Benson Amps has launched the Germanium Boost, a booster that self-regulates its bias for consistency. Building on the ideas behind Benson’s Germanium Fuzz, the Germanium Boost operates like the former
Pigtronix Crams Tons of Tone-Boosting Functionalities Into the Gamma Drive
Pigtronix has introduced the latest addition to its pedalboard-friendly sci-fi-themed effects stompboxes—the Gamma Drive. Featuring a germanium-enhanced circuitry, the Gamma Drive comes with a relatively straightforward control interface of Bass
Funny Little Boxes Debuts First Original Build—the 1991
UK-headquartered Funny Little Boxes has entered the pedal building arena with its first masterpiece—the 1991. According to Funny Little Boxes, “The 1991 is a dirt pedal that will provide everything
Keeley Katana Clean Boost Returns in a “Throwback White” Finish
Keeley Electronics has given its famed Katana Clean Boost a minimalist “throwback white” make-over that matches its functionality. Sporting revamped circuitry and an aluminium control knob, the Katana Clean Boost,
Cicognani Engineering Unleashes the SexyBoost2 Tube Booster
Godlyke, Inc. has announced the release of the Cicognani Engineering SexyBoost2, a dual-channel tube booster. Designed by Cicognani Engineering owner Guglielmo Cicognani, the SexyBoost2 is an analog, tube-driven booster ideal
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
Red Witch Releases the Limited-Edition Pristina
Red Witch has debuted a new limited-edition dual-channel clean boost stompbox, the Pristina. The Pristina consists of two discrete NOS germanium transistor-powered channels, each sporting an independent volume control and
Sunnaudio Announces the Nucleus NU-1
Sunnaudio has released the ultra-versatile Nucleus NU-1, a dual analog preamp and boost stompbox that delivers punchy, cutting tones spanning from clear to high gain. The Nucleus NU-1 functions as
Flower Pedals Announces the Poppy Dual Boost
Flower Pedals has debuted the Poppy Dual Boost, boasting a pair of slightly different clean boost stompboxes—the White and Red Poppies. Both sides come with different circuit topologies and controls.
Catalinbread’s Gallery Series Kicks Off With Custom Art Naga Viper
Catalinbread Effects has debuted its Gallery Series, which features custom art editions of Catalinbread pedals, with a limited-edition Naga Viper. Per Catalinbread Effects, most of the collection will gift a
Sitek Collaborates With Joss Allen for the Freya Overdrive/Boost
Sitek Guitar Electronics has teamed up with guitarist Joss Allen to launch its first dual pedal, the Freya Overdrive/Boost. Designed around Joss’s style and technique, the Freya Overdrive/Boost is a
Neural DSP Presents Archetype: Cory Wong
Famous for his incredibly rhythmic playing style, Cory Wong has become the latest guitarist to get a signature Neural DSP Archetype plugin. “Cory’s uncompromising standards and borderline unrealistic expectations for
Hamstead Soundworks Releases the Ascent Boost
Hamstead Soundworks has unveiled a brand-new boost stompbox, the Ascent Amplitude Controller. The Ascent Amplitude Controller is a single-knob, clean boost pedal. It delivers 20dB of transparent gain credits to
Collision Devices Debuts the Eco-Friendly Ranch Pedal
French pedal manufacturer Collision Devices has launched the Ranch, a three-effect stompbox consisting of a dynamic tremolo, boost, and drive. Per Collision Devices, the pedal is their “modern vision of
IK Multimedia Introduces the Z-Tone Buffer Boost
IK Multimedia has announced the Z-Tone Buffer Boost stompbox, which crams its AXE I/O interface’s tone-sculpting capabilities into a pedal-sized chassis. This bass preamp/guitar/DI stompbox boasts dual channels: Pure and
