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Boutique pedal maker ZVex has just announced a new addition to his Fuzz Factory range called the “Fuzz Factory Clear”. It lets you see right through the transparent enclosure and appreciate the innards of this classic fuzz pedal circuit in all their glory. ZVex Fuzz Factory Clear A long time ago, Zachary Vex’s Fuzz Factory […]
Mattoverse Electronics’ new AirTrash pedal is a weird and wonderful new fuzz effect that makes ICs squeal – but may be too anarchic for some… When Matt Olson a.k.a. Mattoverse Electronics was playing around with breadboard circuit ideas and making the integrated circuit do unspeakable things, he stumbled on what would eventually become the Airtrash. Is the AirTrash pedal […]
Danelectro has just announced two new effects pedals, the Eisenhower Fuzz and Breakdown Overdrive. They are the launch products in its new vintage pedals range, and have been given a slightly aged look. But what can we expect from these pedals in terms of sound? Danelectro Eisenhower Fuzz and Breakdown Overdrive The concept of ‘aged pedals’ is […]
Maxon produced the OD808 Overdrive pedal back in 1979. It was designed by Susumu Tamura and was well regarded by many guitarists. It was then rebranded as the TS808 Tube Screamer by Ibanez and the rest is history. Maxon OD808-40 40th Anniversary edition More than just a reissue, the new Maxon OD808-40 has modifications specified by […]
I admit it. “Yes, I am a fuzz pedal addict.” I have no qualms about admitting this to anyone that will listen. For this year’s series of Top 5 lists, I have added my Top 5 Boutique Fuzz Pedals. All of them dirty, some of them rare and some of them nigh on impossible to […]
JHS pedals recently released a very cool YouTube video entitled, “The History Of Distortion” that covers many of the significant moments in the history of guitar distortion. If you’re into dirty guitar tones (let’s face it – who isn’t?) and want to get, ahem, a compressed history of distortion effects for electric guitar, this video is […]
Magnetic Effects has just announced a pair of limited edition pedals, the Lonely Robot and Black Moon. Based in London, Magnetic Effects is building a reputation for great pedals and these two pedals represent new appraoches to classic circuit designs. Magnetic Effects Lonely Robot and Black Moon These two limited-edition pedals reinterpret the Fuzz Face […]
Native Instruments has introduced a trio of new effects plug-ins that tackle sound decimation. Rumoured to become part of the upcoming Komplete 12 collection, while also available on their own, the effects include Bite, Dirt, and Freak. They are stompbox-style and their user interfaces feature bright colours that are totally contrary to the dark UI […]