HUGE SOUNDS FROM MINI PEDALS

’em or not, the last decade has witnessed the rise of the mini pedal. Pedalboard space has never felt more precious and, as a result, the concept of unleashing colossal tones through micro-sized stompboxes has naturally become more and more appealing. Some of them are simply smaller versions of larger originals, typically offering the same circuitry and functionality of their higher-costing siblings, often with smaller controls and no battery compartment. Others have no direct lineage to preexisting pedals other than their schematics, taking inspiration from classic designs in the same way all pedals do. While vintage enthusiasts might bemoan the aesthetic loss that comes with downsizing such tools of the trade, there can be no doubt that these compact units are more than capable of delivering breathtakingly big sounds — effectively doubling the available space on any