From 26–28 September 2025, Guitar Summit took place in Mannheim, Europe’s largest guitar show. Below is a detailed overview of the latest pedals launched or premiered at the event.
Pitch & Octave
BOSS XS-1 & XS-100 Poly Shifter
What is it? Next-generation polyphonic pitch-shifters: the compact XS-1 (±3 octaves) and the expression-driven XS-100 (up to ±8 octaves, 30 presets, MIDI, toe-switch).
Why it matters: Zero-latency tracking even on complex chords, plus realistic doubling, 12-string, and virtual capo tricks without artifacts.
Price: XS-1 ~€199; XS-100 ~€349.
Gamechanger Audio Motor Pedal
What is it? An electro-mechanical synth in a pedal. It tracks pitch in real time and uses a physical DC motor as its sound source: the motor literally spins, and its electromagnetic output is captured and processed. Key modes: Motor – raw motor coil output, MXD – cross-mod with digital waveform, M-Wave – digital oscillator synced to motor frequency, Coil Mode – resonant hums via AC injection, Vocoder – motor as carrier, guitar as modulator (24-band vocoder)
Extras: Expression pedal functions (Accelerator, Brake, Clutch, Drift), envelope/glide/vibrato, interval selection (octaves, fifths).
Why it matters: Unique, experimental, and ideal for ambient/noise/synth-guitar explorations.
Price & release: €399, buy now at Pedaltown.
Fuzz & Distortion
EarthQuaker Devices Barrows
What is it? A modern take on the Tone Bender MkII, featuring three matched germanium transistors.
Why it matters: Delivers vintage British bite but with modern reliability. From sweet overdrive to huge fuzz walls.
Price: €159, buy now at Pedaltown.
Stoll Effects 68 Fuzz (NOS germanium, NKT214)
What is it? Boutique fuzz with two NOS transistors (including the rare NKT214), bright switch, and impedance-matching.
Why it matters: From classic rock snarls to heavy stoner fuzz. Handmade in Germany.
Price: not yet available
Way Huge Doom Hammer Fuzz
What is it? Compact, modded version of a ’78 op-amp Big Muff style fuzz.
Why it matters: Tight low end, huge walls of sound (desert rock, shoegaze).
Price: €199, buy now at Pedaltown.
Rodenberg SL-OD DLX
What is it? Steve Lukather’s signature overdrive pedal with overdrive and distortion. The distortion has a tight control for even more directness. The overdrive has a fat and gain switch for extra bass and gain.
Why it matters: A compact version of the SL-OD Overdrive Deluxe.
Price: €189, buy now at Pedaltown.
Greuter Audio – 10-Year Anniversary Fuller Drive Editions
What is it? Anniversary versions of the Fuller overdrive, expanded with BOOST or WAH! sections.
Why it matters: Announced specifically during Guitar Summit; pre-orders opened at the event.
Price: €350, available at Greuter Audio.
DigiTech / DOD Overdrive Preamp 250-X
What is it? The 10th iteration of the legendary DOD 250, now with more clipping options. Features: Gain & Level, 3-way switch: Silicon (symmetrical), Asym (asymmetrical), Lift (no diodes → clean/dirty boost), True bypass, sturdy aluminum chassis, 9–18V power
Tone: From subtle vintage grit to full overdrive or boosted clean tones.
Why it matters: Combines classic DNA with modern versatility.
Price: €129, buy now at Pedaltown.
Delay, Reverb and Modulation
Beetronics BeeBeeDee (BBD Delay)
What is it? An analog bucket-brigade delay with digital control, three modes (Classic, Lo-Fi tape, Pitch-shift), tap tempo, pitch jumps, and mod-hold. Delay time: ~600 ms.
Why it matters: Pure analog warmth with creative live performance tricks.
Price: €329, buy now at Pedaltown.
Crazy Tube Circuits Mirage JR
What is it? Compact version of the Mirage, with 16 algorithms (plate, hall, shimmer, gated, infinite, etc.) and swell/excite performance options.
Why it matters: Studio-quality reverb in pedalboard-friendly format.
Price: €229, buy now at Pedaltown.
Formula B Edge Echo Verb
What is it? Dual effect: Binson-style echo + amp-like spring reverb, each independently controllable. Features: Tap tempo, up to 600 ms delay, flexible routing via four jacks.
Why it matters: Authentic analog vibe, designed for live use.
Price €299, buy it here.
Citadel Electronics PlanetaryPhase
What is it? A VCA-based phaser from Citadel’s debut lineup.
Why it matters: A modern approach to a classic modulation effect.
Price: €179, available from October 2025.
Special mention
Citadel Electronics
What is it? A brand-new pedal maker (ex-Marshall & Darkglass engineers) launching seven pedals at once, including: Vector – hybrid octave fuzz, PlanetaryPhase – VCA phaser, Dynazero – adaptive noise gate, BusDriver – VCA compressor, Overtuber – high-voltage overdrive, ParticleDrive – high-gain overdrive and PlutoniumOD – bass overdrive (“total annihilator”)
Why it matters: Deep expertise, fresh circuits, and fair pricing; the company officially debuted at Guitar Summit.
Key Trends in 2025
1. Polyphonic pitch-shifting has matured (BOSS XS series).
2. Germanium fuzz remains in demand (EQD Barrows, Stoll 68 Fuzz).
3. “Analog heart, digital brain”: analog circuits with digital control (Beetronics Bee Bee Dee, CTC Mirage JR).
4. New players like Citadel shake up the scene with fresh spins on core effect types.
You can read more about overdrive, distortion, fuzz, delay, modulation and other effects in our guide to guitar pedals.
Leon Keemer is a guitarist, gear nerd, and regular writer for Pedaltown.nl. With a passion for anything that can shape, bend, or improve your sound, he regularly tests new effect pedals—from boutique fuzzes to modern multi-FX. Leon is known for his clear explanations and honest reviews that help both beginners and seasoned guitarists. When he isn’t behind his pedalboard, he experiments in the studio or hunts for obscure effects that make musicmaking just a little bit more exciting.