Catalinbread has introduced two new stompboxes—the Dreamcoat and Skewer, both drawing inspiration from the tone of iconic guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. The Dreamcoat clones Ritchie’s beloved Aiwa TP-1011 reel-to-reel microphone preamp
DSM & Humboldt Releases the Simplifier DLX
DSM & Humboldt has launched a new DLX variant of its Simplifier, providing added features and control to the compact amp and cab-sim. The Simplifier DLX features a pair of
Orange Amps Releases the Acoustic Pedal Preamp
Orange Amps has unveiled a stompbox-sized preamp for acoustic players—the Acoustic Pedal, perfect for live playing and recording. According to Orange Amps, the new stompbox “takes all the know-how of
Mile End Effects Debuts the Ronald Preamp 150
Mile End Effects has launched a new effect stompbox called the Ronald Preamp 150. According to the press release, the Ronald Preamp 150 results from a fondness for how a
Tech 21 Reinstates the SansAmp Classic
Tech 21 has revealed that the SansAmp Classic, discontinued in 2016, has been revived for 2021 due to popular demand. Loved by innumerable players for over three decades, the SansAmp
Stone Deaf FX Debuts the QBoost Stompbox
Stone Deaf FX has released the QBoost stompbox—a hybrid of a preamp and a parametric frequency booster. The QBoost carries a pair of amp-style knobs, two footswitches, and a single
Ground Control Audio Drops the Noodles Tone Shaper
Ground Control Audio has debuted the Noodles Tone Shaper, a multi-function stompbox that crams multiple preamp and EQ functions into a sleek, monochrome chassis. The Noodles Tone Shaper allows for
Victory Amps Releases The Copper Preamp Stompbox
Victory Amps has unveiled The Copper preamp stompbox spec’d from its 2019 Copper amp head. The Copper is an all-valve preamp voiced after British amps from the late 1950s. Players
EBS Releases the Stanley Clarke Signature Acoustic Preamp
Sweden-based EBS has launched the Stanley Clarke Signature Acoustic Preamp, designed and engineered alongside the legendary bassist and composer himself. Boasting powerful filters, superior sound quality, and handy features, the
Mile End Effects Announces the MTHRFCKR=RPTR
Montreal-headquartered stompbox manufacturer Mile End Effects has introduced the MTHRFCKR=RPTR Cassette Tape Delay/Preamp. Per the press release, the MTHRFCKR=RPTR results from Mile End Effects’ “obsession in emulating a low-fidelity tape
The 5 Best Preamp Pedals
What is a preamp pedal, and why do you need one? In guitar amplifiers, the preamp is where tone shaping and overdrive happens before your guitar signal is sent off
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
Tsakalis AudioWorks Drops the MultiCab MK3
Tsakalis AudioWorks has released the MultiCab MK3 cab simulator and preamp pedal, combining elements of analog and digital modeling to mimic natural room ambiance, cabinet characteristics, and speaker response. The
Hilbish Design Unveils the Red Fang Night Destroyer
Hilbish Design has collaborated with stoner rockers Red Fang to create the limited-edition Night Destroyer preamp stompbox, spec’d from the legendary Sunn Beta Lead. Introduced in the late ’70s, the
The 5 Best Bass DI Pedals
Whether DI stands for “direct input,” “direct injection,” or “direct interface,” it’s an essential tool for bass players. DI pedals allow you to forego a traditional amplifier altogether, plugging directly
