Latest articles by Alex Lynham
5 great reverb pedals guitar players need to try
Space is the place with these inspiring reverb pedals
5 great pitch shifting pedals guitarists need to try
Shift your perspective with these ace pitch shifters
Overdrive vs distortion: explore the sounds, the players and the effects pedals to try
Add some extra dirt to your guitar sound with our deep dive into the world of overdrive and distortion
TC Electronic Ditto Jam X2 Looper Pedal
Game-changer or gimmick? Enter TC’s latest smart looper...
5 great phaser pedals guitar players need to try
The past, present and future of your pedalboard's most psychedelic effect
5 digital delay pedals guitar players need to try
The most exciting guitar effect, bar none
5 overdrive pedals guitar players need to try
Future classics, premium drives and affordable alternatives
Best Ukuleles
Fancy learning to play the ukulele but not sure where to start? Here's our expert pick of the best ukuleles for beginners and pros.
Best pedal board power supplies
Unsure how best to power your guitar effects? Here are some great power supply solutions.
How to build guitar effects pedals
There are a number of motivations behind building your own pedals - cost, classic circuits being out of production, or just curiosity about just how these magic boxes work.
9 reasons you need to upgrade your pedalboard power supply
Reduce noise, organise your pedalboard, increase pedal count and more with this guitar gear essential
10 ways to get more from your delay pedal
From oscillation and reverse delay, to looping, stacking and stuttering, here’s how to maximise the impact of your delay effects
The FX files: DigiTech Whammy
Everything you need to know about one of the most significant innovations in pedal tech
Mooer GE300
The Chinese effects giant takes the fight to Line 6 and Boss with its flagship multi-effects pedal
Review round-up: analog delay pedals
Four contemporary choices from Maxon, Supro, Sinvertek and MXR
