Pigtronix Tremvelope

Pigtronix Tremvelope

This tremolo pedal is the most versatile tremolo pedal I know of, period. It’s a stompbox that combines envelope effect with tremolo effect, with a few useful switches to control different aspects of the envelope interaction with the signal. It has two expression pedals input, one that controls speed/rate of the tremolo and another that controls the volume (when it’s running as mono) or the panning (when it’s running as stereo). The build is sturdy, the finish is a treat to look at. The blue color on it reminds me of those cars from the 50′s, the white is kinda creamy, again just like the same cars. The switches are far from frail, but I wouldn’t get too stompy while switching those switches meant for your feet, one might damage...

Blackout Effectors A Very Special Twosome Dual Fuzz Ltd.

Blackout Effectors A Very Special Twosome Dual Fuzz Ltd.

This pedal has totally redefined fuzz for me. While I do appreciate simplistic pedal designs like the ones on the EHX Big MUffs, I do love versatility. This pedal is a limited edition version of the already acclaimed Blackout Effectors Twosome Dual Fuzz, and the difference between them is a single switch. But don’t underestimate the power of this single switch, for that basically gives you two more pedals: the Fix’d into the Musket and the Musket into the Fix’d. You can of course disengage either the Fix’d or the Musket sides, so you still have the option to run each independently. The original pedal had been on my G.A.S. list since it came out, but the price tag was stiff… So I decided to simply let it lie for a while, after all I...

Pigtronix Philosopher’s Tone Germanium Gold Ltd.

Pigtronix Philosopher’s Tone Germanium Gold Ltd.

This pedal is the best compressor I’ve played, ever. Its unique knobs – the “Blend” knob and the “Grit” knob (courtesy of the growling Germanium) – combined with the other knobs – which are kind of expected but not necessarily present on a compression pedal – will give you a variety of tone you’ll find hard to dislike. It plays well by itself and it’s bound to improve your signal, whatever you play. If you put it into the right context you’ll get an incredible smooth tone. Push it a little harder and you’ll get a throaty growl, that will shake objects around the room if you play loud enough. The knobs are incredibly sensitive, the whole range is a sweet spot on its own, making it a...