MXR - News and Rumours
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Guitar Gear Gems: Dunlop Zakk Wylde pedals are back for 2024
06 Feb · Zakk Wylde and Dunlop announce the new 2024 signature Wah and Rotovibe reissues, celebrating 20 years and Fishman expands the AFX pedal range
MXR Gran Torino Boost Overdrive & Way Huge Geisha Drive
29 Jan · Dunlop shared a sneak peek at NAMM: The MXR Gran Torino Boost Overdrive and the return of the Way Huge Geisha Drive.
John Myung Interview: Building Dream Theater
15 Jan · We catch up with the legendary John Myung, a renowned bass guitar virtuoso and co-founder of the progressive rock band, Dream Theater.
Guitar Gear Gems: Randy Rhoads Signature Distortion+ is coming
09 Jan · This we look at Randy Rhoads Signature Distortion+, and Nembrini Audio's NA 501 Chorus Echo. Plus Smashing Pumpkins are looking for a new guitarist.
NAMM 2024: MXR Joshua Ambient Echo – Classic U2?
02 Jan · MXR Joshua Ambient Echo offers classic rack delay effects and is named after the classic U2 album filled with Edge's echoes
Jennifer Batten Interview: Playing With The King Of Pop
18 Dec 2023 · In this interview, we catch up with legendary guitarist, Jennifer Batten, as she tells tales of touring with Michael Jackson and Jeff Beck.
Eric Gales Interview: Playing Through The Pain
23 Nov 2023 · We catch up with Eric Gales, a guitar virtuoso who has worked with artists like Mitch Mitchell, Eric Johnson, Santana, and Joe Bonamassa.
Guitar Gear Gems: MXR Zakk Wylde celebrate 20 years
03 Oct 2023 · MXR Zakk Wylde Wilde Audio celebrate 20 years, plus the groovy Microdose Phaser and where is the new Frank Bello Street Driver 48 preamp?
Historic Studios: The Best Recording Studios of All Time
30 Sep 2023 · Some studios have a degree of cultural significance, so we're looking at some of the best recording studios of all time to find out more.
MXR Hybrid Fuzz: Stoner/Psych/Doom Fuzz Face
06 Jun 2023 · The MXR Hybrid Fuzz is the latest pedal from their Custom Shop and features both silicon and germanium transistors in the circuit
7 Guitar Effects Pedals you need to know
11 Feb 2023 · There are thousands of effects pedals out there – but some of them are in a different league. Check out these 7 effects pedals you need to know!
Guitar Gear Gems: Germanium Boost with ultra rare components
13 Dec 2022 · JHS Germanium Boost using ultra rare components, Jack White's latest pedal collaboration and a tiny minimal guitar tuner
MXR Super Badass Dynamic OD: Could this replace your Fulltone OCD?
17 Sep 2022 · The new MXR Super Badass Dynamic OD offers guitarists MOSFET overdrive tones and could be an alternative for the popular Fulltone OCD pedal
The Death of Boutique Pedals: Is Boutique Over?
10 Sep 2022 · Could "The Death of Boutique Pedals" be on the horizon? Have global situations made it near impossible for small builders to make a profit?
LEAK: MXR Duke Of Tone a collaboration with Analogman- It’s official!
02 Sep 2022 · MXR Custom Shop Duke of Tone has been leaked accidentally by a US dealer. Looks to be a collaboration with Analogman based on their famous overdrive
How To Sound Like Muse
27 Aug 2022 · Explore the world of Muse, one of the most gear-centric bands ever. We check out some of their gear choices from studio and stage.
Guitar Gear Gems: Phil X relic stickers, Jack White MXR, Vega Trem…
07 Jun 2022 · This week on Guitar Gear Gems we round up some of the NAMM 2022 releases, including relic decals, a new MXR Jack White pedal and more.
Get that Sex Pistols tone: Steve Jones guitar rig
03 Jun 2022 · The Sex Pistols guitar tone is back again on your TV with the new Danny Boyle film "Pistol". Join us as we analyse Steve Jones' guitar rig and style!
MXR Poly Blue Octave: An updated Blue Box for the modern guitarist
05 Jan 2022 · The MXR M306 Poly Blue Octave pedal takes the classic Blue Box and adds way more control and functionality, making this little blue pedal no fool.
Best Effect Pedals 2021: Did your favourite make our Top 10?
26 Dec 2021 · What a great year for effect pedals! Here's our list of the 10 Best Effect pedals of 2021, with an array of stompboxes that should be on your radar.
Get that Tom Morello tone with the new MXR Power 50 Overdrive pedal
02 Dec 2021 · Tom Morello's new signature pedal, the MXR Power 50 Overdrive, is based on his '90s guitar rig and comes with a built-in effects loop.
The new MXR Deep Phase goes beyond one knob phasing
01 Oct 2021 · With its new Deep Phase pedal, MXR has added an extra knob to its classic phaser pedal formula, and an extra switch to go deeper!