Tag Archives: Distortion Pedal

Pigtronix Gamma Drive: Overdrive Pedal with 2-band EQ

The Pigtronix Gamma Drive overdrive pedal comes in a wonderfully rudimentary miniature format. However, it is anything but one-dimensional. It is a germanium-amplified distortion pedal with active treble and bass EQ controls. Using a special mix of germanium, LED, and silicon diodes arranged in such a way that they create asymmetrical clipping, the Gamma Drive achieves an overdrive that is …

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Walrus Audio unveils ERAS Five-State Distortion Pedal

That will please fans of harder genres: According to the manufacturer, the new Walrus Audio ERAS stands for high-gain five-state distortion, ideal for a chug, shred, and palm mute with a tight response and multiple distortion textures. The ERAS comes in an enchanting shimmering red case with artwork by Adam Forster. It depicts a mythical four-horned winged bull ready to …

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Fender launches Duel Pugilist and Dual Marine Layer Effects Pedals

Double effect pedals, double the fun? We already know Fender’s newest guitar effects pedal models. The Duel Pugilist and Dual Marine Layer Reverb Guitar pedals are old friends, but they are now installed twice in one housing. Does that make sense? Fender Dual Marine Layer Reverb You are probably familiar with the Marine Layer Reverb. The opinions on the net …

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Wampler Ratsbane Distortion Pedal: Mini version of the Classic Rat!

The new Wampler Ratsbane Overdrive Distortion pedal packs the classic RAT sounds that we all know and love into a wonderfully compact mini pedal. Can it compete with the original or is it maybe even better? Let’s find out. After the Plexi-Drive Mini and Belle Overdrive, another distortion pedal in mini format from Wampler comes here. It is made in …

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