If you’re looking to expand your pedalboard these days, why not try out these new pedals (and all the other ones in our Pedal Roundups)? TL;DR, the picks in this article are:
JHS Double Dragon
At its core, the JHS Double Dragon is a monophonic dual-octave pedal designed to bolster your riffs and solos with pure analog bliss. The octave-down circuit lays a thunderous foundation beneath your tone, imbued with the unmistakable character of legendary vintage octave design.
Control is straightforward. Independent Level knobs for the octave-down and octave-up effects allow you to sculpt your harmonic blend in seconds, while a master Output keeps your signal stage-ready. The all-important Dry control lets you mix your unaltered signal back in, opening the door to a wide spectrum of harmonizing possibilities.
Versatility is where this pedal truly spreads its wings. The high octave can be engaged or disengaged instantly via its dedicated footswitch, making it easy to jump from thickened rhythm work to cutting lead lines mid-song.
Get the JHS Double Dragon here for $179 and keep up with all our JHS coverage right here!
Nux Dual-Loop Stereo
Enter the Nux Dual-Loop Stereo, a feature-loaded powerhouse aimed squarely at ambient artists, live loopers, and singer-songwriters looking to push jam sessions into the stratosphere. With a staggering 26 hours of loop memory, dual independent stereo tracks, a High-Resolution Color Display, and a price tag that undercuts much of the competition.
Under the hood, audio is converted at 32-bit floating-point and 44.1 kHz, ensuring that even wildly dynamic performances stay clean and distortion-free. If you are importing audio, make sure it matches that 44.1 kHz, 32-bit Stereo Floating-Point format to keep everything running smoothly.
Of course, modern looping is about more than just record and repeat. The Nux Dual-Loop Stereo packs in a drum machine with 42 grooves and a jaw-dropping 672 variations. Even better, you can assign separate drum grooves to each stereo track, opening up serious arrangement flexibility.
Three operating modes keep things versatile. A/B Split Mode is tailor-made for switching between song sections like verse and chorus. A+B Sync Mode locks both stereo tracks together, ideal for running vocals and guitar in tight formation while blending in a drum groove. Then there is Gig Mode, where both loops operate completely independently—perfect for sprawling ambient sets where structure takes a back seat to atmosphere.
The pedal also includes four onboard effects: Octave, Booster, Cabinet Simulator, and Reverb. The Reverb can be applied to Input 1 and the drums, adding depth right at the source. All parameters and loop statuses are clearly presented on the High-Resolution Color Display, with dedicated Memory and Para navigation controls, plus six separate volume knobs for Loop 1, Loop 2, Drums 1, Drums 2, Mic Level, and Master.
Get the Nux Dual Loop Stereo Pedal here for $279.
