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