Discovering new pedal companies is one of the joys of getting to do what I do, and we’ve got another one for you today! Our new pal Steve over at Inspiring Devices (a fitting name, for sure) sent over his flagship effect, and it was an instant sonic hit. The Light Roast Overdrive has three knobs, as many overdrives do, but this one’s unique shape and killer circuit make it stand out from the masses…trust us. The...
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The effects pedals coming out of Eau Claire, Wisconsin from Dwarfcraft Devices have been exquisite for years now, and their two newest endeavors keep that train a’rollin’. The first of these is the Treeverb, a multi-purpose reverb pedal with that classic Dwarfcraft spin, adding in some noise, some pitch-shifting, of course, and an intuitive control section that anyone can use with ease. Combining three separate reverb...
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Not that they need any introduction, but the crew at EarthQuaker Devices just keeps on crushing it, and although today’s pedal might not be their newest release, it’s on par with everything else in their vast catalog of effects pedals. The Spires is a double fuzz inspired by a classic fuzz pedal AND a now-discontinued piece of EarthQuaker gear. Easy to use, fun to play and inspiring to hear, let’s check out this...
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“Dirty in a good way!” Today’s pedal, the Analog Music Company SHSL (So High So Low) Filter & Preamp, is based on the high-pass/low-pass filter inspired by an MS-20 filter and a Moogerfooger preamp. This combination of two classic circuits yields some strange and wonderful tonal creations, getting super weird at times, but in the very best of ways. The control section is extremely sensitive as well, so...
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IT’S BOSS TIME, FOLKS!! Although it’s not their NEWEST release, today’s pedal is one that everyone can enjoy, regardless of what kind of music you play or like. The SY-200 Synthesizer transforms your guitar or bass into a versatile analog-flavored synth, ready to infuse your music with dynamic, compelling, and evocative new voices. Quite the experimental musical tool, this is one of the funnest effects we’ve...
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Octave pedals don’t tend to get the hype and focus that modulation, overdrive, delay and reverb might, but we’re gonna try to change that. Today’s pedal, the October Audio Junk Lantern Dirty Octave Up Fuzz, provides a unique spin on a genre that you might normally overlook. Easy to dial in while full-ranged and inspiring, this little gem will make you rethink how you approach your next songwriting session…...
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Hey Sef – it’s been a couple years since we spoke, what have you been up to? Hi Mike! First of all, I’m happy and grateful to chat with you! Yes, it’s been a while. The last interview we did was in 2017! A lot of things happened since then! My bandmates and I went to Tangier, Morocco to work on Alex (Your Favorite Enemies’ frontman) solo project, we went all across Europe to perform his album “Windows in the Sky”, I started my...
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Another day, another delay….and why not? They’re only the most fun effects out there, and we’ll review and demo ’em as long as companies keep making ’em! Speaking of making exceptional pedals, today’s gem comes to us from Mr. Black, longtime maker of intriguing devices and inspiring tone machines, and this one is no exception. The SS-850 is a solid state echo chamber delay unit, featuring a retro...
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Patrick Garland Houston, Texas GARLAND FX garlandfx.bigcartel.com How long have you been a musician? How did you get into it in the first place? I’m 33 years old, and started playing guitar at age 10 – so about 23 years. 20 on electric guitar. The first guitar I ever played was my mom’s Guild Madiera from 1970. My mom uses it for playing music to pre-schoolers – she’s quite talented and can play and sing. I also still...
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Robert Walter Los Angeles, CA Robert Walter’s 20th Congress https://robertwalter.com Greyboy Allstars https://greyboyallstars.com Mike Gordon https://mike-gordon.com How long have you been a musician? How did you get into it in the first place? I started playing music when I was 8 or 9. My father plays drums so I have been around music all my life. My parents also had a great record collection so I spent a lot of time listening to...
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Ambient reverb pedals have been all the rage over the last few years, and today’s featured pedal stands right up there with the best of them. The Mercury Seven were the first group of American astronauts to be chosen to go to space, way back in 1959, and the Mercury7 Reverb pays homage to their journey into the unknown. An options-laden reverb pedal that sends you high into the atmosphere, with no real knowledge of if...
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Michael Parker Seattle, WA – The People’s Republic of the USA I play guitar & keys in the band Pickwick www.pickwickmusic.com How long have you been a musician? How did you get into it in the first place? I started playing guitar when I was in the 8th grade on a whim. I had a friend who was a drummer and needed some people to jam with. He recruited me basically because I was in the room and had nothing better to do. He...
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