Effect & Pedal Reviews
Latest Effect & Pedal Reviews
“Much more versatility than you’d expect in a fuzz pedal of this lineage”: Flattley DG Fuzz review
By Trevor Curwen published
The UK pedal builder releases an upgraded 1960s-style silicon fuzz with a buffer and extended tonal options
“A wonderfully refined boost pedal that makes your rig more ‘alive’ and present”: Revv Amplification Tilt Boost review
By Paul Riario published
Inspired by the runaway success of Shawn Tubbs’ Tilt Overdrive, the Tilt Boost offers a small-footprint boost pedal with some serious EQ-shaping, amp-punching power
“Just like driving a Plexi Super Lead flat out, but accessible at lower volume levels – and won’t cause permanent ear damage”: Universal Audio UAFX Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp review
By Chris Gill published
UA sought to capture the tone and feel of one of the most legendary guitar amps of all time in a pedal – and the Lion nails the brief
“This is a great utility pedal to have on your ’board, something that could really increase your sound’s scope”: Beetronics Nectar Tone Sweetener review
By Trevor Curwen published
Beetronics’ latest will expand your pedalboard dirt options with drive and fuzz in one small pedal
“Everything from synthy stacked lines to organ-style tones are easily and quickly achievable”: Electro-Harmonix Pico POG review
By Stuart Williams published
Papa's got a brand new POG and it might be tiny but it packs the same octave-shifting power as its larger siblings
“A very natural sound that works well with both clean and driven amps”: Mad Professor Silver Spring Reverb review
By Trevor Curwen published
A compact reverb to put a spring in your step
“If you're looking for a no-fuss delay pedal for everyday repeats, this is the one to beat”: Mad Professor Deep Blue Delay review
By Trevor Curwen published
It's compact, high-quality, with an easy-to-use control setup that makes it a no-brainer for your 'board
“Dazzlingly authentic speaker and miked room tones that truly sound and feel like guitar speaker cabinets”: UAFX OX Stomp Dynamic Speaker Emulator review
By Chris Gill published
It's the Ox in a 'box, offering the same studio-quality cab and mic emulation in a compact, pedalboard-friendly format
“It's so incredibly sophisticated with its drive and vibe duo that you forgive it’s digital”: Eventide Riptide review
By Paul Riario published
Two classic effects, one classy unit. Is it time you got swept away in the Riptide's stereo combo of overdrive and Uni-Vibe?
“A very responsive pedal that will deliver an excellent range of rich, cranked-amp style drive”: Mad Professor Royal Blue Overdrive review
By Trevor Curwen published
On this evidence, there's nothing mad about this professor, which offers plenty of gain but remains a dynamic and persuasive pedalboard option
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