Warm Audio Brings Legendary 1176 Compression to Your Board With Pedal76
Warm Audio is known for crafting vintage-inspired gear that’s approachable for any musician. The 1176 compressor is still hailed today as one of the greatest vintage units of all time and is re-imagined in modern outboard gear, virtual plug-ins, and even pedalboard-friendly stompboxes. The Warm Audio Pedal76 features an 1176 design-inspired look, real 1176 compression […]
EarthQuaker Devices’ Dirt Transmitter: Rare Transistors, Timeless Dirt Tone, Rancho De La Luna Style!
EarthQuaker Devices first crafted the Dirt Transmitter in 2008 when EQD Founder Jamie Stillman came across some very unique silicon transistors that offered a lower gain with warmth similar to germanium transistors. The pedal and its signature sound was used extensively in-studio on the album “30 Years of Rancho,” which commemorated the conic Joshua Tree […]
Jamie Stillman Talks EarthQuaker Devices’ Legacy Designs, Black Ash Hype, and The Pedal Industry
Justin sits down with EarthQuaker Devices founder Jamie Stillman in our exclusive interview. Jamie talks about legacy pedal designs, NOS components, limited editions, and the incredible world of pedal design and tone chasing. From their Akron, OH headquarters to the stages around the world that feature EarthQuaker Devices pedals, Jamie’s unique way of seeing the […]
Video: Martin and Billy Strings Bring Bluegrass to the Forefront
The Martin D-X2E is the result of an exciting collaboration between Martin and modern-day Bluegrass icon Billy Strings. Crafted to capture Billy’s powerful vision, the D-X2E boasts premium tone woods that deliver bright, clear tones while also delivering the fast, silky smooth playability that Bluegrass demands — at an accessible price! Hear the Martin D-X2E […]
Video: Martin Grand J-28E Double Neck: See It to Believe It!
Why only play one Martin when you can play two? In this video demo, Justin weaves his way through the Martin Grand J-28E to show off the sound and feel of Martin’s first double-neck instrument in over 100 years! May 29, 2025Myles
The Not-So-Hidden History Behind Modal ARGON8M’s Lush Digital Soundscapes
One of the best and worst things about revisiting history is rediscovering where things went so wrong. Around a year ago, while reviewing Roland’s JD-08, I made this off-hand comment: “I hate that too many of the electronic instruments out there cater to more atonal or textural Eurorack-inspired musicians.” Before I open up your hate […]
Our 3 Favorite Modulation Pedals
What’s life without spice? What’s a tube amp without breakup? What’s a pedalboard without modulation? Maybe that’s a little dramatic, but it’s a question worth asking. Modulation is the spice of a tone-seeker, knob-tweaker, effect-lover’s life. From wacky, warble-y phase, to overpowering flanger, modulation adds wetness to a dry track and makes your tone stick […]
Ten Pedals, One Riff: Fuzz
Tone may be in the fingers, and composition may be the most important aspect of a great song, but could there be a correct pedal for a certain riff? That’s what the riff experts at zZounds are asking and why they’ve put together a video demoing one riff through ten different and distinct dirt pedals. […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Fingerpicking
Looking to spice up your guitar playing with a new skill? No matter what style of guitar you play, fingerpicking is a great tool to add to your arsenal. In this blog post, we’ll help get you going on your fingerpicking journey by walking you through the fundamental techniques, including a layout of the PIMA […]
