Tonebox Recommended Pedals
Mooer Trelicopter
An impressive, expressive, and wide-ranging optical tremolo effect packed into a stompbox literally small enough to put in your pocket. The Trelicopter from budget guitar effects pedal maker Mooer manages to conjure up a gentle, natural tremolo that hews close to a classic Fender tremolo sound. Mooer also threw in a Bias control knob that lets you adjust the clipping waveform’s hardness or softness as well as a true bypass function. Small, versatile, and highly musical; a great addition to your pedalboard.
Fender The Bends
The Bends by Fender is a compressor pedal packed with tone-friendly features. It was meticulously built to give you all the necessary dynamic control for sweetening your tone while preserving the natural response and feel of your instrument. You can fine-tune its incredibly fast recovery ability to achieve your ideal feel. The Bends consists of Level, Blend, Recovery, and Drive knobs. The Blend knob lets you return as much of your untouched signal as you want.
Death by Audio Evil Fuzz/Filter
The Evil Fuzz/Filter from Death by Audio sounds great with your guitar, synth, or amplified skateboard. It is absolutely psychotic destruction with blooming inverted compression. The CV/Expression in lets you adjust the filter in sync with an arpeggiating synth or manage it using an expression pedal. The Evil Filter is a combination of fuzz/filter with chaos factor that surpasses the sum of its chaotic parts. While you can use filtering and fuzz individually, the two effects are sonic co-conspirators.
Catalinbread Belle Epoch Deluxe
Known for creating musical devices that they want to utilize themselves, the self-proclaimed gearheads at Catalinbread introduce the well-thought-out Belle Epoch Deluxe, a digital incarnation that perfectly honors the iconic 1970’s Maestro Echoplex EP-3 tape delay. With its self-oscillation functionality and discrete preamp, the Belle Epoch Deluxe digitally features all the incredible analog variation and dynamic power offered by the EP-3. It is a complete reproduction of the EP-3 but without the tape cartridge components.
Vemuram Jan Ray
The Jan Ray overdrive from boutique guitar effects pedal maker Vemuram delivers truly transparent overdrive, an ultra clean boost, and sweet singing sustain minus any stray sonic artifacts and unwanted compression. The Jan Ray lets you juice up your guitar signal with everything from subtle tube amp drive to Blackface-level breakup tones without changing its core tonal characteristics. Sculpt your tone with the dedicated Gain, Bass, and Treble pots and dial in the saturation via a small trimpot.
REVV G4
Experience Revv’s Red Channel in a box with the G4 pedal. It is a thick gain monster with the nuance to cover vintage tones. Get massive, satisfying tone that cuts through a mix. It plays beautifully in any rig (pedalboard rigs, heads, combos, with cab modeling, or in effects loops). The G4 incorporates modern features like single-space enclosure, top-mounted jacks, and standard 9V power. It is an ideal place to start for thick, saturated amp-esque tones and a complement to the G3 and other rigs.
Drive Pedals
Behringer Vintage Tube Monster
The Behringer Vintage Tube Monster VT999 Classic Vacuum Tube Overdrive guitar effects pedal takes the warm overdrive sounds of a hand-selected 12AX7 tube and crams it into a stompbox that truly roars and growls. The VT999 packs a hefty overdrive punch, letting you layer on everything from a warm, bluesy drive to massive, in-your-face distortion effects. The VT999 also has an integrated, switchable, and adjustable noise gate to keep your signal free from unwanted noise.
Fulltone Catalyst
The Fulltone CT-1 Catalyst guitar effects pedal is one hardworking stompbox. It does the work of four different pedals: it’s a fuzz, distortion, overdrive, and clean boost pedal in one compact unit. If you use these four effects a lot and need to clear up precious pedalboard space, the Catalyst is the answer to your prayers. And don’t worry about the sound; the Catalyst can serve up gobs of ultra-fat non-compressed crunch, distortion, and fuzz sounds easily sculpted to your tastes via a two-band EQ. A true workhorse.
Lehle Sunday Driver
Maximize your guitar tone with the Sunday Driver by Lehle. This high-end preamp comes in a portable footprint. It boasts JFET-based circuitry and gives you two operation modes. It eradicates signal loss through effects and leads, keeping your signal clear and strong. Position the Sunday Driver preamp between your amp and pedals, select the Driver setting and get ready for tonal bliss—regardless of how many stompboxes you are running. With the Sunday Driver, your sound becomes fuller, livelier, and more dynamic.
Greer Amplification Lightspeed
The Lightspeed Organic Overdrive by Greer Amps is a super natural-sounding overdrive. It is sensitive to pick attack and gives a unique feel compared to other overdrives. You can set the Lightspeed as transparent but can push your signal to the edge as well. Mingling with the tone of the amp and guitar, the Lightspeed boasts lush harmonics and intricate yet smooth clipping. The pedal features true bypass and is handcrafted with high-quality components in the US.
Electro-Harmonix Soul Food
The Soul Food gives you Klon Centaur sound for a fraction of the price. This extremely transparent overdrive guitar effects pedal from Electro-Harmonix gives your signal some extra attitude without compromising your core tone. Boosted power rails in the Soul Food’s circuitry provide extra headroom and enhanced definition, a wide-range Drive control knob lets you dial in everything from a subtle boost to highly saturated distortion, and a dedicated Treble dial lets you control your tone’s bite.
Carl Martin Hot Drive and Boost MKII
The Hot Drive’n Boost MKII by Carl Martin has been meticulously designed to emulate the sound of a delicate vintage distorting Tube-Amp. It is identical to the Hot Drive’n Boost but with a deeper and rougher sound. This two-in-one pedal provides you with an extra “kick” (up to 20db) for that attention-grabbing solos. The Hot Drive’n Boost MKII features an inbuilt regulated (+-12V) power supply. That allows Carl Martin to design top-grade circuitry with maximum headroom.
Vick Audio V1 Triangle
Revered for its exceptional clarity and raw power, the V1 Triangle by Vick Audio is an incredibly musical distortion with plenty of sustain. The significant drawback of vintage Triangles was their extremely scooped mids. For this classic reproduction, Vick Audio incorporated a three-position toggle switch to let you select your preferred mids profile. The Triangles have slightly more sustain and brightness than most of the later variants that enables it to slice through the mix. The V1 Triangle is extremely articulate for leads while preserving enough crunch for rhythm work or power chords.
Ammoon Pockmon
The Pockmon is a highly portable multi-effects processor from budget guitar effects pedal maker Ammoon. It has three effects sections. First up is a digital delay that comes in three flavors: Tape, Echo, and Analog. It also has a biting wide-range high-gain distortion section and a natural, mid-humped overdrive. The Pockmon also has a tuner, tap tempo control, a parallel FX loop, and a built-in cab sim for when you want to plug in headphones or connect straight to a PA or mixer.
Dr. No Effects Black Magic
Are you up for the grimiest, filthiest, dirtiest, and heaviest bass distortion you will ever find? The Black Magic bass distortion pedal from Dr. No Effects is “the box that the Devil made the Doctor build.” Unlike most bass distortions, this stompbox will not destroy your low-end sound. Instead, it will raise it to insanity. The Black Magic will turn your tiny shoebox amp into an infernal legion of Ampeg 8×10 growlers that would shake off your skin.
MOOER Ultra Drive MKII
The Ultra Drive MKII is a small pedalboard-friendly pedal that packs a heavy distortion punch. This advanced distortion guitar effects pedal from budget stomp maker Mooer comes packed with three distinct modes: original, Extra, and Ultra. Original serves up a hard-edged low-noise distortion tone while Extra goes high-gain with tube-style flair. Ultra kicks things up even further with a fat drive tone and a much wider distortion range. Te Ultra Drive MKII is a highly musical and road-tough pedal worthy of being your next pedalboard addition.
Joyo Old School
The Joyo JF-313 Old School distortion guitar effects pedal serves up an amazing range of nuanced and expressive distortion tones. Volume and Gain dials along with High and Low frequency knobs let you sculpt and shape your tone into the classic rock sound of your dreams. As part of Joyo’s Ironman line, the JF-313 Old School is small enough to fit in your front pocket and features a flip cover to keep your control dial settings safe from stray stomps.
Xvive V1 Classic Rock
An overdrive pedal that goes against the grain, Xvive’s Classic Rock drive pedal scoops the bucketloads of mids that classic rock traditionalists associate with that particular musical genre. The move works in the Classic Rock’s favor, though, as it delivers everything from smooth driven tones at mid-gain settings all the way up to screaming solo sustains when cranked up, all while retaining excellent dynamic response. A Tone control knob lets you adjust the highs in your signal to dial in just the right amount of brightness.
Darkglass Duality
Achieve your ideal fuzz tones with this highly customizable Duality fuzz pedal from Darkglass. It features two distinct fuzz circuits—a raunchy high-gain sound and a gated saw-tooth wave—that you can blend to achieve a massive selection of unique sonic textures. The Duality consists of Blend, Level, Filter, and Duality knobs. Filter adjusts the amount of high-frequency content, Blend combines the clean with the fuzz signal, Level sets the output volume of the affected signal, and Duality selects and mixes fuzz circuits.
Epigaze Audio Singularity MKII Fuzz
The aim for the Epigaze Audio Singularity was simple, a Tone Bender created with top-grade components, true bypass, germanium transistors, sleek graphics, LED indication, and a more compact board footprint. The Singularity includes Horizon and Gravity controls for the fuzz attack and volume or level respectively. Hand-wired in the USA, the Singularity is an excellent fuzz pedal that is certain to become a staple. Other features include Switchcraft jacks, orange drop capacitors, and standard 9v DC input.
Rowin G-FUZZ
Budget guitar effects pedal brand Rowin’s LEF-322 G-FUZZ is essentially the slightly bigger version of the bite-sized LN-322 Frenzy. It packs the same Hendrix-style fuzzed-out sound that characterized rock music in the late ‘60s and early ‘70 and can emulate a wide range of germanium-fueled fuzz tones, from subtle silky fuzz to full-on thick hairy nastiness. A full complement of Volume, Tone, and Fuzz dials and a two-way tone mode selector switch provide precise tone shaping control.
Greer Amps 18th Anniversary Black Fuzz
In celebration of its 18th anniversary, Greer Amps wanted to do something exciting and has decided to reissue the pedal that started it all for them. The Greer Amps Black Fuzz is a straightforward and classy pedal featuring a distinct sound—think of an overdriven B*ssman amp, with a hint of fuzz tacked above. The single knob selects the pedal’s output volume level. The Black Fuzz is very thick and pick sensitive. By changing the pick attack or tweaking the guitar’s volume control, you can unleash a variety of tones.
Boss FZ-5 Fuzz
The Boss FZ-5 Fuzz guitar effects pedal is a modern machine spitting out a retro sound. Boss’s state-of-the-art proprietary Composite Object Sound Modeling (COSM) technology lets you recreate the fuzzy flavors of classic pedals like the Maestro FZ-1A, the Fuzz Face, and even Jimi Hendrix’s legendary Octavia, and then crank them up to a higher gear with the Boost knob. The Boss FZ-5 Fuzz gives you all the vintage fuzz tones you want and gives you a level of tonal control possible only with cutting-edge tech.
Vick Audio Black Russian
The Vick Audio Black Russian classic reproduction series features slightly less sustain and is smoother compared to its American cousins. It is prized among guitarists and bassists looking for a smooth, refined fuzz with an incredible low-end response. The Black Russian consists of controls for Sustain, Tone, and Volume. It also carries a switch for three midrange selections scooped (stock) as well as boosted and flat mids. The Black Russian comes in a powder-coated aluminum chassis.
T-Rex Octavius
A tri-tone generator with a brilliant Boost function and a comprehensive set of controls, the Octavius by T-Rex Engineering delivers everything you seek in octave generation—plus a beautiful T-Rex tone. It enables you to capture that classic octave-down effect heard from Machine Gun by Jimi Hendrix and other recordings. You may also add in a high octave and blend the octaves to your liking to produce your signature sound. The Octavius is controllable using the Boost, Master Mix, Lo Oct, and Hight Oct knobs.
Fulltone Full-Drive 2 V2
Juice up your sound with the natural, classic tube-style overdrive tones of the Fulltone Full-Drive 2 V2 guitar effects pedal. Powered by a JRC4558 chip and Fulltone’s classic ’90s Full-Drive circuit, the Full-Drive 2 V2 has enough tone-sculpting power to let you dial in your personal perfect overdrive sound. You get five control knobs, two clipping mode switches, and an extra channel that has its own dedicated Drive and Volume dials and lets you add more gain to what you’ve already set on the first overdrive channel.
Wampler Tumnus
Any conversation about legendary overdrive circuits will invariably include a mention of the Klon Centaur. Never one to shrink away from a stompbox challenge, Brian Wampler took the classic Klon sound and replicated it to create the Tumnus. You can use it as a standalone drive or dirty boost box. You can also stack it with another overdrive pedal to really push your amp to and beyond its breaking point. Whatever your rig and whatever genre you play in, you can find a place for the Tumnus on your pedalboard.
Catalinbread Sabbra Cadabra
The Catalinbread Sabbra Cadabra is capable of transforming your setup into the “rig of doom.” It is a custom-tuned Rangemaster-based treble booster coupled with a Laney Supergroup preamp section. It will bring your tone to the dark side on its own, but you have Volume 4 (named after the album), Gain, Range, and Presence knobs to better fine-tune and shape your sound. The Range knob allows you to select frequency response from treble-only to full-range boost.
Seymour Duncan Killing Floor
The Killing Floor High Gain Boost from Seymour Duncan serves as both a musical amp-esque overdrive and a volume boost, with a distinctive bluesy vibe. You can utilize it to drive your amp further into overdrive, boost your overall output for solos, or for a thick, expressive solo tone. It also works well as an always-on pedal for giving the finishing touch to your tone, much like a total enhancer for your sound. The Killing Floor High Gain Boost features a single-knob layout with a three-position Voicing toggle switch.
EarthQuaker Devices Arrows
The Arrows Preamp Booster from EarthQuaker Devices is so no-nonsense it’s almost zen. With its lone dial, you can either boost or cut your signal to give overdrive and distortion pedals an extra gain and sustain boost, boost the mids of bass-heavy effects, tighten up your low end and brighten the highs, or just make your guitar signal float to the top of the mix. The Arrows is all-analog, all-discrete, and an all-around essential addition to any pedalboard.
GOKKO ROCK-ACE
The Rock Ace GK-30 guitar effects pedal does a lot of cool things for a stompbox its size and price. You can plug in an audio player and use it to play along to a song or backing track. You can use it as a direct input (DI) box so you can plug directly into a mixer or PA board without messing up your tone. You can also use it as a preamp. The ROck Ace also comes packed with its own clean/distortion switch, giving you a wide array of tone options ranging from super-clean to full-on heavy metal.
WMD Arcane Preamp
The Arcane Preamp from boutique guitar effects pedal manufacturer WMD is a dual channel preamp stomp. A pair of dedicated gain and level pots for the boost channel gives you a lot of control; you can dial in a healthy amount of drive without having to crank the level up too much. If you need even more gain, that’s where the fuzz channel comes in. It also features its own gain and level pots as well as a three-band EQ stack for extreme tonal control and flexibility.
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.
GOKKO ACBOX
The GOKKO AcBox GK-35 guitar effects pedal gives your tone a touch of British crunch reminiscent of a Vox AC30 amp. You get a lot of tonal range from the Volume and Drive controls, with the latter going from warm, harmonic overdrive that’s perfect for giving your clean tone a little extra crunch to lightly dirty distortion. A three-band EQ gives you full control over your lows, mids, and highs, plus a unique Voice dial opens up even more tone-sculpting possibilities.
ZVEX Super Hard On
Boutique guitar effects company Zvex’s Super Hard On has become the industry standard for super transparent and incredibly loud, in your face boost pedals. The SHO, as it’s commonly called, can take your signal from unity gain straight to an insane 60 times its original size. Tone-wise, the SHO’s 5M Ohm impedance helps add a layer of high end clarity to your signal. 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.
NUX Masamune
Compressor and Booster pedals are the secret weapons of gigging guitarists. You can now get both pedals within one convenient metal enclosure with selectable signal routing. The NUX Masamune Booster and Kompressor is a sound-crafter pedal. The Boost Section includes Hi-Cut, Boost Level, and Drive controls, while the Compressor Section features Sustain, Clip, Blend, and Komp Level controls. The Masamune also contains an external footswitch jack Input, and you can conveniently operate the unit through the additional remote switch.
Dophix Perseo
The Perseo boost pedal is part of Dophix’s Three Naked Men trilogy. The series draws inspiration from the three statues seen in Piazza della Signoria: the Neptune by Ammannati, David by Michelangelo, and Perseus by Benvenuto Cellini. The Perseus is known for its excessive attention to details and languid pose. The Perseo pedal is perfect for providing dynamics to the sound, exalting the harmonica produced by your guitar. It is convenient to use, carrying only one knob, and just like the Perseus, it is extremely powerful.
Vox Flat 4 Boost
The Flat 4 Boost from Vox is a vacuum tube booster you can utilize for a treble-boost, mid-boost, and overdrive, besides a full-range boost. It features a Baxandall tone circuit that enables the adjustment from a flat position to your preferred cut or boost range. Increasing the gain will slowly apply a low cut, providing you with an overdrive sound evocative of iconic vintage tones. A separate mid-boost switch allows you to change the mid-range response, which is suitable for playing lead. The Flat 4 Boost is perfect for blues guitarists looking to emphasize their picking nuances.
J. Rockett Allan Holdsworth Signature OD/Boost
The J. Rockett Allan Holdsworth Signature OD/Boost is an ultra-versatile tool. Designed in cooperation with Allan himself, this signature pedal delivers a subtle OD and highly tweakable boost section which enables various EQ emphasis. You can achieve some pretty scorching gain by hitting the OD with the boost. Allan wanted a pedal that resists backlines but also obtains his distinctive sound and feel. The Allan Holdsworth pedal is better than expected and has become a staple on Rockett’s boards.
Electro-Harmonix Analogizer
Want to get a more analog sound out of your digital guitar effects pedals? Wrap your effects-laden signal up in a thick layer of analog warmth with the Analogizer, a unique preamp pedal from Electro-Harmonix. The Analogizer processes digital effects signals using an all-analog circuit and sprinkles it with a touch of lo-fi analog bits and pieces. Needless to say, put the Analogizer after any and all digital effects whose cold, by-the-numbers tone you want to thaw out.
Electro-Harmonix Signal Pad
Got a great-sounding overdrive or distortion on your amp but no easy way to switch between it and a clean rhythm tone? You need the Signal Pad passive attenuator from Electro-Harmonix. It lets you preset a volume setting on your amp and then use the Signal Pad’s own Volume control to bring it back down to a clean-sounding tone. Stepping on the Signal Pad’s footswitch then lets you switch quickly between your amp’s dirty, distorted volume setting and your preferred clean volume setting.
Modulation Pedals
MXR JIMI HENDRIX UNI-VIBE
The UniVibe Chorus/Vibrato’s thick wash which pervades the landmark Band of Gypsys album is undoubtedly among the most transcendent tones ever recorded. Boasting a chorusy, phasey, Leslie-sounding goodness, Jimi Hendrix had summoned surprisingly lush textures that sound like you can spoon them out of the speakers. The UniVibe pedal gives you those vintage tones in all their stellar analog glory and at a portion of the size of the original Shin-ei unit utilized by Hendrix. It sports a colorful, iconic artwork from rock artist Gered Mankowitz.
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.
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.
TWA SC-04
Totally Wycked Audio’s Fly Boys line is a collection of ultra-compact and super affordable mini pedals that pack boutique level tone but without the boutique level price tag. The FB-04 chorus is all about layering your sound in a classic analog chorus tone brimming with warmth and an organic appeal. Dedicated Rate, Depth, and Blend controls let you dial in the sublimely sculpted chorus tone of your dreams, while a true bypass function keeps the FB-04 from interfering with your pedal chain when it’s disengaged.
Electro-Harmonix Stereo Polychorus
A sound staple heard in Nirvana and King Crimson records, the Stereo Polychorus from Electro-Harmonix does the work of three different pedals. It has four selectable modes: Chorus, Flange, Double Track, and Filter Matrix. From the first two modes, you get a lush analog stereo chorus and rich chiming flange, respectively. The Double Track mode gives you a short slapback echo effect, while the Filter Matrix mode lets you disengage the sweep flange adjustment so you can control the flange tones manually.
Blackstar HT-Modulation
The Blackstar HT-MODULATION delivers all the musicality of standard vintage effects, from mild tremolo to roaring jet engine flange. For the convenience of use, the SLOW/FAST control allows you to set the modulation time of the eight modulation effects as you play. You may add harmonics and real tube compression through the SATURATION control. The SLOW/FAST mode footswitch allows seamless control. The eight modulation effects include Phaser 1, Phaser 2, Multi Chorus, Vintage Chorus 1, Vintage Chorus 2, Flanger, Rotary, and Tremolo.
Koogo Mod Digital
The Mod Digital pedal from Koogo allows you to enjoy eleven distinct modulation effects—A.FILTER, B.TREMOLO, O.TREMOLO, PHASER, VIBRATO, U.VIBRATO, JET, S.CHORUS, T.CHORUS, P.FLANGER, and N.FLANGER. It is a fantastic pedal, leveraging a 32-bit high-performance DSP chip. Every tone is comparable. A range of modulation effects imparts musical color to your sound. The Mod Digital also consists of three function knobs labeled as Depth, Speed, and Level for setting the depth, speed, and level of the effect respectively.
Electro Harmonix Attack Decay
Electro-Harmonix’s original ‘80s-era Attack Decay Tape Reverse Simulator pedal has become a much sought-after stompbox due to the control it gave musicians over the notes they play. The new version of this classic guitar effects pedal faithfully recreates the tape reversing, volume swelling, and note-cutting capabilities of its predecessor, plus it introduces a new Poly mode that adds volume envelopes to each individual note you play. Also included are an expression pedal jack, three user presets, and more.
Pigtronix Ringmaster Analog Multiplier
The Ringmaster Analog Multiplier pedal from Pigtronix is among the most playable ring modulators you will hear. Sophisticated real-time pitch-tracking tech makes it an amazingly musical-sounding ring mod effect, and you may also disable the pitch tracking for clanging, atonal ring mod effects. The Ringmaster is capable of becoming a vibrant analog tremolo effect with the flick of a switch. An inbuilt LFO and sample plus hold add animation and movement to the effects. The Ringmaster delivers tremendous sound design potential for guitarists and synthesists.
Electro-Harmonix Q-Tron XO Envelope Follower
Elevate your sound to the funkiest of heights. The Q-Tron envelope filter guitar effects pedal from Electro-Harmonix uses an innovative internal envelope follower to analyze your unique playing style and sweep the center of the envelope filter. You get auto-wahs that change dynamically depending on your pick attack. Plus, you can choose whether the sweeps go up or down. It’s not just for guitarists, either; increased frequency response and improved signal-to-noise ratio make it very useful with any instrument.
Aguilar Filter Twin
The Filter Twin utilizes two similar filters sweeping in opposite directions—one down in frequency, the other up in frequency—to produce original filter tones or classic 70’s-inspired funk sounds. Two filters sweeping at once provide you a more natural, vocal quality and let you create expressive new sounds. Use the THRESHOLD control to determine the unit’s sensitivity to different playing styles, BLEND to adjust the mix between the filters, and VELOCITY controls to determine every filter’s speed.
Dwarfcraft Devices HAX2
Dwafcraft Devices has mastered the art of crafting guitar effect pedals that do many things extremely well, and the HAX2 ring modulator is no different. Lightyears ahead of the original HAX circuit it’s based on, the HAX2 combines ring modulation, an envelope follower, and a filter in one sturdy stompbox that can serve up everything from deep tremolo-style effects and psychedelic modulation to a pleasant, sparkly chorus. Four dials and four toggle switches give you all the control you could ever need.
Maxon FL-9 Flanger
The FL-9 Flanger from Maxon features a pure analog signal path that leverages the Panasonic MN3207 BBD IC to deliver some of the beefiest flanging and time-delay effects possible. Regeneration, Rate, and Depth dials enable you to achieve anything from lush jet-esque flanging sweeps to hollow metallic overtones to shimmering chorus and vibrato. Besides the standard controls, the FL-9 carries a Delay Time knob which allows for an extensive range of unique spatial effects. Silent operation makes it suitable for studio or on-stage use.
NUX Flanger Core
The Flanger Core by NUX lets you pick between two kinds of flanger effect: Tape and Normal. It features a true bypass design, tone lock function for preventing incorrect operation and a preset save or recall. Effects like chilling vibrato, resonance modification, rotating speakers, jet sounds, and intensified studio flanging with two modes. The Flanger Core comes in an aluminum alloy enclosure, boasting solid construction. It consists of four control knobs: Feedback, Width, Depth, and Rate.
TC Electronic Stereo Chorus+
The TC Electronic SCF Stereo Chorus+ Pitch Modulator and Flanger features three distinct effects—pitch modulation, flange, and chorus—with comprehensive parameter control that allows you to effortlessly dial in the very sound that fits your needs, from intense vibrato/tremolo effects to heavy-duty flanging to the ultimate clean chorus. It boasts a silkiness unrivaled by digital gear. It also has an onboard preamp/line driver that lets it work in a full range of applications and also helps minimize signal loss along lengthy cables. Other features include remote bypass and an overload LED.
MXR EVH Flanger
It is common knowledge that the MXR Flanger was behind the timeless Van Halen tunes “And The Cradle Will Rock” and “Unchained.” You can already grab a piece of that iconic tone with the Eddie Van Halen Flanger from MXR. It boasts the exact bucket-brigade technology that gave the original’s sweeping, whooshing magic. It also carries an EVH Switch that immediately calls up Eddie’s Unchained sound with the similar Speed, Width, Manual, and Regeneration settings he utilized to achieve an iconic guitar tone.
MOOER Mod Factory Pro
The award-winning Mod Factory Pro is a massive step up from the Mod Factory MKII. It comes loaded with 16 modulation effects ranging from essentials like a chorus and a phaser through to the more far-out effects such as ring modulators and lo-fi filters. Each of its two modulation engines has its own footswitch, letting you mix and match them to your liking. The Mod Factory Pro also features tap tempo, expression pedal support, and true stereo output.
Eventide ModFactor
When it comes to modulation effects, Eventide’s ModFactor multi-effects pedal is the pinnacle. You get all the classics—Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Rotary, Tremolo, and Vibrato—plus a couple of unique Eventide effects. There’s the dreamy, pulsating Undulator, which combines two delays, two detuned voices, and a tremolo effect. Also included is a RIngMod effect that adds futuristic bell-like overtones to your sound. The ModFactor can hold up to 100 presets, has true analog bypass, and supports real-time control via MIDI or expression pedal.
Rowin Phaser
Budget guitar effects pedal maker Rowin seems to be addicted to making their already tiny pedals even smaller. Such is the case with the LN-313 Phaser, the nano-sized version of Rowin’s LEF-313 Phaser. Like its bigger brother, the LN-313 Phaser packs more versatility and bigger phaser sounds than its size and price would suggest. It also features the same two switchable phaser modes: the warm, old-school Vintage mode and the more modern, full-bodied Modern mode.
Pigtronix EP-1
A beautiful-sounding phaser with several modulation options. The EP-1 Envelope Phaser from Pigtronix boasts a very thick and vocal, touch-sensitive envelope phaser plus a chewy and deep univibe-esque rotary phaser with adequate controls to dial in your distinctive flavor. The Envelope Phaser is a versatile, dynamic, expressive effect featuring a warm analog character, stage-friendly interface, and flexible tone palette. It includes a foot-switchable phase inversion as well as expression pedal speed control for exceptional rotary speaker effects.
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.
EBS D-Phaser
The DPhaser from EBS provides three distinct phaser effects. Choose anything from vintage 70’s sounds to contemporary swirling phasing effects. DPhaser users include Jamareo Artis (Bruno Mars) and Pete Griffin (Dr. John, Zappa Plays Zappa, and others). The DPhaser features three distinct modes of phaser effects. Wide delivers swirling flanger-like effects, Long highlights the effect, while Short is the classic phaser effects known from the ’70s. Hi, Lo and Off set the effect’s resonance while the two knobs adjust the rate and width.
MOOER Mod Factory Pro
The award-winning Mod Factory Pro is a massive step up from the Mod Factory MKII. It comes loaded with 16 modulation effects ranging from essentials like a chorus and a phaser through to the more far-out effects such as ring modulators and lo-fi filters. Each of its two modulation engines has its own footswitch, letting you mix and match them to your liking. The Mod Factory Pro also features tap tempo, expression pedal support, and true stereo output.
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.
Xvive V16 Undulator
With two types of tremolo modulation writhing under its hood, the Undulator all analog tremolo effects stomp from budget guitar effects pedal maker Xvive is one versatile beast. It gives you a choice between sine and square wave shapes and features true stereo outputs. Want to stick to mono? The Undulator does that well, too. Simple Speed and Depth controls keep the Undulator an easy to use but extremely musical tremolo pedal. The Undulator also features true bypass switching.
Catalinbread Valcoder
The Catalinbread Valcoder takes ’60s Valco-style tremolo in a pedalboard-friendly package. Catalinbread has revamped its 2008 Valcoder pedal to include separate Output and Input knobs that provide greater creative flexibility and allow you to produce more sounds. The Valcoder features an all-discrete analog circuitry that reacts to your picking style. You can now enjoy the real-feel ’60s amp experience without needing to lug around a vintage heavy tube amp. All you need is some cables, your guitar, and the Valcoder!
CNZ Audio Tremolo
The CNZ Audio Tremolo returns the classic tones of yesteryear with lots of control on your tone and slick vintage design. It does not sacrifice the tone for effect. It lets you maintain your beautiful guitar tones while adding deep to subtle effects from the CNZ Audio Tremolo pedal. Use the Depth knob to adjust the intensity of the tremolo effect, Speed to control the tremolo’s speed and tempo, and Bias to adjust the tremolo effect’s overall signal. The single switch and labeled dials make this pedal perfect for beginners and experienced players alike.
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.
Danelectro Wasabi AC-1
The Danelectro Wasabi AC-1 Chorus-Trem guitar effect pedal is all about creamy chorus effects and tube-amp style tremolo. With four EQ presets and an independent Tone control knob, you can dial in a wide range of chorus effects, plus a Hard/Soft toggle lets you pick a wave for the tremolo effect. The AC-1 also features a Wet/Dry mix control, a pickup selector that lets you better match your guitar setup, and a a dry output jack for a stereo effect.
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.
Voodoo Lab Micro Vibe
First designed as a rotating speaker simulator in 1968, the Uni-vibe has obtained legendary status on landmark recordings by Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, and Robin Trower. The Micro Vibe by Voodoo Lab serves up the rich, psychedelic swirl of an authentic Uni-vibe. It is the sole Uni-vibe clone available within a portable, battery-operated pedal. It incorporates the original sine-wave oscillator, photocells, and incandescent lamp to capture the most authentic sound of any Uni-vibe copy.
Carl Martin Purple Moon
Carl Martin’s 2019 Purple Moon features the Uni-Vibe Level, Speed, and Depth controls of the old version. It retains the silicon Fuzz chip with Level and Fuzz controls which let you add mind-bending Fuzz to the sweeping Uni-Vibe. It remains the sole analog, true bypass Fuzz/Vibe pedal in the market. The new Purple Moon still brings you back to players like Anastasio, Gilmour, Trower, or Hendrix, but it is more compact. It is housed within a two-toned, anodized diecast case with top mounted jacks.
T-Rex Tremster
Handcrafted by T-Rex Engineering in Denmark, the Tremster pedal is a masterpiece of striking simplicity. It consists of intuitive Mode, Volume, Speed, and Depth controls. The Tremster has been precision-engineered to sound marvelous at whatever setting, so you can explore all you want and never yield a sound you do not like. Similar to other T-Rex pedals, the Tremster comes with an elegant, sturdy design constructed for a life on the road. It features a cherry red paint job.
Boss VB-2W Vibrato Waza Craft
The Boss VB-2W Vibrato brings 1982’s classic VB-2 Vibrato pedal to the 21st century, complete with Boss’s signature Waza Craft magic. The VB-2W faithfully recreates the VB-2’s expressive, one-of-a-kind sound using all-analog circuitry and a bucket brigade device (BBD) vibrato line. With the flick of a two-position toggle, you can easily switch from the classic VB-2 vibrato effect to a Custom mode that features a completely new vibrato voicing powered by a unique filter wave.
TC Electronic Dreamscape
Craft unique effects for your electric guitar with the Dreamscape John Petrucci Signature Modulation Pedal from TC Electronic. Leveraging TC Electronic’s revered TonePrint technology, John tailored six distinct tones for the Dreamscape. You get flanger, chorus, and vibrato effects, along with a custom voicing switch that provides you with the “dark” feel of John’s chorus sounds. Since it is a TonePrint unit, you may add new effects presets whenever you desire. It consists of controls for Speed, Depth, and FX Level.
Rowin Mod Station
A ton of high-quality modulation effects, all packed into a small, very affordable stompbox that you can carry around in your pocket. The powerful LEF-3808 Mod Station multi-effects stomp from budget guitar effects pedal manufacturer Rowin comes with eleven distinct modulation effects, all of which can be further tweaked via its dedicated Level, Speed, and Depth pots. Its footswitch is also multi-functional: pressing down twice will switch between fixed and non-fixed mode while holding it down will let you store a setting you like.
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 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.
Danelectro DJ-12 Chili Dog Octave Mini
A seriously musical stompbox for the shoegazer on a shoestring budget. The Danelectro DJ-12 Chili Dog Octave can generate up to two extra octave tones, each of which has its own control knob. OCT1 gives you a clear, more treble-focused tone one octave down from your guitar signal while OCT2 is a heavier, more pure-sounding tone that’s also dropped one octave down. This guitar effect pedal can also track notes pretty well, even bent ones.
smallsound/bigsound Buzzz
The Buzzz by Smallsound/Bigsound is a highly customized take on a classic, incredibly gnarly superfuzz circuit. It retains the standard superfuzz sounds—a clangy and scrambled fuzz featuring noticeable upper octaving and lower harmonics/sub-frequencies—and provides you with more controls to access more subtle dirty boost and drive tones, gated sputter and low buzz-tones. The Buzzz carries interactive controls, including a more extensive gain range, tone-blast toggle, gain modifier toggle, octave on/off, passive LPF, and voltage starve.
MXR Siete Santos Octavio Fuzz
The MXR Siete Santos Octavio Fuzz features a searing circuit spec’d from the Jimi Hendrix Octavio Fuzz, revamped for the Reverend Billy F. Gibbons featuring an AC power jack for modern convenience and seven-band EQ for tone shaping. It couples the Octavio Fuzz circuit with seven graphic EQ sliders so you can boost or cut a whole frequency spectrum, from 100Hz to 6.4kHz, by ±18dB. It retains the Fuzz and Level controls from the original unit. The Siete Santos Octavio Fuzz is perfect if you want to borrow some of Rev. Willie’s magic.
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.
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EBS Retracer
The EBS ReTracer is a full delay workstation crammed into a portable pedal that leaves space for other effects on your pedalboard. It allows you access to various engines with individually adjustable parameters. Build your signature presets and record them at any of the over 200 slots available. You may run the ReTracer in stereo, mono, or dual (true stereo) mode, with Buffered, Tail, or True bypass mode set separately for every sound. The ReTracer boasts comprehensive tap tempo settings and is compatible with MIDI and expression pedals.
Joyo Quattro
Four kinds of digital delay effects in one tiny package. That’s the JF-318 Quattro guitar effects pedal in a nutshell. This Joyo pedal serves up crystal-clear digital delay; a warm, naturally-decaying analog delay; a delay with some chorus sprinkled on top; and a warbling, phaser-like delay powered by an LFO filter. As part of Joyo’s Ironman line, the JF-318 Quattro is small enough to fit in your front pocket and features a flip cover for keeping your control dial settings safe from stray stomps.
JHS Pedals Milkman
The Milkman is a convenient two-in-one pedal with a tiny footprint that easily fits into your rig. It is a collaborative concept between JHS Pedals’ Josh Scott and Milkman Sound’s Tim Marcus, aiming to build a pedal that serves up an echo/slap delay and boost which can double as an always-on enhancer. If you play rockabilly, surf, country, swing, or just about any other style of good old American twang, then you need to get your hands on the Milkman.
Rowin Pure Echo
Great psychedelic sound packed into a very compact and affordable digital delay stompbox. The LEF-3803 Pure Echo from budget guitar effects maker Rowin gives you three switchable variants of the classic echo effect: Clear, Normal, and Reverse. Combined these effect modes with the LEF-3803 Pure Echo’s dedicated Level, Regen, and Time control knobs and you gain instant access to a very wide range of sonic possibilities. The LEF-3803 Pure Echo is tough for its size and comes with true bypass switching.
TC Electronic Flashback X4
The Flashback X4 by TC Electronic is a phenomenal TonePrint-enabled delay pedal that provides you with a versatile and intuitive delay engine with 16 types of delay. The Flashback Delay. The TonePrints, vibe, sounds, the whole package—it was a great success that rocked the world. The Flashback X4 is not merely a sum of four Flashback pedals. Three preset footswitches allow you to change between delay sounds quickly. The Flashback X4 consists of controls for Delay Time, Feedback, Delay Level, and Looper Level.
TC Helicon Harmony Singer
Elevate your sound with several backup singers, plenty of gear, and an expert engineer, all with a straightforward stompbox. Whether you are electro-acoustic, electric, pro or practicing, the TC Helicon Harmony Singer indicates your vocal presentation would rock as hard as your instrument. You no longer need to brush up on your vocal arranging prowess—the Harmony Singer will do it for you. It quickly analyzes your guitar chords so once you hit the footswitch, your harmony backup group is on time and in tune.
Behringer Digital Reverb
The Behringer DR600 Digital Stereo Reverb lets you bring studio-quality reverb onstage with its array of six 24-bit high-resolution stereo reverb modes: Spring, Plate, Hall, Gate, Room, and Modulate. All the sound shaping tools you need are at your fingertips thanks to the DR600’s dedicated Level, Tone, and Time dials, giving you deep, full reverbs for any style or situation. The DR600 comes with stereo input so you can plug in other stereo pedals and stereo output so you can feed your signal to separate amps.
Mooer Reverie Reverb
The TRV2 Reverie Reverb guitar effects pedal from Mooer is a versatile reverb pedal for musicians on a budget. You get five chorus modes, each of which can be mixed and matched with eight modulation tones. You’re also able to save up to five of your favorite chorus settings as presets. It uses a high performance floating point DSP chip to prevent tone loss while the twin switch design makes it easy to switch between effects on the fly, even when you’re rocking out on stage.
Mooer ShimVerb
The ShimVerb’s strikingly beautiful ambient Shimmer mode is more than enough reason to get it if you consider tonal texture and space as key aspects of your sound. This ambient reverb guitar effects pedal from budget stomp master Mooer lets you serve up a harmonically intricate wall of sound that makes your guitar signal sound massive. The ShimVerb’s more traditional Spring and Room reverb modes astound as well, making it a must-have for reverb fans.
Keeley Nocturner
Lush, liquid reverb that can easily be pushed into strange territories. The Keeley Nocturner guitar effects pedal, which is named after the Sylvia Plath poem “Aquatic Nocturne,” features three reverb modes: two new Keeley-developed reverb tones called Shimmer and Reverse plus the classic Hall reverb effect. Shape your sound using the dedicated Decay, Tweek, Warmth, and Blend control knobs to create everything from subtle sparkle effects to dark, deep-sea echoes.
Source Audio True Spring
The Source Audio True Spring features reverb effects inspired by a mechanical design invented by the Hammond Organ Company during the late 1930s. It lets you blend any of its distinctive spring reverbs with your choice of the pedal’s three tremolo effects. Its tremolos are the same natural effects first heard in the award-winning Vertigo Tremolo. The True Spring Reverb consists of controls for Tone, Level, Dwell, and Mix, as well as a toggle switch that lets you select between Short, Long, and Tank.
Origin Effects CALI76 Stacked Edition
Presenting the missing link between Origin Effects’ SlideRIG and Cali76 ranges—the Cali76 Stacked Edition. It features a gold Thru knob that determines the amount of signal fed from the first compressor to another. Incredibly easy to use, the control enables the Stacked Edition to provide you with dual-stage SlideRIG and single-stage Cali76 sounds and everything in between. Separate LED VU meters display precisely how hard every stage is working, while each compression stage has a combined Release/Attack control.
NUX Masamune
Compressor and Booster pedals are the secret weapons of gigging guitarists. You can now get both pedals within one convenient metal enclosure with selectable signal routing. The NUX Masamune Booster and Kompressor is a sound-crafter pedal. The Boost Section includes Hi-Cut, Boost Level, and Drive controls, while the Compressor Section features Sustain, Clip, Blend, and Komp Level controls. The Masamune also contains an external footswitch jack Input, and you can conveniently operate the unit through the additional remote switch.
Sabbadius Funkastic Compressor
The Funkastic Compressor by Sabbadius Custom Pedal Effects has been built with all the attention necessary to make it among the most exquisite compressors for your recording studio, keyboards, bass, guitar, and more. It draws inspiration from the best compressor being manufactured by a notable effect pedal company. The Funkastic Compressor is handcrafted with excellent materials and features an entirely custom design, leveraging boutique capacitors MKT CA3080E. It consists of exceptional high gain and low noise selected transistors.
Orange Kongpressor
A studio-grade optical compressor with incredibly smooth bloom. The Kongpressor from Orange is an analog Class A compression pedal that imparts a natural three-dimensional quality to your rig. It is loosely based on some of the most legendary vintage optical studio units in the world, leveraging a reissue of the revered vactrol VTL5C3 optocoupler, which was behind the sound you hear on numerous hit records. The Kongpressor features 12dB clean boost, transparent buffered bypass, and an internal charge pump.
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.
MXR Studio Compressor
The Studio Compressor by MXR gives you recording-quality compression within a pedalboard-friendly package. It boasts Constant Headroom Technology and true bypass switching for clear, transparent performance. It consists of Ratio, Release, Attack, Input, and Output knobs that allow you to fine-tune your compression level with visual feedback from a vibrant LED gain-reduction status meter. It comes in a sturdy, Phase 90-sized, lightweight aluminum enclosure. With the Studio Compressor, you get studio-style control over your guitar dynamics.
MXR KFK1 10-Band EQ
If you are not contented with your MXR Ten Band EQ, check out its wicked twin—the Kerry King Ten Band EQ. This beastly, tattoo-covered unit gives you tone and level control identical to the M108, but the Kerry King is capable of punishing two amps simultaneously, credits to its dual outputs. Designed in collaboration with the iconic Slayer guitarist, you can use it to produce thrash approved, scooped-mid rhythm tones or as a boost for solos. Ten sliders allow for a cut or boost up to 12dB.
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.
Boss GE-7 7-Band EQ
The Boss GE-7 Graphic Equalizer is one of the most useful guitar effect pedals you could ever add to your pedal chain. It doesn’t matter what style of music you play, its seven-band EQ will give you complete and precise control over your sound. The Boss GE-7 7-Band EQ’s equalizer ranges from 100Hz to 6.4kHz with a boost/cut of +/- 15dB per band, making it the ideal equalizer for guitar signals. Place it after your favorite distortion pedal and you can drastically cut down unwanted feedback.
Greer Amps Special Request
The Special Request by Greer Amps is a single knob boost that adds character and color to your sound. An internal voltage and D-Style FET based preamp indicate that you get loads of power behind it, helping the Special Request pack a powerful tonal punch. The Special Request possesses elements of EQ and compression at some points when you roll its single knob. It stacks nicely with other pedals and helps any player achieve their full tonal potential.
Source Audio Programmable EQ
The Programmable EQ by Source Audio is a highly streamlined and thoroughly modern update to old-school equalizer pedals. This portable, sturdy, cast aluminum stompbox gives you instant hands-free access to four user programmed EQ settings. No matter your playing style, instrument, or genre, the Programmable EQ is the must-have tone-shaping tool for your live rig. It loads ± 18dB of range over seven frequency bands as well as an extra frequency band at 62Hz, accessible through Octave Extend feature.
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Utility Pedals
ammoon Mini Chromatic Tuner
It might not be the most glamorous of guitar effects pedals, but a good tuner is a must-have essential for any and all musicians. Whether you shred a six-string or slap a bass, you can make sure you always stay in tune with the Mini Chromatic Tuner from ammoon. Its big, bright LED display lets you know your exact tuning easily even when you’re playing on a dark stage surrounded by dry ice fog, and its true bypass switch means you won’t have to worry about your guitar signal getting corrupted.
Carl Martin Buff Deluxe
The Buff Deluxe is built to run alongside huge multiple effects boards with plenty of true bypass effects. The drawback of utilizing true bypass effects is that your guitar signal stays high impedance, leading to the loss of high note because of the several feet of cables running at the pedalboard, and not the slightest from board to amp. The Buff Deluxe features a Mute switch that directs your signal to the Tuner Out. That enables the removal of even the tuner from the signal chain as well as convenient and silent guitar tuning.
Xvive PT-05 Pedal Tuner
Xvive’s PT05 chromatic tuner pedal is built to be unobtrusive but easy to see when you do need to use it. Its small chassis makes it easy to find space for it on any pedalboard, while its color display lets you tune your guitar without having to bend over and squint. Whether you’re playing on a dark stage, outdoors on the street, or in the comfort of a studio, you’ll be able to tune your instrument quickly and painlessly. It’s small, speedy, and straightforward—the three S’s that make for a great chromatic tuner pedal.
Korg Pitchblack Custom (White)
Housed in a limited edition sophisticated white enclosure, the Pitchblack Custom delivers pinpoint precision and exceptional visibility at your feet. Versatile display modes and three-dimensional lights provide an unparalleled level of visibility. Besides enabling extreme +/- 0.1 cent tuning accuracy, it has true bypass switching which avoids any coloration of your sound. The Pitchblack Custom boasts unprecedented precision and visibility for bassists and guitarists. Its high-efficiency, long-life design enables about thrice longer operation compared to the earlier model.
Caline Tuner Power
The Caline CP-09 Tuner-Power may not serve up any bizarre, mind bending guitar effects, but it can serve as the literal heart of any pedalboard rig by acting as both a tuner and a power supply device. In Tuner mode, you get a sensitive and stable chromatic tuner with am easy-to-see LED display. Switch it to Power mode and you can power up to six standard 100mA effects pedals and up to two 500ma power guzzlers.
Rowin Power Tuner
Whether you’re practicing, recording, or performing, it’s important to always make sure that you instrument is in tune. LT-920 Power Tuner from budget guitar effects pedal manufacturer Rowin is fast tuner with a large display whose chassis is small enough to fit even the most crowded pedalboards. Not only that, but it also pulls double duty as a power supply. The LT-920 Power Tuner can provide power to up to six 100mA pedals and upt to two 500mA pedals.
Mosky DTC
Mosky Audio’s DTC multi-effects unit is a four-in-one stompbox that combines three different effects with an effects loop function. Even if you don’t count the effects loop as an effect, the four-in-one designation still kinda works since the distortion section is actually split into two voicings: a vintage-leaning Crunch-style sound and a more modern high-gain tone based on the Riot. The DTC also comes with an overdrive section based on the TS9 Tube Screamer and a delay with a range of 25ms to 600ms.
JOYO AQUARIUS
The Aquarius guitar effects pedal from Joyo pulls double duty as both a multi-mode delay pedal and a looper. Use each function separately or use both simultaneously to create some truly righteous soundscapes. The delay section comes with eight different delay modes including digital, analog, and a glitchy 8-bit style delay. The looper part of the equation gives you up to five minutes of recording time. As a part of Joyo’s Revolution or R Series line of pedals, the Aquarius comes with some cool switchable ambient LED effects.
Death by Audio Total Sonic Annihilation 2
The Death by Audio Total Sonic Annihilation is regarded as the “most insane pedal of all time,” transforming all your pedals into various effects by force-feeding them back into themselves. Death by Audio has revamped the original circuit to introduce the Total Sonic Annihilation 2. This new variant boasts additional controls and updated functionality that deliver more wildly warped alien space sounds. The Total Sonic Annihilation 2 consists of Stomp Switch, Feedback, On, Phase, Gain, and Limit controls.
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.
GOKKO Repeater
The GOKKO Repeater Looper GK-27 guitar effects pedal is a workhorse loop stomp at a price that’s very hard to beat. You get one control dial, one footswitch, and a lengthy 10 minutes of available loop time to craft your own highly intricate, multilayered tracks. Recording a loop and adding unlimited overdubs is simplicity in itself; press on the footswitch once to turn the LED red and you’re recording. Step in it again to turn the LED blue and that marks the end of the loop. Rinse, repeat, and enjoy.
TC Electronic G-System
For years, TC Electronic has been a leading creator of various high-quality audio equipment for recording studios. Its G-System is the first comprehensive floor-based guitar system to provide an unparalleled arsenal of effects, integration, and control. The special mix of two DSP sections delivers excellent amp switching, analog loops, floor control, effects, as well as 9VDC power outputs for your pedals to obtain the utmost level of integration possible. You can select from a rack or floor-based setup, determine how the effects are routed, set the footswitch layout, and pick from over 25 onboard effects.
Empress Effects ZOIA
Empress Effects’ ZOIA is loaded with a massive collection of modules to realize virtually anything you can imagine. LFOs, oscillators, bit crushers, filters, envelope followers are only some of the available modules which may be connected in almost any way you desire. Essentially a modular synthesizer in pedal form, the ZOIA offers the modules required to build a tremolo or delay from the ground up. It allows you to craft your custom effects, midi controllers, synthesizers, and digital pedalboards. Empress Effects has also developed modules for all your common guitar effects.
Source Audio Soundblox2 Multiwave Distortion
The Source Audio Soundblox 2 Multiwave Distortion boasts all of the original unit’s synth-esque and futuristic fuzz and distortion tones, housed within a portable, cast-aluminum enclosure. It features 23 distortion effects along with two user presets, universal bypass, a Clean Boost mode, three-level noise gate, three-band tone control, and a multi-function input jack compatible with an expression pedal, MIDI, or Hot Hand. You can connect a MIDI controller for external access to parameters and presets. The Soundblox 2 Multiwave Distortion includes both single- and multi-band processing.
Mission Engineering EP-1 (Red)
Sporting a vibrant red finish and all-metal construction, the EP-1 by Mission Engineering is a professional quality, one channel expression pedal compatible with an extensive range of stompboxes, MIDI controllers, digital amps, and effects processors. You can utilize the EP-1 anywhere would use a Boss FV500, M-Audio EXP, Roland EV-5, or similar pedal. The EP-1 comes in a sturdy metal enclosure and purpose-designed sealed 10K linear potentiometer. It is a conventional style full-range sweep expression pedal.
Electro-Harmonix 95000
Sporting six mono tracks and one stereo mixdown track per loop plus two input jacks that can handle almost any type of signal source, the Electro-Harmonix 95000 Performance Loop Laboratory is a true sonic sandbox in which loop aficionados can play around. The included 16GB Micro SD card lets you record up to 100 different loops spanning a total length of up to 375 minutes. You can use the 95000 as either a tabletop unit or a floor-based pedal.
Strymon Mobius
The Strymon Mobius packs twelve iconic modulation effects into a convenient guitar effects pedal. Handcrafted from the best components available, it brings together twelve of the most expressive, versatile, and organic modulation effects ever existed. Each vintage effect has been painstakingly emulated and then expanded upon to enhance versatility and broaden sonic possibilities. The Mobius is equipped with 200 inbuilt presets enabling the perfect modulation sound to be recorded and recalled at any time. That function is also controllable by a MIDI foot pedal to streamline the process.
Source Audio Soundblox Pro Multiwave Bass Distortion
The Soundblox Pro Multiwave Bass Distortion from Source Audio takes the clarity and power of the original Soundblox Multiwave Distortion and tailors it to the bass guitar’s frequency range. It allows bassists to mix complex chords and intervals with distorted tones efficiently—the multi-band processing eradicates the mush and lets every note ring true and clear. The Soundblox Pro Multiwave Bass Distortion includes a one band processing for more conventional distortion sounds. The pedal is suitable for both the stage and studio.
Rowin ABY Line
They might not be considered the stars of the show, but line selectors and channel switchers are definitely among the most essential workhorses of a good pedalboard. The LEF-330 ABY selector from budget guitar effects pedal maker Rowin is a versatile selector pedal, letting your signal flow from A or B to Y or vice versa. You can connect two instruments—an electric and an acoustic guitar, for example—to one amp or use the LEF-330 ABY to throw your instrument’s signal to two separate amps for a true stereo attack.
EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things
Tone-suck is a prevalent pedalboard problem, but with the Swiss Things pedalboard reconciler from EarthQuaker Devices, it’s practically a thing of the past. It lets you use as many pedals as you want without having to worry about loss of tone, bypass or engage all of your pedals with a single footswitch, give your pedals Flexi-Switch capabilities, and more. The Swiss Things junction box and loop switcher can act as the true beating heart of your pedalboard setup.
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.
Lehle Parallel L
Compact yet versatile, the Lehle Parallel line mixer is capable of fulfilling demanding tonal standards. It combines the signals from effect units with the original signal. Return and send levels are individually adjustable. You can operate the return and send paths both balanced and unbalanced. The Lehle Parallel boasts an exceptional dynamic range and comes in two variants: the Parallel L and the Parallel M. The Parallel L features a true bypass switch with gold-plated contacts. It includes separate levels for return, send, and mix, giving you various options.
Orange Amps FS1
Maximize your Orange amp with the FS-1 single-button footswitch. Similar to Orange’s dual button footswitch, the FS-1 comes in a durable metal enclosure. It also includes an LED indicator and a 1/4″ jack on the back which enables you to modify the length of the cable you utilize running from the footswitch to your amplifier. Compatible Orange amplifiers include TH Series (TH30C, TH30H, and TH100H), Terror Series (DT30-H), Custom Shop (AD50 RETRO 50), and Crush PiX Guitar Amps (CR20LDX).
Lehle D-Loop
Employ two different effects loops with the D.Loop from Lehle. It boasts two true-bypass loops and high-end gold-plated relays, so your tone stays pristine when you are not utilizing it. Stomp on the D.Loop to bring in whatever range of effects you desire. You may also use the D.Loop to incorporate another preamp on the fly or utilize the main input and a return to bring in various instruments. Whatever you do, you will appreciate this stompbox’s full MIDI capacity, since you can make its switches operate the way you desire.
Lehle Sunday Driver SW
The Sunday Driver SW from Lehle is a portable high-end preamp for acoustic and electrical instruments. It allows acoustic guitars, electric guitars and basses, as well as other stringed instruments like cellos, double basses, and violins to unleash their musical potential. Boasting a high-quality JFET technology, the Sunday Driver SW lets you switch between two operation modes: D (Driver) and S (Sunday). In off status, the Sunday Driver SW offers two modes of operation—TB (True Bypass) and TS (True Sound).
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.
Fender Level Set Buffer
Whether you utilize several guitars in a set or a single guitar through a large pedalboard, your signal strength can be negatively affected. That’s why the Level Set Buffer from Fender is a must-have for any pedalboard. It allows you to change guitars sans disrupting your tone. Fender consulted with several guitarists on the design, producing a stompbox equipped with stage-ready functionalities. The Level Set Buffer consists of a Mute footswitch, Load toggle switch, as well as Hi-Freq and Level knobs.
Dophix Buffer
Use the Dophix Buffer to prevent signal loss when employing long cables or multiple effects connected in cascade. It may also be utilized as impedance matching for several pedal connections. The Dophix Buffer is extremely useful for thwarting and improving the background noise, increasing the noise/signal ratio. Each Dophix product is different and handcrafted in its Florence laboratory. The Dophix team oversees every stage of production and testing to ensure the best quality. Dophix manufactures high-quality products based on the universally recognized philosophy of “Made in Italy.”
Xotic Super Clean
In the battle against tone suck, a good buffer pedal is an indispensable weapon in your arsenal. And when it comes to high-end buffer pedals, the Super Clean from boutique guitar effects stompbox company Xotic is one of your best choices. This buffer stomp is powered by a legendary JRC4558 chip and delivers up to +12dB of clean boost. It features a convenient Gain mini-pot as well as four side-mounted dip switches that let you tweak the EQ settings to your liking.
Carl Martin Buff Deluxe
The Buff Deluxe is built to run alongside huge multiple effects boards with plenty of true bypass effects. The drawback of utilizing true bypass effects is that your guitar signal stays high impedance, leading to the loss of high note because of the several feet of cables running at the pedalboard, and not the slightest from board to amp. The Buff Deluxe features a Mute switch that directs your signal to the Tuner Out. That enables the removal of even the tuner from the signal chain as well as convenient and silent guitar tuning.
MXR Noise Clamp
Clampdown on excess noise and hiss with the Noise Clamp pedal by MXR. By sensing the dry signal of your guitar, it lowers the noise level in the effect loop, putting the kibosh on even your noisiest signal. A single Trigger dial lets you select the volume threshold at which the Noise Clamp is active, and a green LED tells you whether the gate is on/off. The Noise Clamp can trim noise up to 26dB, preserving riff definition at massive gain levels.
Donner Noise Killer
The Noise Killer is arguably one of the most competitive noise gate pedals you can find on a limited budget. It delivers the core performance and features that are essential for a decent pedal of this kind. It lets you choose between Hard and Soft modes, which provide hard effect and soft effect of noise reduction respectively. The threshold range goes from -70dB to +10dB. The Noise Killer comes in an aluminium-alloy enclosure, and like many great effector pedals, it also features a true bypass function.
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 Noise Gate
The JF-31 Noise Gate guitar effects pedal from Joyo is the bane of the unwanted buzzes, hums, hisses that infect your guitar signal. With just a lone Threshold knob, its control scheme is so simple and no-nonsense that it’s practically zen. It’ll take some experimentation with your overall input level and the Threshold knob, but when you find that silent sweet spot the JF-31 Noise Gate will definitely be a worthy addition to your pedalboard.
Rowin Nosie Gate
Get rid of unwanted buzzes, hisses, and hums in your guitar signal with the LEF-319 Noise Gate from budget guitar effects pedal manufacturer Rowin. The Noise Gate does exactly what it says on the tin; it takes you guitar’s dry signal and eliminates the noise level within your effects loop. Just set the minimum volume threshold where the pedal’s functions kick in via a dedicated Threshold knob, choose Hard or Soft gating via the two-way selector, hit the footswitch, and enjoy noise-free playing.
GOKKO KULT
Rein in unruly and unwanted signal noise with the Kult Noise Gate GK-28 guitar effects pedal from GOKKO. This budget- and pedalboard-friendly stompbox helps reduce the hums, hisses, and buzzes that invariably show up to pollute your signal when you have a lot of pedals, especially high-gain ones, in your chain. Use the sensitivity control knob to tell the noise gate when to kick in and use the two-way selector switch to choose between a soft, gradual volume cut or a hard and steep drop.
Mooer Micro Drummer
Rock, pop, jazz, R&B, funk, latin, metal, blues, reggae—whatever style of music you play, the Micro Drummer can serve up a pretty authentic drum track emulation for it. This digital drum machine guitar effects pedal from budget stompbox masters Mooer is packed with 121 different drumbeat patterns spread across 11 genres. Just pick a genre with the rotary selector, dial in your preferred volume, speed, and tone, and then use the tap tempo to get the beat you want.
Joyo JAM BUDDY (Orange)
With its pair of built-in 2” speakers packing 4W of output each, the Jam Buddy is Joyo’s solution for musicians looking for a quick way to practice without having to lug along a big and heavy amp. Bluetooth connectivity also lets you connect your phone or media player to the Jam Buddy so you can play along to a song or rhythm track. This floor-based multi-effects unit also features clean and overdrive channels,
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.
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.
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.
DigiTech SDRUM
The DigiTech SDRUM is an intelligent drum machine for bassists and guitarists. By merely scratching across your guitar strings, the SDRUM learns a kick and snare pattern which establishes the foundation of the beat you wish to hear. The SDRUM yields, according to this pattern, a professional sounding drum beat with different variations and embellishments to complement your beat. You no longer have to disrupt your creative flow when browsing through lists in a frustrating attempt to get your desired beat.
Other Pedals
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.
Fulltone Clyde Deluxe Wah
It’s Fulltone’s popular Clyde Standard wah pedal, but more versatile. The Clyde Deluxe Wah enhances the original Clyde’s Vox-style wah voicings and added a 10-step variable input level control pot and three new selectable modes. You get a Wacked mode, a Jimi mode that recreates the Clyde Standard sound, and a Shaft mode for fighting your way to the top of Funk Mountain. The Clyde Deluxe Wah also features true bypass and is powered by the most authentic and most quiet ’60’s Vox type inductor available.
Dunlop JH1D Jimi Hendrix
Stomp on Dunlop’s JH1D Jimi Hendrix Signature Cry Baby Wah Pedal to simulate Jimi’s distinctive and iconic wah tone as heard on classics like Little Miss Lover, Voodoo Child (Slight Return), Up From the Sky, and Still Raining, Still Dreaming. It will take you back to the classic sounds of Jimi’s wah from the late 60s. The Jimi Hendrix Cry Baby pedal boasts a mind-blowing sound and eye-catching look. Everything about this wah pedal is evocative of Hendrix.
Donner Vowel Mini
The Donner Vowel Mini is a two-in-one Wah/Volume pedal that delivers an exceptional Wah response based on the original Crybaby response along with a Volume function. Donner gives you all that within a footprint smaller than a standard Volume or Wah pedal. Press the footswitch to shift between Volume mode and Wah mode. The Vowel Mini includes two LED lights that show you the current mode: red for Wah and green for Volume. As a Volume pedal, the Vowel is capable of fulfilling the strict demands of each guitarist.
Behringer Hellbabe Wah-Wah
Versatile, impressive tonal control, built to last, and affordable—the Behringer Hellbabe HB01 Ultimate Wah-Wah pedal is the perfect wah pedal for the guitar hero on a budget. Thanks to the Hellbabe’s fully optical controls, there are no mechanical pots and switches always in danger of wearing out in the middle of a gig. It also comes with an adjustable spring-back mechanism that you can remove if you want a more standard approach to your wah pedal’s operation.
Morley Maverick Mini Switchless Wah
The modulation masters at Morley have outdone themselves with the Mini Maverick Switchless Wah. It’s smaller than the average wah pedal, which instantly makes it a much better proposition for those concerned about pedalboard space, but it also packs an impressive variety of both vintage and modern wah tones into its small, road-tough chassis. Whether you use it with a guitar, bass, or keyboard, the Mini Maverick Switchless Wah will serve up all the funk you need.
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.
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.
Tech 21 Acoustic Fly Rig
The Acoustic Fly Rig from multi effects wizards Tech 21 is a complete set of acoustic performance-focused tools that you can carry around in your backpack. It comes with an effects section that packs built in delay, chorus, and reverb effects and a dedicated analog compressor section for more precise tonal control. Sandwiched between these two is Tech 21’s renowned SansAmp amp emulator, which serves up the warm, natural tones of some of the most legendary amplifiers ever built.
GOKKO SPANISHFLY
The GOKKO Spanish FlyGK-32 acoustic guitar pedal does double duty as a preamp and a direct input (DI) box. You get dedicated Treble and Bass knobs for tone shaping plus an Input dial for setting the input level. There’s also a cool Anti-Feedback footswitch with its own dedicated Antu-Feedback dial for cutting out volume feedback. And since the Spanish Fly is a DI box, you can use the XLR Out jack to directly connect your guitar to a mixer.
Donner Alpha Acoustic
Distinguished by its remarkable tone, user-friendly form factor, and compact size, the Donner Alpha Acoustic is an effects chain combining three effects in one, including a hall reverb, acoustic preamp, and dreamy chorus. It features an LED indicator that shows you the working state and buffer bypass that gives a transparent tone. The Alpha Acoustic consists of a Reverb module with natural decay and rich spaciousness, Preamp module for tonal improvement, and Chorus module for making the natural sense of space.
JOYO D-SEED
The Joyo D-Seed guitar effects pedal is a dual-channel digital delay that serves up a bevy of highly musical delay tones. You get 17ms to 1000ms of delay time plus four delay modes. First is Copy, which just plays back the notes you play without any additional effects. Analog emulates the warmth of an analog BBD delay pedal and Modulation adds a splash of chorus to the delay effect. Finally, there’s Reverse for when you want to get really weird and trippy. Great delay effects at a similarly great price.
Aguilar TLC
The TLC Compressor is an invaluable musical tool, whether you are recording or onstage. It is built to empower you to control your dynamics in a flexible and musical fashion. Thanks to Aguilar’s proprietary Trans Linear Control (TLC) circuit, it can deliver unprecedented levels of performance within a compact package. The Aguilar TLC Compressor provides you with a range of control often available only in pricey studio compressors and lets you dial in just the right sound.
MXR Sub Octave Bass Fuzz
The Sub Octave Bass Fuzz by MXR serves up a roaring low end with earth-shaking fuzz. It combines two distinct fuzzes with a snarling sub-octave signal, boasting a range of controls for fine-tuning your sound, including an individual Dry volume knob to guarantee clean low-end retention. The engineers at MXR combined the Bass Octave Deluxe’s Growl section with a long-forgotten fuzz circuit. With three independent output level controls for dry signals, fuzz, and sub-octave, you can craft your recipe of subterranean tones sans compromising your instrument’s natural sound.
Tech 21 SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver DI
The perfect rig-in-a-box for bass players, Tech 21’s three-channel SansAmp Bass Driver Programmable gives you instant and seamless access to three of your favorite bass tones with a single stomp. Don’t mistake this for a cold, sterile-sounding digital pedal; the only thing digital about the Bass Driver Programmable is its programmability. Its sound is all analog, warm, and natural. The Bass Driver Programmable features dedicated Drive, Bass, Treble, Presence, Blend, and Level pots for complete tonal control.
JAM Pedals Red Muck Bass
The Red Muck by Jam Pedals is a fuzz/distortion pedal inspired by the ’71 triangle and Red Army/Civil War Muffs. Together with Jam Pedals’ individual touch, the outcome boasts a pronounced midrange, thicker low end, smoother sound, and increased tonal flexibility thanks to the broader range of the Tone control. The Mix knob lets you discover your preferred Dry/Wet signal ratio, while the second footswitch makes it a two gain stage pedal. As a circuit, the Red Muck is already bass-ready, but Jam Pedals added a wet/dry control for the Bass version.
Carl Martin Bass Drive
The Carl Martin Bass Drive Bass EQ Effect Pedal boasts tweaked EQ and crunch to give a warm “tube” sound to new digital bass rigs and enhance their performance. Achieve that signature John Entwistle tone, round, big and phat with the perfect amount of sustain to position your bass properly within the mix and enable it to “pop” in recording and live situations. Instead of sitting on top, the Drive knob blends with your bass tones evenly and naturally keeps a full bottom-end.
JAM Pedals Wahcko Bass
A wah pedal like no other. The Wahcko Bass by Jam Pedals is a product of lengthy and painful research. This real, vocal and vintage-sounding wah pedal features a retuned filter frequency spectrum to suit the register of the bass. The Wahcko Bass is equipped with carbon comp resistors, a RED Fasel inductor for a pure vintage sound, six-position rotary switch for various frequency sweep range, mini LED, and internal trimmer for setting the input gain.
Ernie Ball VPJR 25K
Much like Ernie Ball’s larger volume pedal offerings, the Volume Pedal Jr 25K is an excellent hands-free option for controlling your volume. It features a super-smooth sweep, a 25k ohm potentiometer resistance calibrated specifically for the perfect handling of active audio signals, and an independent tuner jack for unobtrusive onstage tuning. The 25k’s rugged and roadworthy construction means it can withstand the rigors of constant use despite being a very compact unit with a small pedalboard footprint.
Morley Little Alligator Volume
The linear taper in Morley’s Steve Vai Little Alligator optical volume pedal is Vai specified, stamped, and approved. This means you get a dependable and sturdy volume pedal with a smooth and seamless sweep that works equally well in your effects loop or straight into a front amp input. The Little Alligator’s electro-optical circuit design means you won’t have to worry about worn out pots and it can handle both guitar and bass signals perfectly.
Vox V860
The Vox V860 signifies a new benchmark in guitar volume pedals, giving ultimate tonal purity. This expertly designed unit is a reimagining of the vintage Vox pedal design illustrated by its famed wah pedals. The stylish aluminum enclosure boasts an anodized and blasted finish that is both classy and tough. The pedal mechanism leverages gears with a high tooth count, guaranteeing seamless operation and durability. Each component is entirely hand-wired, reducing any alteration in the tonal character.
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.
Morley Volume Plus
Guitar, bass, keys, and whatever else—the Morley PVO+ optical volume pedal can handle any and all comers. This all-purpose pedal serves up two volume control modes. In standard mode, it works just like your typical full-range volume pedal. Switch over to audio taper mode and you can do violin-like volume swells. A switchable minimum volume control lets you set separate rhythm and lead tones while Morley’s famous electro-optical circuit design means you won’t have to worry about wearing down your pots ever again.
MOOER Expline
Expression pedals are an essential piece of any good pedalboard setup, but most of them just take up too much space. Enter the Expline, budget stompbox maker Mooer’s answer for shoestring shoegazers faced with a lack of premium pedalboard space. The tiny Expline features a pair of built-in foot rings that unfold to give you a larger surface area to work with. Once you’re done rocking out you can fold them back in to save room.
Mission Engineering EP-25-Pro Aero Gold Carbon
Donning a beautiful gold carbon fiber graphic finish, the EP-25-Pro Aero Gold Carbon expression pedal is perfect for guitar, acoustic instruments, keyboards, and both studio and live use. It incorporates individual polarity switches for every channel. That enables compatibility with a broad range of pedals, modeling amps, MIDI controllers, keyboards, rack effects, and other expression controlled devices. The EP-25-Pro features a fully sealed 25K Ohm linear taper potentiometer for durability and smooth action. The all-aluminum Aero is half the weight of a regular Mission pedal.
Mission Engineering EP-25K (Black)
Housed in a sleek black chassis, the EP-25K by Mission Engineering is a professional quality, dual-channel pedal intended for utilization with equipment that favors a 25K expression pedal such as Moog, Strymon, TC Electronic, and Eventide. It features a 25K Ohm potentiometer instead of the 10K potentiometer found in the Mission EP-1. It incorporates two outputs that you may utilize to control two expression pedal devices at the same time. The EP-25K is also compatible as an input for the Expressionator.
Mission Engineering SP1-L6 Helix
Mission Engineering has partnered with Line 6 engineers to build a pedal suitable for the Helix Rack, the SP1-L6H. The pedal connects to your Helix Rack and allows expressive control over volume, wah, and rotary effects. The SP1-L6H also incorporates a convenient toe switch for seamless, hands-free switching between your effects. You can connect it to inputs on the Helix Rack, HX Stomp, and Rack floor controller. With the SP1-L6H switching expression pedal in your arsenal, you can maximize your Line 6 Helix.
Mission Engineering EP1-KP Kemper
Utilize the EP1-KP switching expression pedal from Mission Engineering to maximize your Kemper Profiling Amp. It incorporates a linear potentiometer that has been matched exactly to the specs of the Kemper Profiler for a natural and accurate response. It also includes a toe switch so you can turn effects on/off without needing a separate footswitch. The EP1-KP comes in black or green finish and is compatible with both the rack and head variants, as well as the Remote floor controller.
Mission Engineering Red EP-25K
Packaged within a vibrant red chassis, the EP-25K from Mission Engineering is a two-channel pedal built for utilization with equipment that favors a 25K expression pedal such as TC Electronic, Moog, Eventide, and Strymon. It incorporates a 25K Ohm potentiometer instead of the 10K potentiometer found in a standard Mission EP-1. The EP-25K includes two outputs that you can utilize to control two expression pedal devices at once. It is also compatible as an input for the Expressionator.
Joyo JF-310
Despite its tiny size, Joyo’s JF-310 Orange Juice amp sim pedal packs the full, in-your-face British-flavored power and attack of a vintage Orange amp. It perfectly captures an Orange amp’s dynamic, highly defined, and aggressive overdrive assault. Dedicated Drive, Tone, and Voice control pots give you plenty of built-in tone sculpting tools to dial in the exact tone you want. Whenever you need to layer some dirt onto you signal, the JF-310 Orange Juice will deliver.
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.
Electro-Harmonix Lester K
The Lester K Stereo Rotary Speaker from Electro-Harmonix delivers the same great Leslie sound of the Lester G at a more affordable price point and with a compact form factor specifically tailored for keyboard players. This keyboard effects pedal from Electro-Harmonix also features Fast and Slow modes controllable via footswitch, controls for tweaking the volume balance of the upper and lower emulated rotors, mono and true stereo input and output jacks, and a tweakable tube-style overdrive section for giving your tone extra grit and hair.
MOOER Radar
The tiny Radar guitar effects pedal from budget stomp maker Mooer might just be the next mainstay on your pedalboard. It’s a full-featured pro-grade cab sim that comes packed not only with 30 different cab models, but it also features 11 mic models and 4 power amp models. You can store and recall up to 36 user presets, connect it to a computer via USB, or plug in headphones when you want to squeeze in a quick practice sesh.
T-Rex Viper
The Viper by T-Rex Engineering is an attractive, phenomenal-sounding effect pedal taking the classic swirling vibe sound and delivering some added bite with more voltage hurling your instrument’s sound across the room. Pulsating, shimmering, whirling, and spinning, it is meant to join other award-winning T-Rex pedals as a contemporary classic, yielding sounds from the heyday of rock ’n’ roll to the 21st century. The Viper is controllable using the Mode, Speed, Level, and Depth controls.
Joyo British Sound
The JF-16 British Sound rounds out Joyo’s early series of compact and affordable amp simulator pedals. It comes packed full of a Marshall amp’s Brit-flavored crunch, from the warm, vintage overdrive of early ‘60s Marshall amps to the high-gain tube scream of the JCM800 and JCM900 amp heads. The JF-16 British Sound features a three-band EQ for flexible tone sculpting, plus it has a unique Voice dial that opens your tone up to more exciting sonic possibilities.
Electro Harmonix Superego Synth Engine
Part synth, part sustain pedal, and part sampler—the Electro-Harmonix Superego Synth Engine is a truly versatile and unique guitar effects pedal. Make your guitar sound like a synthesizer. Give your tone insane levels of sustain. Sustain a chord then freeze it so you can solo over it. If you’re looking to break through to new and unexplored soundscapes, this stompbox is your ticket. The Superego Synth Engine features all-analog circuitry and comes with a built-in effects loop.
Electro-Harmonix Ravish Sitar
The lush harmonics and dynamic flexibility of a sitar is a first-class ticket to mystic city, and with the Ravish, you can make your guitar sound like one. This sitar emulator guitar effects pedal from Electro-Harmonix features a polyphonic lead voice and tunable sympathetic string drones that are highly responsive to your pick attack. You can set the decay time for the former and create your own custom scales for the latter. You don’t have to buy a sitar and learn how to play it. Just plug into a Ravish.
WMD Geiger Counter Pro
This is the future of digital dirt. WMD’s Geiger Counter boutique distortion guitar effects pedal delivers a cornucopia of dirt tones, from the classic and recognizable to some insanely twisted, octave folded lo fi fuzz that brings to mind the irradiated wind that follows in the wake of a mushroom cloud. The Geiger Counter Pro is the evolved version of the Geiger Counter that crawls out of that radiation fallout. It ups the number of wavetables to 512 in total, has a wavetable morphing feature, comes with 16 switchable presets, and is even upgradeable via USB..
Dwarfcraft Devices HAX2
Dwafcraft Devices has mastered the art of crafting guitar effect pedals that do many things extremely well, and the HAX2 ring modulator is no different. Lightyears ahead of the original HAX circuit it’s based on, the HAX2 combines ring modulation, an envelope follower, and a filter in one sturdy stompbox that can serve up everything from deep tremolo-style effects and psychedelic modulation to a pleasant, sparkly chorus. Four dials and four toggle switches give you all the control you could ever need.
EarthQuaker Devices Bit Commander V2
The Bit Commander is EarthQuaker Devices’ love letter to old-school 8-bit beeps and primitive synth sounds. It features four octaves of vintage square wave synth tones which you can sculpt to sonic perfection by adding or subtracting octaves. The Bit Commander lets you easily make your guitar sound like a whole squad of analog synths with a single stomp. The V2 release builds on the original by adding soft-touch relay-based switching for truly silent operation.
Rowin Cursh Bit
Forget the typo in the name; the LEF-3810 Cursh Bit (or Crush Bit, in keeping with what it does) is a powerful bit crusher pedal from budget guitar effects pedal maker Rowin. Bit crushers reduce the sample quality of your guitar signal to make it sound all kinds of lo-fi. Blend your dry and wet signals with the Mix knob and control the reduction of the sample’s rate and depth using the Bit and Crush pots, respectively. It also comes with a three-way toggle that lets you switch between low-pass, high-pass, and normal modes.
