I love analog tech and I love analog sound. That's why I wrote up these two basic reviews of two Empress analog pedals for guitarists sick of bleeps and bloops and color LCD read-outs. I added a ...

For an effects pedal that's so distinctive and unsubtle, phasers are still one of the most exciting pedals you can own. Despite the instantly recognisable effect, they sound completely different in ...

Cooper FX Arcades takes what could be a mere gimmick -- game cartridge-like swappable sound cards -- and uses them to plumb the depths of lo-fi guitar effects.

IK Multimedia's gorgeous ToneX pedal remains unrivaled at its price point as 2023 comes to a close, replacing your guitar amp with a cornucopia of tone profiles either captured directly from your ...

One of the most respected names in pedal designs wrestles with the threat of digital disruption and says stompbox brands need ...

Is The Fart Pedal a new kind of brown sound? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If we squint enough and peer intensively through the ...

Fender has rolled out a new lineup of effects pedals for guitars. Fender hasn't been well-known for its pedal game in the past. I tested out three of the new pedals with a Fender Telecaster and a ...

Combining the flexibility of software plugins with the hands-on controls of music hardware rarely works well, if you ask me.