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Mooer’s Prime M2 crams amps, cabs, effects and a looper into an ultra-light, pocket-sized pedal with a touchscreen and rechargeable battery
By Matt Owen published
Mooer's latest Intelligent Pedal offers a bevy of tonal options, MIDI and Bluetooth functions, and much more in an immensely portable package

The Xotic AC Booster has long been a secret weapon stompbox for session players and pros – and now it’s been upgraded
By Matt Owen published
The original has been used by the likes of Mike McCready, Tim Pierce and Paul Gilbert, and now the AC Booster V2 promises to be even more versatile

Angus Young's AC/DC tone in a box? – Crazy Tube Circuits Heatseeker review
By Trevor Curwen published
A one-box recreation of Angus Young’s AC/DC guitar sound for those about to rock

IK Multimedia answers players’ prayers and gives its best-selling TONEX units their biggest upgrade to date – a dedicated editor
By Matt Owen published
The TONEX ecosystem has become more manageable than ever before thanks to the dedicated TONEX Editor, which offers in-depth control over presets and more

LCD Soundsystem used a ‘one-of-a-kind’ vintage pedal to define their fuzz tones – and now it’s been recreated by EarthQuaker Devices
By Phil Weller published
The Chelsea Low End Fuzz Driver is a close replica of James Murphy’s oddball vintage fuzz

“These $99 pedals are excellent not only for their price, but also their sounds”: Keeley x Sweetwater Soft Reverb, Super Bass Overdrive Aand Distortion and Suns Ultravoid Fuzz review
By Alex Lynham published
Three all-American boutique pedals, at under $100 a pop. Too good to be true?

Why Wampler thinks its Swiss army Cryptid fuzz pedal is a “classic in the making”
By Phil Weller published
Featuring an all-new circuit, the stompbox is Brian Wampler’s attempt at an all-in-one offering that can handle all your fuzz flavor needs

“A sophisticated ambient soundscape-generating device that’s like an instrument unto itself”: Mooer Ocean Machine II review
By Chris Gill published
Devin Townsend’s delay, reverb and looper makes a spectacular return – and it’s the pedalboard sequel we’ve all been waiting for
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