swirl. The BetaVibe rotary modulator features a Slow/Fast switch that gradually accelerates or slows down the speed like an authentic Leslie unit. It also incorporates a midi socket for external control. This bucket brigade pedal features true bypass and is controllable using Speed, Depth, Volume, and Mix knobs.
TC Electronic Ditto X4 Looper
A straightforward and intuitive dual-track guitar looper featuring powerful loop effects allows you to produce multilayered sonic masterpieces. The Ditto X4 Looper from TC Electronic is specially designed for and by guitarists to guarantee you get the greatest simplicity with full creative potential. You can transform one moment in time into something truly spectacular. By perfectly combining convenience with stellar creative features, the Ditto X4 Looper will quickly serve as the canvas where you paint your multilayered sonic artworks.
Source Audio Soundblox2 Multiwave Bass Distortion
The Source Audio Soundblox 2 Multiwave Bass Distortion repackages all the Soundblox Multiwave Bass Distortion’s low-end retaining fuzz and distortion tones into a portable, cast-aluminum chassis. It gives you 23 non-traditional and traditional synth-esque effects plus two user presets, a Clean Boost mode, individual Clean and Distortion Mix knobs, three-band tone control, three-level noise gate, universal bypass, and a multifunction input compatible with MIDI, Hot Hand, or the Source Audio Dual Expression Pedal. The Soundblox 2 Multiwave Bass Distortion includes both single- and multi-band processing.
Truetone V3 Jekyll & Hyde
The Visual Sound Jekyll & Hyde overdrive is a true classic, having been the first real dual effect stompbox ever released. With Visual Sound’s rebranding into Truetone, they’re releasing an updated version of their popular pedal. V3 of the Jekyll & Hyde drive stomp is a complete redesign that modernizes the original. It features the same warm Jekyll & Hyde tone but with modern conveniences like optional true bypass or Pure Tone buffered bypass, MIDI compatibility, and custom Forever Footswitches.
TC Helicon Switch 6
Grab yourself the Switch-6 foot pedal from TC Helicon to maximize the complete creative potential of your VoiceLive Touch 2 or VoiceLive 3. Six high-quality footswitches allow you hands-free control of looping, preset changes, HIT effects settings, and more while performing on stage. Footswitches come with preprogrammed settings or modifiable to various functions to suit your performance needs. The Switch-6 is compatible with Play Electric, Play Acoustic, Perform-V, VoiceLive Touch 2, VoiceLive 3, and VoiceLive 3 Extreme.
Throne Room Pedals Tiny Tap Tempo (Normal, 2 Outputs)
With even smaller enclosures made from solid aluminum, Throne Room Pedals’ Tiny line of pedal switches are some of the tiniest and most road tough control pedals out right now. The Tiny Tap Tempo is built to work with other guitar effects pedals that comes with external tap tempo compatibility, such as a delay pedal or tremolo stomp. This particular version features two tap outputs and works with pedals that require a normally open switch.
Source Audio Tap Tempo Switch
The Tap Tempo Switch by Source Audio is a simple footswitch that adds significant functionality to any pedal from the One Series line. It gives you on-the-fly tap tempo control of delay times for the Nemesis Delay and modulation rates for the Mercury Flanger, Gemini Chorus, Lunar Phaser, and Vertigo Tremolo. The Tap Tempo lets you render virtual knob changes to each One Series pedal, toggle between distortion engines on the AfterShock Bass Distortion, Kingmaker Fuzz, and L.A. Lady Overdrive, or externally scroll through presets on the Nemesis Delay.
Morley Kiko Loureiro Mini Switchless Wah
The switchless signature wah pedal Morley created for Brazilian guitar virtuoso Kiko Loureiro is beautiful. Small, simple, and extremely musical, this little green monster is powered by a custom MQ2 inductor set to Loureiro’s favorite wah tone and sweep. It also features Morley’s famous Electro-Optical wah circuit design, True Tone bypass, and a glow-in-the-dark treadle design. Whether you plug in a guitar, a bass, or keyboards, the Kiko Loureiro Mini Switchless Wah will let your signal soar high above the mix as you lay down scorching hot grooves.
JHS Pedals Mini A/B Switcher
Get full A/B switching within a compact footprint with the Mini A/B Switcher from JHS Pedals. Perfect for live playing, this pedal is constructed in a sturdy metal enclosure that also loads a two-color LED (green and red) to show you which signal path you are utilizing. Whether you want to play through two amps simultaneously or are looking for an instant mute switch, the Mini A/B will prove to be a handy addition to your board.
Lehle 1 at 3
If you are playing with several amplifiers, the 1at3 by Lehle is a lifesaver. This programmable switcher features true bypass operation and enables you to change between three different amps sans any clicks or pops in your signal. The 1at3 leverages gold-plated relays for seamless switching performance. Since it is programmable through MIDI, it is convenient to integrate into even your most intricate guitar rig. Enjoy transparent and professional amp switching for studio or stage with the 1at3.
Radial Elevator
Spec’d from fully discrete circuitry, the Radial Elevator injects a dose of added versatility to your whole guitar rig. It breaks down aptly into two sections: a footswitchable clean boost on the output side and buffer on the input side. The buffer provides you with three modes, including true bypass, flat buffer, and drive setting for some extra gain if necessary. Unlike many buffer pedals, the Elevator has a variable load control that allows you to achieve the cleanest sound possible.
JHS Pedals Buffered Splitter
Add the JHS Pedals Buffered Splitter to your pedalboard for a simple yet efficient signal-splitting tool that keeps your tone pristine, clear, and powerful. It is capable of perfectly driving your pedalboard chains and long cable runs. It preserves your guitar’s natural tone without coloration from the other gears within your signal chain. The Buffered Splitter comes in a compact enclosure that makes it handy for any rig. It works well with keyboards, bass, guitar, and more.
MOSKY PURE BUFFER
Buffer pedals are indispensable weapons in the constant struggle against tone suck. Budget guitar effects pedal manufacturer Mosky Audio’s Pure Buffer is a tiny one, which makes it the ideal candidate for inclusion in compact and crowded pedalboards. The Pure Buffer helps eliminate the inherent issues of multiple daisy chained pedals and long cables, making your guitar signal’s core tone sound like you’ve plugged your instrument straight into an amp with a short cord.
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.
Suhr Buffer
Modern players demand reliability, quality, and exceptional tone. The Suhr Buffer leverages only top-grade components, including a machined billet aluminum chassis, Glass Epoxy PCB, and low noise audiophile Op-Amps, to guarantee that your tone investment is preserved across your signal chain. Regarding reliability and quality, Suhr designed the Buffer with the same attention to detail as its other award-winning products. It is equipped with two individual outputs and comes in a portable, solid, aluminum enclosure.
T-Rex Nitros Hypergain
The Nitros Hypergain by T-Rex Engineering is capable of capturing a very punchy and scooped high gain distortion. As a highly tweakable dirt pedal, the Nitros Hypergain will make the “80s hair rock” sound to a T as well. Lower gain settings are perfect if you want Texas boogie-rock. By featuring an active three-band EQ, the distortion’s color is adjustable, and the EQ knobs’ range is extensive. The Nitros Hypergain features an aggressive and bold clipping circuitry.
Behringer Noise Reducer
Cut all those annoying hums, buzzes, and unwanted noises out of your guitar signal entirely with the Behringer Noise Reducer NR300. You can dial in your perfect response using the Threshold and Decay knobs, use the send and return loop to reduce noise from your other pedals, or even cut out your signal entirely with a single stomp. If you love using guitars with single-coil pickups and high-gain amps but hate all those extra noises that clutter up your signal, this is the pedal for you.
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.
MOSKY Noise Reduction
The Noise Gate is budget guitar effects pedal maker Mosky Audio’s offering to those musicians who are having headaches dealing with unwanted buzzes, hisses, and hums in their signal. It takes you guitar’s dry signal and eliminates the noise level by up to 26dB within your effects loop. You can set the minimum volume threshold where the pedal’s functions kick in via a dedicated Gate knob. Just dial in your preferred threshold, hit the footswitch, and enjoy noise-free playing.
TC Electronic Sentry
Enjoy a dynamic, noise-free performance with the Sentry Noise Gate pedal from TC Electronic. Leveraging the groundbreaking multi-band System 6000 algorithms, it provides you with smooth, natural-sounding noise reduction. The Sentry Noise Gate comes packed with a classic hard-gate mode sporting a Return/Send loop for dealing with noisy pedals or utilizing it for creative sidechaining. It consists of controls for Decay, Threshold, and Damp. Keep your rig’s noise in check with the Sentry Noise Gate pedal.
Koogo Noise Gate
Minimize the noise from your input signal without sacrificing your original signal’s quality with the Koogo Noise Gate. It provides you with a choice between two working modes: Soft and Hard. Soft gives you soft noise reduction effect while Hard delivers hard noise reduction effect. You can adjust the noise reduction degree from -70 to +10dB. Boasting solid construction, the Noise Gate comes in an all-metal chassis that makes it ultra-compact and exquisite, and like other exceptional effects pedals, it features true bypass.
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.
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 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.
Singular Sound BeatBuddy
Introducing a drum machine within a guitar pedal format—the BeatBuddy by Singular Sound. It allows you hands-free and creative control of the beat. You can conveniently insert fills, throw in drum breaks, add accent hits, shift from verse to chorus, and more, to produce an unparalleled live drummer effect—all in an iconic, natural 24-bit sound. The BeatBuddy is loaded with features for all kinds of musicians. A visual beat display makes it effortless to enhance rhythm or play with unusual time signatures.
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.
Digitech TRIOPLUS
The DigiTech Trio+ is among the most impressive performance, writing, and practice tools for guitarists. This simple-to-use guitar pedal is built on DigiTech’s famed Trio technology which listens to your playing and instantly plays drum and bass accompaniment. The Trio+ gives you five additional genres for achieving the perfect feel. You select a genre and style variation, then start playing. The Trio+ pedal also includes three bass line modes that will fit any style of music you are playing.
Nux Loop Core
The NUX Loop Core is a turbocharged variant of the original and already the most versatile Looper in the market. NUX covered all the essentials in a Looper that lets you record and play back several layers, but now it incorporated a different level of goodies. Boasting 99 personal-user memories, 40 inbuilt drum patterns and now, a new range of well-thought-out user assists. Whether you compose, rehearse, or play live gigs, you will appreciate the innovative features of the Loop Core.
Other Pedals
Fulltone Clyde Standard Wah
Based on the hugely influential Clyde McCoy wahs Vox put out in the late ‘60s, the Fulltone Clyde Standard Wah is an express train to Hendrix-style wah-wah bliss. The Clyde Standard’s circuitry is almost entirely identical to the “Signature” Clyde McCoy wah Jimi Hendrix used on “Electric Ladyland”, down to the ‘60s Vox-type inductor. The only big change is the addition of an internal hand-adjustable bass and gain knob for additional tonal control. The sturdy and versatile Clyde Standard has all the makings of a classic wah pedal with a truly classic sound.
Dunlop Clyde McCoy Cry Baby
The CM95 Clyde McCoy Cry Baby captures the original’s expressive sweep and throaty voice while delivering the convenience and consistency needed by gigging players on the road. Dunlop guaranteed that the CM95 truly represents the spirit and tone of the first wah wah. The original Clyde McCoy pedal achieves its smooth voice quality through a special component called Halo Inductor. But due to how those inductors were built, they usually create unwanted microphonic noise. To solve that, Dunlop engineers devised the Dunlop HI01 Halo Inductor, upgrading the original design to reduce undesirable microphonics while maintaining the distinctive Clyde McCoy sound.
Morley M2 Maverick Contour Wah
Vintage construction or modern convenience? Morley makes picking the right wah pedal even easier with the M2 Maverick Contour Wah, a wah pedal that marries the vintage pot-based wah approach with modern optical design. Apart from the switchable dual wah modes, the M2 Maverick features Morley’s famous Electro-Optical potless circuit design along with Audio 1000K slide pot for all your classic tone and Q shaping needs. The M2 Maverick also features switchless operation and True-Tone Bypass.
Morley Mini Bad Horsie 2
Guitar god Steve Vai’s signature wah tone and sweep, packed into a compact cold rolled steel chassis that’s both tank-tough and pedalboard friendly. It comes with all of the Bad Horsie 2’s features, from the Vai-approved Bad Horsie and versatile Contour Wah dual modes to the electro-optical circuit design. This limited edition version of the Mini Bad Horsie 2 is covered in artwork created by Vai himself and is limited to only 700 pieces worldwide.
Dunlop 95Q Cry Baby
The 95Q Cry Baby Wah Wah is Dunlop’s iconic Cry Baby with three of its most popular and highly-requested upgrades: the Auto-Return function which instantly engages the effect when you step on the pedal, Volume Boost for up to +15dB of added gain, and the renowned “Q” Control to vary the wah effect’s intensity. All that adds up to a flexible, incredible sounding tone monster that keeps the original Cry Baby’s fast-reacting properties. The 95Q is powered by 9V battery or Dunlop ECB-003 AC adapter.
EBS WahOne
The WahOne by EBS lets you produce anything from vintage classics to contemporary wah-wah sounds with depth and warmth. This genuinely versatile wah-wah pedal is specially developed to level up your bass groove. The WahOne is built on the classic wah-wah concept plus additional features. It includes various cool options such as an inbuilt tube simulator circuit. Boasting a convenient dial-in design, the WahOne keeps you in control. Employ it as a volume pedal, wah-wah, or envelope filter.
MOOER Slow Engine
Mooer has done all musicians a big favor by faithfully recreating the incredibly expensive Boss Slow Gear SG-1 guitar effects pedal and turning it into the Slow Engine, a budget-friendly pedal barely bigger than a roll of quarters. The Slow Engine silences the attack of your guitar signal to give you a classic volume swell effect that you don’t have to execute using your hands. The Slow Engine’s simple control layout features sensitivity and attack knobs, plus it comes with true bypass.
Tom’sline AC Stage
Much like the slightly bigger Acoustic, Tomsline’s AC Stage budget guitar effects pedal is a workhorse acoustic simulator pedal that gets the job done, giving your electric guitar the full-bodied resonance and natural woody sound of an acoustic. The Acoustic also features a three-way toggle that lets you switch between three voicing modes: Piezo, Standard, and Jumbo. The AC Stage features Tomsline’s patented stop bar design to keep your foot from messing up the pedal’s settings when you stomp on it.
Rowin AC Stage
The LEF-320 AC Stage pedal from budget guitar effects stompbox maker Rowin gives your electric guitar the strummy goodness of an acoustic. The AC Stage is particularly adept at adding a deep layer of the shortened, glassy resonance that characterizes a good acoustic guitar. It features three acoustic modes, with Standard being the basic acoustic sound. Jumbo mode simulates the deep voice of a full bodied dreadnought guitar while a Piezo mode rounds out the three voicings.
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.
Caline Snake Bite Reverb
The Caline CP-26 Snake Bite Ambient Reverb guitar effects pedal is an affordable slimline stomp with a six-knob interface that gives you full tone-shaping control over your sound. Dial in a reverb mode with the RES knob, shape the tone with the CFR knob, and add a little warmth with the LPF knob. Then, use the PRD knob to set the delay time, the MIX knob to control the amount of reverb, and the DECAY knob to set the reverb’s decay length. The Caline CP-26 Snake Bite Ambient Reverb comes with a true bypass feature.
Tom’sline Acoustic
The aptly named Acoustic budget guitar effects pedal from Tomsline is a workhorse acoustic simulator pedal that gets the job done. Plug in an electric guitar and you can give it the body and natural woody sound of an acoustic. You can adjust the gain with the Top knob, the resonance of the simulated acoustic body with the Body dial, and the overall volume with the Volume pot. The Acoustic also features a three-way toggle that lets you switch between three voicing modes: Piezo, Standard, and Jumbo.
Morley PBA-2 Dual Bass Wah
What’s better than one funky wah tone? Two funky wah tones, of course! That’s what Morley’s Dual Bass Wah pedal brings to the table: two distinct and memorable wah tones that let you get down, dirty, and groovy all night long. Traditional Wah mode features a straightforward classic wah voice, while Funk Wah mode puts the groove into overdrive to make your wildest, slappin’-est dreams come true. The Morley Dual Bass Wah features switchless operation, Electro-Optical design, and True Tone Bypass.
Source Audio Soundblox Multiwave Bass Distortion
The Source Audio Soundblox 2 Multiwave Bass Distortion features all the low-end preserving fuzz and distortion tones of the original unit, repackaged in a portable, cast-aluminum chassis. It has 23 non-traditional and traditional synth-esque effects plus a three-band tone control, two user presets, Clean Boost mode, independent Clean and Distortion Mix controls, a three-level noise gate, Universal Bypass, as well as a multi-function input compatible with Hot Hand, MIDI, or the Source Audio Dual Expression Pedal.
EBS Stanley Clarke Signature Wah-Wah
Achieve bass legend Stanley Clarke’s signature tone with the EBS Stanley Clarke Signature Wah/Tone Filter. This ultra-versatile wah-wah pedal does not affect the whole frequency range and lets you choose from four distinct pre-shape pass modes (Low-pass, High-pass, Band-pass, and Boosted Band-pass). It also provides controls to set the Width and Range of the effect span. It features a unique pedal design that meets Stanley’s high standards with the best wah-wah effects possible. It is the first time EBS has launched a signature product.
Boss ODB-3 Bass Overdrive
Bassists already excel at putting out chest-pounding rhythms and lines, but if you want to push the envelope even further then the Boss ODB-3 Bass Overdrive pedal is the right stompbox for the job. Designed specifically for bass guitar signals, the ODB-3 gives you all the bone-shattering distortion you need for your aggressive hard rock, thrash, and punk riffs. You can control your dry and overdriven sounds with the Balance knob, while an onboard two-band equalizer lets you sculpt your tone even further.
Tom’sline Bass EQ Mini
Budget guitar effects pedal manufacturer Tomsline’s Bass EQ stomp does exactly what it says on the tin: let you shape the overall EQ and tone of your bass signal. The five EQ bands—62.5Hz, 125Hz, 500Hz, 1KHz, 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 Bass EQ to brighten up your sound, build a heftier bottom end, or tame any unwanted frequencies in your signal.
Darkglass Microtubes X
The Darkglass Microtubes X perfects the recipe for a powerful distorted bass that keeps the low-end impact. The key to punchy distorted bass is letting your highs and mids give the harmonic drive while keeping your low fundamentals undistorted and firm. The Microtubes X pedal does that by dividing your signal to two variable filters before the gain stage, allowing you to shape your drive tone with the perfect blend of bite and boom. It is capable of delivering defined bass tones regardless of how thin or boomy your bass may sound alone or how old your strings are.
Mission Engineering VM-Pro (Black)
An incredibly sophisticated volume pedal, the VM-PRO by Mission Engineering addresses several typical issues with volume pedals, which cause mismatching and tone sucking problems. The VM-PRO works with your electro-acoustic, electric, bass, or baritone guitars. It is also compatible with several other electric and acoustic instruments, including steel guitars, electronic keyboards, and instrument microphones like horn mics and harmonica. The VM-PRO features onboard buffers, sparkle control, isolated tuner out, and compatibility switches for utilization with active and passive pickups.
Morley M2 Passive Volume
The M2 Passive Volume guitar effects pedal from Morley gives you an audio level taper that’s as smooth a silk. Its response is consistent, it’s easy to use, and it’s very expressive. And since the M2 Passive Volume is a passive pedal, you don’t have to stick a battery in it or connect it to a power source in order to use it. Simply plug in and you’re good to go. This is plug and play volume control at its finest.
Dunlop High Gain Volume
The GCB80 High Gain Volume Pedal from Dunlop combines sturdy construction with an ultra-sensitive one million cycle taper potentiometer for delicate volume swells control. This passive volume pedal enables dynamic control and is perfect for pedal steel swells and instant dynamics. It comes in a heavy die-cast housing designed for durability. It is suitable for Pedal Steel Players as well as other volume-control applications. Since the GCB80 is a passive unit, it does not necessitate any power source to operate.
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.
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.
Boss FV-30L
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-30L foot Volume pedal is a low-impedance pedal with stereo input and output specially designed for other stompboxes and digital instruments.
Tapestry Audio Bloomery Passive Volume Pedal (Black)
The Bloomery passive volume pedal from Tapestry Audio features some very unique differences from a regular volume control pedal. This compact (measures only 7.8″ x 2.25″), convenient to use, and efficient passive volume pedal comfortably fits on your pedalboard. The Bloomery is machined out of steel for a tough, durable solid feel. A slide potentiometer alongside a direct shaft drive eradicates the need for annoying strings. With a smooth volume curve, you get a more nuanced pedal sweep. The Bloomery quickly turns tuner output into an expression output.
Mission Engineering SP25L Pro Aero Gold Carbon
The SP-25L-PRO has two expression outputs with separate polarity switches for every channel. That enables compatibility with an extensive range of devices. A third output connects the latching toe switch to compatible MIDI controllers as well as digital effects permitting effects like pitch and wah to be turned on/off from the expression pedal. This SP-25L-PRO unit comes in a classy gold carbon fiber graphic finish and features an illuminated base. When utilized with compatible digital devices and MIDI controllers, the illuminated base may indicate a remote effect’s status.
Mission Engineering Expressionator
Get more from your expression pedal with the Mission Engineering Expressionator Multi-Expression Controller. It lets you connect a single expression pedal with as much as three expression-enabled effects and manage them either separately or simultaneously. It samples the input from a standard expression pedal, digitally manipulates it, keeps it, then converts the signal back to three analog outputs through CV or digital potentiometer. It works with expression pedal inputs on most multi-effects units, stompboxes, and MIDI controllers.
Tapestry Audio Bloomery Passive Volume Pedal (White)
Conserve valuable pedalboard space with the compact, convenient to use, and efficient Bloomery passive volume pedal from Tapestry Audio. It includes some very unique differences from a standard volume control pedal. Its portable size necessitates less space while remaining comfortable for your foot. It has been machined out of steel for a tough, solid feel. Direct shaft drive and slide potentiometer eradicate the need for pesky strings. The passive model lets you convert the tuner output into an expression output.
Mission Engineering EP-HR
The EP-HR by Mission Engineering is a secondary expression pedal specially built for your Headrush Guitar Amp/FX Modeler. You may connect to the Headrush’s EXPR2 port with a single TRS cable. The EP-HR works in conjunction with the onboard pedal in both Advanced and Classic mode. Utilize one pedal for wah and the other for volume, or configure advanced functions in real-time such as distortion level or delay repeats. The EP-HR comes in a sturdy, flat black chassis.
Tapestry Audio Bloomery Active Volume Pedal (Black)
The Bloomery active volume pedal by Tapestry Audio boasts some distinctive differences from a standard volume control pedal. At a size of only 7.8″ x 2.25″, it consumes less space while staying comfortable for your foot. The Bloomery is machined out of steel, providing it with a durable solid feel. A slide potentiometer plus a direct shaft drive eradicates the need for pesky strings, delivering a distinct smooth volume curve. The active model helps you prevent tone loss at high-end frequencies and keep your guitar tone clean.
Joyo Wooden Sound
Despite its name, the simulated acoustic sounds served up by Joyo’s JF-323 Wooden Sound guitar effects pedal are far from stiff and flat. You can coax rich, natural acoustic tones from your electric guitar without any signal squish, especially when you’re strumming out a rhythm. As one of Joyo’s Ironman pedals, the JF-323 Wooden Sound is small enough to fit in your front pocket and features a flip cover for keeping your control dial settings safe from stray stomps. Way better than lugging around another guitar to a gig.
Koogo Acoustic
The Koogo Acoustic pedal makes your electric guitar sound like an acoustic guitar. It also boasts the ability to transform an intermediate level electronic or acoustic guitar into an incredible sounding professional guitar. The beautiful sounds produced by each knob and switch make it suitable for virtually any style or player. The Acoustic pedal carries a toggle switch that lets you select between Jumbo, Standard, and Piezo modes. All three modes work well for various genres and effects.
Joyo Golden Face
It’s tiny, it’s tuney, but the British-flavored crunch Joyo packed into the Ironman JF-308 Golden Face guitar effects pedal is anything but loony. This extremely small pedal that you can literally carry in your front pocket serves up massive Marshall stack sounds for rocking any audience to their knees. One issue that really small pedals usually face is the control knobs getting accidentally stepped on and mangled. The JF-308 Golden Face fixes that by using a flip cover to keep them safe.
Fender The Pinwheel
Stomp on Fender’s The Pinwheel to inject vintage organ speaker and amp effects to your performance. You can create astonishing sounds with three distinct rotary speaker voices, including Fender’s Vibratone effect. Switchable fast and slow speeds allow you to spin up the perfect effect, while the onboard overdrive gives your tone some texture. You may also adjust the modulation rate based on your playing dynamics with the Sensitivity control. The Pinwheel boasts unparalleled sonic textures, thanks to Fender’s all-original circuit.
Two Notes Torpedo Captor 8
The 8 Ohm Torpedo Captor from boutique guitar effects pedal maker Two Notes is the minified version of the award winning Torpedo Reload reactive loadbox. Using Two Notes’ reactive technology, the Captor can mimic the impedance of a speaker perfectly, making you sound like you’re connected to a real amp cabinet even when you’re plugged straight into a PA, a mixer, a recording station, or even a pair of headphones. Use it with the Torpedo C.A.B.’s virtual cabinet collection for an even wider array of ampless tonal possibilities.
Joyo Rushing Train
The JF-306 Rushing Train guitar effects pedal from Joyo is all about big Vox sound, specifically that of Vox’s much-loved Night Train amp series. With four dedicated control knobs for tone shaping, you get pure British-flavored tube amp crunch that’s highly sensitive to picking dynamics. As part of Joyo’s Ironman line, the JF-306 Night Train is small enough to fit in your front pocket and features a flip cover to keep your control dial settings safe.
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.
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 Civilian Issue
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 Civilian Issue is a stripped down version of the original, featuring 32 preset sounds and a far less complicated control layout.
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.
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.
Korg Miku
Inspired by Japanese animation star Hatsune Miku, the Miku Stomp from Korg lets you change your guitar tone into vocal phrases, voiced by the iconic character. It features a Hatsune Miku graphic and eleven distinct phrases that are conveniently selectable using the one rotary control. It leverages an eVocaloid effect, built on Yamaha’s NSX-1 sound engine. With such a distinctive sound, you will either find yourself enjoying the Miku Stomp’s often humorous character or discover infinite inspiration as you conjure new sounds.
