Reviewed by Pete Weiss on Mar 18, 2012
Category: Effects Signal Processors
< Issue: 88 >

Like many Tape Op readers (especially guitarists), I've amassed a somewhat embarrassing collection of effects pedals over the decades. For me, it started in 1982, too young to drive, when I...  < KEEP READING >

Reviewed by Larry Crane on Nov 17, 2011
Category: Effects Signal Processors
< Issue: 86 >

  SNAZZY FXIn the current age of computer-based recording, it’s easy for in-the-box effects like reverb, delay, and such to come off as sounding too “under control.” I’ve...  < KEEP READING >

Reviewed by Joel Hamilton on Nov 05, 2010
Category: Effects
< Issue: 69 >

When you walk into a room that seems like a cool acoustic space, do you clap your hands to hear the decay properties? Do you keep the conversation rolling while part of your brain tunes in to the...  < KEEP READING >

Reviewed by Andy Hong on Nov 05, 2010
Category: Effects
< Issue: 62 >

Last year I reviewed the CoolSprings passive spring reverb unit by Zerotronics (Tape Op #55). Not only did I love the smooth, analog reverb sounds, I also admired the efficient design (the unit is...  < KEEP READING >

Reviewed by Pete Weiss on Nov 05, 2010
Category: Effects
< Issue: 62 >

When I heard that Eventide was branching out into the world of stompboxes, I was psyched. Several versions of the stalwart H3000 have graced my racks over the years, and I'm still the happy owner/user...  < KEEP READING >