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Jerry Cantrell’s Alice In Chains tone in a box for $110? Funny Little Boxes' Dirt distortion promises just that
By Phil Weller published
Made in collaboration with YouTuber Let’s Play All, Dirt looks to harness 1990s hard rock and metal tones without breaking the bank
Tosin Abasi has released his own compressor pedal that promises to fix common compression complaints
By Phil Weller published
Said to help deliver the dynamic response of a driven tube amp, the Micro-Aggressor becomes only the second stompbox of Abasi's gear firm
Keeley’s new Zoma is a luxurious-sounding reverb/tremolo stompbox that serves as one of the brand’s “crowning achievements”
By Matt Owen published
The spiritual successor to Keeley's Hydra reverb/tremolo debuts a new pedal design, and is said to represent a step forward in the company's sound quality
EarthQuaker Devices’ new utility pedals are built to last a lifetime – and could be the key to a smooth-operating rig
By Phil Weller published
Featuring five handy utility boxes, the new collection promises to help players get the most out of their pedalboards and live rigs
Best bass effects pedals: 10 of the best pedals for every type of bassist
By Simon Fellows last updated
Our guide to the finest sounding effects pedals for bass players, including fuzz, compressors and multi-effects
Boss throws down the gauntlet with the GX-10 – a compact, touchscreen-equipped HX Stomp challenger that costs $399
By Matt Owen published
With the GX-10, Boss has brought the amp modeler fight to Line 6 and Neural DSP – could this be the new compact rig replacement to beat?
JHS’ Flight Delay bucks the trend of complicated delays by delivering 3 effects in a simple pedal
By Matt Owen published
Delays inspired by classic EHX, Boss and Line 6 units have been crammed into the easy-to-use stompbox, which promises to give you “easy access to sounds almost immediately”
“It can transform your amp, but it’s equally adept as a boost and drive”: Dirty Boy Preamp review
By Trevor Curwen published
This all-analog preamp pedal based on Blues Saraceno’s amp is a flexible powerhouse with a variety of roles
Line 6 gives its bargain POD Express a metal makeover with new Black edition – designed specifically for heavier players
By Matt Owen published
A handful of amp models and effects tailored to metal guitar tones have been lifted from Line 6's Helix collection to produce the new-look POD Express
Universal Audio packs classic Mesa/Boogie Rectifier sounds into stompbox form with its Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier pedal
By Janelle Borg published
With six classic microphone and cabinet configurations, and the original amp's green, orange, and red channel voicings, the new UAFX pedal aims to supply the authentic high-gain tones of punk, rock, and metal
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