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“My initial reaction was to marvel at just how creative an effect it is”: DigiTech MonoNeon Whammy review
By Nick Wells published
Designed in collaboration with bassist Dywane Thomas Jr, aka MonoNeon, this tone-bending pedal delivers signature sounds in the Whammy format

Meris might have just revolutionized guitar synth pedals with its revamped Enzo X
By Phil Weller published
Lifting the acclaimed interface from its game-changing MercuryX and LVX units – and adding even greater levels of synth-tweaking – Meris has gone all out with its latest creation

Tech 21 says it has “cracked the code” for digital guitar gear with Marty Friedman’s new signature SansAmp
By Phil Weller published
The compact pedal offers the guitarist's core go-to tones in a simple-to-use format

“A veritable cornucopia of modulating textures”: Kernom Elipse review
By Matt McCracken published
We check out a multi-modulation pedal with a difference

The Line 6 HX Stomp just got a $100 discount at Guitar Center – here's 5 reasons it's been on my 'board for the past two years
By Matt McCracken published
My favorite multi-effects pedal has got a cheeky discount for Presidents’ Day, here are some great reasons it can enhance your playing experience too

Behringer blasted by Mu-Tron III maker following the release of $69 replica
By Phil Weller published
The firm behind the legendary – and often-copied – envelope filter has called out Behringer for its new not-so-subtle stompbox

Best budget multi-effects pedals 2025: access a world of effects at a reasonable price
By Alex Lynham last updated
More is more with these budget do-it-all bargains from Zoom, Line 6, Mooer and NUX

“A great way to get maximum bang for your buck”: TC Electronic Plethora X1 TonePrint Loader review
By Chris Gill published
TC Electronic has a chameleon pedal for your ’board that can be (almost) anything you like
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