With adjustable clipping and interactive LED’s, will this be more than just a gimmick? Overview & Cost: $175.00 from Interchangenoiseworks.com I have to be honest, every time I get word about a new distortion pedal I expect it to be too derivative and boring. However, the last few pedals that have passed through my handsContinue reading “Interchange Noise Works Element 119 Distortion Pedal Review”
Category Archives: Effects Pedal Review
Line 6 Pod Go Review: Are Modeling Amps Really Worth It?
My first attempt at understanding and using a digital amp modeler went a lot better than I could have expected. Overview & Cost: $479.99 from Sweetwater, Line6.com, Reverb.com, and Amazon.com (some affiliate links) As a staunch lover of warm tube amplifiers, I have always been skeptical of these digital amp modelers. It didn’t matter ifContinue reading “Line 6 Pod Go Review: Are Modeling Amps Really Worth It?”
Electro Harmonix Eddy Chorus/Vibrato Review
The latest bucket bridge modulation from the legendary pedal makers reminds me of a Memory Man without the delay Overview & Cost: $99.00 from Sweetwater, ehx.com and Reverb.com! There’s arguably no better pedal in existence than the Electro Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man, which is the modulated echo most famously used by The Edge of U2.Continue reading “Electro Harmonix Eddy Chorus/Vibrato Review”
Shotmaker Instruments Heroine “Fuzz Driver” Review
There is a very good chance I just found the perfect drive pedal for my needs Overview & Cost: $180.00 from Reverb Equal parts fuzz, overdrive, distortion, and boost the Shotmaker Instruments Heroine is an ultra-flexible gain pedal meant for the modern guitarist. Now, that’s not to say that it doesn’t hold warm vintage tonesContinue reading “Shotmaker Instruments Heroine “Fuzz Driver” Review”
Orange Terror Stamp Pedalboard Amplifer Review
How will this Micro Terror in a box fit on my pedalboard and will it simply my home recording setup? Overview & Cost: $199.00 from Amazon.com or Reverb.com The Orange Terror Stamp was unveiled at Winter NAMM 2020 and while it took awhile to get one, it has not disappointed at all. This is aContinue reading “Orange Terror Stamp Pedalboard Amplifer Review”
Nux FX Verdugo Series Duotime Delay and Fireman Distortion Review
How will these versatile & somewhat whacky dual pedals stack up to the beloved pedals already on my board. Overview & Cost: $119.99 for the Fireman and $149.99 for the Duotime New from Nux at the tail end of 2020, their Verdugo Series pedals offer modern flexibility and versatility at a much lower price pointContinue reading “Nux FX Verdugo Series Duotime Delay and Fireman Distortion Review”
Danelectro 3699 fUZZ Pedal Review
Will this re-issue of the original Danelectro Octave Fuzz beat out the recent Thirty7fx Fat Guy Little Coat and my beloved EHX Muff for space on my board? Overview & Cost: $199.00 from Reverb.com & Amazon.com With a revamped pedal lineup in 2020, Danelectro is back in the effects game. They made a strong impressionContinue reading “Danelectro 3699 fUZZ Pedal Review”
Thirty7fx Fat Guy Little Coat Fuzz Pedal Review
A $100 mini fuzz from a local builder has utterly captured my attention despite only having one knob. Overview & Cost: $99.00 from Thirty7fx.com or Reverb.com Thirty7fx is the creation of fellow New Englander Doug Christ who aspires to make simple but highly useable effects pedals. The Fat Guy Little Coat is the first pedal,Continue reading “Thirty7fx Fat Guy Little Coat Fuzz Pedal Review”
Musiclily Mini Pedal Reviews: Ultimate Drive, Analog Chorus, and Analog Delay
Let’s dig into 3 mini pedals from the up and coming affordable guitar gear warehouse! Overview For a lot of these non-guitar gear reviews we’ll be changing up the review format to make them a little more easily accessible, especially with gear that isn’t particularly expensive. Starting us off in the pedal realm will beContinue reading “Musiclily Mini Pedal Reviews: Ultimate Drive, Analog Chorus, and Analog Delay”
Z-TONE Buffer Boost Pedal Review from IK Multimedia
Who ever thought a boost pedal would become an essential part of my signal chain? Cost: $169.99. Find your own through our affiliate links on, Thomann.com, Amazon.com, Reverb.com, or Musiciansfriend.com! Or get more info from IKmultimedia.com! How It Works & Final Score: 9.2 out of 10 When I first cracked the Z-TONE Buffer Boost outContinue reading “Z-TONE Buffer Boost Pedal Review from IK Multimedia”
