Eventide’s indispensable CrushStation overdrive/distortion is free right now

Eventide has quietly made their excellent H9 CrushStation free for a limited time, with code PIRATE100 — a $99 savings. I’m not sure how long it’ll last, but it’s worth grabbing and we’ve got some tips on mapping PS5 controllers to this and other Eventide plugs. Let’s get crushing.

Roland Cloud now has BOSS pedals; here’s what you should know

Roland has quietly added eight classic BOSS Effects pedals as Roland Cloud plug-ins, including OD-1 OverDrive, PH-1 Phaser, DS-1 Distortion, and more. That’s a welcome addition, but you should know where to find still more effects in Roland Cloud’s expansive, if sometimes confusing, lineup.

Peter Kirn - May 21, 2025

Bastl Bestie puts stereo, pre-listen, overdrive, creative feedback in an ultra-portable mixer

There’s now a bevy of mobile gear that runs on batteries – but how to mix it? That’s where Bastl’s new Bestie mixer comes in, with full stereo operation, mute switches with pre-listen, USB-C and battery operation – and the option to add distortion and even zero-input feedback. With summer coming to the northern hemisphere, this could be just the park / beach gadget we want.

Peter Kirn - April 12, 2023

Ninja Tune x Erica Synths Zen Delay is now a plug-in – with deep new modulation and more

Peter Kirn - February 9, 2023

Eventide’s H90 Harmonizer is a massively powerful multi-effects in a pedal format

Peter Kirn - November 10, 2022

Arturia Dist COLDFIRE review: a red-hot coloration, overdrive, distortion multi-effect

Peter Kirn - August 30, 2022

Leaked: Moog Minifooger Stompboxes, $139-199 [Uninformed Analysis]

- October 2, 2013

What’s Inside The New Moog: 25-Key Synth Prototype Walkthrough with Pioneer Herb Deutsch

- January 9, 2013

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