We’re continuing our “Asheville Week” here at Pedal of the Day today, with the last of three effects from a company focused on 100% analog sounds. The Asheville Music Tools ADG-1 Analog Delay utilizes a pair of Xvive™ high voltage BBDs, this delay features up to 700ms of harmonically rich, perfectly floating echoes with an extensive and fully analog control set unprecedented for a pedal of its size. From a bright...
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We’re continuing our “Asheville Week” here at Pedal of the Day today, with the second of three effects from a company focused on 100% analog sounds. The Asheville Music Tools ACV-1 Analog Chorus Vibrato is a time warp modulator, featuring a reissue Bucket Brigade Delay line to deliver classic Chorus and Vibrato sounds with the most natural modulation possible. The onboard Low Frequency Oscillator and sophisticated...
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We’re continuing our “Asheville Week” here at Pedal of the Day today, with the first of three effects from a company focused on 100% analog sounds. The Asheville Music Tools AFG-1 Analog Dynamic Flanger is a Whooshless Resonant Comb Modulator, featuring a reissue Bucket Brigade Delay line to deliver classic Flanger and Chorus sounds with the most natural modulation possible. The synthesizer-inspired control voltage...
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We’ve been reviewing and demoing effects units from NUX for over six years now, and they just keep getting better and better. After checking out the Verb Core Deluxe a couple weeks ago, we’re excited to bring you all the Time Core Deluxe MKII Stereo Delay, the latest in NUX’s Core Series of pedals. With seven delay modes and a built-in looper for mode eight, this one has a lot of options, sounds and vintage...
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Well, we’ve come to the end of the line (for now) as we bring you the last two effects in the current lineup from Rockready Mini Pedals. The FL-1 BDD Flanger and CC-1 Classic Chorus are small, yes, but they will instantly elevate your tone and push your favorite amps. With simple controls and mini enclosures, these pedals fit onto any pedalboard, and into ANY budget… The FL-1 BDD Flanger has a BBD analog circuit and four...
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The EF-X2 Tape Echo and the EF-P2 Spring Reverb from Echo Fix have been some of our favorite units we’ve reviewed in the last couple years, and we’re excited today to bring you their latest creation. Anointing you with a simple control section, but one that’s filled with gorgeous, vintage-tinged sonic options, this modulation machine is sure to conjure up tonal voices, forgotten sounds and beautiful feelings from...
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We can’t get enough of the delay-elay-lay-ay-y effects world here at Pedal of the Day, and let’s be honest: the bigger, the better. Following in the footsteps of the amazing RE-202 Space Echo and the incredible SDE-3000D Dual Digital Delay, the DM-101 Delay Machine is the latest echo-laden creation from our friends at Boss. Providing vintage sounds with all the options and control we’re spoiled with in the modern...
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It’s been a while since we had a pedal from Electronic Audio Experiments here in the office, but the wait was way more than worth it. The recently released Sending V2 Analog Delay improves on the well-received first version with a myriad of sonic options, vintage tones and some modern amenities not always found in an analog delay unit. There’s a lot do dig into here, so let’s get right to it… Sending is an...
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Well, it’s that time once again…NEW STRYMON DAY!! We’re always proud to be part of their new releases, and today’s pedal is one that we can all enjoy…thoroughly. The Brig dBucket Delay takes Strymon’s now-classic Brigadier Delay and smashes it down into a compact form, first introduced with the amazing Cloudburst Ambient Reverb a couple months ago. Here’s some info from Strymon: “The...
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We’ve never come across a pedal we didn’t completely love from Spaceman Effects, and are proud to say that tradition continues with today’s gorgeous piece of gear. The Meridian Time Modulator blends aspects of chorus, vibrato, flanger, filter, pitch-shifting and more into one beautiful purple, sparkly enclosure. Opening new sonic pathways you never knew existed, this modulated machine will have you rethinking your...
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The fine folks over at Eventide have been big supporters of Pedal of the Day for years now – we’ve reviewed just about every one of their modern pedals, and have been lucky enough to be included in their last several new release days as well. Today, we’re doing it once again, and with possibly their biggest, most grandiose effects unit to date. The H90 Harmonizer® takes everything that we all love about the...
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Earlier this year, two of the best Klon clones we’ve ever played came to us via Studio Daydream Handmade Pedals, in the form of the KCM-OD Gold V9.0 and the KCM-OD Silver V10. After those two beauties, we were eager to see what their next overdriven creation would be, and now we’ve got it for you today. The Dhyana Overdrive V2.5 takes on a super-rare pedal, one we’d never even heard of, and brings it into the present...
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It’s no big secret that delay is far and away our favorite effect around here, especially pedals that have lots of knobs and switches and experimental tendencies. So, of course, we were wicked excited when J. Rockett Audio Designs sent over their incredible Clockwork Echo for us to take for a spin. This analog circuit with digital control brings vintage and modern aspects together, to create one powerful and authentic old school...
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The looks and sounds produced by vintage Maestro effects units have wowed musicians for decades – the Fuzz-Tone, Phase Shifter, Echoplex and more set the sonic bar high long ago. With those older effects being rare, expensive and full of maintenance, Gibson and Maestro have teamed up to release the ‘Original Collection’ of pedals, 5 different effects that lay the foundation for any rig or recording setup. Today, we’re going to look at...
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The looks and sounds produced by vintage Maestro effects units have wowed musicians for decades – the Fuzz-Tone, Phase Shifter, Echoplex and more set the sonic bar high long ago. With those older effects being rare, expensive and full of maintenance, Gibson and Maestro have teamed up to release the ‘Original Collection’ of pedals, 5 different effects that lay the foundation for any rig or recording setup. Today,...
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It isn’t often that we review and demo 4 pedals all on the same day, but when the opportunity presented itself, we jumped at it. The first 4 pedals in this particular series from Dreadbox each bring a different flavor to the mix, and you could argue that they’re all some players would need for an entire pedalboard. Full of modulated weirdness with a wild reverb at the end, the Kinematic, Lethargy, Komorebi and Darkness...
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Modulation is a key ingredient to any rig, whether it’s coming from a phaser, a chorus or a vibrato….but what if you could have ALL THREE in one enclosure? That’s where today’s effect, the JAM Pedals Ripply Fall Chorus Vibrato Phaser, comes into play. Combining a couple other JAM Pedals into one, these side-by-side effects will launch your sound and creativity into the musical stratosphere. The Ripple side...
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Analog Delay with Modulation – quite possibly the best four words in the effects pedal world. You know how we love our delays here, and today we are fortunate enough to bring you one of the best ever. The Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man Echo Chorus Vibrato is the fifth incarnation of the Memory Man Delay, which was first released in 1976. This version is from 1980, and boasts some features not available on previous models....
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Today marks our first foray into the world of JAM Pedals, and we couldn’t be happier about the way we’re getting started. The Delay Llama XTREME introduces new functionality and exciting features to their Delay Llama series, challenging preconceived notions of what an analog delay pedal can do. Featuring 3 x 3205 BBD chips and a thoughtful layout, the Delay Llama XTREME appeals to traditional delay users and sound...
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There have been some incredible modulation pedals coming out recently, and we are excited to bring you another wonderful effect from that list today. The CopperSound Pedals Polaris Analog Chorus Vibrato gives you two independent depth levels for the Chorus and Vibrato sides it contains. Along with a couple of other tricks up its sleeves, this purple beauty has all your wobbling, warbling needs covered. Based loosely on the classic...
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We’ve had the opportunity of late to check out a couple of gems from our friends at Paradox Effects, the Obsidiana Octave Layering Engine and the Terran Re-Voicing Overdrive. Always an exciting mystery when you open up their boxes, we were stoked for yet another effect to grace our presence. The Futura Envelope Chorus is a full analog effect that features a world of Chorus/Vibrato tones, while giving you an interactivity option...
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We’ve been ensconced in the throws of Chase Bliss Audio products for years now (see CXM 1978, Preamp MkII, Blooper, Gen Loss, MOOD, etc), and are always excited when they put out a new piece of gear. The first run of today’s pedal sold out pretty quickly, as did the second, of which we were lucky enough to snag one, and are so glad we did. The Bliss Factory Fuzz is a collaboration between Chase Bliss and ZVEX Effects, who...
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Combining multiple effects into one enclosure should be a no-brainer, right? Well, we love when boxes like this come through the office, and we’ve got another incredible piece of gear to show you today. The Crazy Tube Circuits Sidekick Reverb Delay Modulation brings together, well, FOUR of your favorite effects, placing them all in one pedal with multiple options for each sonic layer. You’re gonna like this one…...
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Despite the somewhat pedestrian naming of their effects, Teisco has seen a real rise in popularity over the last few years, especially in their pedals division. We have recently had the chance to check out the Overdrive, Distortion and Boost pedals of theirs, and today we have another that’s a tad difficult to figure out, due to the name. Delay. Just Delay. It fits, though, as this particular effect is a wonderful delay, so...
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Y’all know how much we love delays around here, right? All shapes and sizes, all price points and all ranges of options are more than welcome: always have been, always will be. Therefore, it was a no-brainer to give the Joyo R-10 Nascar Analog Delay a go, and we’re sure glad we did. This simplistic delay produces some beautiful tones, and will have you playing with a smile on your face within seconds of plugging it in....
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Offering the most advanced BOSS octave performance to date, the OC-5 features a new Vintage mode, polyphonic enhancements, and an octave-up feature for extended range. And with the latest tracking technologies, users can enjoy smooth, accurate playability with no latency. Highly versatile and easy to use, the OC-5 covers a wide variety of octave sounds in one high-performance pedal. Introduced in 1982, the OC-2 Octave was the world’s...
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The DD series of compact delay pedals from Boss has been a staple on pedalboards all over the world since the DD-2 was introduced in 1983. Over the years, there have been a number of models produced, with each one building on the previous incarnation and increasing the flexibility of how compact delays should work. The DD-3, DD-5, DD-6 and DD-7 are now followed by Boss’ newest creation, the DD-8. Combining elements from all...
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Flanger is an awesome effect, but one that can be love or hate, depending on whom you ask. Fans of Pink Floyd and The Police likely fall into the “love” category, as some of David Gilmour and Andy Summers’ tones are just drenched in flange, specifically the classic 18v Electric Mistress from Electro-Harmonix. Today, we’re going to check out a pedal that seeks to recreate these awe-inspiring sounds, but housed...
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Another delay is upon us, friends, and this one has got some crazy features, interesting textures and gorgeous sounds throughout. The Oblivion Vintage Delay comes to us from Alexander Pedals, and is an “exploration of what exists in the darkest corners of the sonic universe.” Able to span decades in a single pedal, this glorious echo brings vintage sounds, warm delays and even a tasty bit of modulation along on its...
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Peanut Butter and Jelly. Hall & Oates. Burgers and Beer. Delay and Reverb. Some things were just meant to be paired together, and the latter two on this list are featured in today’s pedal. The Atlantic from NuX is a combo delay/reverb effect, with each side featuring 3 classic takes on sounds from decades past. With tap tempo, shimmer and a few other options, this is a pedal that can take up just a little space on your...
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At first glance, the JUNE-60 Chorus pedal from TC Electronic appears to be a piece of gear send back in time from the future. In fact, it represents the PAST, as it is a faithful recreation of the lush chorus circuit found in the legendary Roland Juno-60 Synthesizer. Upon seeing pictures of this vintage machine, you can easily see where the inspiration and aesthetics for the JUNE-60 came from. Paying homage to a classic polyphonic...
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The wonderful world of modulated effects opens huge doors into other levels of musical consciousness, whether it be via flanger, phaser, or something like the pedal we’ve got for you today: chorus. Our friends at Big Joe Stomp Box Company have created a gorgeous, simple yet robust and invigorating chorus effect, one that allows you to mimic your favorite sounds, ranging from the 70’s to the 00’s and beyond. The B-305...
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Ahhh, delay….our favorite effect. It comes in so many different shapes and colors and flavors and options, and we love ’em all – not equally, though. Once in a while, an effects pedal makes its way to our shop and we are absolutely blown away, and today’s pedal did exactly that as soon as we plugged it in. The Echoczar Analog Delay from Toneczar Effects is a BBD-infused, vintage-inspired, modulated black beauty...
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There are many, many pedals you see on all the forums and discussion boards, and what everyone wants to trade their garbage for. Sometimes, though, you discover a gem that, while it may have been around for a while, isn’t necessarily on anyone’s super-radar. Today’s pedal, the Double Deca Delay from VOX, is exactly one of those. We first ran across it while watching a Rig Rundown of Chris Robinson’s gear, and...
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If you’ve ever had the opportunity to play one, you know that the Boss DM-2 is one of the finest analog delay pedals ever created. While there have been many attempts to recreate the vintage tones of this sought-after piece of equipment, most have fallen short in some way or another…until now. Not sure how they did it, but the folks at Retro-Sonic have managed to create a pedal that has everything we love about the DM-2,...
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Let’s face it: sometimes mini pedals can leave something to be desired. Trying to cram a bunch of sounds into a super-tiny enclosure has proven to be a somewhat difficult task, but apparently not for the folks over at Malekko Heavy Industry. Their Vibrato pedal, part of the Omicron Series, packs a wallop of tone and flexibility into a itty-bitty pedal, perfect for saving space but not sacrificing any sound in your rig. Built...
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Today’s guest review comes to us from Coe S. – find him on Instagram (@coeschneider) and say Hi! Hey! Those Seymour Duncan guys make pickups! But this, my friends, is a pedal. I picked this bad boy up used at a screaming deal. I was looking to get a delay with tap abilities, but outside of that I didn’t have any preference other than cost. The feature set on this delay is great, not only does it have tap functions...
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A couple months ago, we reviewed a tasty fuzz pedal from St. Petersburg, Russia, called the Termofuzz, which was one of the most fun and diverse fuzzes I have had the pleasure to review. Well, the guys and gals behind that pedal are up to it agin, this time switching directions and offering up the Breaking Bad Delay Deluxe. With graphics and functions both nodding to a certain spectacular TV show, this delay is about as inventive,...
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The Power Series pedals that Ibanez made back in the 80’s have come to be a well sought-after group, and a good chunk of that group of pedals can be found for extremely reasonable prices as well. The pedal we’re gonna check out today is the SC10 Stereo Chorus, a great little blue box full of charm and character, kinda like me. Speed (the rate of the effect) and Width (the intensity of the chorus) are two extremely common...
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First off, to be perfectly honest, I’m not entirely sure why the TimeBender from Digitech is not on the delay pedal A-list. This thing is super powerful, sounds great and is relatively inexpensive. DigiTech has a prolonged history of making incredibly innovative pedals. The TimeBender combines conventional effects with some nutty, yet still sweet delay effects. The interface is great, and the ability that it gives you to...
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If you’re looking for a deep, lush chorus pedal to add a bit of depth and character to your playing, then look no further than the Analog Chorus from CMATMods. This box produces sounds reminiscent of vintage choruses from the past, and it does so because pedal maker Chad uses the discontinued BBD MN3007 and MN3101 analog chips, making your tone warm, smooth and buttery fluttery. The Blend knob is always a welcome knob, on any...
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I had heard that the Hartman Analog Flanger was one of the best flangers on the market today, so I decided to check it out for myself, and see what the hubbub was all about. Needless to say, this pedal is all it claims to be (I think: I’ve never played through an original Electric Mistress, so I’m not 100% sure!). First off, the color of this pedal is rich and stunning, and it is built like a tank. Super sturdy, heavy...
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