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MEET THE BEE BEE DEE.

An analog delay designed to do everything you love about classic echoes,

and everything you didn't know an analog delay could do.

At its core are two bucket brigade chips delivering warm, rich, musical repeats with unmistakable character.

But behind that analog path is a smart control system, a digital engine that lets you bend time, shift pitch, and move your sound in ways no vintage circuit ever could.

3 DELAY MODES From classic to creative.

CLASSIC MODE

• Smooth, familiar and timeless.

LO-FI MODE

• Think tape warble + tone modulation.

PITCH MODE

• Harmony in motion. A creative partner.

3 PERFORMANCE FEATURES Select the function for the performance footswitch. Everything moves when you do.

Jump an octave in a heartbeat and land where the echo takes you.

• TAP or HOLD to double the delay speed. • Also shifts the feedback line up or down one octave • Holding returns to normal when released ideal for quick pitch tricks.

Set your tempo or shift it mid-flight.

• TAP to set delay time • HOLD + TURN ACTIVITY to select tap division.

Drop into modulation. Or pull out clean. Your call.

• TAP or HOLD to toggle modulation on/off – momentary or latches • Use it like a mod preset: keep your base delay clean, then engage your dialed-in modulation when needed • Especially dramatic in PITCH MODE, where mod ON/OFF flips the entire sonic mood

Barrows pays homage to the iconic MKII circuit while adding modern refinements that would make even the most discerning vintage purist weep tears of harmonic joy. At its heart, Barrows features a trio of carefully matched germanium transistors nestled within finely tuned circuitry that has been lovingly coaxed to produce everything from light, singing distortion to crushing fuzz tones with nearly infinite harmonic-rich sustain.

The phase-corrected and buffered output ensures it plays nice with other pedals down the line, while the increased output volume and wide range of fuzz tones make it a versatile sonic weapon. All this power is packed into a compact footprint that saves precious real estate on your pedalboard. This isn’t just another fuzz box – it’s a portal to the fabled tones that have haunted the dreams of fuzz fanatics for decades.

Controls:

Level: Controls the output volume of Barrows. Unity gain sits around noon, but you’ll find plenty of volume boost available when you need to push your amplifier into blissful submission.

Attack: This is where the magic happens. At lower settings, Barrows provides singing, amp-like distortion with superb touch sensitivity. As you rotate clockwise, the circuit transforms into an increasingly aggressive fuzz monster, building to crushing, sustain-drenched tones that seem to go on forever. The wide range of this control means you can find everything from gentle breakup to full-on sonic annihilation.

Mirage JR is a compact reverb powerhouse that delivers all the creative range of its big sibling in a streamlined, single-engine mono format. It offers the same studio grade processing, intuitive layout, and algorithm selection.

Built for guitarists, bassists, synth players, and ambient creators who want maximum sound without complexity. Whether you’re chasing vintage plate tones, cinematic shimmer, or frozen walls of reverb, Mirage JR brings it all together in one expressive unit.

The reverb engine runs any of 16 carefully crafted reverb algorithms, organized into two banks of natural, familiar spaces or modern and experimental territories. Four dedicated knobs and two expression controls enable powerful real time interactions, from expressive shimmer bursts and freeze triggers to evolving modulated textures.

Despite its compact footprint, Mirage JR gives you plenty to show off, visually, sonically, and practically. It shines as a mono front end spatial effect, but it’s equally at home in pedal switchers, synth setups, or even as a send effect in the studio, bringing the magic of the original Mirage to any rig.

Silktone Expander takes the simple idea of a dirt box and blows it wide open. Three knobs and a voice switch unlock a massive palette of thick, textured drive - from subtle harmonic enhancement to rich, gritty overdrive that feels like your amp just sprang to life.

The design pulls inspiration from the aesthetic and vibe of our Micronaut line and the quirky magic of old Japanese dirt boxes that I’ve been obsessed with lately. The look, the feel, and even some of the tonal DNA tip their hat to that era while pushing it into new territory.

The first stage is a JFET-based 2nd harmonic generator that immediately adds body and depth. At its heart, a germanium transistor stage (inspired by the greats of the 60s) delivers that unmistakable chewy, colorful character. And at the output, another JFET is voiced to emulate the first tube in an amp so even when the volume is rolled down, you still get that saturated first-tube sweetness. Honestly, before adding the output stage I almost didn’t put a volume knob on this thing because it sounded too damn good cranked… so I built a whole stage to make sure it sounded just as good turned down.

The controls are minimal but deeply interactive. • Gain takes you from low, asymmetric thickness to medium-gain grind that rounds into smoother odd-order harmonics as you push it. • Choke sculpts the low end from huge and full to focused and aggressive. • Volume balances it all without losing that amp-first-tube feel.

The three-way Voice switch fine-tunes the flavor: • Left = dark and rolled off for higher gain settings. • Right = bright, perfect for “always-on” sparkle. • Center = the standard voice, colorful and balanced.

And here’s the kicker: while it can rip when you want it to, the Expander shines as an always-on pedal. With “choke” and “gain” set low and volume around noon, it just makes everything bigger, better, and more alive.

Call it a harmonic expander, distortion expander, or tone expander - whatever you call it, the result is the same: your sound, expanded.

—Charles Henry

The Way Huge Smalls Doom Hammer Fuzz will pound your ears with thick saturation worthy of high-desert riffage and dense walls of fuzz straight from a ‘90s fever dream. It all began in the original Way Huge garage lab back in 1998 when Jeorge Tripps modified an op-amp-powered fuzz circuit from 1978 for the band Oranger. Prized for its less pronounced scoop, Mr. Tripps refined its design for a tighter low end and more reliable performance when played live on stage. Many years later he would craft a handful of prototypes based on that modded original—and these would be the basis for the sonic sledge now called the Doom Hammer Fuzz. Output, Tone, and Fuzz dials allow you to tailor the pedal’s velvety harmonics to your rig. Try a low Fuzz setting for the most delightful crunch.

Take up the hammer. Pound the Way Huge Smalls Doom Hammer Fuzz into your pedalboard.

Unrivaled Dynamic Pitch Expression

The XS-100 Poly Shifter redefines pedal-based pitch shifting with groundbreaking BOSS technology years in the making. Delivering natural sound, precision tracking, and deep customization options, this powerhouse expression machine transforms how you perform with pitch. Glide up or down four full octaves with the ultra-smooth pedal to infuse your music with evocative new colors. Enhance solos by triggering bold shifts with a single footswitch press. Instantly retune your instrument with drop tunings, capo simulations, and more. And with onboard memories, your favorite setups are always ready when you need them.

Standard Features:

• Advanced pitch-shifting workstation with deep control options and an eight-octave range
• Total pitch control for guitar and bass
• Class-leading pitch shifting quality realized with new BOSS algorithms
• Clear response and natural feel that retains the fundamental sound character
• Smooth onboard pedal with integrated toe switch provides linear pitch control across +/- four octaves
• Fixed pitch settings in semitone steps across eight octaves for drop tunings, capo effects, and otherworldly tones
• Detune function (+/- 50 cents) to create rich doubling effects
• Adjustable pedal curve and response
• Fully customizable toe switch and footswitches for momentary pitch changes, instant retuning, and more
• Clear display for editing sounds and 30 memories for storing favorite setups
• Dedicated analog output that mirrors the input signal
• Connect up to two footswitches or an expression pedal for extended control
• TRS MIDI I/O for external control and sending MIDI commands with the pedal and footswitches
• USB connector for system updates

Rapid Retuning, Flawless Sound

The XS-1 Poly Shifter delivers instant retuning in a convenient, compact footprint. Driven by advanced BOSS algorithms years in the making, this magical pedal transforms the overall pitch while maintaining your instrument’s true character. You get speedy tracking, crystal-clear response, and zero compromise in tone—whether shifting down, simulating a capo, or using extreme octave jumps for effect. The versatile XS-1 unlocks a new level of performance freedom, making tuning changes fast, fluid, and seamless.

Features:

• Class-leading pitch shifting quality realized with new BOSS algorithms
• Instantly change the pitch of a guitar, bass, or other instrument
• Clear response and natural feel that retains the fundamental sound character
• Change pitch across +/- seven semitones or +/- three octaves
• Balance knob adjusts the mix between the effect and direct sound
• Detune function (+/- 20 cents) to create rich doubling effects
• Selectable pedal switch modes for toggle or momentary operation
• Connect external footswitches for quick access to up to three tuning setups, or use an expression pedal for linear pitch control
• BOSS five-year warranty

Natural Sound with Advanced BOSS Technology

In developing the XS series, BOSS engineers pioneered new methods to advance real-time pitch shifting and eliminate the tonal artifacts common in conventional designs. Powered by finely tuned algorithms and a specially selected DSP platform, the XS-1 provides balanced polyphonic performance that feels natural and musical across all playing styles, pickup positions, and pedal setups. Your instrument’s attack and tonal character are fully preserved, and even complex chords and sustained lead tones—typically a challenge for pitch shifters—are reproduced with stunning clarity.

Redefining Pitch Shifting for Live Performance

Retuning during a performance means long pauses, instrument swaps, or pedal solutions that can color the sound in undesirable ways. With the XS-1, you can shift tunings on demand and retain great sound, feel, and response—without ever breaking the momentum of a show. Authentically play songs in drop tunings, change keys to suit a vocalist’s range, create unique extended-range sounds, and more.

Wide Range, Simple Controls

Offering a range of +/- seven semitones and three octaves up or down, the XS-1 adapts to virtually any musical need. Thanks to the signature BOSS compact interface, dialing in sounds is fast and intuitive. With semitone tunings, you’ll usually want to set the Balance knob for effect only to avoid pitch conflicts. For octave shifts, use it to blend in the direct sound for 12-string effects, parallel guitar/bass sounds, and unexplored colors. There’s also a Detune mode to create evocative doubling effects with high-definition tone.

Supreme Creative Command

The XS-1 provides a variety of control options to meet your creative intent. With the flip of a panel control, you can assign the pedal switch for standard on/off toggle use or momentary operation. Connect up to two external footswitches for fast access to alternate tuning modes with your preferred Balance settings. Or add an expression pedal to transform the XS-1 into a dynamic pitch-bending tool for dramatic, ear-turning shifts.

The history of the 3-transistor fuzz is storied and colorful with many makers and iterations. EHX submits its chapter in the story as the Bender Royale fuzz! A take on the Mkiii version of the vintage germanium-based circuit, the Bender Royale takes the splendidly saturated sound of the original and opens up a world of fuzz tones from thick and smooth, to brash and sputtery. If you’re into trashy, ripping fuzz or big, fat saturated tones, the Bender Royale will get you there. The original 3-knob control set can be found in the VOL, FUZZ, and BASS knobs. VOL controls output, FUZZ adjusts the input gain, and BASS acts as a passive bass frequency going from full wool to a tightened bass response. With these controls, you already have a massively versatile pedal great for huge rhythm tones and ripping leads. Leading the outfit of the modern upgrades is the massive FAT switch which adds a massive bass and low-mids boost to your tone providing the perfect thickening agent tonal stew. The CLIP switch changes the clipping structure of the final germanium transistor stage. Switching the transistor’s biasing diode from Ge to LED makes for a rougher and rowdier edge to the tone which really accentuates the unpolished vibe of earlier fuzz pedals. The Bias control takes the fuzz from smooth to sputtery, adjusting the overall voltage of the circuit with the ability to create those addicting gated, rippy tones that tickle your fuzz bone. The TREBLE is an active treble shelving filter used to rein in high frequencies. Employ the BLEND knob to mix clean signal back into your sound to retain attack and clarity when running when using with other dirt sources, or keep your low-end clean and clear when bending your bass tone. The Bender Royale features mechanical true bypass switching with a soft footswitch that employs latching and momentary action. Click the footswitch for standard latching action or hold the footswitch for more than half a second and the footswitch acts momentarily and will switch back upon release, useful for a quick burst of fuzz or clean. The pedal comes equipped with a 9 Volt battery and accepts a standard EHX 9 Volt power supply.

Features:

• EHX feature-rich homage to the Tone Bender Mkiii
• Modern controls for expanded tonal possibilities
• FAT switch adds bass and low-mids boost
• CLIP switch rebiases clipping structure from Ge (smoother) to LED (rougher)
• BIAS controls adjust circuit voltage to achieve gated, ripping tones
• BLEND mixes dry signal back into tone
• TREBLE is an active treble shelving EQ for taming highs
• VOL, BASS, and FUZZ adjust volume, bass frequencies, and input gain

The MOTOR Pedal is a fully playable electro-mechanical synth voice that tracks the pitch of your playing in real time. You can use it as a drone element that doubles your lines, or use it as a ring-mod or x-mod engine for your signal. This isn’t an emulation. This isn’t analog modeling. This is the sound of a spinning brushed DC motor, pushed to the edge and tamed with precision control.

Other Specs:

Channels: Mono

Inputs: IN, TRACK IN, MIDI IN, USB-C Outputs: OUT, TRACK OUT

Power requirement 9V center negative at least 500 mA

New ‘TAIGA MOD’ – over a dozen circuit mods for a ‘Russian’ Fuzz sound

All new, 3 mode transistor fuzz circuit for massive sustain

Polyphonic Octave and Shifter with 8 (x3) modes

Instant Effect Order Switching

Flexible Output Configuration – All Wet or Wet/Dry

Momentary or Latching Octave/Pitch

XXIV Anniversary Insignia on Jack Side

One of Electro-Harmonix’s most popular effects, there are many reasons to love the POG2. One major reason being its unique attack filter, applying attack envelopes to each individual note played whether in single notes or in a chord. This creates a very musical, multi-voice effect that’s extremely adaptive to any musical style. This polyphonic attack filter is the core of the PICO Swello generating polyphonic and reverse sounds with the addition of a modulated low-pass filter for even more expressive tones.

Implemented subtly, the Swello adjusts your guitar’s attack to sound smooth and flowing even while playing fast lines and arpeggios. Laying on the effect more heavily creates dramatic swells perfect for shaping gently shifting ambient soundscapes and synth style pads.

The simple 4-knob control layout is easy to drive starting with the heart of the pedal, the ATTACK knob. Turn up ATTACK to go from a quick, gentle attack time to slow, long swells. VOL controls the overall output and is useful for making up for the perceived low volume of long attack effects. The rest of the controls apply to the Low-Pass Filter. The Filter Button engages the LPF with adjustable low and high resonance settings. The FREQ control adjusts the cutoff frequency of the LPF. The MOD knob controls the depth and direction of the LPF envelope for upward or downward filter sweeps over a narrow or wide range of frequencies limited by the cutoff frequency. The LPF’s modulation timing is tied directly to the ATTACK knob setting. Combining the LPF with the Attack Envelope brings added musicality and expressiveness to fan-favorite effect, now in its very own pedal.

Features:

• Compact Pico chassis
• Attack Envelope effect of the EHX POG2
• Polyphonic attack envelope applies swell to each individual note played
• VOL adjusts overall output volume
• ATTACK adjusts ATTACK Envelope Time
• Low Pass Filter with adjustable resonance and envelope modulation
• FILTER button engages LPF and selects resonance settings
• FREQ sets cutoff frequency of LPF
• MOD controls depth and direction of filter modulation
• Power adapter included