117 Results for "Tone"

Electro-Harmonix reissues the Triangle Big Muff Pi, 50 years after its debut

It's back! EH has issued a "faithful" recreation of its first Big Muff, dubbed the Triangle Big Muff Pi, the pedal that launched the world's most famous line of fuzz effects for guitar.

SolinStrings recreates the always fascinating ARP Solina String Ensemble

A sampled emulation of the ever-popular ARP Solina Strings from Sono Elements. SolinStrings captures the sound and feel of the original and offers a simple, unfussy interface without any bells or whistles.

Unexpectedly tuneful Ellitone Multi-Synth from noise maker Ellistronics

Ellistronics have moved beyond noise and distortion into unexpected tones and melody for their latest handmade synthesizer the Ellitone Multi-Synth. They sell out really fast so get one while you can!

Suhr shrinks its Shiba Drive Reloaded pedal into a mini format version

The new Shiba Drive Reloaded Mini overdrive pedal is the latest incarnation of Suhr's popular drive effect and now it comes in a smaller, more pedalboard-friendly format for 2018.

MXR introduces Dyna Comp Deluxe, limited edition Carbon Copy & Phase 90

Dunlop/MXR is reissuing two classic pedals in limited edition liveries by ilovedust, as well as a new, functionally expanded version of its classic Dyna Comp compressor pedal.

Summer NAMM 2018: Way Huge Smalls WM28 Overrated Special Overdrive

The Smalls WM28 is a limited run of the popular Overrated Special Overdrive but in a smaller enclosure. Joe Bonamassa was involved in the design, which is based on the Green Rhino drive pedal.

Summer NAMM 2018: MXR EVH5150 Chorus pedal

So you can't quite afford the new EVH '78 Eruption guitar? Console yourself with the one of these, the MXR EVH 5150 Chorus instead. But why does it have to be so wide?

Summer NAMM 2018: Epiphone Prizm Les Paul Tribute and Limited Dot Deluxe

Summer is here and Epiphone has just announced two very brightly coloured new guitar models for 2018. Now you'll have to decide which one will go best with your stage outfit...

SoundBrut FU coming soon, with six fuzz tones in one pedal

The Swedish pedal builder SoundBrut has been busy this year, currently teasing a new silicon-based fuzz pedal called the FU which has six mid-scooped voices on tap.

Cort Sunset TC: Boutique relic looks for those on a budget?

The new Cort Sunset TC model combines vintage relic boutique style with a tried and tested pickup combination, yet still manages to bring it all in at well under what you'd expect to pay for such a guitar.

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: Elka Panther – a seriously fruity organ

The cool orange organ that wanted to sound like every 60's classic organ sound is revived and modelled into a thrilling virtual instrument. The Elka Panther is like a Farfisa/Vox hybrid with some serious bass.

The Mad Professor floats off into space – with the Kosmos reverb pedal

This little blue box manages to squeeze 11 different time-based effects into its tiny frame, not unlike Dr Who's TARDIS. But will it travel the cosmos in style or take you on a random journey?

ZVex ’59 Sound Vertical: More Bassman for your buck?

Now available in a more pedalboard-friendly 'vertical' edition, the new ZVex '59 Sound Vertical also saves you money as well as real estate on your board.

NAMM 2018: Teisco relaunched as a brand with Fuzz, Boost and Delay effects

The old Japanese brand Teisco has been relaunched for 2018 at NAMM with three new effects pedals heading up the newly revived company. But are they retro chic or cash-in nonsense?

NAMM 2018: Reverend Guitars Billy Corgan Terz model

The Smashing Pumpkins main man has a new short-scale signature model guitar launching at the NAMM Show this year based on a 19th Century tuning.

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.

PRS S2 Series Studio – More Strat than a Stratocaster?

This American made PRS S2 Series Studio has a unique 5-way pickup selection switch that puts it in close competition with Fender's legendary Stratocaster guitars.

Erica Synths Pico Quant: CV quantizer with web-based scale editor

The surprisingly featured Pico Quant lets you design your own microtonal scales via a handy graphic web-based app. All it needs is an audio connection to your computer.

River Creative Technology celebrate New Year with 2 new filter modules

Kick off your New Year with some tonal sculpting. Marble is a dual channel spectral tilt EQ and Dendrites is a feature packed 16 mode filter with phaser and multiple personalities.

Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier vs Line6 Helix: Can you hear the difference?

Take this blind test and see if you can hear the difference between a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier and a Line 6 Helix LT.

Fulltone goes back to basics with new Full-Drive 1 overdrive pedal

Fulltone is adding a new pedal to their Full-Drive range of overdrive effects, a back-to-basics approach to the same classic '90s drive tones that made the original famous - yet with a few added features.

Tallin 1956 Dual Discrete Core VC Amp: it’s a posh VCA

From the "Working Class Electronics" of Poland's XAOC comes an exquisite dual discrete VCA with overdrive. Tallin 1956 is uncommonly good and should probably be your next VCA (we always need more).

KHDK Ghoul Jr Mini Overdrive guitar pedal: A purple monster?

A new mini version of the original Ghoul Screamer overdrive pedal, will Kirk's new mini monster have enough gain to make your pedalboard quake in fear?