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REVIEW: Pigtronix Star Eater Analog Fuzz Pedal
By Chris Devine on February 14, 2023
Not all fuzzes are created equal; the various vintages and versions, the tweaks, the re-issues, the everything-in-one model configurations. It’s overwhelming to sort through. Pigtronix...
REVIEW: Palmer PWT08 Powerbar
By Chris Devine on February 14, 2023
Pedalboard power supplies are often overlooked, but it’s an area that can not only mess with your pedalboard, but with your pedals themselves. Palmer’s PWT08...
REVIEW: Revv Shawn Tubbs Tilt Overdrive Pedal
By Chris Devine on February 14, 2023
In case you didn’t know, Shawn Tubbs is a highly regarded session player, and one thing session folks know is tone. The Tilt Overdrive is...
REVIEW: IK Multimedia AmpliTube X-Space Reverb Pedal
By Chris Devine on February 7, 2023
Large format (three or more footswitches) pedals have become the standard for effects, with options for tweaking that can get to the molecular level. They...
He Has The Box! with Josh Scott From JHS Pedals
By Josh Scott from JHS Pedals on February 2, 2023
A Look at Unique, Cool and Memorable Pedal Box Art Design with Josh Scott from JHS Pedals Editor’s note – we love JHS Pedals, and...
REVIEW: Donner Arena 2000 Multi-Effect Processor
By Chris Devine on January 30, 2023
Donner’s Arena 2000 is re-setting the bar in terms of price per performance in multi-fx units. The controls are a combination of touch screen and...
REVIEW: Palmer Pedalbay 40PB and 60PB Pedalboards
By Chris Devine on January 30, 2023
The slat wall pedalboard design has offered up a platform for guitarists that is flexible, but always needed add-ons such as power supplies and mounting...
REVIEW: Coppersound Strategy Two-Channel Preamp and Overdrive V2
By Chris Devine on January 26, 2023
Back in March of 2021 we reviewed Coppersound’s Strategy pedal. The cool Strat-inspired design is as unique as the sound, and now Coppersound has updated...
How to Use an FX Loop on Your Amplifier
By Chris Devine on January 26, 2023
FX Loops and You: Unlock Better Tonal Possibilities What is an effects loop, you may ask? Well, it’s an “opening” on an amp allowing effects to...
The Difference Between TRUE BYPASS and BUFFERED BYPASS
By Antonio Calvosa on January 25, 2023
It’s impossible to shop around for effects pedals without noticing claims of “true bypass” coming from a wide range of manufacturers. Like many things in...