Quite a few releases this week, but my top gear pick for the week is the Catalinbread Katzenkönig distortion pedal by a long shot. You don’t come across a GREAT distortion pedal everyday, so be sure to check out the YouTube demo for this one.
Agave Audio Loadout
Designed to offer guitar players more flexibility when recording guitar. The unit offers a direct out from your amplifier that can be sent to the recording rig. Visit the website.
Hungry Robot (HG)
A new addition to the original Hungry Robot pedal. The HG (high gain) version is designed to push the limits of high gain overdrive. Visit the website.
KHDK Ghoul Screamer (Kirk Hammet)
Kirk Hammet from Metallica has announced his new signature overdrive: the Ghoul Screamer. The pedal is described as being designed for the true gearhead. Visit the website.
TC Electronic Sentry Noise Gate
This pedal is designed to offer a noise-free and dynamic performance. It’s based on the MD3 algorithm found in the System 6000. View it on Amazon.
Catalinbread Katzenkönig
This pedal combines Rat distortion with the Tone Bender MkII fuzz. Check out the great tones on the Jeff Beck cover found in the video below. Visit the website.
Orange Micro Dark
Extremely portable and great for gigging. The Micro Dark is a 20-watt hybrid amplifier, featuring 12AX7 tube technology. It also looks great! View it on Amazon.
BC Audio Octal-Plex Amplifier Series
This is a series of boutique amps based on the 1960 British plexi circuits. Matching speaker cabinets are also available. Visit the website.
Nace Amps Pro-18
The Pro-18 features its own signature sound that reminds me very much of Guthrie Govan. It also features a control to vary the output power from 1W to 18W. Visit the website.
Electro-Harmonix Silencer
The Silencer is a sophisticated noise gate that can remove the hum from your guitar signal. This pedal can also be placed in your effects loop. Visit the website.
Alexander Princess Clang Royal Overdrive
This pedal is (apparently) limited to only 30 units worldwide. Proceeds will be donated to the Pink Fund, which provides short-term assistance to breast cancer sufferers. Visit the website.
GMF Bullseye DS1 / RV-1 / CH-1 / DL-1
Bullseye have introduced 4 new pedals: DS-1 Distortion, RV-1 Reverb, CH-1 Chorus and DL-1 Delay. Prices are very reasonable and the sound quality is great. You can view audio samples on the GMF YouTube channel. You can also visit the official site.
Hudson Electronics Sidecar Overdrive
Hudon’s version of the classic 808 overdrive circuit. They’ve added a powerful 2-band EQ. Visit the website.
