Tonebox Recommended Pedals
JHS Pedals The AT
Developed as a collaborative work between JHS Pedals and Andy Timmons, the AT is Andy’s signature pedal, modifying and adding to his favorite Angry Charlie pedal. Four controls for Drive, EQ, Volume, and Air, which serves as a low-pass filter, allow you control of your signal. A three-way toggle handles headroom, letting you select between 25w, 50w, and 100w modes. The AT is a good start if you fancy some vintage British tones like those of the Marshall JCM800.
Strymon BigSky
Serving up a wide variety of reverb effects presently on the market, the Strymon BigSky serves as your go-to pedal for your reverb needs. You can capture twelve reverb types with a roll of a knob and dramatically edit and record the effects in the 300 onboard preset slots. For the best sound quality possible, a tremendously powerful SHARC DSP powers the unit. The BigSky is robust enough to be the last reverb pedal you will ever need.
Wampler Plexi-Drive Deluxe
If you want to add a Marshall in a box to your pedalboard, look no further than Wampler’s Plexi-Drive Deluxe. This boutique overdrive guitar effects pedal packs all the tight, British-flavored crunch of a Marshall plexi while giving you unrivalled control over your tone. It features an active three-band EQ section, bass and bright boost toggles, and a soft click switch pre-gain boost voiced to emulate that classic screaming green drive stomp, the Tube Screamer.
Ibanez Analog Delay Mini
The Analog Delay Mini pedal from Ibanez boasts real analog delay tone. It gives you the same sonic goodness as the well-loved Ibanez AD9 analog delay pedal. It includes a pure analog signal path and true bypass switching that removes the effect from your guitar’s signal path while disengaged. You can also get up to 600ms delay time. With a tiny package that can fit on even the most cramped pedalboard, you can always find room for the Analog Delay Mini.
Digitech TRIOPLUS
The DigiTech Trio+ is among the most impressive performance, writing, and practice tools for guitarists. This simple-to-use guitar pedal is built on DigiTech’s famed Trio technology which listens to your playing and instantly plays drum and bass accompaniment. The Trio+ gives you five additional genres for achieving the perfect feel. You select a genre and style variation, then start playing. The Trio+ pedal also includes three bass line modes that will fit any style of music you are playing.
JHS Pedals Bonsai
Created as a homage to the legendary Tube Screamer, the Bonsai by JHS Pedals loads nine classic overdrives into one enclosure—OD1, TS808, TS9, MSL, TS10, XR, TS7, Keeley, and JHS. This nine-way screamer overdrive replicates four decades worth of pedals leveraging analog circuitry. An intuitive rotary knob lets you switch through nine vintage, classic, hard to find, or rare variations of the Screamer. Picking a mode from the Bonsai rotary activates the components explicit to each unit.
Drive Pedals
MXR Double-Double Overdrive
The Double-Double Overdrive from MXR gives you two classic overdrives within one chassis. Switching between the two overdrives is as easy as a flick of the Lo/Hi switch: the High Gain circuit boosts the gain and highlights lows and highs while the Low Gain circuit belts out blazing midrange tones. The Bass and Treble knobs allow you to season your overdriven sound. You can crank the Drive and Level controls to turn the heat up to taste. The Double-Double Overdrive features true bypass switching and comes in a roadworthy package.
Ibanez OD850 Reissue
First launched in the mid-‘70s, the Ibanez OD850 Overdrive is interestingly not an overdrive. Built in the spirit of the iconic full, thick fuzz tones, this esoteric effect has established a firm reputation throughout the years and has become a valuable collector’s item. The 2016 Japanese-manufactured OD850 reissue faithfully emulates that vintage fuzz. It features a straightforward three-knob layout that provides you full control to produce a complete range of vintage fuzz voices. The OD850 features a very musical, earthy character, sans the over-the-top mid-range scoop usually seen in comparable effects of the era.
T-Rex Spindoctor 2
Music equipment critics and musicians were fascinated when T-Rex Effects unveiled the SpinDoctor, a tube-driven preamp stompbox featuring four programmable channels, a beautiful vintage tone, motorized knobs, and a comprehensive arsenal of tone controls. Equipped with all the innovative features of the original, the SpinDoctor2 incorporates revamped electronics that gives a richer, more vibrant tone and a broader spectrum of dirty and clean sounds. When connected to your stage amp, the SpinDoctor2 is nothing less than the best overdrive pedal ever existed.
MXR EVH5150 Overdrive
Designed alongside Eddie Van Halen, the MXR EVH 5150 Overdrive is an EVH 5150 III’s blue channel within a box. It possesses the amp’s high gain and string-to-string clarity. It features a Boost switch, three-band EQ, multi-stage MOSFETs, and a noise gate for a flexible range of distortion and OD tones. The onboard boost provides compression and gain for punching through the mix. A single knob Smart Gate feature keeps the EVH 5150 Overdrive silent at higher-gain settings.
Fulltone Fulldrive 3
The Full-Drive 3 is a modern overdrive classic. This NOS JRC4558D-powered overdrive guitar effects pedal from Fulltone serves up huge dollops of juicy crunch like it’s going out of style. Three voicings allow you to dish out everything from the ‘90s FD2’s thick, vintage dirt to a wider, more modern transparent sparkle. The Full-Drive 3 also features a discrete JFET clean boost, a germanium diode-based Limiting function for leveling out your tone, and an Order switch that lets you chose whether the Boost channel goes before or after the Overdrive section.
Mad Professor Twimble
The Twimble guitar effects pedal from Mad Professor pulls double duty as an overdrive unit and as a predrive. It’s basically the two Simble pedal versions mashed together into a single stompbox. Both the overdrive and the predrive have their own dedicated footswitches and their tones have been given slight tweaks to make them even more organic. You get enhanced clarity, more compression, and a three-dimensional tone that’s easy to push from a sweet clean sound to dirty, aggressive overdrive.
Dunlop Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Mini
Featuring the same circuit as the classic JHF1, Dunlop’s FFM3 Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Mini gives you that thick, smooth fuzz tone popularized by Jimi Hendrix within a compact pedal. Aside from classic Hendrix tone, this pedal features some advanced modifications, including a convenient battery door, AC power jack, and bright status LED for modern convenience. The FFM3 Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Mini is the perfect choice if you are a fan of Fuzz Face or Hendrix.
Mad Professor Royal Blue Overdrive
The Royal Blue Overdrive is a highly versatile and touch-sensitive overdrive guitar effects pedal from Mad Professor. It can serve up everything from a light dusting of dirt to full-on screaming distortion. The Royal Blue Overdrive isn’t overloaded with overdrive filtering so your core tone stays intact, while dedicated Bass and Treble control knobs let you shape the overdrive sound to your exact tastes. Turn the Drive dial down to its lowest setting and you can even use it as an EQ pedal.
DOD Gunslinger Mosfet Distortion
The DOD Gunslinger Mosfet Distortion is devised to react to your playing dynamics. From high velocity leads to explosive chord work, it possesses the string-separation, saturation, and touch sensitivity to perform all your dirty work. It packs features such as individual High and Low tone controls, tons of output, and a broad range of gain. It comes with a brushed-metal chassis that looks as powerful as it sounds. The Gunslinger features Low, High, Level, and Gain controls and true bypass circuitry that keeps your tone pristine.
BOSS DS-1 Distortion 40th Anniversary Edition
The Boss DS-1 Distortion guitar effects pedal has been a Boss stalwart for over 40 years, outselling any and all of the company’s pedals. The 40th Anniversary version of the DS-1 Distortion pedal has the same hard-edged attack and silky smooth sustain that users have come to know and love, all packed in a special limited edition body. Its all-black metal housing is accentuated with gold lettering, gold-capped knobs, and a vintage silver thumbscrew that keeps the body compartment in place.
Behringer Heavy Distortion
The Behringer HD300 Heavy Distortion guitar effects pedal gives you all the bottom-heavy distortion you could ever need to blaze through the most punishing and aggressive modern heavy metal and hard rock songs in your setlist. Still looking for a more bottom-heavy tone? Turn up the dedicated Bottom dial to high for more impact. Need some extra sustain? Cranking the Gain Boost knob up lets you achieve insanely liquid sustain—perfect for punctuating those epic guitar solos.
Death by Audio Apocalypse
The Apocalypse is touted as Death by Audio’s jack-of-all-trades fuzz pedal. Once greatly overdriven, the signal is routed to your chosen post-amp. You may toggle through its five signal paths and select the apocalyptic sound you desire. To make it more refined, adjust the sweepable frequency equalizer and craft your tone to your liking. Utilize the Apocalypse as your main sound, an amp simulated recording DI, bass blitzer, boost for solos, or run into it anything you want to supercharge, beef up, or blast out.
Fuzzrocious Cat Tail with 2nd Distortion Mod
The Cat Tail by Fuzzrocious is a low to high gain distortion boasting overdrive capabilities. This circuit is inspired by a much-loved, vintage distortion that makes a clean amplifier dirty and a dirty amp nasty. Fuzzrocious has tweaked the original circuit to better suit the requirements of bassists and guitarists alike. With the inclusion of a diode toggle for more tweakability for clipping options, Fuzzrocious has incorporated the Beavis double resistor mod to let you fine-tune how the signal clips on the lows and highs.
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Big Muff Pi
The Big Muff Pi reissue from Electro-Harmonix lives up to the original Big Muff’s venerable legacy by packing some of the sweetest harmonic distortion and creamiest sustain ever produced. The Deluxe Big Muff Pi cranks the tone-shaping features up to 11, with a new footswitch-controllable Mids section that you can sweep through using an expression pedal for instant wah-style voicings. The Deluxe Big Muff Pi also packs a built-in noise gate, bass boost, and true bypass.
Wampler Fuzztration
A modern fuzz box whose range of sound runs the gamut from vintage hair to swampy, sludgy doom, the Fuzztration stomp from Boutique guitar effects pedal maker Wampler is everything you ever wanted in a fuzz pedal—and more. You get iron-fisted tone sculpting power via a three band EQ, plus you can switch between a classic, tight voicing to a deep, open one via a built-in toggle. Although it can easily deliver classic fuzz tones, the Fuzztration really shines when you let it roar.
Earthquaker Devices Data Corrupter
EarthQuaker Devices’ Data Corrupter puts your guitar signal through a meat grinder, mangling it beyond all recognition—and in this context, that’s a good thing! A modulated monophonic PLL circuit turns your tone into a three-voice synth with a heaping helping of thick fuzz, and with six dials, two rotary selectors, and two toggle switches you get all the tone sculpting tools you’ll ever need. If you really want your guitar to stop sounding like an actual guitar, plug it into the Data Corrupter and watch the sonic sparks fly.
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.
JHS Pedals EHX OpAmp Big Muff Pumpkin Patch mod
The EHX OpAmp Big Muff Pi Pumpkin Patch mod by JHS Pedals takes an already well-loved fuzz and includes some additional controls that provide you with more dimension of fuzz. It consists of Volume, Sustain, and Tone controls, as well as a three-way gate toggle. The gate in a fuzz circuit makes a significant difference to your sound. It determines not only the length of the note sustains but also the response of the fuzz to your playing.
TC Electronic Spark Mini
Drive your guitar amp into glorious overdrive with the Spark Mini Booster from TC Electronic. You may also utilize it as a clean boost for a mild volume increase during solos. Either way, this innovative pedal boasts premium analog circuitry that does not degrade your tone. Additionally, you can utilize the Spark Mini Booster in two ways—hold the footswitch for a momentary boost or kick it on/off like other pedals. It comes in a compact footprint that easily fits on your pedalboard.
Maxon DB10 Dual Booster
An innovative idea in booster design, the DB10 Dual Booster packs two independent boost circuits into a compact enclosure. The Vintage channel is Maxon’s take on the legendary Treble Booster circuit, while the Clean channel gives you up to +20 dB of clean boost with flat frequency response. Each circuit has separate input/output jacks, enabling cascading them into one another in whatever order. Both channels include true bypass switching leveraging a 3PDT switch. Individual status LEDs display which channel is engaged.
MXR Micro Amp
Keep your guitar rig’s gain levels at bay with the Micro Amp from MXR. It provides you control over your volume level before your signal reaches the amp. Adding a preset amount of gain with only one knob, the Micro Amp is a perfect way to adjust between two separate guitars with unparalleled output or boost your signal for lead work. It is also capable of giving you a permanent boost in a lengthy effects chain in which signal drop off is an issue.
Tech 21 Boost Chorus
Tech 21’s Boost Chorus guitar effects pedal owes a lot of its sound to classic chorus effects from the ‘70s, serving up a rich, period accurate vintage chorus. Six dedicated pots give you unprecedented control over the effect’s sound. The Pre-Delay knob alone provides a wide range of tonal flexibility, letting you dial in everything from a vintage chorus to a slapback echo. There’s also a Multi Voice function that fattens up your sound even further with a very natural ensemble-like effect.
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.
MXR Micro Amp +
For over two decades, MXR’s Micro Amp has been a mainstay among some prominent artists due to its ability to sweeten up and boost your bass or guitar tone and push the front of your amp. The Micro Amp+ builds on that legendary unit with EQ controls that allow you to beautifully shape your boosted signal as well as several updates that level it up. You can dial in up to +26dB clean boost. Specially-tuned Treble and Bass knobs allow for fine tonal sculpting. The Micro Amp+ also features true bypass switching and low noise circuitry.
MOOER 018 CUSTOM 100
Mooer Audio’s Micro Preamp line of guitar effects pedals is all about giving shoestring budget shoegazers easy and affordable access to the legendary tones served up by classic and boutique amp models. The Mooer 018 Custom 100, in particular, replicates a boutique Plexi-style served with a heaping helping of sweet natural overdrive. It comes with two channels as well as volume, gain, low, mid, and high controls. It also features a cab sim on and off switch.
MOOER 016 Phoenix
Mooer Audio’s Micro Preamp line of guitar effects pedals is all about giving shoestring budget shoegazers easy and affordable access to the legendary tones served up by classic and boutique amp models. The Mooer 016 Phoenix, in particular, is based on the German Engl Fireball amp. Its modern, dark mid-range gain sound makes it a perfect stomp for chunky metal riffs and screaming shred leads. It comes with two channels as well as volume, gain, low, mid, and high controls. It also features a cab sim on and off switch.
Tom’sline Tube Pusher
The Tube Pusher drive stomp from budget guitar effects pedal manufacturer Tomsline serves up a warm, natural tube valve powered overdrive that rivals the tone of more expensive pedals. You can dial in everything from a subtle drive to an aggressive growl with the Volume, Gain, and Tone pots, then kick things up a notch by switching to Boost mode. The Tube Pusher features Tomsline’s patented stop bar design to keep your foot from messing up the pedal’s settings when you stomp on it.
Radial Bassbone OD
Many players, including Bootsy Collins and Victor Wooten, rely on Radial for exceptional tone with or without an amplifier, and same goes with the Bassbone OD. It is a bass preamp pedal that provides you with two instrument input channels that feature passive EQ, level control, and low-frequency filter for sculpting your bass tone. Multiple outputs allow you to feed PA pre/post EQ, send a signal to a pedal, and connect to your amp on stage simultaneously with several instruments.
Tom’sline Dumbler
Dumble amps are among the rarest and most expensive boutique amps ever made. Fortunately for musicians who don’t have the cash to blow on a boutique amp, budget guitar effects pedal maker Tomsline has the Dumbler, a cab simulator that perfectly mimics the signature tone of a vintage Dumble amp. No matter your backline, you’ll be able to dial in your favorite Dumble sound with ease. The Dumble features Tomsline’s patented stop bar design to keep your foot from messing up the pedal’s settings when you stomp on it.
Two Notes Le Crunch
Two Notes’ Le Crunch dual channel preamp pedal packs the classic vintage crunch attack of a Marshall amp stack—the defining sound of rock’n’roll. Channel A is pure plexi overdrive, while channel B kicks things up into a higher gear with more gain and a powerful post-gain EQ. These channels can be used independently, in parallel, or cascaded for extreme tonal versatility. Each channel also features its own dedicated control knobs and EQ sections for iron fisted tone tweaking.
TC Electronic Spark Mini
Drive your guitar amp into glorious overdrive with the Spark Mini Booster from TC Electronic. You may also utilize it as a clean boost for a mild volume increase during solos. Either way, this innovative pedal boasts premium analog circuitry that does not degrade your tone. Additionally, you can utilize the Spark Mini Booster in two ways—hold the footswitch for a momentary boost or kick it on/off like other pedals. It comes in a compact footprint that easily fits on your pedalboard.
Maxon DB10 Dual Booster
An innovative idea in booster design, the DB10 Dual Booster packs two independent boost circuits into a compact enclosure. The Vintage channel is Maxon’s take on the legendary Treble Booster circuit, while the Clean channel gives you up to +20 dB of clean boost with flat frequency response. Each circuit has separate input/output jacks, enabling cascading them into one another in whatever order. Both channels include true bypass switching leveraging a 3PDT switch. Individual status LEDs display which channel is engaged.
MXR Micro Amp
Keep your guitar rig’s gain levels at bay with the Micro Amp from MXR. It provides you control over your volume level before your signal reaches the amp. Adding a preset amount of gain with only one knob, the Micro Amp is a perfect way to adjust between two separate guitars with unparalleled output or boost your signal for lead work. It is also capable of giving you a permanent boost in a lengthy effects chain in which signal drop off is an issue.
Tech 21 Boost Chorus
Tech 21’s Boost Chorus guitar effects pedal owes a lot of its sound to classic chorus effects from the ‘70s, serving up a rich, period accurate vintage chorus. Six dedicated pots give you unprecedented control over the effect’s sound. The Pre-Delay knob alone provides a wide range of tonal flexibility, letting you dial in everything from a vintage chorus to a slapback echo. There’s also a Multi Voice function that fattens up your sound even further with a very natural ensemble-like effect.
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.
MXR Micro Amp +
For over two decades, MXR’s Micro Amp has been a mainstay among some prominent artists due to its ability to sweeten up and boost your bass or guitar tone and push the front of your amp. The Micro Amp+ builds on that legendary unit with EQ controls that allow you to beautifully shape your boosted signal as well as several updates that level it up. You can dial in up to +26dB clean boost. Specially-tuned Treble and Bass knobs allow for fine tonal sculpting. The Micro Amp+ also features true bypass switching and low noise circuitry.
Modulation Pedals
TC Electronic Mimiq Doubler Mini
The TC Electronic Mimiq Mini Doubler is a small variant of the world’s only authentic doubling pedal. Designate for either slapback-esque or ultra-tight doubling. Realistic two voice doubling forms an illusion of more than one guitar playing simultaneously. The Mimiq Mini Doubler is perfect for classic double-tracked solos and crushing heavy metal rhythm parts. It comes packed with top-grade components to provide you with a realistic doubling in an extra-small chassis that easily fits on your pedalboard.
JAM Pedals Ripply Fall Bass
Following years of promoting the Ripple and WaterFall as a match made in heaven, Jam Pedals set out to offer both pedals, packed side-by-side, within one chassis—the Ripply Fall Bass. The WaterFall and Ripple still function as standalone units, but Jam Pedals incorporated several additional features. The combination of both pedals creates a rich and deep modulation making up for some excellent contemporary UniVibe tones. Engaging the middle footswitch lets you discover uncharted territories.
Eden I90 Bass Chorus
Specially crafted for bass instruments, the Eden i90 Bass Chorus Pedal delivers a professional chorus which allows you to dial in different high definition chorus effects. It consists of interactive Depth and Speed knobs that allow you to easily find various chorus styles. The Low Cut control also lets you select where in your sound chorus is applied to direct the effect in your preferred area. The i90 Bass Chorus is constructed rugged to Eden specs and standards and features balanced and unbalanced outputs.
Carl Martin Classic Chorus
Carl Martin spent a year researching and creating the Classic Chorus for the vintage guitar nut in you. The pedal comes in a solid diecast housing consists of off-white chicken-head knobs. Plug into this pedal, step on the Bypass switch to on the effect, tweak the depth and speed controls to achieve your preferred chorus effect, and then raise the level to show off the awesomeness of your sound. You will be astonished at how the Classic Chorus brings you back to the “day” with its full, round, classic chorus sound.
Boss DC-2W Dimension C Waza Craft
Boss has brought its unique DC-2 Dimension C guitar effects pedal back and made it more versatile than ever via the Boss DC-2W Waza Craft Dimension Chorus. In fact, the all-analog DC-2W doesn’t just perfectly recreate the DC-2’s sonic signatures, it also replicates the sound of the legendary SDD-320 Dimension D studio rack effect that the DC-2 was based on. With the DC-2W, you can enhance the width and depth of any sound via a four-button preset interface design that’s ripped straight from the ‘80s but powered by truly cutting-edge tech.
Electro-Harmonix Tone Tattoo
The Tone Tattoo has the versatility, power, and amazing sound to match its awesome looks. This analog multi-effects pedal combines three of Electro-Harmonix’s most popular analog stompboxes—the Memory Toy delay, the Neo Clone chorus, and the Metal Muff distortion—into one compact and easy-to-use unit. Each effect gets its own dedicated footswitch and control knobs for maximum tone-sculpting pleasure, plus there’s a new built-in noise gate for cutting down on the unwanted buzzes, hisses, and hums.
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.
Source Audio Soundblox Pro Bass Envelope Filter
The Soundblox Pro Bass Envelope Filter by Source Audio is a revision of its famed predecessor, the Soundblox BEF. In this Pro variant, you can select from four distinct modulation sources, including a passive expression pedal, selectable LFO waveforms, the Hot Hand motion-sensing ring, and standard envelope filter sweeps. You may use the expression pedal input to control filter modulation similar in a standard wah pedal or various parameters including effect selection, sweep range, LFO speed, etc.
Fairfield Circuitry Randy’s Revenge
We don’t know who pissed Randy off, but his revenge is pretty darn sweet. The Randy’s Revenge effects pedal from Fairfield Circuitry is a tonally rich, all-analog ring modulator with that patented Fairfield edge. This pedal takes the whole ring modulation concept—multiplying the guitar signal with a sine wave or another simple waveform—by using not one but two simple waveforms in the mix, in this case, a sine wave and a square wave. This gives you a very wide range of highly musical tremolo and vibe effects.
Electro-Harmonix Doctor Q
Small size, big funk tones. That’s what the DR. Q Nano envelope filter guitar effects pedal from Electro-Harmonix is all about. Its intuitive control layout is dead simple. A single knob controls the range while a Bass toggle lets you give your signal a quick low-end boost for some added oomph. The Dr. Q Nano is very responsive to your picking dynamics and guitar volume; giving you different and unique sounds depending on how hard you attack the strings.
EarthQuaker Devices Spatial Delivery V2
The Spatial Delivery isn’t your ordinary garden-variety envelop filter; with its latching and momentary switching features, this guitar effects pedal from EarthQuaker Devices gives you unprecedented control over your filter effects’ sound and tone. The Filter knob lets you sweep from Lowpass to Bandpass through to Highpass filter modes, the Range dial controls the response to your unique picking dynamics, and the Resonance control lets you serve up anything from subtle filter effects to balls-to-the-wall mayhem.
Dwarfcraft Devices Grazer
The crazy-cool Grazer Granular Repeated guitar effect pedal from Dwarcraft Devices serves up some weird sonic insanity by sampling tiny snippets of your input signal and then repeating them as you play. You can set the size of the micro samples (or “grains”) via a dedicated control knob or with an external expression pedal. There’s also a Pitch knob that lets you push the grain pitch up high for crazy computer beeps, a Mix knob for dialing in how much you want the dry and wet signals to blend, and a toggle that controls forward and reverse playback.
Boss BF-3 Flanger
The Boss BF-3 Flanger effects pedal is all about adding big, thick stereo flanging effects to your guitar or bass signal easily and at an affordable price. The BF-3 draws upon the 20-year history of the classic BF-2 pedal, enhancing its functionality and versatility even further with the addition of two new modes, Ultra and Gate/Pan, to give you the fattest flanging possible while severely limiting unwanted noise. The Boss BF-3 Flanger also comes with tap tempo and a momentary mode that lets you engage and disengage the flange effect with more precision than ever.
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.
Digitech Nautila
Create soothing rhythmic waves or unique tidal swirls with the DigiTech Nautila flanger and chorus pedal for your keyboard and electric guitar. It features Drift and Voice controls that let you add up to four flanger voices or eight chorus voices, and then combine and morph these waveforms at will. You can increase the modulation speed using the momentary footswitch. Individual Mix, Voices, Emphasis, Depth, and Speed controls shape your waves into soupy foam or clean curls. The Nautila’s rugged construction, stereo inputs and outputs, true bypass, and silent switching make it as practical as it is innovative.
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.
MOOER Mod Factory MKII
If modulation effects are what you’re looking for, you won’t go wrong with the Mod Factory MKII guitar effects pedal. This tiny wonder from budget-priced stomp creator Mooer packs 11 distinct modulation effects into its tiny, pedalboard-friendly chassis. It lets you dial in everything from a watery chorus to a dynamic auto wah and through to an extreme envelope ring effect. Three control knobs give you enough flexibility to create a wide range of lush sonic soundscapes for each effect mode.
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.
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.
Joyo Nebulous
The JF-328 Nebulous Phase guitar effects pedal from Joyo packs a big analog phase punch in a small, budget-friendly unit. Phase-heads get a lot of tonal control with this four-stage phaser thanks to a trio of knobs that control Speed, Width (Joyo’s name for Depth knobs), and Feedback. As an Ironman pedal, the JF-328 is small enough to fit in your pocket and comes with a flip cover for keeping the control knobs safe from stray stomps.
TC Electronic Helix
Whether you are looking for Van Halen-inspired driving sweeps or satisfying Gilmour-esque swirls, the Helix Phaser by TC Electronic provides the versatile and customizable modulation effects you want. Unlike conventional phaser pedals, it comes packed with a DSP to power a broad range of nuanced phaser effects. You may flip between a smooth contemporary phaser sound or a more shimmery vintage mode, plus an onboard TonePrint setting. Besides loading up presets produced by artists, the TonePrint Editor lets you craft your ideal phaser sounds.
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.
Walrus Audio Lillian
The Lilian multi-stage analog phaser from boutique guitar effects pedal maker Walrus Audio gives you all the whirls, whooshes, and pulses that you could ever need from a phaser pedal. Dedicated Rate, Width, and Feedback controls let you dial in a wide range of phaser flavors, while the multi-stage select lets you switch between a tight four-stage phase and a more complex six-stage effect. The Lilian also features a special D-P-V knob that lets you blend the ratio of dry, phase-shifted, and vibrato-laced signals for pure phaser bliss.
MXR ’74 Vintage Phase 90
The ’74 Vintage Phase 90 from MXR is a faithful reissue of the original with a hand-wired circuit board and hand-matched FETs. The MXR Phase 90 has set the standard for phasers, credits to its rich and thick tone. The in-house workhorse, acquired in the 70s, has been thoroughly spec’d and reproduced as the ’74 Vintage Phase 90. This reissue features a simple single knob operation. It comes dressed in a classic orange paint job and is embellished with the signature Script logo.
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.
Death By Audio Exit Index
The Death by Audio Exit Index is a 100% analog warped tremolo and dirty distortion. It features controls for blend (Honey), speed (Romance), intensity/shape (Blood), and drive/rate (Fantasy), as well as expression in and two speed range modes. The Exit Index responds to input levels dynamically and is limited to a run of 157 units. Designed in response to the familiar tones created by the majority of tremolo pedals, it takes tremolo somewhere different. Use the Exit Index and hear the influence a reimagined tremolo can give to your sound when the concept is pushed to its limits.
Joyo Extreme Metal
The JF-17 Extreme Metal guitar effect pedal’s name speaks for itself. This distortion pedal from Joyo serves up epic metal tones swimming in defined highs and subterranean bass; cut or boost the mids–it’s your choice. In fact, the three-band EQ lets you boost or cut whichever frequency you want. The JF-17 Extreme Metal, by itself, already goes up to 11, but once you engage the Boost switch, which has its own Boost dial, you can crank this baby up to 12.
Fender Tre-Verb
The Fender Tre-Verb puts individual reverb and tremolo effects at your feet within a portable, user-friendly pedal. Fender has incorporated vintage reverb voicings based on its famed ’63 and ’65 spring reverb units as well as several tremolo modes to ensure you can achieve your ideal sound for your music. A comprehensive set of tone-shaping controls makes the Tre-Verb sonically versatile, while stereo inputs and outputs guarantee it is convenient to connect to any amp or pedalboard.
Mad Professor Mellow Yellow Tremolo
The Mellow Yellow Tremolo hand-wired guitar effects pedal from Mad Professor serves up everything from sine-based ‘50s style soft swing to deep tremolo tremors. It follows the trem effect approach of many vintage amps and uses a sinusoidal oscillator to give your guitar signal symmetrical modulation. What you get is a highly musical and very usable tremolo effect that works well with both a clean sound and high-gain dirt. Add it to your pedalboard and explore new sonic territories.
Tortuga Galapagos
A super simple and straightforward tremolo pedal that packs the same great vibrato sound of a classic tube amp. The Galapagos tremolo guitar effects pedal from Tortuga Effects emulates the warm swells and round sine wave pulses of a true vintage tube amp vibrato. The straightforward Volume, Depth, and Speed pots give unprecedented control over the vibrato effect, while a special Thump dial kicks the warmth up a notch. Turn the Depth and Rate controls all the way down and you can also use the Tortuga as a clean boost pedal.
TC Electronic Viscous Vibe
The Viscous Vibe by TC Electronic is a marvelous vibe pedal that allows you to emulate the Shin-Ei Uni-Vibe’s iconic sound in a contemporary, portable piece of kit. It features spot-on accurate reproduction of the unique tones and dramatic swirls of the Shin-Ei Uni-Vibe plus the ease of a modern pedal. It is TonePrint-powered so you can beam beautiful signature tones into your pedal using the free TonePrint App. The Viscous Vibe comes in a durable die-cast metal chassis built for life on the road.
Walrus Audio Julia
Boutique guitar effects pedal maker Walrus Audio’s Julia pedal is a feature-rich and extremely flexible analog chorus and vibrato box that can dish out everything from a calm, smooth and recognizable chorus and vibe mix to a wildly thrashing, seasickness inducing vibrato with a splash of unique chorus notes. Switchable analog LFO wave shapes add extra tonal versatility to the Julia’s arsenal of sound, while a special Lag pot further extends the Julia’s sonic boundaries.
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.
Keeley Monterey
A must-have for anyone on a quest to emulate Jimi Hendrix’s legendary tones. Keeley’s Monterey multi-effects pedal combines a number of Hendrix’s favorite effects into one roadworthy bag of tricks. You get a rotary speaker, a vibe effect, and an auto-wah, plus a heaping helping of thick, highly responsive fuzz and variable octave up and down functions. Got an external expression pedal? Plug it in for manual control over the wah or the modulation speed.
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.
Mad Professor Double Moon
The Double Moon from Mad Professor is a true modulation effects workhorse powered analog bucket brigade signal paths. Compact and highly versatile, this guitar effects pedal comes packed with 11 different takes on tonal oscillation, from a sweet, subtle chorus to jet engine flange. Choose your modulation mode with the rotary dial then fine-tune the flavor with the dedicated Control knob. Speed, Depth, and Tone controls round out the Double Moon’s full complement of tone-shaping tools.
JOYO XVI OCTAVE
Need to fatten up your sound right quick? The R-13 XVI polyphonic octave stomp from budget guitar effects pedal company Joyo will do the job better than some other pedals twice or even three times its price. It lets you add an extra octave and sub octave onto your signal and, like any octave pedal worth its salt, it does it all fast. It features dedicated volume controls for both the octave and sub-octave, a dry/wet mix knob, and a built-in modulation circuit that lets you add more texture to your sound.
Walrus Audio Descent
Walrus Audio’s Descent pedal is a three-mode reverb unit that lets you switch between Hall, Reverse, and Shimmer modes. Were it really gets interesting is that you can also mix in +1 and -1 octaves into each mode’s reverb effect. Hall mode can let you smoothly transition between small room and large hall echoes, Reverse mode comes with pre-delay time controls, and Shimmer mode brings the octave mix to the forefront to create a shimmering wall of reverberating sound.
ZVex Instant Lo-Fi Junky
Boutique guitar effects pedal company Zvex built the Instant Lo-Fi Junky to replicate the crazy low fidelity sounds of the Lo-Fi Loop Junky in real time. That in itself is impressive enough, but the Instant Lo-Fi Junky actually ups the ante by giving you full control over the dry and wet signal blend. You can create haunting chorus sounds, strange vibrato pulses, and otherworldly lo-fi warbles that push your arsenal of sonic textures to the next level. This hand painted version comes with a lifetime warranty.
Orange Fur Coat
Inspired by the iconic 70s Foxx Tone Machine, the Fur Coat from Orange provides you with a wholly controllable octave fuzz pedal. Individual switches indicate you can select between octave fuzz and fuzz. With controllable octave up fuzz, you can bring in the fuzz to any level you want, and the EQ lets you boost your Bass or Treble. The Fur Coat is Orange’s sole true bypass pedal. That is because fuzz is better at the start of your chain where it interacts directly with your instrument.
Electro Harmonix Grand Canyon
Twelve different effect types and a robust looper function put the Grand Canyon Delay and Looper Pedal from Electro-Harmonix in the upper echelon of similar multifunction delays and loopers. Comprehensive tone-sculpting controls let you create effects ranging from vibrant echos to animated reverbs. The Grand Canyon’s looper can hold up to 16 minutes of recorded audio that won’t disappear until you clear it, even if you turn the pedal off. The Grand Canyon is a delay and looping aficionado’s wet dream come true.
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.
Timing, Dynamics & EQ Pedals
T-Rex Replicator Junior
The T-Rex Replicator Junior is crafted for those who are intrigued by the Replicator’s tape echo concept but does not want all the bells and whistles. Featuring the same basic circuit as its big brother, you enjoy all the goodies from a tape echo without spending too much or consuming plenty of pedalboard real estate. T-Rex maintained the most valuable features and controls, so it is a no-brainer in use. The Replicator Junior captures authentic tape echo sound quality within an ultra-compact unit with replaceable tape cartridge and motor.
JHS Pedals Panther Cub V2
At half the size of the Panther Cub, the Panther Cub V2 by JHS Pedals loads eight distinct 3208 BBD chips into its dainty footprint for a glorious full second of spacious repeats, echoes, and chases. It is voiced to serve up the dark and chewy repeats analog delay enthusiasts clamor for. The MM-like modulation and feedback add chaos and movement to this highly musical machine. Four tap subdivisions, including dotted eighth, let you unleash an abundance of musical expression.
ammoon Blue Delay
Ammoon’s Mini Analog Delay guitar effect pedal is a versatile, workhorse delay with a warm, old-school sound crammed into a deceptively tiny and straightforward stompbox. Dial in everything from short snapbacks to distant echoes by adjusting the delay time from a minimum of 25ms to a maximum of 450ms, control the delay signal’s repeats, and keep your guitar signal clear with its true bypass switch. Its small size makes the Mini Analog Delay easy to add to your pedalboard’s effects chain.
T-Rex Duck Tail
Ducking is an intricate effect that can give a lift to your musical expression. While that might be the highlight of the Duck Tail Dynamic Delay show, the unit also comes equipped with other amazing functions. Similar to the original T-Rex Replica and T-Rex Reptile 2, the Duck Tail delivers full Tap Tempo functionality, allowing you to match your delay repetitions’ tempo to the beat of any song you are playing. The Duck Tail consists of controls for Time, Feedback, Level, and Delay.
Electro-Harmonix Tone Tattoo
The Tone Tattoo has the versatility, power, and amazing sound to match its awesome looks. This analog multi-effects pedal combines three of Electro-Harmonix’s most popular analog stompboxes—the Memory Toy delay, the Neo Clone chorus, and the Metal Muff distortion—into one compact and easy-to-use unit. Each effect gets its own dedicated footswitch and control knobs for maximum tone-sculpting pleasure, plus there’s a new built-in noise gate for cutting down on the unwanted buzzes, hisses, and hums.
Danelectro D-8 Fab Delay
The Danelectro Fab D-8 Delay guitar effect pedal dishes out up to 600ms of amazingly musical delay at an unbeatable price point. Proving that you can get a lot of flexibility out of a mere three control knobs, you can use the dedicated Delay, Time, and Repeat knobs to dial in anything from a quick and fast slapback effect to long, spacey delays. A worthy digital delay to add to any budget-conscious musician’s everyday pedalboard setup.
Source Audio Soundblox2 Dimension Reverb
The Soundblox 2 Dimension Reverb from Source Audio serves up twelve different shades of reverb. You can select from six reflectively diverse room sounds, two spring and two plate reverbs, echo, and modulation reverb. It carries an assignable Option control allowing you to adjust nine distinct parameters: time, treble, bass, wet/dry mix, diffusion, modulation rate, pre-delay, output level, and modulation depth. The Soundblox 2 Dimension Reverb comes in a sturdy, compact cast aluminum enclosure with two user presets and multifunction in/out jacks compatible with MIDI, Hot Hand, or the Source Audio Dual Expression Pedal.
EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath V2
The Afterneath reverb guitar effects pedal from EarthQuaker Devices generates a horde of super short delays to create shimmering washes of ambient reverb. You can get traditional room- and hall-style reverb tones at the lower settings; crank up the Afterneath’s control knobs and it dishes out swirly tones bordering on self-oscillation that still keep your dry signal shining through the mix. The Afterneath V2 builds upon the original with the addition of an upgraded silent switching system.
Catalinbread Topanga Spring Reverb
The Catalinbread Topanga Spring Reverb is your ultimate surf rock reverb pedal. Look at it as a somewhat “pre-reverb” type pedal, placing only fuzz boxes in front enabling crash, splash, and drench everything downstream. Catalinbread captures all the original sounds of those iconic ’60s Tolex-covered outboard tanks—the drippy splash, the cluck and clang, the flutter—within a sweet-looking pedal consists of traditional Dwell, Mix, and Tone controls plus a Volume knob that allows you to adjust the discrete preamp for a cleaner boost when you want it.
J. Rockett Monkeyman
The J. Rockett Monkeyman can tour you back in the past. Imagine Hotel California, Kid Charlemagne, Hurricane, Funk 49, and many more. An inbuilt Spring Reverb for some atmosphere is the icing on the cake. No vintage Tweed has provided reverb, so it is J. Rockett’s simple gift to you. By simply rolling the Speaker Breakup control, the Monkeyman can go from gritty clean to an erupting speaker sound. You may hit the front end with everything you have, and it compresses like an old tweed.
Mooer Skyverb
Massive sound, tiny pedal. That’s the Skyverb in a nutshell. This 32-bit digital reverb guitar effects pedal from budget stompbox maker Mooer features three distinct reverb modes: the warm all-purpose small room Studio reverb mode, the cavernous and spacey Church mode, and the vintage old studio-style reverb of Plate mode. The Skyverb comes with a dedicated Decay control for dialing in the reverb reflection and a Tone knob for shaping the reverb effect’s overall EQ.
Walrus Audio Slö
Walrus Audio’s Slö multi-texture reverb pedal is a boon for musicians who prefer to use reverb effects to add texture to their sound. This boutique guitar effects pedal ditches the ambient subtlety of most traditional reverbs and puts you in control of everything from lush auto swells to atmospheric octave effects. You can even throw in some modulation, of which the Slö has three wave shapes, to make the reverberation trails even more animated. Finally, the Slö has momentary switching capabilities so you can use the reverb effect to highlight specific notes.
Carl Martin Compressor Limiter
The Carl Martin Compressor Limiter gives you the same sonic clarity and features available only in top-grade professional studio compressors. It incorporates a Threshold control working anti-clockwise, determining the amount of signal to be compressed. The Comp, Resp, and Gain knobs work clockwise. Comp determines the amount of compression applied to the signal enabled by the threshold setting, Gain sets the overall gain, while Resp determines the release/attack times. Busy shows how much compression is being applied, even in bypass mode.
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.
Diamond Compressor
Recording studios usually employ rackmount vocal channels, a mic preamp, EQ, and compressor all within a single unit as the front end for vocal recording. The Diamond Compressor comes in a straightforward three-control package consists of Volume, Comp, and EQ knobs. It is Diamond’s take on a guitar channel, a tone and dynamics shaping tool for studio and live use with smooth opto-based compression, low-noise, ultra-linear signal buffering, and versatile tilt EQ.
MXR Bass Compressor
The Bass Compressor lets you take your beloved studio compressor to the stage. It boasts a full arsenal of controls— Input, Output, Release, Attack, and Ratio—that helps you fine-tune your sound, from mild peak limiting to hard-squashed compression effects. The Bass Compressor features a Constant Headroom Technology, which allows you massive headroom and smooth performance. It comes in a sturdy, Phase 90-sized, lightweight aluminum enclosure. It includes true bypass switching to keep your low end clean and tight.
Walrus Audio Deep Six
Combining the sheer power of the Universal Audio 1176 compressor with the simplicity of a Ross, Walrus Audio’s Deep Six compressor pedal brings ultra versatile studio-grade compression right to your feet. Dedicated Blend and Attack control pots let you use the Deep Six to wash away any unwanted distortions even when used with instruments that have high output active pickups and humbuckers. This limited edition retro pedal packs all of the regular Deep Six’s compression capabilities but features a special retro enclosure design.
ammoon KOKKO FCP2
Powered by a modded MXR Dyna Comp circuit combined with the Attack knob from the Boss CS-2 compressor, the FCP2 is a full-featured compressor in mini form that helps you fatten up your sound and achieve insane levels of sustain by gradually increasing a note’s volume as it decays. A fully analog circuit, a broad adjustable range, true bypass, and anti-skid rubber pads make the FCP2 Mini Compressor Pedal an excellent bargain for those in need of a budget-priced compressor pedal.
JHS Pedals Haunting Mids
Find that scary good tone that haunts your imagination with the Haunting Mids from JHS Pedals. This simple yet frightfully effective sweepable-mids EQ preamp is capable of transforming just about any pedal or amp into a ghastly monster. It consists of Volume, Sweep, and Mids controls, as well as a Hi/Lo toggle. The Sweep and Mids knobs work in tandem to get the right frequencies to scoop or boost mid frequencies. The Haunting Mids is great for manipulating the midrange character of your drive pedal.
CNZ Audio EQ
The CNZ Audio EQ Guitar Effects Pedal delivers seamless tone Equalizer control for your stage or bedroom jam session. This powerful device lets you manage your lows, mids, and highs without compromising your guitar’s natural sound. The Clear Volume knob gives control of the pedal’s output with your preferred EQ settings. This EQ pedal boasts five adjustable frequencies (100, 250, 630, 1.6K, and 4K HZ), making it convenient to use and extremely effective. The tone that comes out from this EQ pedal is 100% up to you.
Joyo 6-Band EQ
The JF-11 6-Band EQ from budget guitar effects pedal company Joyo is a true workhorse graphic equalizer: versatile, unobtrusive, and essential to getting the exact tone you want. With six EQ sliders, each of which can cut or boost by 18dB, the JF-11 6-Band EQ can supercharge your high end with more harmonic articulation, keep your mids firmly in the mix, or let you dial in earth shakingly subterranean lows. Use it as an always-on pedal or engage the EQ for precise and specific frequency boosts.
Mooer Graphic B
Budget stompbox master Mooer is touting the Graphic B as the world’s smallest bass EQ pedal. Inside that tiny yet sturdy chassis is a beast of an equalizer that provides a level control range of up to +/- 18 dB across five EQ bands: 62.5 Hz, 125Hz, 500Hz, 1kHz, and 4kHz. It also features an independent Level control knob for even more precise tone tuning. You can also make it pull double duty as a booster.
Tom’sline GT EQ
Budget guitar effects pedal manufacturer Tomsline’s GT EQ stomp does exactly what it says on the tin: let you shape the overall EQ and tone of your guitar signal. The five EQ bands—100Hz, 250Hz, 630Hz, 1.6KHz, and 4KHz—can each be cut or boosted by up to 18dB. You also get a single Level pot for controlling the overall volume output. Use the GT EQ to brighten up your sound, build a heftier bottom end, or tame any unwanted frequencies in your signal.
WMD Utility Parametric EQ
WMD’s Utility Parametric EQ is the perfect always-on pedal for sculpting your tone. Don’t let the simple three-band layout fool you; the Utility can a lot of power under its hood. The three frequency knobs let you dial in the filter’s center frequency; frequency ranges are 31Hz to 1.6kHz, 100Hz to 4.8kHz, and 300Hz to 16kHz. Each frequency pot also has its own dedicated Q and level dials for controlling the filter’s sharpness and the cut / boost, respectively.
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Utility Pedals
Rowin LT-901
A tuner is arguably the most important tool a musician can have in their arsenal. The tiny LT-901 mini chromatic guitar tuner from budget guitar effects pedal manufacturer Rowin is an ideal fit for those who want to make efficient use of space on their pedalboards. Short of a clip-on tuner, the LT-901 is one of the most inconspicuous and affordable tuners available on the market. Don’t let its small size deter you, though; it’s fast and has a large display so you won’t have to squint.
JIM DUNLOP JHM9
The JHM9 pedal is built to give you a dynamic tonal sweep identical to that of the original Italian-manufactured Thomas Organ wah utilized by Jimi Hendrix—the distinctive wah sound you can hear on Hendrix classics such as Little Miss Lover, Voodoo Child (Slight Return), Up From the Sky, and Still Raining, Still Dreaming. The JHM9 comes in at half the footprint of a regular wah pedal with a black gator base and sleek chrome top rocker.
Rowin Chromatic Tuner
What a good chromatic tuner lacks in glamour is offset by it being a must-have essential for any and all musicians. The high-precision LT-910 Chromatic Tuner from budget guitar effects pedal manufacturer Rowin is a workhorse pedal that not only takes up a tiny spot on your pedalboard, but also costs less than half of your average stompbox. The LT-910 CHromatic Tuner features a big bright LED display that’s perfect for tuning while on a dark stage, plus it works equally well with guitar or bass.
MOOER Baby Tuner
The Baby Tuner is so small, light, and useful that you might never remove it from your pedalboard once you plug it in. This compact mini tuner from budget stomp master Mooer is lightning fast, meaning you spend more time actually performing than waiting for it to tell you whether or not your guitar is in tune. The big red and blue LED display also works well on dimly lit stages, and it has true bypass so you won’t have to worry about tone loss.
Koogo Magic Tuner
The Magic Tuner pedal by Koogo maintains high precision chromatic tuning. Perfect for broad range tuning, this chromatic tuner lets you experience fast tuning with one cent precision. It comes with a deluxe LED screen that displays clear, easy to read results of tuning. The Magic Tuner boasts an enhanced analog circuit, without loss of tune. You can use it with most electric instruments, including five-string bass or seven-string guitar. Enjoy your vibrant and fun life with the Magic Tuner.
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.
Rowin Looper
Looper pedals are becoming more and more ubiquitous these days, especially on the pedalboards of solo artists and home recording enthusiasts. Budget guitar effects pedal maker Rowin’s LEF-332 Looper is a compact looping pedal that lets you record up to 10 minutes of audio. You can also export and import loops from and onto the LEF-332 Looper via USB. Controls are easy; there’s a Volume knob and a single footswitch that controls recording, playback, and overdubs.
CNZ Audio Lil Re-Pete Looper
Get about ten minutes of recording time and unlimited overdubbing with the CNZ Audio Lil Re-Pete Looper Guitar Effects Pedal. You can conveniently download and upload recordings through the micro USB port using the USB cable that comes with the package. This innovative pedal incorporates recorded sounds without skipping a beat and eliminates the need to sacrifice your tunes’ tone. Budding players will love the simplicity of a one-knob looper pedal, while advanced players will enjoy the looper and recording opportunities. Craft different parts to sound like several players at one time.
JOYO Iron Loop
The JF-329 Iron Loop holds the distinction of quite possibly being the smallest looper pedal to ever hit the market. Size isn’t everything, though, and on the looping functionality front, the JF-329 Ironman performs admirably. It can record loops up to 20 minutes in length, is dead simple to use, and even has a LED display that indicates loop length and position. This Ironman line pedal is small enough to fit in your front pocket and features a flip cover for keeping your control dial settings safe.
ammoon Mini Loop Box
The Loop Box Pedal addresses some typical signal path scenarios. It features an LED indicator light displaying the working status as well as RETURN and SEND jacks for other effects to get true bypass function. You can use the Loop Box pedal to split one signal to two amps and switch from several instruments. You can plug two instruments simultaneously—one into the IN jack and another in the RETURN. You can switch between them modestly and without needing to unplug instruments.
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.
Boss RC-202 Loop Station
The Boss RC-202 Loop Station is the perfect weapon for always-mobile beatboxers, club performers, and electronic musicians. With powerful looping and multi-effect functions packed into a compact tabletop unit, this two-track version of the popular RC-505 Loop Station features four Input FX and four Track FX, the ability to save loops to memories in real-time, and expanded foot control and MIDI capabilities. The Boss RC-202 Loop Station gives you full creative freedom whether you’re on stage or off.
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.
ZVex Super Seek Wah
The Super Seek Wah is light years ahead of the iconic ’60s wah that redefined modern music. A juiced up 16 step version of boutique guitar effects company Zvex’s original Seek Wah sequencer, the Super Seek Wah is a powerful and flexible sequencer that you can use no matter the time signature you’re playing in simply by choosing between 1 to 16 steps in the sequence. The Super Seek Wah also features tap tempo control, MIDI sync, expression pedal compatibility, eight programmable memory banks, and delta speed control.
Empress Effects Tremolo2
The Empress Effects Tremolo2 is constructed to incorporate revolutionary functionalities sans sacrificing tone. It features an analog audio signal path, but the tremolo effect is controlled digitally through opto tech. Waveform selection, choice of eight rhythms, tap tempo, and complete preset system that can store as much as eight presets are all at your fingertips. The control port enables control of the Tremolo2 through external tap tempo, MIDI, control voltage, and an expression pedal, making the Tremolo2 extremely powerful.
Alexander Pedals Space Race
With just a few twists and turns of its four face knobs, you can squeeze out the characteristic reverb sounds of different spaces ranging from your tiny shower to the largest of concert halls. Find your favorite and store up to four on the pedal itself or up to 16 with a MIDI controller, and then plug in an expression pedal to seamlessly morph your preset’s parameters together. The Space Race Reverb also comes with Alexander Pedals’ signature an Auto-Trail setting, giving you full control over the effect decay when you turn the pedal off.
TC Electronic G-Natural
The G-Natural multi-effects processor by TC Electronic is specially created for your acoustic guitar. Packaged within a floor-based unit, the G-Natural comes loaded with ten premium TC effects, as well as an inbuilt tuner, boost function, microphone preamp for guitar or vocals, and 30 presets that will give a natural touch to your live acoustic sound. You can now capture amazing TC effects in a convenient, acoustic-friendly, and stage-ready package. The G-Natural carries eight durable footswitches.
Donner Tutti Love
The Tutti Love by Donner is a straightforward and compact analog chorus pedal that carries a few knobs. The parameters Depth and Level are set by two little black knobs, and a larger one is for the rate of the chorus effect. The Tutti Love comes in a mini and durable aluminium-alloy enclosure. It is described as a classic style chorus pedal, so perhaps not very suitable for producing an exaggerated effect. Other features include true bypass for transparent tone and LED indicator that displays the working state.
Lehle Little Lehle II
The Little Lehle II Looper Switcher fits in any pedalboard setup. It is a genuine true bypass switcher/looper which you can use as a simple A/B box or to manage an effects loop. It lets you route your guitar signal to two amplifiers and change between them. You may plug in both your backup guitar and your main axe, and change instruments at any time. Add the Little Lehle II to your setup, and you will wonder how you survived without it.
MOSKY TAP SWITCH
The Tap Switch doesn’t do anything to your guitar signal by itself, but it’s an indispensable tool for musicians who have a lot of tap tempo pedals like delays and modulation effects. The Tap Switch is normally open, which means stepping on the footswitch will close the circuit; the tap is registered on the down switch instead of the other way around. You can still use it with a pedal that requires normally closed switches, although you’ll have to remember that with those pedals, taps are registered upon release.
Boss FS5U Unlatched Footswitch
The Boss FS-5U is a compact, lightweight, and durable momentary or non-latching footswitch built to withstand even the roughest and toughest of tours and stages. Plug the FS-5U into any guitar effects pedal that has external footswitch compatibility, and you can engage that pedal’s effect only for as long as you keep your foot on the switch. The FS-5U is the perfect non-latching footswitch for getting those insane solo-punctuating sustains or hitting precisely-timed spot delays.
Electro-Harmonix Switchblade Plus
A convenient, versatile solution for all of your switching needs. With the Switchblade Plus channel selector from Electro-Harmonix, you can easily route your signal to an A or B channel, use the A and B channels simultaneously, or switch between pedalboards. Its audio path is completely passive for whisper-quiet operation, plus the tuner jack is hardwired to the input jack so you always have a direct output for a tuner or some other pedal regardless of whether or not the Switchblade Plus is active.
JHS Pedals Little Black Amp Box
Taming an extremely loud tube amp does not always necessitate costly and bulky load boxes and attenuators. Assuming your amp has an effects loop, the Little Black Amp Box by JHS Pedals takes care of the job. Just run it through your effects loop and set how much signal you send to your amp’s power section. You will appreciate how this magic device allows you to push your amp’s front end for a natural feel and tone. The people around you will also thank the Little Black Amp Box for holding your volume to bedroom levels.
Lehle P-Split II
If you want both amplifiers in your dual-amp setup to sound their best, you need a signal splitter designed to perform the job. With the P-Split High Impedance Splitter from Lehle, you can route your instrument to two amps simultaneously without any hum or noise. It preserves the integrity of your signal, while its isolated outputs erase unwanted hum. The P-Split II works with both lo-Z and hi-Z signals, providing you with the clear, reliable, and clean performance you desire.
Mosky Dec Mini
The Dec Buffer Booster from budget guitar effects pedal brand takes its circuit design and tonal cues from the Wampler Decibel+ buffer and boost pedal. It packs two essential pedalboard problem solvers into one compact pedal: excellent, stable signal buffering and a pristine clean boost. Controls are dead simple; you get one knob that controls the gain level and one footswitch. THe Dec Buffer Booster knows what it’s supposed to do and does it well.
Morley Buffer Boost
The Morley Buffer Boost isn’t a guitar effects pedal, per se. Instead, it’s an essential weapon in the constant battle against tone suck. The Buffer Boost contains a buffer circuit that gives your guitar signal that extra push it needs to maintain its output level and tone, no matter how many pedals you may have in your pedal chain. You can place the Buffer Boost at the front or back of the signal chain and use it as a clean boost with up to 20dB of extra output.
Wampler dB+
Tone suck—it’s what happens when you have too many cables between your guitar and your amp. Your tone suffers and loses those sweet natural high frequency notes, giving you a muddy overall sound. Wampler’s Decibel Plus solves that problem by delivering top of the line independent buffering and full frequency boosting without taking up a lot of space on your pedalboard. Not only do you get to keep those natural high frequencies, you also get a clean boost to make sure your guitar floats above the mix.
Truetone Pure Tone
Before it changed its name to Truetone, Visual Sound had been making guitar effects pedals for two decades. Among the many innovations it created was the buffer circuit in its pedal releases. Now, under the Truetone moniker, that very same buffer circuit has been made available in pedal form. Put it first in your effects chain and the Truetone Pure Tone Buffer pedal will eliminate cable capacitance and tone suck, common headaches for musicians with long guitar cables.
Mission Engineering VM-Pro (Black)
An incredibly sophisticated volume pedal, the VM-PRO by Mission Engineering addresses several typical issues with volume pedals, which cause mismatching and tone sucking problems. The VM-PRO works with your electro-acoustic, electric, bass, or baritone guitars. It is also compatible with several other electric and acoustic instruments, including steel guitars, electronic keyboards, and instrument microphones like horn mics and harmonica. The VM-PRO features onboard buffers, sparkle control, isolated tuner out, and compatibility switches for utilization with active and passive pickups.
Mission Engineering VM-Pro (Red)
Housed in a fiery red chassis, the VM-PRO by Mission Engineering is the most sophisticated volume pedal you will find. It addresses several common issues with volume pedals, which result in mismatching and tone sucking problems. It works with your baritone, bass, electro-acoustic, or electric guitars. The VM-PRO is also compatible with other electric and acoustic instruments such as steel guitars, electronic keyboards, and instrument microphones. It incorporates compatibility switches for utilization with passive/active pickups as well as fuzz pedals.
Electro-Harmonix Hum Debugger
Signal hum can be a source of headaches and frustrations for all musicians. Throw a Hum Debugger into your effects chain, though, and you can kick that annoying sound to the curb. This hum eliminator isn’t a noise gate, and neither is it a noise suppressor, but it extracts hums and buzzes from your signal and turns it into dead silence via some sonic voodoo courtesy of Electro-Harmonix. Accurate and precise noise elimination has never been easier to achieve.
ZVex Loop Gate
Noise gates are infinitely useful, but gating becomes a lot more challenging when you’re facing a pedalboard full of sonically complex effects such as fuzz boxes and delay stomps. The Loop Gate is boutique guitar effects company Zvex’s answer to that conundrum. It acts as a loop switch with an excellent built-in high headroom noise gate with zero distortion and hiss. You can switch effects loops in and out at will, plus you can even crossfade them using the Mix knob and deliver tremolo-style effects in Chop mode.
Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor
Noisy signals are the bane of musicians the world over. That’s why noise suppressor pedals have become pedalboard mainstays, and the Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor is one of the best options available. It uses a unique noise detection circuit that identifies and separates your instrument’s signal from the noise and hum components, eliminating the latter while letting the former shine through with its natural attack and sonic envelope perfectly preserved. You can dial in the precise amount of noise elimination and suppression via dedicated Threshold and Decay knobs.
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.
Pigtronix Gatekeeper
The Gatekeeper from Pigtronix is a lightning-fast, studio-grade noise gate pedal that eliminates any unwanted noise from your rig. Carrying Threshold and Release time controls, the Gatekeeper gives you 100% attenuation with unparalleled response time, making it the most efficient and valuable noise gate pedal available. It leverages high-speed JFET circuitry to fully get rid of hiss, buzz, hum, and other non-musical sounds from your signal path. The Gatekeeper will let you crank up your volume without worrying about hearing the disgusting 60-cycle hum or white noise common to high gain rigs.
Carl Martin Noise Terminator
The Carl Martin Noise Terminator is designed to maintain the original tonal characteristics while eliminating unwanted noise occurring from using multiple effects. It outperforms traditional noise gates by allowing you to switch between two threshold settings—Hard when more radical settings are necessary or Soft with less noisy equipment. Using the remote jack, you can connect the Noise Terminator to an external midi switching system that lets you go between Hard and Soft settings conveniently. The Noise Terminator is a 9V-battery-powered pedal featuring an AC adapter jack.
Rowin Beat Loop
The LBL-01 Beat Loop is a versatile and affordable combination drum machine and looper pedal from budget-priced guitar effects pedal manufacturer Rowin. The looper section can record for up to five minutes in each of 30 separate storage locations. The drum machine has two drum groups with 40 drum types, half of which are standard while the other half is electronic. The LBL-01 Beat Looper also has a separate dual footswitch controller that lets you control the drum section.
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 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,
BOSS DB-90 Talking Dr. Beat
Practicing alone becomes a whole new experience with the Boss DB-90 Dr. Beat, the flagship product of Boss’s Dr. Beat Metronome line. This monstrous metronome packs four great metronome sounds—including human voice!— as well as dozens of drum patterns in its tiny, lightweight frame. The Boss DB-90 Dr. Beat also comes with a Rhythm Coach function, a reference-tone tuning function, instrument and MIDI input, and other useful tools for making solo practice less mundane.
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.
Singular Sound BeatBuddy Mini
The Singular Sound BeatBuddy Mini is a drummer within a guitar pedal enclosure. It provides entirely hands-free, creative control of the beat. No matter what instrument you use, you can easily transition from verse to chorus, insert fills, throw in drum breaks, add accent hits, and more to yield an unparalleled live drummer effect. Utilized in the music programs of Berklee College of Music and Frost School of Music, the BeatBuddy Mini is arguably the most efficient way to enhance your rhythm and master different genres while improvising and having a great time.
Other Pedals
Morley Dual Bass Wah
Why settle for one funky wah tone when you can have two? Morley’s Dual Bass Wah was built to satisfy any bass player’s funkiest desires. Go classic with the Traditional Wah mode then switch over to Funk Wah mode to really get down and dirty with a groove. The Morley Dual Bass Wah effects pedal features switchless operation as well as Morley’s famous Electro-Optical design and True Tone Bypass. And the treadle rubber glows in the dark, too.
Morley Mark Tremonti Wah
Cut through the mix like you mean it with the Morley Mark Tremonti Wah pedal, a wah pedal that packs the riff god’s signature wah tone as well as a boost button that gives you up to 20dB of extra muscle for truly killer solos and bridges. As with a lot of Morley’s modern wah offerings, the Mark Tremonti Wah is outfitted with an electro-optical, switchless structure that eliminates the danger of worn out pots.
Dunlop Cry Baby Bass
Designed by bassists for bassists, the Dunlop 105Q Cry Baby bass pedal allows you new ways to groove. It concentrates on the top end and midrange of your tone, keeping your lows solid and intact so your sound remains powerful and thick. It also features an adjustable Q that allows you to set how extreme the wah effect is. This amazing pedal is used by acclaimed bassists such as Robert Trujillo, Doug Wimbish, Flea, and several others.
Dunlop Buddy Guy Cry Baby
Regarded as a significant influence by wah-wah masters like Clapton, Vaughn, and Hendrix, Buddy Guy has helped establish the wah-wah as part of the blues language. To pay tribute to his contributions, Dunlop has built the Buddy Guy Cry Baby Wah pedal, incorporating the Fasel Inductor for a sweet top end, and two different user selectable wah voices. You can pick between BG for Buddy’s bell-like wah tone and DEEP for a massive and throaty growl.
Mad Professor Snow White Bass Auto Wah
The Snow White Bass Auto Wah traces its pedigree all the way to a rack-mounted BJF remote wah circuit from the early ‘90s. Mad Professor took that circuit, went all Dr. Frankenstein on it, tuned it to handle heavy bass signals, and crammed it into a compact, pedalboard-friendly stompbox chassis. What you get is a highly musical and extremely flexible auto-wah with tracking so fast and accurate that most other auto-wah pedals would be left in the dust. The Snow White Bass Auto Wah is hand-made and hand-wired in Finland using only top-quality components.
Mad Professor Snow White AutoWah
Mad Professor took a rack-mounted BJF remote wah circuit from the early ‘90s, went all Dr. Frankenstein on it, and crammed it into a compact, pedalboard-friendly stompbox chassis to create the Snow White Auto Wah. What you get is a highly musical and extremely flexible auto-wah with tracking so fast and accurate that most other auto-wah pedals would be left in the dust. This version also works well for both guitar and bass; there’s a switch that lets you tune the pedal to the instrument you’re using.
Rowin Octpus
Budget guitar effects pedal manufacturer Rowin serves up a wide range of polyphonic octave pitch shift effects in the tiny and economical LEF-3806 Octpus, a straightforward yet versatile octave stomp. The Oct 1 and Oct pots control the output of the upper and sub octaves, while the Dry knob controls the amount of dry signal that’s blended into the mix. It also features a three-way toggle that lets you choose to go an octave up, an octave down, or both at the same time.
Caline Snake Bite Reverb
The Caline CP-26 Snake Bite Ambient Reverb guitar effects pedal is an affordable slimline stomp with a six-knob interface that gives you full tone-shaping control over your sound. Dial in a reverb mode with the RES knob, shape the tone with the CFR knob, and add a little warmth with the LPF knob. Then, use the PRD knob to set the delay time, the MIX knob to control the amount of reverb, and the DECAY knob to set the reverb’s decay length. The Caline CP-26 Snake Bite Ambient Reverb comes with a true bypass feature.
Mooer Woodverb
The Woodverb from budget stompbox maker Mooer is a reverb guitar effects pedal tuned specifically for expanding the tonal palettes of acoustic guitars. The Woodverb comes with three reverb modes, all selectable via a three-position toggle switch. First is the classic, lush space of the pedal’s magnificent plate reverb. The second mode adds a subtle chorus effect to the reverb. The third and final mode adds mild filtering into the mix for a snappier attack.
Pigtronix Bob Weir’s Real Deal
The Pigtronix Bob Weir’s Real Deal acoustic preamp gives you a very clear, screaming acoustic guitar tone while faithfully preserving the natural wooden sound of your instrument. It is universally compatible with all kinds of acoustic guitar pickup—from a simple, passive piezo element to intricate active systems leveraging internal microphones, magnetic pickups, and/or contact elements. The Bob Weir’s Real Deal features 60db gain on microphone channel and crossover sweeps from 300Hz to 3kHz. It consists of Volume, Piezo, Crossover, and Microphone controls.
NUX Stageman Floor
The Stageman Floor Acoustic Preamp + DI by NUX is an analog acoustic preamp boasting digital effects and looper function. Preamp featured with an extremely sensitive three-band EQ with input gain control, adjustable notch filter, and MID scoop toggle switch. It also offers a massive headroom that gives you the sound all-natural. The notch filter helps you cut the resonating frequency. The Stageman Floor consists of Treble, Middle, and Bass knobs, depending on the speaker/amp characteristic, acoustic guitar’s body type, and playing style, you may tune your sound to your liking.
Boss AD-2 Acoustic Preamp
Many guitar pickup systems can’t quite reproduce an acoustic guitar’s warmth and depth, covering them instead in harsher-sounding tones. That’s where the Boss AD-2 Acoustic Preamp guitar effects pedal comes in. Whether you’re onstage or in the studio, you can draw out more of your acoustic-electric’s natural and woody tones with a twist of the Acoustic Resonance knob. You can also use the Ambience knob to add reverb and cut annoying feedback noise using the Notch dial.
EBS MicroBass II
Touted as the Swiss army knife of bassists, the EBS MicroBass II is a DI box, dual-channel preamp featuring effects loop, speaker simulation, phones output, and several other innovative features. You can use it as an active direct box, a single or dual-channel preamp, blender, or instrument switcher. The two channels offer tone sculpting from high-end, solid-state kinds to distorted timbres, leveraging the famed tube-emulation circuitry seen in EBS’ collection of bass heads.
Boss SYB-5 Bass Synthesizer
Getting fatter and funkier bass sounds has never been easier than with the Boss SYB-5 Bass Synthesizer stompbox. Based on the classic SYB-3, the SYB-5 takes synth pedals to a whole new level by using the latest in Boss’s Digital Signal Procession (DSP) technology to recreate the SYB-3’s classic analog synth tones and giving it more punch and sonic power. You can even use the stompbox’s pedal to hold a note and jam to it.
ZVEX Vexter Fat Fuzz Factory
The Fat Fuzz Factory from boutique guitar effects pedal maker Zvex is versatile enough to keep the fuzz traditionalists happy with everything from subtle fuzz to woolly, gritty hair, while letting the more experimental push the envelope with some of the wildest and most out of this world oscillating fuzz tones imaginable. Whether you’re the former or the latter, the Fat Fuzz Factory will let you dial in your own idea of the perfect fuzz and then tweak it whichever way you like, even on the fly.
Darkglass Vintage Deluxe V3
The Vintage Deluxe V3 serves up the tube-like tone of Darkglass’ Vintage Microtubes and provides improved functionality, including a balanced line driver, active four-band equalization, and parallel outputs. Apart from Drive and Level controls, the pedal equips you with four secret weapons—Grunt switch, Attack switch, Blend control, and four-band EQ. The Vintage Deluxe V3 is perfect if you want to supercharge your bass tone with the organic compression and natural dynamics of vintage tube amps and tape machines within a tiny unit that fits inside your gig bag.
Tech 21 VT Bass DI
Tech 21 has taken their renowned SansAmp system and used it to create the Character Series pedals, stompboxes designed to emulate some of the most highly respected classic amp tones ever heard. These effects pedals aren’t just for guitarists, either, as exemplified by the VT Bass DI. Much like the original VT Bass, the VT Bass DI serves up a massive full-stack SVT sound, with the added versatility of a direct input function that lets you plug straight into a mixer or PA.
Source Audio Soundblox2 OFD Bass microModeler
The Source Audio Soundblox 2 OFD Bass microModeler loads an extensive, low-end enhanced collection of vintage and new distortion, overdrive, and fuzz tones into a stage-ready stompbox designed for bassists of any style. Every effect has been thoroughly created to deliver naturally responsive and precise tones, from extreme fuzz to warm tube overdrive. The Bass OFD boasts very natural modeling of twelve bass specific variants of tones inspired by classic gears like Mesa Boogie preamp overdrive, Big Muff Pi, Fuzz Face, Octavia, Pro Co Rat, Tube Screamer, and Marshall Amplifiers.
Dunlop Volume X Mini
With the DVP4 Mini Volume (X) Pedal, conserving space does not mean sacrificing functionality or durability. It lets you manage volume and FX parameters without congesting your pedalboard. It is capable of anything the larger DVP3 does. For ultimate precision and convenience, the DVP4’s rocker tension is adjustable. The AUX output merges tuner and expression functionality into a single jack which can be toggled with a switch on the pedal. You no longer need to give up control of your volume level and FX pedals when employing a travel-sized board, thanks to the DVP4 Volume X Mini.
Morley M2 Passive Volume
The M2 Passive Volume guitar effects pedal from Morley gives you an audio level taper that’s as smooth a silk. Its response is consistent, it’s easy to use, and it’s very expressive. And since the M2 Passive Volume is a passive pedal, you don’t have to stick a battery in it or connect it to a power source in order to use it. Simply plug in and you’re good to go. This is plug and play volume control at its finest.
Mission Engineering VM-Pro (Red)
Housed in a fiery red chassis, the VM-PRO by Mission Engineering is the most sophisticated volume pedal you will find. It addresses several common issues with volume pedals, which result in mismatching and tone sucking problems. It works with your baritone, bass, electro-acoustic, or electric guitars. The VM-PRO is also compatible with other electric and acoustic instruments such as steel guitars, electronic keyboards, and instrument microphones. It incorporates compatibility switches for utilization with passive/active pickups as well as fuzz pedals.
Mooer Mini Series Leveline
A good volume pedal is an essential component of any good pedalboard setup, but most of them just take up too much space. Enter the Leveline, budget stompbox maker Mooer’s answer for shoestring shoegazers who need a volume pedal with a smooth transition and doesn’t distort the core tone. The tiny Leveline 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.
Boss FV-500H
The FV-500 series takes Boss’s industry-standard volume pedal designs into the future. Tank-tough with a stylishly designed high-grade aluminum body and packing silky smooth action, the FV-500 line of volume pedals were created to go above and beyond the needs of even the most hard-touring and demanding musician. The FV-500H is the line’s mono high-impedance model with inst. level input, a tuner-output jack, and an expression output for use with expression pedal-compatible amps, effects, and synthesizers.
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.
Dunlop Volume X
Keep your effect pedal parameters in check or produce amazingly smooth volume swells with Dunlop’s DVP3 Volume (X) Pedal. This amazing pedal is compact, solidly-built, and ready for the road. The Volume (X) Pedal manages volume and FX parameters, boasting an adjustable rocker tension and Dunlop’s patent-pending Low Friction Band-Drive for supreme durability—all within a pedalboard-friendly enclosure. Together with FX, Volume, and Output jacks, the DVP3 also includes a handy Tuner output for quiet tuning onstage.
Mission Engineering EP1-L6
Manage all your Line 6 gears that incorporate expression inputs with the EP1-L6 expression pedal from Mission Engineering. You will appreciate the EP1-L6 if you love to whammy and wah with your Pod HD or other Line 6 equipment. Built in the USA, the EP1-L6 boasts a stainless steel and all-aluminum construction as well as high-quality components for years of seamless operation and rock-solid reliability. It features a non-slip rubber pedal surface so it will stay in place during your highly energetic performances.
Tapestry Audio Bloomery Active Volume Pedal (White)
Save precious pedalboard real estate with the Tapestry Audio Bloomery, an efficient, compact, and user-friendly active volume pedal. It boasts several differences from a standard volume control pedal. It is machined out of steel, getting that tough solid feel. A slide potentiometer is paired with a direct shaft drive, eradicating the need for pesky strings. The active model lets you avoid tone loss at high-end frequencies and preserve a clean instrument tone. With a smooth volume curve, you get a more nuanced pedal sweep.
Tapestry Audio Bloomery Active Volume Pedal (Black)
The Bloomery active volume pedal by Tapestry Audio boasts some distinctive differences from a standard volume control pedal. At a size of only 7.8″ x 2.25″, it consumes less space while staying comfortable for your foot. The Bloomery is machined out of steel, providing it with a durable solid feel. A slide potentiometer plus a direct shaft drive eradicates the need for pesky strings, delivering a distinct smooth volume curve. The active model helps you prevent tone loss at high-end frequencies and keep your guitar tone clean.
Mission Engineering EP-25K (White)
Sporting an immaculate white finish, the EP-25K by Mission Engineering is a professional quality, pure metal expression pedal built for utilization with equipment that prefers a 25K potentiometer instead of the 10K potentiometer in a regular EP-1. Thanks to the 25K pot, the EP-25K is useful with several iconic pedals in the market with an expression jack such as many from Moog, Strymon, Eventide, and TC Electronic. The EP25K carries two outputs that you can use to control two expression pedal devices at once.
Source Audio Dual Expression
The Dual Expression pedal from Source Audio delivers smooth action and precision response in a sturdy cast aluminum enclosure. Dual TRS expression outputs let you control two effects units at once. The Dual Expression works with any model or brand of effect that carries a TRS expression input. It consists of a Range Adjust control that establishes the bottom point of the expression range. A Sensor Output connects straight to any Hot Hand, Soundblox Pro, Soundblox 2, or Soundblox pedal for instant control over effect modulation, wet/dry mixes, filter sweeps, LFO speeds, etc.
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.
Keeley Monterey
A must-have for anyone on a quest to emulate Jimi Hendrix’s legendary tones. Keeley’s Monterey multi-effects pedal combines a number of Hendrix’s favorite effects into one roadworthy bag of tricks. You get a rotary speaker, a vibe effect, and an auto-wah, plus a heaping helping of thick, highly responsive fuzz and variable octave up and down functions. Got an external expression pedal? Plug it in for manual control over the wah or the modulation speed.
Two Notes Torpedo Captor 8
The 8 Ohm Torpedo Captor from boutique guitar effects pedal maker Two Notes is the minified version of the award winning Torpedo Reload reactive loadbox. Using Two Notes’ reactive technology, the Captor can mimic the impedance of a speaker perfectly, making you sound like you’re connected to a real amp cabinet even when you’re plugged straight into a PA, a mixer, a recording station, or even a pair of headphones. Use it with the Torpedo C.A.B.’s virtual cabinet collection for an even wider array of ampless tonal possibilities.
Mooer Acoustikar
The Mooer Acoustikar does just what you’d expect a pedal with that name to do: give your electric guitar the strummy, woody sound of an acoustic. It shines at giving your guitar signal the shortened, glassy resonance that characterizes a good acoustic guitar. Of the Acoustikar’s three modes, Standard is pretty much your basic acoustic sound. The sound of a full-body dreadnought guitar is simulated by Jumbo mode. A Piezo mode rounds out the three voicings.
Joyo Orange Juice
The Joyo JF-310 Orange Juice amp simulator guitar effects pedal serves up a great recreation of a British Orange amp’s classic sound. Don’t let its small size fool you; this mini stompbox can dish out huge helpings of highly-defined, aggressive overdrive tones while the Drive, Tone, and Voice knobs give you plenty of tonal flexibility. As part of Joyo’s Ironman line, the JF-310 Orange Juice is small enough to fit in your front pocket and features a flip cover to keep your control dial settings safe from stray stomps.
Rowin Shaper
Only a few musicians can afford a home recording studio with 11 different amps in it. It’s not just the price, either; you’d have to find room for all of those amps, too. What most musicians can afford, though, is the tiny little LEF-3802 Shaper from budget guitar effects pedal maker Rowin. This very compact and extremely affordable cab sim stomp comes packed with 11 distinct high quality cab models, making it a perfect tool for the musician on a budget.
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.
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.
TC Helicon TalkBox Synth
With the Talkbox Synth from TC Helicon, you get classic Frampton-style guitar effects without the fiddly hose-in-the-mouth stuff. A guitar-triggered vocoder and onboard synth sounds give thrilling robotic vocal effects to your single-note runs. But this pedal is not merely for guitarists. Vocalists will love its inbuilt mic preamp and Adaptive Tone functionality, along with studio-quality pitch correction and reverbs. Its simple three-knob design delivers ease of use. The Talkbox Synth is capable of adding excitement to your performance.
WMD Geiger Counter Civilian Issue
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 Civilian Issue is a stripped down version of the original, featuring 32 preset sounds and a far less complicated control layout.
Emma Electronic OKTO-NOJS
The Okto-Nøjs from Emma Electronic gives you two pedals in one! It combines dead-on, fast-tracking Octave down (the Okto) with a dynamically sensitive, synth-like Octave-Fuzz (the Nøjs). Both circuit sides are all-analog and boast true bypass switching and high-quality buffers to give you the best sound quality possible. The Okto Nøjs transforms your signal into pure subsonic fire. It allows you to enter a world of never-heard-before tones. You may use the Octaver and Fuzz together or individually.
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.
