Today, we’re diving into the wild world of synth pedals – the Console 84 Dual Oscillator Guitar Synth is unlike ANY I’ve come across, however, which makes it that much more compelling. Conceived and tested over the course of a 5-year journey, this creation comes to us via Parasit Studio in the northern part of Sweden. Based around the features and the limitations of the AVR32DB48 microcontroller, the main inspiration...
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Hey Hey!! Excited to be back again today with another unique piece of gear from our friends at Animals Pedal. This one is a little different than our usual effects forte, but I love when a rad bass pedal comes through the shop, and this is a good one. The Surfing Polar Bear Bass Overdrive features just three knobs, but trapped inside is an angry low-end beast waiting to be unleashed on the world…oh, and it has an adorable bear...
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I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing and demoing a LOT of Delay pedals over the years, and the folks at BOSS have always pushed the boundaries of what the genre is all about. Whether it’s their commitment to pushing the sonic boundaries of echoes, or reviving long-gone units from decades past, there’s always something in the mix for every type of player or instrumentalist out in the world. Today, we’re looking at...
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I recently had the immense pleasure of reviewing the Decoherence Drive from my new friends at Whitman Audio, and, I’ve got to say, it is one of the best overdrive pedals I’ve played…EVER. Coming off of that sonic high, I was eager to dive into their next release today – the Wave Collapse Fuzz. Not only does the name instantly intrigue you, but the pedal’s layout of knobs and switches lets you know...
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I love it when our friends over at Osiamo Music Gear send some pedals they distribute my way to review and demo, and in the last year, I’ve become fairly familiar with the effects lineup from Rockready. These folks are making affordable pedals, but they actually sound really good, and have a price point that will fit any budget. They’ve just released a couple of new units, and we’re gonna take a look at the first one...
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The first Boston album is a masterpiece, let’s all be completely honest with ourselves. It’s loaded with catchy hooks, ’70s-tinged riffs and that signature Tom Scholz sound. Speaking of which, he’s kind of the main focus of today’s pedal, the brand new Rockman X100 Analog Tone Processor from MXR. If you’ve been looking for that particular arena rock tone, with a bunch of different options to...
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After checking out the Final Cut Preamp Booster EQ from FTelettronica Pedals last month, I was excited to see what was next from this Italian company. Moving in a slightly different direction, today we have for you their Dystopian Fuzz, a remake of a classic pedal in a smaller, more modern footprint. With three different fuzz/drive modes, and EQ section and a whole lotta output volume, this gray beast seeks to destroy everything in...
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I’m excited to bring you all yet another collaboration pedal today, this time it’s Eventide and Third Man that are teaming up on a wild and crazy sonic adventure. With guitar god Jack White on board as well, they’ve all created the Knife Drop Sub-Octave Fuzz & Analog Synth, a completely over-the-top-awesome sonic noise machine that channels your favorite fuzzy synthesizer sounds, along with some new ones...
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I love a good collaboration pedal – I mean, who doesn’t, really? Today’s team-up sees Walrus Audio and guitar phenom Yvette Young come together to create the simply stunning Qi Etherealizer, an options-laden ambient powerhouse that seeks to rewrite the history books on what modulation, delay and reverb are capable of. With Stereo Ins and Out, MIDI control, Tap Tempo and much more, there’s a LOT to explore here,...
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Luis over at Lefa Pedals makes some of the most unique, noisy, innovative and often downright scary pedals on the market today (see the I DEEP THFUZZ and Destroy The Day for past examples), and I love ’em all. Today, they’ve sent over their Retardante MKII, an updated version of one of their popular units, one that combines distortion, delay, drones and more into one raucous effect. This pedal is loud, is obnoxious and it...
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We love a good mini pedal around the shop here at Pedal of the Day, and when they actually sound amazing, we love ’em even more. Today, we’re looking at the Nobels DEL-mini Digital Delay, which combines aspects of digital, analog and tape delays into one teeny tiny enclosure. Don’t let the size of this blue beast fool you – there are a TON of amazing sounds just waiting to be coaxed out of this mini effects...
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The color of today’s pedal is an instant clue as to what it might be – a Chorus of some type, to be sure. It just so happens to be the BOSS CE-2W Waza Craft Stereo Chorus, which combines sounds from the CE-1 and CE-2 into one marvelous pedal. With a couple of modern amenities and tones, this baby blue gem brings vintage and today together in one glorious sonic stew, for all to enjoy… Grab a CE-2W from Sweetwater...
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We’re back again today with another wonderful effects unit from our friends at Animals Pedal! This one teams up AP with the crew at Skreddy Pedals, and though it has just 2 knobs and one 2-position toggle switch, the Angel Bear Face Fuzz brings the THUNDER in more ways than you might think. From classic fuzz sounds to modern, squealing, screaming tones, there’s a lot to unpack with this little blue beauty, so let’s...
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There have been a lot of novelty effects pedals created, some purely for aesthetic reason, that may or may not have actually sounded good. Today’s pedal, the Fender x Hello Kitty Pink Fuzz, brings together a beloved and iconic character with one of the most famous music gear companies in the world. Don’t let the cartoon and kid-like demeanor of this pedal fool you – this beauty packs a big, distorted and fuzzy punch,...
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First impressions of pedals have always been a big thing for me – as a graphic designer, I love seeing the myriad of different patterns and aesthetic layouts that different companies come up with. Today’s pedal, at first glance, looks sophisticated, classy and like it is hiding some real sonic secrets. Turns out, my initial thoughts were pretty spot on, as the Whitman Audio Decoherence Drive brings gorgeous sonic power to...
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It’s been a couple of years since any pedals from ADAG Audio have appeared in the shop, but I’m happy to bring yet another of their creations to you all today. The Clamour Mark II Distortion brings familiarity and exploration to the forefront of your sound, conjuring up powerful, amp-crushing tone to any rig you can throw at it. And with three different modes of destruction on tap, there’s plenty of delicious audio...
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Intriguing knob placement and original graphics are two things that can instantly draw you to a pedal, and today’s piece of gear has both. At first glance, The Bomber Overdrive from M2 Labs somehow feels both modern and vintage, and that sentiment continues once the effect is engaged. Bringing a wide range of sounds to the table, this pedal is the result of two people united by a common dream and a relentless pursuit of...
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Each time we get new pedals from the folks at Spürr Audio, it’s both an aesthetic and sonic adventure. With extremely unique ways of going about both the look and the sound of their effects, this company is constantly taking big risks and creating some amazing gear. That is never more evident then with today’s pedal, the Orbit-2 Op-Amp Powered Fuzz Unit. Looking like an outer space computer module, this one sounds like it...
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In the past, the pedals we’ve reviewed and demoed from our friends at FTelettronica Pedals have been pretty complex, with lots of buttons and switches and knobs and exploration involved. Today’s pedal from them, the Final Cut Preamp Booster EQ, dials things back just a bit, with 4 simple knobs and a no-frills approach to a very specific sound. Sometimes, you just need a simple setup to get amazing tone, and that’s...
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Let’s get 2025 off to a proper rockin’ start, shall we? The lineage of Boss Distortion pedals goes back decades, and I’m excited to bring you one today that seems to be somewhat overlooked in general conversation. The DS-2 TURBO Distortion is just that – a blistering, amp-crushing powerhouse meant to destroy eardrums and amp speakers simultaneously. This one isn’t for the faint of heart, kiddos, so...
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