Pedals & Effects

Aguilar Amplification Introduces the DB 925 Bass Preamp Pedal

Aguilar Amplification has introduced its first micro pedal with the DB 925 Bass Preamp. Inspired by their DB 924, the new unit is al all-FET preamp with bass and treble boost controls.

MXR Unveils the Thump Bass Preamp Pedal

MXR unveiled the Thump bass preamp at this year’s Winter NAMM Show. Based on the Echoplex preamp, the compact green pedal features a three-band EQ with a mid-frequency knob.

EarthQuaker Devices Announce Life Pedal V2

After the first version sold out almost immediately, Earthquaker Devices has unveiled the Life Pedal V2. The circuit is in a new, more traditional housing and has all the sounds of the original with a few more features.

Orange Amplification Unveils the Bass Butler Pedal

Orange Amplification has announced a new device called the Bass Butler, which they call an entire bi-amp bass rig in a pedal.

Utility Design Unveils the Vidami Online Video Foot Controller

YouTube and other online video sources have become a major source of information for musicians. Utility Design has announced a new piece of equipment to make utilizing online videos more streamlined.

Ananashead Effects Introduces the Main Fuzz Pedal

Ananashead Effects has announced the Main Fuzz, a pedal based on the vintage Fuzz Face circuit. It’s available in three versions: silicon, germanium, or a hybrid of the two.

TC Electronic Announces Flashback 2 Mini Delay and Hall of Fame 2 Mini Reverb Pedals

TC Electronic has added two new versions of their time-based effects. The Flashback 2 Mini Delay and Hall of Fame 2 Mini Reverb each feature their TonePrint technology that allows for beaming in different tone types from your smartphone.

Electro-Harmonix Now Shipping EHX-2020 Tuning Pedal

Electro-Harmonix has announced a new pedal to their lineup with the EHX-2020, a compact tuner designed to save space on your pedalboard.

Best of 2019: The Top 10 Reader Favorite Bass Pedals & Effects

Throughout 2019, we covered nearly 100 new bass pedals and effects stories. This list makes up the top 10 reader favorites for the year.

Boss Announces the SY-1000 Guitar/Bass Synthesizer

Boss has expanded its synth pedal lineup with the SY-1000, which they call an “advanced synthesizer and modeling processor for guitar and bass.” The new unit incorporates a newly developed Dynamic Synth and more.