Read the first article in this series: Pedal effect circuit design: Getting started. Low-power, tube-like pedal effects can now be yours with a simple JFET circuit. The LSK489, in a common-source ...

In the first part of this series we discussed pedal effect circuit design and in the second part we looked at a distortion pedal circuit with low power and soft clipping. Now we will discuss a rather ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? It’s a good time to be alive for audiophiles and effects pedal nerds. One operation ...

Greece is, perhaps, not the very first country that comes to mind when you think of premier-grade effects. But some of the best pedals in the world right now are coming out of the Mediterranean ...

Greek hand-built pedal specialists Crazy Tube Circuits are ending the year with the launch of an amp-in-a-box overdrive pedal that promises a “true to the last detail” replication of the tones of Pink ...

Crazy Tube Circuits has just dropped one of the hottest overdrive pedals of the year. It’s called Venus. It made its public debut at NAMM 2025. It was inspired by the iconic BK Butler Tube Driver, and ...

The guitar effects guru drops by to talk circuit design, gear obsessions, and the crazy used pedal market. “Like this Germanium Tumnus I’ve seen for $800 or $900. That’s insane! I would never buy that ...

The guitar in John Snyder’s lap is wired through a nondescript aluminum box covered in an array of knobs and switches. As Snyder manipulates them, the tone coming from his amp warbles in otherworldly ...

Land Devices' lineup features few familiar faces for the uninitiated. (Photo courtesy of Land Devices) In the world of social media and personal branding, it’s uncommon for a small business owner to ...

A really enjoyable pedal that makes a lot of sense in use. It's packed with quality sounds – especially on the reverb and modulation sides. If you're looking to streamline your pedalboard or a new, ...