MXR has teamed up with the creator of the legendary Timmy Overdrive pedal, Paul Cochrane, to build the MXR Timmy, a tinier and more affordable variant. Paul’s Timmy has earned
Korg Drops Easy-To-Build Nu:Tekt OD-S Kit
Korg has announced the latest addition to its Nu:Tekt range, the OD-S Overdrive kit, which allows practically anyone to play at being a boutique stompbox creator, as it requires no
Nobels Introduces ODR-1 Bass Cut Edition
At the request of players, the German pedal brand Nobels has revamped its highly-rated ODR-1 overdrive to include an internal Bass Cut switch under the stompbox’s battery cover to provide greater control
Catalinbread Launches the Dirty Little Secret Red
Guitar effects pedal company Catalinbread has released a revamped, hot-rodded variant of its iconic Dirty Little Secret, Plexi-esque overdrive. Per the press release, the Dirty Little Secret Red is a
Mr Black Unveils the Mini OD-503
Initially teased by a blurry Instagram photo, Mr Black Pedals has officially unveiled a new entry into its collection of mini stompboxes, the OD-503. According to Mr Black, the OD-503
Electro-Harmonix Unveils Compact 5MM Power Amp
Electro-Harmonix has announced the pocket-sized 5MM Power Amp, which is capable of generating 2.5 watts and may be connected straight to any 8 Ω – 16 Ω speaker cabinet. The
Electro-Harmonix Launches Nano-Sized Version of Operation Overlord
Electro-Harmonix has announced a compact variant of its Operation Overlord Allied Overdrive pedal, the Nano Operation Overlord. The Nano Operation Overlord is a multi-instrument capable overdrive/distortion featuring an extensive range
Hudson Electronics Launches Ariel Posen Signature Broadcast-AP
Hudson Electronics has teamed up with Canadian guitarist Ariel Posen to build the new Broadcast-AP preamp. “At the heart of the Broadcast-AP – as the name may suggest – is
MOD Kits DIY Launches the Build-It-Yourself Saturator Pedal
After allowing players to craft their bass fuzz, reverb, and high-gain distortion units, MOD Kits DIY has announced its latest build-it-yourself pedal, the Saturator, which serves up anything from a
Redbeard Effects Debuts with the Red Mist MKIV
UK-headquartered effect pedal firm Redbeard Effects has launched with its first stompbox, the fiery Red Mist MKIV. Redbeard Effects is the brainchild of self-proclaimed gear-head and Skindred guitarist Mikey Demus.
Nuñez Amplification Drops Tetra-Fet Drive Pedal
Nuñez Amplification has announced the Tetra-Fet Drive, a dynamic overdrive configured to deliver tube amp sound and response within an effect pedal. The Tetra-Fet Drive features a novel hand-wired discreet
Z.Vex Launches See-Through Variant of Box of Rock
Z.Vex has unveiled a limited-edition clear variant of its iconic Box of Rock overdrive pedal. The Box of Rock Clear sports a chassis made of Lexan, a material utilized for
Keeley Electronics Crams Drive, Chorus & Rotary into DCR Pedal
Keeley Electronics has introduced a well-appointed DDR Drive Delay Reverb offshoot, the new DCR Drive Chorus Rotary. Boasting sufficient tones to cover virtually any gig, the DCR pedal incorporates two
Origin Effects Releases the RevivalDRIVE Compact
UK-headquartered pedal manufacturer Origin Effects has launched a downsized version of its iconic RevivalDRIVE, the RevivalDRIVE Compact. The RevivalDRIVE Compact is a versatile overdrive capable of achieving the authentic tone,
Best New Overdrive Pedals of 2019
Overdrive may be the most fundamental sound of rock’n’roll. There’s just something about the sound of an overworked tube amp that hit the sweet spot of a clean tone breaking
