Chris Miller

My rhthym guitar sound is based on the use of a 1995 Matchless Tube Pre-amp (original Hot Box before the labeling) running dual mono into a Marshall Valvestate VS232 and to a Peavey Decade, which isn't specifically depicted on the board schematics. 

To avoid any potential impedance issues with the Matchless Tube Preamp, I use a Vertex Interface buffer to assist my pedal chain as follows: running from the guitar to the Send input, from the Send out I go to the Matchless and then back into the Guitar Input of the Vertex. Then from the Guitar output (using a Vertex Y-cable), we go to both a Sonic Research Tuner ST-300 (in true bypass, on all all the time, no output use) and the split goes to a Stone Deaf PDF-1. 

I use a Lehle mono volume pedal after my gain stages to roll up or down the overall volume while maintaining the selected gain outputs (capabilities from the Matchless Preamp, a Stone Deaf PDF-1 and an MXR Fat Sugar).  From the PDF-1 we follow a basic right of passage, going from its non-expressive output to the Fat Sugar input, then out to a Subdecay custom Envelope Filter, then to the input of a GE-7 EQ (with XTS Mod).  

From the GE-7, we go to the Lehle mono volume, then on to a JHS Kill Switch input (because I love having a panic button).  From the Kill Switch we go out to a Thorpy’s CamoFlange with dual outs.  Here, using a Lehle Little Dual amp switcher to split my mono signals to one or both amps through the Vertex, we go from one flanger output to the AB input of the Little Dual and the other output of the flanger to the input of a Foxgear EchoSex Baby. The EchoSex runs out to the A input of the Little Dual. The Little Dual then feeds the two separate amplifier input channels on the Vertex interface from its respective A & B outputs, then using both separate outputs from the Vertex Interface Buffer to both my Marshall and Peavey for a mixed blend ultimately controlled by the Little Dual. 

I use a TrueTone 1Spot CS-12 to power everything except the Matchless, which has it's own built-in power cable/requirement.

1970 Les Paul Deluxe Gold Top

Matchless Preamp Rhythm Guitar Station

'65 Twin Reverb

JakobSlash

Das GE-7 Equalizer-Pedal bietet sieben EQ-Bänder im Bereich von 100Hz bis 6,4kHz, ideal für Gitarrensounds, mit einer Anhebung/Absenkung von +/- 15dB pro Band. Damit kannst du deinen Sound vollständig kontrollieren und unerwünschte Rückkopplungen eliminieren, insbesondere wenn du ihn nach einem Verzerrungseffekt anschließt.

The GE-7 Equalizer pedal offers seven bands of EQ ranging from 100Hz to 6.4kHz, ideal for guitar sounds, with boost/cut of +/- 15dB per band. This lets you completely control your sound and eliminate unwanted feedback, particularly when connected after a distortion effect.

BOSS

Official Website

Review by The Gear Check

Review by Audiofanzine

Review by Reddit /guitarpedals

Review by Guitar Gear

Manual

Demo by Law of the Riff

Demo by New Music Academy

Demo by Guitar Bonedo

Demo by Musicmaker

GE-7 Equalizer

PedalSafe Type E1

QuickMount Type E

Pedal-Montageplatte für Standard-Boss-Pedale

Pedal Mounting Plate For Standard Boss Pedals

Schutzabdeckung & RockBoard-Montageplatte für BOSS Compact Serie, RC3 LoopStation & RC5 LoopStation Pedale

Protective Cover & RockBoard Mounting Plate For BOSS Compact Series, RC3 LoopStation & RC5 LoopStation pedals

Schutzabdeckung & universelle Montageplatte für BOSS Compact Serie, RC3 LoopStation & RC5 LoopStation Pedale

Protective Cover & Universal Mounting Plate For BOSS Compact Series, RC3 LoopStation & RC5 LoopStation pedals

Filippo Rimondi

Truetone

Visual Sound 1 Spot Pro CS12

Stone Deaf Effects

Demo by Simon Smith

Demo by Pedal of the Day

Review by Premier Guitar

PDF-1

Tester

Sonic Research

Product Page

Demo by StrobeTuner

ST-300 Turbo Tuner

Sean Sheppard

Vertex Effects

Buffer Interface

David Litaba

Simpel, solide und nützlich. Der JHS Mute Switch ist genau der einfache Stummschalter den du schon immer gebraucht hast. Tritt drauf und alles, was du daran anschließt ist sofort 100 % still!

Simple, solid and very useful. Have you ever needed a simple mute switch with no frills? Just hit the footswitch and anything plugged into the input is made 100% silent.

Official Product Page

Demo by Pedal Empire

Mute Switch

QuickMount Type L

Pedal-Montageplatte für Standard-Mini-Pedale

Pedal Mounting Plate For Standard Mini Pedals

Das Foxgear Echosex Baby der noch relativ jungen italienischen Marke stellt eine handliche und vor allem geldbeutelschonende Variante einer analogen Echomaschine dar, die Musikgeschichte geschrieben hat, nämlich des Binson Echorecs. Dieses Gerät hatte seinen Ursprung bereits in den 60er Jahren ebenfalls in Italien und ist auf diversen Pink Floyd- und Led Zeppelin-Aufnahmen zu hören. Längst gilt das Original als begehrtes Sammlerobjekt, das horrende Preise auf dem Gebrauchtmarkt erzielt.

FOXGEAR Echosex Baby Delay compact effect pedal is the smaller version of Guru's award-winning Echosex. This is one of the best quality stompboxes you'll find at an entry-level price.
FOXGEAR is an italian company endorsed by some huge names like Steve Lukather (Toto), Adrian Belew (King Crimson) and Phil Campbell (Motorhead)

Foxgear

Review by Guitar Interactive Magazine 

Review by bonedo 

Demo by Guitar Interactive Magazine 

Demo by Guitar Bonedo 

Demo by Pete Thorn 

Echosex Baby

Michael McCarron

The CAMOFLANGE Flanger MKII is here and more than a visual change we have made some internal changes too. We have adjusted the internal voltage regime to offer higher voltage (18v) and use higher headroom BBDs. Crucially though, all the magic that was the original Camoflange is still present. Designed as a collaboration with DAN COGGINS (Former LOVETONE Pedal designer) as his second modulation pedal design since his Lovetone pedal days. This fully Analog Flanger was designed from the ground up to provide the most incredibly versatile flanger sounds with a level of versatility unsurpassed in analog effects so far.

ThorpyFX

Demo by collector//emitter

Demo by Noise Generator

Review by The Gear Page

Review by delicious audio

Review by reddit /guitarpedals

Camoflange MKII

Yamile Butler

Der LEHLE LITTLE DUAL II ist der Nachfolger des Lehle Little Dual und stellt einen Amp-Switcher für zwei Amps mit höchster Signaltreue dar. Mittels Soft-Touch-Schaltern kannst du zwischen zwei angeschlossenen Verstärkern brumm- und soundverlustfrei umschalten.
Dir stehen zwei verschiedene Betriebsmodi bereit. Du entscheidest, ob du jeden Ausgang einzeln aktivieren und deaktivieren willst oder klassisch hin- und herschalten möchtest und den jeweils anderen hinzufügen oder entfernen.

The LEHLE LITTLE DUAL is the LEHLE DUAL SGOS's little sister, a maximum signal-fidelity amp switcher for two amps. Both amps are activated simultaneously using the left footswitch, while the right is used to switch back and forth between them. High-intensity LEDs make it easy to read off switching state A or B, or A and B, even under high-power spots.

LEHLE

Official Product Video

Review by Samuel Roberts, guitar.com 

Little Dual II

The MXR Fat Sugar Drive brings the Sugar Drive’s diverse range of clear and transparent overdrive tones to MXR’s classic housing for players who prefer its footprint over that of the mini.

This pedal’s versatility comes from its unique Drive control—which replicates an amp’s transition from clean to dirty by blending your clean signal at the start of the sweep—and a little something called a voltage doubler, which increases overall headroom and opens up the sound of the pedal. Together, these elements allow you to serve up everything from a sauced-up boost to full-on blow-tube distortion.

The Fat Sugar Drive is set for true bypass by default, but for the tonal purists who want buffered bypass instead, just remove the bottom plate and flick the internal Buffer switch, close it up, and get to playing. This special edition comes with a custom pink sparkle finish.

Review by HOMETONEBLOG

Demo by The Music Addict

Demo by The Pedal Picassos

M94SE Fat Sugar Drive

The Gurgle and Moan is an envelope filter effect. This is a prototype pedal, and it does have some quirks and rough edges. On a few of them that we have built they oscillate with the resonance knob cranked. Also there is a bit of a "gurgle" in the background due to some crosstalk issues with the control voltage circuitry. I thought it sounded cool, although it may not be what everyone wants in a filter. 

This is a prototype pedal, and has no artwork, or labeling on the face of the pedal. There is a sticker on the back with a brief explanation of what the knobs do.

Controls
Lower right knob: Shape - Varies the shape of the filter from band pass or low pass.
Lower left knob: Resonance - Accents the cut off frequency of the filter. (At max setting it may oscillate)
Upper right knob: Depth- Varies how far your playing dynamics will modulate the filter cutoff frequency.
Upper left knob: Frequency - Varies the cut off frequency of the filter

Warranty: If it ever breaks send it back to us and we will fix it, unfortunately we no longer cover polar bear attacks, alien abduction, willfully destroyed pedals, or any claims involving time travel or toaster repair.

This pedal can be powered by a 9V battery or a standard boss style barrel plug adaptor. Has an LED, True bypass, and a powder coated finish for durability.

Subdecay

Review by Talk Bass.com

Gurgle & Moan

Matchless Pre-amp 2 channel Clean and Gain

Matchless

Demo by PedalSoundMafia

Demo by funk ojisan

Review by Les Paul Forum

Review by guitartest

Schematic

Hot Box

Wenn Burkhard Lehle etwas baut, dann richtig und ohne Kompromisse. Mit seinem Mono Volume Pedal hat er ein High End Pedal ohne die sonst bei Volumenpedalen auftretenden Nachteile konstruiert. Es wird kein mechanisches Poti verwendet - das Mono Volume arbeitet mit einem Magnet Sensor der ein hochwertiges VCA steuert. Dadurch ist der gesammte Regelbereich gleichmäßig und ohne Klangverlust, Verschleiß und Potikratzen gehören der Vergangenheit an. Desweiteren besteht die Möglichkeit, das Ausgangssignal um bis zu 10 dB zu boosten. Das Pedal läuft sehr gleichmäßig und ruhig, da die Pedalwippe in Low Friction Polymer Gleitlagern läuft. Zusätzlich steht ein gebufferter Direkt Out zur Verfügung der als Tuner Out oder zur Weiterleitung an weiteres Equipment genutzt werden kann. Das Pedal läßt sich durch den niederohmigen Ausgang auch in einem seriellen FX Loops eines Amps betreiben.

When Burkhard Lehle builds something, he does it properly and without compromise. With his Mono Volume Pedal, he has constructed a high-end pedal without the disadvantages that usually occur with volume pedals. No mechanical potentiometer is used - the Mono Volume works with a magnetic sensor that controls a high-quality VCA. This means that the entire control range is even and without loss of sound, wear and potentiometer scratching are a thing of the past. There is also the option of boosting the output signal by up to 10 dB. The pedal runs very evenly and quietly because the pedal rocker runs on low friction polymer plain bearings. There is also a buffered direct out that can be used as a tuner out or for forwarding to other equipment. The pedal can also be operated in a serial FX loop of an amp thanks to the low-impedance output.

Demo by shnobel

Review by Michael Behm

Mono Volume

Für 9-18 FX-Pedale, 2 MOD-Slots - **722 x 330 mm / 28.43" x 12.99"** - erhältlich mit Gig Bag oder Flight Case

For 9 - 18 FX pedals, 2 MOD slots - **722 x 330 mm / 28.43" x 12.99"** - available with Gig Bag or Flight Case

ALEX ZUEV

LES PAUL CUSTOM CS

ZUEV BOARD

JCM800

1960A

DSL 40C

Adrian Gutierrez

Pedal Power® X4 is a professional isolated power supply for both battery-operated and high current DSP effects. Its ultra-compact size fits even the smallest pedalboards—including Voodoo Lab Dingbat TINY and Pedaltrain® Nano—and operates at any mains voltage for international touring. X4’s innovative hybrid DC transformer design incorporates exotic components, linear regulation, and computer-optimized filtering to establish industry-leading audiophile quality power that unveils the hidden sonic potential of your rig.

Pedal Power X4 also shines as a supplementary power supply in an expanding rig. Powering directly from a Pedal Power 3 X-Link expansion port or any 12V 400mA DC output, X4 adds four isolated outputs to an existing Voodoo Lab power supply. X4 can also power from the AC courtesy outlet of a Pedal Power 2 PLUS, significantly upgrading both its isolated output capacity and high current capability.

Voodoo Lab

Review by mixdownmag

Demo by Steve Reaves Music

Pedal Power X4

James Morse

Die Pedal Power 3-Serie ist das erste leichte, hochstromfähige Netzteil mit internationaler Spannungsversorgung, das eine geräuschfreie Leistung liefert. Sein innovatives Hybrid-Gleichstromtransformator-Design zeichnet sich durch eine blitzschnelle Polaritätsumkehr von 80 Nanosekunden aus und schafft damit eine Grundlage für extrem geringe Geräuschentwicklung. Lineare Regelung und computeroptimierte exotische Filterkomponenten eliminieren jegliche Geräuschspuren und setzen neue Maßstäbe in der branchenführenden audiophilen Stromversorgung, um das verborgene Klangpotenzial jeder Anlage zu enthüllen. Von standardmäßigen batteriebetriebenen Stompboxen bis hin zu modernen Hochstrom-DSP-Effekten kombiniert die Pedal Power 3-Serie das Beste aus bewährter Analogtechnik mit modernster Technologie, um sicherzustellen, dass jedes Pedal optimal klingt.

Pedal Power 3 series is the first lightweight, high current, international voltage power supply to deliver zero-noise performance. Its innovative hybrid DC transformer design features a lightning-fast 80 nanosecond polarity reversal, establishing an ultra-low noise foundation. Linear regulation and computer-optimized exotic filtering components eliminate any trace of noise, setting new benchmarks in industry-leading audiophile-quality power to unveil the hidden sonic potential of any rig. From standard battery-operated stompboxes to modern high-current DSP effects, Pedal Power 3 series combines the best of time-tested analog engineering with cutting-edge technology to ensure any pedal will sound its best.

Demo by Guitar Lounge

Pedal Power 3 Plus

The HardWire RV-7 Stereo Reverb pedal packs seven great Lexicon reverbs in its rugged enclosure, plus, its true bypass keeps your signal pristine when it's turned off. The pros choose pedals with true bypass because it's the only way you're going to keep your tone exactly the way you want it between your guitar and amp. The RV-7 also features high-voltage operation for improved headroom over "conventional" pedals, plus controls for Level, Speed, Depth, and Chorus Type, as wells as a handy Tails On/Off switch for seamless operation when switching. 

DigiTech

Review by gearspace

Demo by session

Demo by ProGuitarShopDemos

Review by guitartest.de

Hardwire RV-7

The MXR Carbon Copy Analog Delay features a completely analog audio path for the ultimate in rich, warm delay-made possible only by old-school bucket brigade technology. This design boasts an amazing 600ms of delay time with optional modulation via a top-mounted switch and a simple, three-knob layout that controls Delay time, Mix (dry/wet blend), and Regen (delay repeats)-all in a pedal no bigger than a Phase 90. In addition, two internal trim pots offer user-adjustable width and rate control of the modulation for even more tonal options. The Carbon Copy will take you from crisp “bathroom” slap echoes to epic, Gilmour-esque delays with a twist of a knob. True hardwire bypass, single 9-volt operation, and stage-ready blue LEDs round out the package.

Demo by PMTVUK

Demo by Marty Music

M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay

QuickMount Type A

Pedal-Montageplatte für Standard-Einzelpedale

Pedal Mounting Plate For Standard Single Pedals

Launched in 1976, the CE-1 Chorus Ensemble was not only the world’s first chorus effect pedal, but also the very first BOSS pedal. Three years later, this inventive new sound was squeezed into the blue CE-2 Chorus, and chorus pedals have remained in the compact lineup ever since. Four decades on, the spacious modulated tone of the signature BOSS effect is still loved by musicians everywhere. In 2016, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of BOSS innovation, the original analog chorus sounds are now reborn with the Waza Craft CE-2W. The CE-2W’s Standard mode faithfully recreates the classic CE-2 chorus sound, and adds an expansive new sound field with stereo output, which was unavailable in the mono CE-2. CE-1 mode fully reproduces the stereo chorus and vibrato sounds of the legendary CE-1, with the addition of variable chorus depth not available in the original pedal. To commemorate the birth of BOSS effects, the CE-2W is made exclusively in Japan, just as the original CE-1 and CE-2 were.

Review by Sound on Sound

Review by Gigs and Guitars

Demo by gearmanndude

CE-2W Chorus (Waza Craft)

The BOSS TR-2 Tremolo is designed to provide guitarists with classic tremolo effects in an easy-to-use compact pedal. Dedicated "Wave," "Rate," and "Depth" knobs provide a multitude of effect possibilities.

Demo by  Guitars, Music and Tech

Review by Musiker-Board

Review by Rig-Talk

TR-2 Tremolo

Patrick Comandre

an overdrive staple
from clean boost to gritty overdrive
It’s capable of a 30dB+ clean boost with an adjustable ±15dB two band active EQ which adds a wide range of harmonic content to your ideal sound.

Xotic Effects

Review by musicradar

Review by bonedo

Demo by Zach Wish

BB Preamp v1.5

Ibanez

TS-808 Tubescreamer

QuickMount Type F

Pedal-Montageplatte für Standard Ibanez TS / Maxon Pedale

Pedal Mounting Plate For Standard Ibanez TS / Maxon Pedals

Edward Van Halen's Gitarrensound auf dem Debüt Album von1978 katapultierte ihn schlagartig in dem Olymp des Rock und selbst nach mehr als 25 Jahren hat die Gitarrenarbeit auf diesem Album nichts von ihrer Faszination eingebüßt. Den unglaublichen Sound, den EVH auf dieser Platte kreierte, gehört zu den absoluten Meilensteinen des Rock und ein wichtiger Bestandteil dieses Sounds war von vornherein der MXR Phase 90. Der Phase 90 trug maßgeblich zu den zeitlosen Gitarrensounds von “Eruption,“ “Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love,“ “On Fire,“ und “Atomic Punk“, sowie vieler anderer klassischer Van Halen Stücke bei. Entstanden aus einer Zusammenarbeit zwischen Eddie Van Halen und Jim Dunlop ist der EVH 90 eine komplett neu designte Version des legendären Phase 90. Der EVH 90 zeigt genau die gleichen räumlichen Klangverwirbelungen und hypnotischen Phasenverschiebungen, die den Phase 90 so berühmt machten. Als neues Feature besitzt der EVH 90 den Script-Schalter, der es ermöglicht, zwischen dem Vintage 'Script Logo' und dem moderneren, aggressiveren 'Block Logo' Phasersound zu wählen. Außerdem präsentiert sich der EVH 90 mit einem rot, weiß und schwarz gestreiftem Outfit, ganz so wie Eddie´s legendäre Frankenstein Gitarre.

Edward Van Halen earned his spot in the guitar tone hall of fame with the first note on his debut album in 1978. The guitar work on that album still boggles minds more than 25 years later. The tones that EVH got on that classic record are among the greatest ever, and a huge part of Eddie‘s guitar sound has always been the MXR Phase 90. The Phase 90 contributed to the unbelievable tones on "Eruption," "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love," "On Fire," and "Atomic Punk," plus many other timeless Van Halen tracks. Now you can grab a piece of Eddie's magic with the new MXR EVH 90—a collaboration between Eddie Van Halen and Dunlop Manufacturing that represents a totally redesigned, updated version of the legendary Phase 90. The EVH 90 will give you the same great spacey swirls and hypnotic warbles that made the Phase 90 famous. But the EVH 90 also features the all-new Script switch that lets you instantly toggle between a vintage, "Script Logo" phase tone and a more modern, in-your-face "Block Logo" phaser. Plus, the EVH 90 sports the greatest graphics in the history of rock: the red, white, and black stripes from Eddie's legendary Frankenstein guitar. Oh yeah—it's also got a bitchin' new blue LED. Now, how cool is that? Power: Single 9-volt battery or Dunlop ECB-003 AC Adapter

Review by Amazona 

Review by Awkward sound 

Demo by SweetWater 

Demo by Reverb 

EVH90 - EVH Phase 90 Red

PedalSafe Type A1

Schutzabdeckung & RockBoard-Montageplatte für Standard Single Pedale

Protective Cover & RockBoard Mounting Plate For Standard Single Pedals

Schutzabdeckung & universelle Montageplatte für Standard Single Pedale

Protective Cover & Universal Mounting Plate For Standard Single Pedals

Das Premium Wah Pedal. Hier kann der Gitarrist den Wah-Effekt genau so zuschneiden, wie er es will. Mit Kontrolle über die Centerfrequenz (6 anwählbar), stufenloser Regelung der Wah-Bandbreite (Q-Control) und schaltbarem Volume Boost, stufenlos einstellbar von 0 bis satte +26dB.

 The Crybaby 535Q is the Swiss Army knife of wah pedals. It provides control over the most important wah parameters, making it easy for you to create your ultimate wah tone. Select the frequency center of the effect, then dial in the frequency range to be swept by the pedal. From narrow and sharp to broad and subtle, this powerful wah will deliver it. Once you've got your sound, make sure it gets heard with the adjustable, switchable boost that can create endless sustain on any note. This is the wah pedal of choice for guitar master Joe Satriani. The 535Q offers versatility never heard before. This pedal allows the player to customize and shape the sound of the wah. By a simple turn of the "Q" dial, you can shape your wah from a narrow, sharp wah to a broad, subtle wah. Powered by the Dunlop ECB-003 or 9 volt battery. (NEW version)---Powered by the Dunlop ECB-004 or two 9 volt batteries. (OLD version) The CRYBABY 535Q also offers six new guitar wah ranges, a variable boost from 0 to +16 dB and a hard wire on/off switch. It's new custom circuitry consumes less power and eliminates unwanted distortion. Powered by the Dunlop ECB-003 or 9 volt battery. (NEW version) Powered by the Dunlop ECB-004 or two 9 volt batteries. (OLD version)

Dunlop

Guitar World Demo

 535Q Cry Baby Multi-Wah

QuickMount Type M

Pedal-Montageplatte für Dunlop Cry Baby Wah-Pedale

Pedal Mounting Plates For Dunlop Cry Baby Wah Pedals

Whammy effects in a single stompbox pedal
7 pitch intervals shift across a 4 octave range

Whammy Ricochet

With the TU-3W, BOSS brings Waza Craft mojo to the world’s leading stompbox tuner. At its core, the TU-3W provides rock-solid tuning equivalent to the industry-standard TU-3. In true Waza tradition, the pedal’s benchmark functionality is further enhanced with BOSS skill and craftsmanship. Pure, uncolored signal transfer is essential for a tuner, and the TU-3W features redesigned circuitry with selectable buffered or true-bypass operation and the most transparent audio pass-through possible. Packing high-end performance for discriminating players, the TU-3W delivers a premium pedal experience only available from BOSS.

TU-3W Tuner

Für 9-15 FX-Pedale, 1 MOD-Slot - **622 x 330 mm / 24.49" x 12.99"** - erhältlich mit Gig Bag oder Flight Case

For 9 - 15 FX pedals, 1 MOD slot - **622 x 330 mm / 24.49" x 12.99"** - available with Gig Bag or Flight Case

If you use vintage battery-powered pedals, you're familiar with two things: their responsiveness and how quickly the batteries run out. That said, players don't like taking their boards apart to change batteries all the time. With the Vertex Effects Battery Power Supply, it's possible to use your batteries without all of the related hassle. Load the power supply with four 9V batteries, connect to the power inlet, and get rocking! This power supply is intended for use with vintage overdrives, distortions, fuzzes, and wah pedals. But that doesn't mean you can't use select modern pedals. With this power supply on your board, you won't have to tear your pedalboard apart each time a battery dies. Instead, you can spend more time doing what you love — playing through your effects. Read on to see if the Vertex Effects Battery Power Supply is right for you.

Demo by Sweetwater

Battery Power Supply MkII

Based on the Legendary Dumble Clean Tone
When it comes to Bluesy cleans and fat lead tones, the Vertex Effects Steel String (Slight Return Edition) — based on serial #001 of a legendary six-figure Dumble Steel String Singer — may be one of the BEST ways to impart D-style clean tone to your favorite amplifier.  

Demo by Buddy Blues

Steel String mkII Slight Return Edition

THIS PEDAL WILL TRANSFORM YOUR GUITAR RIG

Don't let the Vertex Boost MKII's name fool you — it's much more than a mere boost. Make no mistake, this multifunction guitar pedal can function as a gain booster, with +16dB of ultra-transparent gain that can either drive your amp into saturation or give your solos a squeaky-clean level bump, depending on where you choose to deploy it. Able to accommodate both line- and instrument-level signals, the Boost MKII also includes ultra-linear input/output buffers that are guaranteed to elevate the sound of your entire rig. This stompbox's buffers can propel a typical mid-level rig into pro-level territory with zero tonal coloration. And if your rig is already 99% of the way there, the Boost MKII will deliver that elusive missing 1%. Beyond that, the Boost MKII's insert jack enables you to adjust your volume via an external treadle-style pedal while keeping your guitar's signal completely isolated — it's like plugging straight into your amp. Boasting a compact enclosure that's 33% slimmer than its predecessor, the Vertex Boost MKII belongs on every tone-obsessed guitarist's pedalboard.

Review by Guitar Player

Demo by Goodwood Audio

Demo by Vertex Effects 

Boost MKII

The Vertex Boost is expertly crafted to be a clean boost, buffer and volume pedal in one. The Boost is designed to leave your tone unchanged, while boosting the level of your signal. The Boost also features an ultra-linear buffer to condition your line with ZERO tonal coloration, even with dozens of pedals in your chain. Additionally, you have total volume control by connecting the Boost with any EXP or Volume Pedal and adjusting your volume as you would with a normal volume pedal. When the Boost is OFF, the EXP will function as a volume pedal (sweeping from silent to unity gain). When the Boost is ON, the EXP or Volume Pedal will control the boosted volume (sweeping from silent to wherever the Boost level knob is set). Since your guitar signal is isolated from the impedance of your chosen EXP or Volume Pedal, your tone remains open and full-range, and most importantly, it feels like you're plugged straight into your amp.

Review by proaudioland.com

Demo by

Vertex Boost MKI

Buffer Interface by Vertex Effects