302 Results for "fuzz"

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?

ZVex Vertical Fuzz Factory Silicon tames the temperature madness!

Updating the germanium-based Fuzz Factory that can get temperamental when used in a hot live environment, this sleek new silicon-based version will be way easier to squeeze onto your pedalboard.

Musikmesse 2018: Hiwatt and Gary Hurst reissue Fuzz King and Octafuzz pedals

Designed by Gary Hurst, these two vintage-toned, hand-built fuzz boxes revisit a design from the 1970s and could be contenders for the 'King of Fuzz' title in 2018.

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.

Mr Black Doomstick: Maximum fuzz with minimum fuss?

This simple, single-knob, velcro-style fuzz is heavily gated and designed to give maximum dirt without needing multiple controls to do so. But will the Doomstick get you those heavy stoner riffs?

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!

Dr No Effects’ Colossus pedal: The art (deco) of octave fuzz and gritty boost

Sure, it may look pretty. But this box can get ugly. In the way you want an octave fuzz and booster to react. when the lights are low this thing can get downright filthy and possibly inspire riffs to match

Jef’s Top 3 Bits of Guitar Gear and Gadgets at NAMM 2018

Our favourite three cool, exciting new guitar related products for 2018 all revealed at this year's Winter NAMM Show, with gear by Fender, Line 6 and Game Changer Audio.

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: Way Huge now in way small MkIII flavours?

It looks like Way Huge are downsizing for 2018 in a bid to help you cram more effects pedals onto your pedalboard. The Russian Pickle, Blue Hippo and Aqua Puss all now available way small!

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: 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?!?"

Electro-Harmonix reissues Op-Amp Big Muff: Pumpkin Pi?

The classic v4 Op Amp Big Muff circuit has finally been re-released by Electro Harmonix as a compact pedal - we expect Billy Corgan and Smashing Pumpkins fans to be queuing up for this one...

Pigtronix Micro Editions: Three little piggie pedals in time for Christmas

These diminutive versions of some classic Pigtronix circuits include the Octava Micro, Gatekeeper Micro and the Class A Boost Micro pedals. Reasonably priced, useful but with some excellent pedigree.

ZVex Vertical Vexter Fuzz Factory: Plug In Baby!

Save money and pedalboard real estate with this new vertical edition of a modern-day classic fuzz pedal that's a favourite of guitarists all over the world. Time to get vertical!

Jef’s Pedal Roundup – Tumnus Overdrive, Omni Reverb and La Super Rica

This week, Jef's picked some hot new pedals by well-known US pedal builders, with new takes on old favourites, from mythical overdrives to rasping '70s fuzz pedals and full plate/room reverbs.

TC Electronics Analog Armada: A fleet of budget guitar effect pedals

More wallet-friendly effects pedals from the Danish effects pedal company, that incidentally is now owned by Behringer. Have we seen these before somewhere?

J Mascis is having a guitar gear clearout!

Dinosaur Jr's main man J Mascis is having a guitar clearout, so you could be the proud owner of some of his old gear. Some cool guitars, effects and amps are on offer, so check it out. If you can afford it.

Dr No Effects Mini Turd: A funny fuzz pedal with serious dirt for your guitar sound

Yet more filthy boutique fun, this time in mini pedalboard-friendly format. Will Dr No manage to squeeze out the dirt with this new version of his widely known pedal?

Jef’s Pedal roundup this week: Anasounds, EHX, NUX and DarkGlass

This week's round-up of pedals includes an insane amount of time from a looper pedal, a boutique French fuzz pedal, new improved bass preamps/overdrives and possibly the cheapest volume pedal on the market.

New guitar pedals this week by Mooer, Mythos and Rougarou

This week's pedals include budget octave pedals and two unique boutique offerings from the USA including two monstrously dirty pedals inspired by mythical beasts.

This week: pedals by Massive FX, BSM and Electro Harmonix

This week we have boutique octave fuzz pedals, Richie Blackmore's box of tricks and a polyphonic, effects-laden synth pedal for you all to check out.

Orange launch Getaway Driver and Fur Coat Fuzz pedals

Two new pedals from Orange! The Getaway Driver and Fur Coat Fuzz are both priced really well and offer some cool vintage fuzz and drive tones.