The Best Effects 2024

1. Warm Audio - Jet Phaser Guitar Pedal - Black

30W power; 8" speaker; 128 on-board presets; guitar input; headphone jack; USB interface

The seventies were an amazing time, as bell-bottoms, chains and afros dominated the fashion scene and the swoosh and swirl of phaser effects were everywhere on the radio. From the guitar work of David Gilmour, Brian May and Eddie Van Halen to the trail-blazing keyboard stylings of Steely Dan, Herbie Hancock and Paul Simon's Richard Tee, it seemed like everyone was incorporating phasers into their sound. The Warm Audio Jet Phaser is a hyper-authentic recreation of this famous pedal, accurate from the gooey swirl of the audio circuit to the look and feel of the enclosure, except that it's true bypass and far more affordable and reliable than vintage units!

2. BOSS Audio - Overdrive Pedal - Yellow

Class A/B amplifier; 3.5” woven composite woofer; resonance-suppressing internal bracing; high- and low-frequency tuning controls; balanced 1/4-inch TRS, unbalanced 1/8-inch stereo, and RCA inputs

The SD-1 Super OverDrive pedal produces the warm, natural distortion of an overdriven tube amplifier while maintaining the subtle nuances of a player's picking technique. This is one of BOSS' more subtle and smooth overdrive pedals, perfect for blues and rock.

3. Warm Audio - Foxy Tone Box Guitar Pedal - Orange

5W power; 2x 4" speakers; portable design; 3 channels; battery-powered

The new Foxy Tone Box from Warm Audio is a hyper-accurate recreation of one of the most sought-after and beloved fuzz pedals of all time – used in the early seventies by legendary tone masters Billy Gibbons and Peter Frampton, and in the present day by folks like Adrian Belew, Nine Inch Nails and Beck. Covered in thick velvet just like the vintage pedal, the Warm Audio Foxy Tone Box faithfully recreates the vintage circuit and brings you the huge tone, octave-up sounds and look of the original...without having to pay crazy vintage prices!

4. Warm Audio - Centavo Professional Overdrive Guitar Pedal - Gold

5W power; 2x 4" speakers; portable design; 3 channels; battery-powered

The Warm Audio Centavo is an accurate recreation of the most sought-after overdrive pedal of the 90's and beyond. Whether you're after the fabled clean boost tones, transparent overdrive, or you want to push your dirty channels to true grit, the Centavo has all of the adored tones of the vintage box. In addition, the Warm Audio Centavo has the infamous MOD selectable on the back. When in the up position, low-end response on the bottom strings is extended. With a true-to-original, custom-cast golden enclosure & all the signature sounds of the original, Centavo delivers an authentically legendary pedal experience.

5. Warm Audio - Warmdrive Overdrive Guitar Pedal - Silver

30W power; 8" speaker; 128 on-board presets; guitar input; headphone jack; USB interface

The Warmdrive is a true reproduction of a highly revered pedal known for delivering the tones of an unattainable overdriven amp. The original pedal is known to go from silky-smooth tones reminiscent of a special overdriven amp at the sweet spot, all the way to sustain-rich distortion. The Warmdrive combines carefully-selected components & true-to-original circuit design to achieve the same tone and sonic profile of the legendary pedal. The secret sauce of the Warmdrive, just like the original, is the unique voice/tone control combination on the stomp box. Giving artists extra versatility, this control allows the player to modify the frequency both before (Voice control) and after (Tone control) the clipping stages.

6. Line 6 - POD Express Guitar - Red

POD Express Guitar is an ultra-portable amp and effects processor that enables you to take your tones wherever you choose. Simple controls make it easy to use, while models derived from the award-winning HX family of processors ensure exceptional sound quality and authentic feel. POD Express Guitar gives you seven amps, seven cabs, and 17 distortion, modulation, reverb and delay effects - including a looper - and it may be powered by three AA batteries (included) or an optional 9-volt power supply. Additional features include stereo outputs, tap tempo, a tuner, a noise gate, a headphone output, and a USB-C audio interface with re-amping capabilities. Add an optional expression pedal for volume control, or up to two footswitches to select presets or turn effects on and off. Wherever you play music - take POD Express Guitar!