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Make Your Tone Stand Out With These Seven Pro Tips on Guitar EQ
By Craig Anderton published
Whether you want to improve tightness, clarity and articulation or add beef, brightness and sparkle, this short guide has you covered

A Favorite of Eddie Van Halen, the MXR Phase 90 Smeared Its Luscious Tones Over Countless Classic Recordings
By Dave Hunter published
More dramatic sounding than MXR’s Phase 45, more affordable and less obtrusive than the larger two-knob Phase 100, the Phase 90 hit the sweet spot

Universal Audio Max Preamp/Dual Compressor Review
By Art Thompson published
Features two identical and stackable sets of classic compressors: the MXR Dyna Comp, Teletronix Opto LA-2A and Universal Audio UA 1176, plus an emulation of UA’s 610 tube preamp/EQ

Universal Audio Galaxy ’74 Tape Echo & Reverb Review
By Art Thompson published
UAFX’s alternative option in the delay/reverb category is based on a mid-1970s Roland Space Echo

Universal Audio Del-Verb Ambience Companion Review
By Art Thompson published
Delivers emulations of classic delay and reverb effects lifted from the UAFX Starlight and Golden Reverberator

Death By Audio Disturbance Lockable LFO Modulator Pedal Review
By Dave Hunter published
Boasting filter, flanger and phaser capabilities the Disturbance yields a plethora of textured synth-like tones with lush, multidimensional depth and movement

Best Pedalboards 2025: 9 Of The Best Budget-Spanning Pedalboards To Help Organize Your Effects
By James Farmer last updated
Level up your rig and get the most out of your pedals with ‘boards from the likes of Pedaltrain, Temple Audio and Friedman

EHX Joins Forces with Andy Summers for New Walking on the Moon Signature Flanger Pedal
By Jackson Maxwell published
In both sound and looks, the new signature stompbox harkens back to the glory days of the Police, and their domination of the pop charts.
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