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Boss XS-1 Poly Shifter
Pedals

Boss XS-1 Poly Shifter Review

Surprises abound among practical applications in Boss’ compact pitch-shifting powerhouse.

Electro-Harmonix Swello Attack Envelope
All Reviews

Electro-Harmonix Swello Attack Envelope Review

EHX’s latest pint-sized pedal serves up lush cello swells, shimmering synth pads, and a grab bag of strange, expressive textures.

Wah-Wah 101
State of the Stomp

Wah-Wah 101

The ongoing history of the band-pass filter effect that Hendrix, Clapton, and generations of musicians that followed made famous.

Robert Keeley: From Homemade Mods to Pedal Powerhouse
Gear Features

Robert Keeley: From Homemade Mods to Pedal Powerhouse

The pedal builder and his company, Keeley Electronics, have weathered enough personal and business trials to collapse less adaptable stompbox makers. But thanks to inventive designs, sharp process management, standout products like the Manis and Zoma—and perhaps a few four-leaf clovers—he's emerged as a leading name in the industry.