Lehle has introduced the Dual Expression—an active, wear-free expression stompbox with two outputs and a precise magnetic sensor known from the brand’s volume pedals. In the Dual Expression, the sensor
Mateus Asato Partners With Jackson Audio for the Asabi
Mateus Asato has joined forces with Jackson Audio for his signature dual-drive stompbox, the Asabi Overdrive Distortion. Among the Asabi’s primary features is the analog “plug-ins.” These are actual circuit
RJM Music Joins the Effect Pedal World With the Overture
RJM Music Technology has introduced its first-ever effect stompbox, the Overture, a programmable overdrive with an all-analog signal path. The Overture sports six discrete overdrive modes: Boutique, Classic, Crunch, Clean
Electro-Harmonix Releases the Ripped Speaker Fuzz
Paying homage to one of the best-sounding errors in audio history, Electro-Harmonix has introduced the Ripped Speaker. As the name implies, this fuzz pedal draws inspiration from the ’60s and
Red Witch Introduces the Binary Star Time Modulator
New Zealand-headquartered pedal manufacturer Red Witch Pedals has unveiled the Binary Star, an innovative celestial time modulator. The ultra-versatile Binary Star lets you access an extensive selection of analog flavored
Hughes & Kettner Debuts the AmpMan Compact Pedal Amp Series
Hughes & Kettner has unveiled the new AmpMan series of compact pedalboard amplifiers, equipped with comprehensive I/O and tone-sculpting possibilities. The AmpMan is available in Classic and Modern flavors. The
D’Addario Upgrades Its Pedal Tuner to Plus
D’Addario has released a revamped version of its Pedal Tuner, the Pedal Tuner Plus. The new Plus version features the same 32-bit processor and high-brightness display as its predecessor, but
Mod Electronics Unleashes The Rattler Returns Distortion
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of its Mod kits, Mod Electronics is launching The Rattler Returns, a highly anticipated new-and-improved variant of its fan-favorite Mod pedal, The Rattler. The
Spun Loud Effects Unveils the Litigator Overdrive
Spun Loud Effects has introduced the Litigator—a transistor-based overdrive that yields a fuzz-esque voice without reaching high-gain territory. Per Spun Loud Effects, the Litigator draws inspiration from the British blues-rock
Boss TB-2W Tone Bender Is Now Available for Pre-Order
Preorders are now open for Boss’ upcoming fuzz collaboration with Sola Sound, the TB-2W Tone Bender. The TB-2W is a Boss take on the iconic Tone Bender MkII. As the
Benson Amps Introduces the Thermally-Biased Germanium Fuzz
Benson Amps has unveiled the first-ever germanium-based fuzz stompbox with automatic thermal bias technology, the Germanium Fuzz. Germanium transistors yield a more open and seamless fuzz sound than silicon transistors,
El Diablo Reissues the HEQ1 Harmonic Equalizer
El Diablo Amps & Guitars’ HEQ1 Harmonic Equalizer is back by popular demand in the form of the HEQ1.2, a revamped variant of the original fuzz stompbox. “We’ve received numerous
Free The Tone Releases the Motion Loop
Free The Tone has unveiled a unique take on the loop pedal format—the Motion Loop Pitch Shiftable Short Looper. Equipped with a powerful DSP, the Motion Loop yields much stranger
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Revamps the Alpha Haunt
Old Blood Noise Endeavors has given the Alpha Haunt Fuzz a makeover for 2021, introducing a brand-new layout and art by Daniel Danger. The 12-control fuzz stompbox maintains the original’s
Universal Audio Enters Guitar Effects Market With UAFX Pedals
Universal Audio has dived into the guitar stompbox market with three vintage-flavored UAFX pedals—the Astra Modulation Machine, Golden Reverberator, and Starlight Echo Station. Each unit runs on Universal Audio’s dual-processor
