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The Wobble control dials in random modulations akin to manually varying tape speed

Strymon Deco review

By Chris Vinnicombe last updated 13 September 21

  • £279
  • €329
  • $299

Old-school tape effects for your 'board

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Ring modulation isn't exactly a mainstream effect in guitar culture.

Electro-Harmonix Ring Thing review

By Trevor Curwen published 13 July 10

  • £150
  • $294

A pedal that reflects E-HX's legacy while still being right up to date.

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MXR M-228 Bass Octave Deluxe review

By Roger Newell published 12 April 10

  • £239

Superior octave sounds for double the fun

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The first Palmer Speaker Simulator appeared in the 1980s

Palmer PDI-03 Speaker Simulator review

By Trevor Curwen published 8 March 10

  • £460
  • $680

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The Reefer - a little of its spice goes a long way.

Burford Electronics The Reefer review

By Music Radar Team published 11 December 07

  • £69

An electric sitar simulator from UK boutique builder

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The Octron 2 has individual footswitches for multiple switching options

Foxrox Octron 2 review

By MusicRadar published 13 February 08

  • $299

Up and down octaves in one analogue stompbox

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Darkglass Duality Dual Fuzz Engine review

By Mike Brooks published 11 January 17

  • £190
  • €235
  • $299.95

Getting downright dirty with a double dose of fuzz

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The further you turn that knob, the more pronounced the low-end gets

TC Electronic BodyRez review

By Rob Laing published 5 September 15

  • £70
  • €99
  • $149

Acoustic pickup enhancing pedal

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Boss SY-300 Guitar Synthesizer review

By Michael Brown published 21 September 15

  • £549
  • €699
  • $979

Jog on, keyboard jockeys; there's a new synth in town

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The talkbox is one of those effects that you can't get any other way

Jim Dunlop Heil Talk Box review

By Total Guitar published 3 June 08

  • £209
  • $308.43

Prepare to enter the Twilight Tone Zone...

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