380 Results for "overdrive"

TritonLab’s new Labyrinth pedal: 33V of dual-channel overdrive and distortion

The new Labyrinth dual-channel overdrive/distortion pedal looks like it can offer many amp-like tones at a very reasonable price. But will the higher internal voltage make a noticeable difference?

SoundBrut DRVA Overdrive + Boost Mk.II: 12 drive flavours on tap

With a drive section comprised of a NE5534 op-amp for hard clipping and a MOSFET variable boost section, the new DRVA MK II pedal also manages to cram in 12 voicings, making it pretty versatile indeed.

Deep Space Devices Golem – Clay monster or expressive box of dirt?

This boutique overdrive pedal has access to many parameters and includes both silicon and germanium diodes in the clipping circuit, but is there too much control?

Alexander Pedals Defender – Retro ’80s Videogame or whacky effect?

The Alexander Pedals Defender combines a whole heap of effects into one little pedal, with noise mangling retro '80s bleeps and quacks available for the masses. Could this 'Stargate Drive' be the one for you?

Superbooth 2018: AJH Synths reveal Wave Swarm and V-Shape modules

Wave Swarm is a dual 6-stage wave animator and the V-Shape tilts waveforms and distorts them in satisfying ways. AJH Synths bring modules of warmth and movement to Superbooth.

How close does Keeley’s new El Rey Dorado get to the ‘Marshall Plexi’ tone?

Yes! There's always room for another good Marshall Plexi-in-a-box pedal. Robert Keeley has released the new El Ray Dorado pedal - but how close does this one get to that cranked vintage amp sound?

Musikmesse 2018: AMT intros 5 mini-format tube preamp and drive pedals

Siberia's AMT Electronics has a new set of 5 "Blocks", tube-powered overdrive/preamp pedals - in a mini-sized enclosure - with future plans to launch a modular pedalboard system.

Neural DSP recreates coveted Darkglass distortion pedals in plug-in format

Developer start-up Neural DSP has a new distortion pedal emulation created in partnership with Darkglass Electronics and models their super-nice (and pricey) Ultra pedal series.

Audiority packs three classic distortions into EUR 45 plug-in bundle

To give guitar players some Easter inspiration, Audiority released a pack of three distortion plug-ins. They emulate actual pedals which have seen plenty of action in pedalboards across the planet.

Gamechanger Audio Plasma Pedal: Try it out online before you buy!

That crazy plasma-based distortion/fuzz pedal from NAMM by Gamechanger Audio looks set to explode onto the market later this year, but you can try it out now on your own riffs!

The Xcalibur JC preamp is your chance to own a piece of Sunset Studio gear

Boutique gear maker Sonic Farm introduced an interesting hardware pre-amp — the Xcalibur JC. Based on the original Xcalibur pre-amp, the JC bears its name because it was designed in tandem with Joe ...

J Rockett teams up with Mark Lettieri on the Melody Overdrive

Snarky Puppy's fast-fingered guitarist gets his own signature overdrive pedal with built-in 6 band EQ section - and it really does sound pretty majestic judging from the demo videos. Check 'em out here.

NAMM 2018: Rainger FX Reverb X – All sorts of wrong in a box

Rainger FX has been creating madcap effects pedals again, the new Reverb-X and Igor are all about what happens when you do something wrong, but it sounds so right!

NAMM 2018: JHS Bonsai – 9 Tube Screamers in one pedal?

How many Ibanez Tube Screamer overdrive pedals can you squeeze into one box? Apparently, the answer is nine and so JHS pedals have gone and done just that!

NAMM 2018: Keeley presents Aria two-channel Compressor/Overdrive/Distortion

Robert Keeley is launching a new compressor/overdrive pedal at this year's NAMM Show, and let's face it, he knows a thing or two about compressors and drive tones.

NAMM 2018: Lunastone to launch four natty new boutique drive pedals

Swanky looks, tasty marketing descriptions and a heritage that includes the TrueOverDrive: These four new pedals by Lunastone have certainly got us interested in hearing more. Sound examples, please!

NAMM 2018: Line 6 HX Effects processor leaked

Line 6 could be gearing up to present HX Effects based on the Helix system's effects processor. This highly anticipated new product has been setting guitar forums alight for months and now it has been leaked!

NAMM 2018: Way Huge debuts its first bass effect pedal, the Pork and Pickle

Combining the British preamp tone of the Pork Loin Overdrive and the mid-'90s fuzz tones of the Russian Pickle it sounds as though this new bass effect could be a match made in heaven.

ProCo Rat Tail Distortion: A RAT pedal in your guitar cable

That classic little black distortion pedal has now been squeezed into a single guitar cable, making it the most compact rodent-themed dirt box on the market! And then there's the question of: "WHY?!?"

Mad Professor Little Tweedy Drive pedal – Tweed tones in pedal format?

The Mad Professor has a new overdrive pedal inspired by '50s Tweed Deluxe amp tone - can it successfully recreate those classic tones? Check out the A/B demo video and judge for yourself.

NAMM 2018: Earthquaker Devices want to manipulate your drive with the Westwood

With an active EQ section designed to compliment you amp's tone, this subtle drive pedal from boutique effects builders Earthquaker Devices looks like one to check out.

Ibanez NuTube Screamer to be released at NAMM Show

A new updated version of that classic green overdrive pedal used by the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan and many others, but now it comes with Korg's NuTube technology.

LAA-Custom and Phil X team up on signature Fuck Jazz Overdrive pedal

Rude, jokey name? Check. Prominent player association? Check. Developed for Phil X of Bon Jovi fame, can LAA-Custom's Fuck Jazz Overdrive actually deliver some serious tone?

Vertex T Drive Overdrive – A Trainwreck Express amp in a pedal?

This new pedal from Vertex claims to sound and feel like a boutique Trainwreck amp, if it manages this task then the T Drive could be an absolute bargain for many.