BEST PEDALS OF 2020

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  • Опубліковано 31 гру 2020
  • 2020 was a weird year. At least it was an insane year for awesome pedals. I had a really though time to pick my favourites. This is why this list got so massive with 25 entries. Enjoy my Best Of and keep in mind that is only my humble opinion on which pedals have been the coolest this year.
    25 - Crazy Tube Circuits - Sidekick
    24 - JHS - PG14 - Paul Gilbert
    23 - Teisco - Delay
    22 - Spaceman - Sputnik III
    21 - Walrus Audio - Mako D1
    20 - Fairfield - Long Life
    19 - Malekko - Goatkeeper
    18 - Demedash - T-120 Videotape Echo
    17 - Valco - Bloodbuzz
    16 - Wampler - Terraform
    15 - Hamstead - Odyssey
    14 - JPTR - Super Weirdo
    13 - JAM Pedals - Delay Llama Xtreme
    12 - Eventide - Blackhole
    11 - Poly Effects - Beedo
    10 - Beetronics - Swarm
    9 - Red Panda - Context V2
    8 - Walrus Audio - Julianna
    7 - Keeley - Eccos
    6 - Meris - Enzo
    5 - Neon Egg - Planetarium V2
    4 - Vahlbruch - Kaluna
    3 - Pladask - Fabrikat
    2 - Strymon - Nightsky
    1 - Chase Bliss - Blooper & Automatone

КОМЕНТАРІ • 126

  • @RobertKeeleyTV
    @RobertKeeleyTV 3 роки тому +41

    There's a lot of very skilled designers out there. It's quite an age to experience. There's so much fun out there in the pedal universe right now. ;-)

    • @1011skarn
      @1011skarn 3 роки тому +5

      Need to win the lottery for this damn hobby

    • @LoVeAmBiEnT
      @LoVeAmBiEnT 3 роки тому +1

      Thank you master Keeley ... also price does not bother me one bit.., I have a job. 🤔

    • @thisguy2973
      @thisguy2973 2 роки тому

      @@LoVeAmBiEnT I think expense is relative. A tool bought should be a tool used, so if you’re not gonna use it, don’t buy it. IMO, I buy pedals to use, so the cost is essential.

  • @rpm9693
    @rpm9693 3 роки тому +26

    2021 is already looking much better than 2020 - I just discovered this pedal channel!

  • @larsieboy14
    @larsieboy14 3 роки тому +31

    Best pedal demo'er of 2020: Dennis kayzer

    • @serhiy1237
      @serhiy1237 3 роки тому +4

      Closer to decade actually

    • @xtimehascomex
      @xtimehascomex  3 роки тому +1

      Oh Wow, Thank you so much.

    • @xtimehascomex
      @xtimehascomex  3 роки тому +1

      @@serhiy1237 I am humbled. ;-)

    • @serhiy1237
      @serhiy1237 3 роки тому +2

      Dennis Kayzer, Oh man no THANK YOU.
      Every pedal I bought blindfolded - looked your review. And there’s tons of ideas inside your videos. All the crazy stuff I thought was useless before you put some mystery in those crappy overpriced boxes))

    • @hoodeddragon
      @hoodeddragon 3 роки тому

      I knew This was home I heard him playing converge. It was his ring stinger demo that made me fork over the money for a clone.

  • @james9789
    @james9789 3 роки тому +3

    What a collection! Great to hear some of them .

  • @archa1na1
    @archa1na1 3 роки тому +2

    The moment I’ve all been waiting for!!!!

  • @swamptank7531
    @swamptank7531 3 роки тому +1

    I like youre reviews, always trying the crazy side of the pedals 👌 cool riffs, no blues licks or show off playing. Keep it up

  • @codygcampbell7459
    @codygcampbell7459 3 роки тому

    Only youtuber I know that plays those weird pedals that I love, playing exactly the way I wanna hear it. Thank you so much!! I'm always excited to see your videos

  • @horsthorstmann7091
    @horsthorstmann7091 3 роки тому +1

    Nice video once again, keep up the great work!

  • @DanHomeAtLast
    @DanHomeAtLast 3 роки тому

    This channel needs more likes!! Great job thanks very much

  • @uniquepieces2474
    @uniquepieces2474 3 роки тому

    Amazing video, always enjoy your superb content so useful! Nice Yeezy’s by the way Dennis!

  • @PMTluke
    @PMTluke 3 роки тому

    Awesome video as always Dennis ! 🙌👊🏻you rock super cool pedal sounds tour !

  • @meddybernard1988
    @meddybernard1988 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you Dennis, for giving me the love of guitar effect i've lost as the corona takes smelt and tast back... Well well, maybe a bit inapropriate, but i haven't watch you for a year, loosing my mind on softaware gear for money reason. Thank you so much for this video that reminds me why I used to play guitar so much, and I hope u'll continue to make video as long as you take the pleasure to do it. Sorry for my english, thanks for reading and have a happy newyear !

    • @meddybernard1988
      @meddybernard1988 3 роки тому

      I've recently seen so many EHX pedals coming out this year, no one pleased you or you didn't tries it at all ? I really like the new metal distortion :) Cheers !

    • @xtimehascomex
      @xtimehascomex  3 роки тому

      Thank you for the kind words, happy new your to you as well.

  • @dimensionalbleedthrough2040
    @dimensionalbleedthrough2040 3 роки тому +3

    Great video. My only request would be that you have the split screen showing the guitar being picked for EVERY pedal instead of the select few. It really gives me a better idea of what the pedal is actually doing. Thanks for the great videos!

  • @baguru6146
    @baguru6146 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic demos as always mate. No Dad rock here

  • @neve4020
    @neve4020 3 роки тому +8

    Good list! Almost a grocery list

  • @arrangearrange
    @arrangearrange 3 роки тому

    Man that goat keeper bit is so good. Most of these on my radar but a couple of the dirt pedals were 🤯

  • @11clouds
    @11clouds 3 роки тому

    great recap, definitley checking out the Fairfield, mine was the GFI Specular Tempus

  • @sennstrato7281
    @sennstrato7281 3 роки тому

    My two favorites were the Strymon- Nightsky and the Demedash T-120......and great video for showing pedals.......

  • @LunaticTheCat
    @LunaticTheCat 3 роки тому

    There are so many crazy cool pedals!!!!

  • @theamericanpatriotshow3993
    @theamericanpatriotshow3993 3 роки тому

    Dennis- you always have all the pedals man.. I thought I had some great ones! Will post soon on my music channel

  • @XIIMonkeysMusicGroup
    @XIIMonkeysMusicGroup 3 роки тому +1

    I own Poly Digit and Beebo, Eccos, Delay Llama Extreme, Eccos. So many of those others are still on my list!

  • @Ryan-rn3cf
    @Ryan-rn3cf 3 роки тому +1

    The Black Hole is just so usable. Guitars pedal, as a vocal send, or drum buss. Really well done. Not as ground breaking as their Rose Pedal but just great to have.

  • @stub390
    @stub390 3 роки тому

    The Sputnik III demo below me away at 1 min- the picking of the guitar underneath the squealing sound. Can you share what that guitar was as well as tuning?

  • @mercedesescobarmusic
    @mercedesescobarmusic 3 роки тому

    Great video! Is there a reason you used the Keeley looper on some, and the Nux on others?

  • @whodunitpros8555
    @whodunitpros8555 3 роки тому

    Well done!

  • @briangarcia8384
    @briangarcia8384 3 роки тому +3

    It's funny because I told myself I was gonna hold off on buying pedals til 2021. And here we are. In 2021.

  • @Aidan.w
    @Aidan.w 3 роки тому

    Wow i really love your demo of the Mako D1, especially at 1:28. Really ambient but lofi at the same time, really reminds of something eery, like Nine Inch Nails' instrumental stuff or even horror games.
    Do you know of any pedals that I could get a similar sound from that are more affordable? I'd really love to have this but I can barely even afford Boss pedals XD

    • @xtimehascomex
      @xtimehascomex  3 роки тому

      Its an awesome pedal and kinda crazy its so low in the ranking but that shows how many great pedals have been released this year...

  • @russellgulick8765
    @russellgulick8765 3 роки тому +6

    🤫 I think I found my SPIRIT ANIMAL in this channel. If I could afford all theses pedals we would have competing channels.✌️✌️

    • @imgroot3450
      @imgroot3450 3 роки тому

      🤣 hahaha

    • @gengraded
      @gengraded 3 роки тому +1

      No need to compete when you could collab.

  • @robertpavey5615
    @robertpavey5615 3 роки тому +5

    That Nightsky demo is giving me strong Brian Eno and Robert Fripp vibes.

    • @xtimehascomex
      @xtimehascomex  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you. Thats an honor my playing is reminding you about them.

  • @anthkraus4433
    @anthkraus4433 2 роки тому

    Nice collection

  • @bakolasd1
    @bakolasd1 3 роки тому

    what are your favorite patch cables please? thank you for the inspiration!

  • @waltersmetak
    @waltersmetak 3 роки тому +1

    Haha! I was almost certain that the Blooper would take the number one spot! What an amazing pedal (though no Microcosm on the list? That did surprise me somewhat).

    • @xtimehascomex
      @xtimehascomex  3 роки тому +1

      Indeed Chase Bliss is crazy good. About the Microcosm I was simply not able to get one. :-(

    • @waltersmetak
      @waltersmetak 3 роки тому

      @@xtimehascomex You'll love it! Got one and really am having some serious fun!

  • @serginhosena
    @serginhosena 3 роки тому

    Cool!

  • @bajoypedales8992
    @bajoypedales8992 3 роки тому

    Dude you are fucking amazing and as always you traumatized me because I love 90% of the pedals you show and i cant aford them ... I will still be a poor third world bassist using pedals from 3 decades ago tring to do some things that this modern pedals do SO COOL TO SEE YOU PLAY DUDE !!!!!

    • @gengraded
      @gengraded 3 роки тому +1

      At least you work with what you got :)

  • @richnewman
    @richnewman 3 роки тому

    When did Microcosm come out? My fave of last year.

  • @PeteJake100
    @PeteJake100 3 роки тому

    The Enzo has been on my wishlist fora while.the Bloodbuzz may have to join it.

  • @unstablebassjayce6400
    @unstablebassjayce6400 3 роки тому

    Did you have any boosts or any thing else in the signal chain with that Kaluna? That straight up sounded like mastodon

    • @xtimehascomex
      @xtimehascomex  3 роки тому +1

      Its just the basic Sound of the Kaluna. That said it works really great with a Booster to get a High Gain Sound. Such a fantastic Pedal.

    • @unstablebassjayce6400
      @unstablebassjayce6400 3 роки тому

      @@xtimehascomex cool man thanks!

  • @danielpirone8028
    @danielpirone8028 3 роки тому

    Great list - thanks for sharing. Minor nit - it is Beebo - you have beeDo in the description.

    • @xtimehascomex
      @xtimehascomex  3 роки тому

      Thank you i confuse this all the time. I hope its only in the description...

  • @JustinKosler
    @JustinKosler 3 роки тому

    I’ve tried so many times to contact neon egg and be added to the list but never get any response. Is there a secret to getting on their waitlist ?

  • @Frankcruzmusic
    @Frankcruzmusic 3 роки тому

    I found a company in Estonia called Tritonlab they make a pedal called the Caravan. I got the pedal and I put it up against my amptweaker tight Metal Pro much to my amazement it completely ate it up. I was shocked. There may be a few pedals that are as good but none better. This Builder deserves to be heard

  • @alphanumeric1529
    @alphanumeric1529 3 роки тому +7

    And, it'd be great if you put up the price with each pedal, just so we don't break our hearts when we track the pedal down and find the price and we piss our pants (again).

  • @wesmitchem825
    @wesmitchem825 3 роки тому +2

    That's freaking awesome I didn't know you could even do some of that stuff with some of those pedals and am revaluating my interest in them and of course I value your opinion highly on pedals never been steered wrong yet

    • @xtimehascomex
      @xtimehascomex  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the kind words. I am happy to hear you got some new ideas listening to my videos. ;-)

  • @T-Hawkeyes
    @T-Hawkeyes 3 роки тому +1

    Did you have a chance to try the microcosm?

  • @alphanumeric1529
    @alphanumeric1529 3 роки тому +3

    Did you buy all these pedals? If so, what is the total cost?

  • @jeeperscreepers9114
    @jeeperscreepers9114 3 роки тому +2

    I really want all of these pedals. These are amazing!

  • @Keysounds0
    @Keysounds0 3 роки тому

    Is the echoczar still your favorite delay?

    • @xtimehascomex
      @xtimehascomex  3 роки тому

      Its still a very nice delay but the price tag is insane for todays standards.

  • @thisguy2973
    @thisguy2973 2 роки тому

    That Teisco Delay sounds like a rainbow machine.

  • @marktilley8230
    @marktilley8230 3 роки тому

    Do you play in a band? I love your playing style.

  • @tomaszpawlikowski1301
    @tomaszpawlikowski1301 3 роки тому

    How do you tune guitar?

  • @lharper266
    @lharper266 Рік тому

    3:02 doom in a box 😈😈😈

  • @theamericanpatriotshow3993
    @theamericanpatriotshow3993 3 роки тому

    Is the Fabrikat worth it??

  • @russellgulick8765
    @russellgulick8765 3 роки тому

    How do you get pedal companies to let you demo their pedals.

  • @NothingHereButMe
    @NothingHereButMe 3 роки тому

    Got a beebo for a steal and I'm not letting it go

    • @xtimehascomex
      @xtimehascomex  3 роки тому

      Its an awesome Pedal isnt it. i got lost shaping sounds for hours and hours...

  • @MrNadav1995
    @MrNadav1995 2 роки тому

    you have a very distinguishable sound very unique

  • @aiintelintel121
    @aiintelintel121 3 роки тому +1

    after hearing the samples, i am going to buy a synthesizer.

  • @danvankouwenberg7234
    @danvankouwenberg7234 3 роки тому

    Wow

  • @andre_p_camargo
    @andre_p_camargo 3 роки тому

    Best alien sounds 2020.

  • @LizardJim1000
    @LizardJim1000 2 роки тому

    Wow, best review pedals of my life :). Gray chops too: :) :) what is your favourite?

  • @klemensrack5906
    @klemensrack5906 3 роки тому +3

    i missed one pedal.... Death by Audio: ROOOOOOOMSSS :-)

    • @xtimehascomex
      @xtimehascomex  3 роки тому +1

      I was simply not able to get one. :-(

    • @klemensrack5906
      @klemensrack5906 3 роки тому

      @@xtimehascomex :-) you have to....great demo🤙🏾

  • @theimaginaryboy7210
    @theimaginaryboy7210 3 роки тому

    👊 🎭

  • @stonedapesociety5628
    @stonedapesociety5628 3 роки тому

    JPTR

  • @galielkarmi995
    @galielkarmi995 3 роки тому

    Amazing video but
    Gotta prepare my wallet😂

  • @botherangel
    @botherangel 3 роки тому +1

    no metalzone?

    • @xtimehascomex
      @xtimehascomex  3 роки тому +1

      It was my favorite Pedal in 1999 ;-)

    • @botherangel
      @botherangel 3 роки тому

      @@xtimehascomex aaaah cmon man, metalzone is the best in the business

  • @MarioCastro_o
    @MarioCastro_o 3 роки тому

    Where do you buy them?

    • @amygh716
      @amygh716 3 роки тому +1

      I find stuff on reverb & eBay (this is my moms account, btw)
      Amazon works too, but there’s not a lot there.

    • @MarioCastro_o
      @MarioCastro_o 3 роки тому

      @@amygh716 okey! Thank you I always go to the stores here in Mexico and I only see Boss, Electroharmonics and other low budget pedals i found my wampler pedals on the Facebook.

    • @amygh716
      @amygh716 3 роки тому

      @@MarioCastro_o you’re welcome!

  • @funkpotato3742
    @funkpotato3742 3 роки тому

    Favorite pedal of the decade?

    • @Ryan-rn3cf
      @Ryan-rn3cf 3 роки тому +1

      Eventides Rose Pedal hands down. A year in and still find new sounds

  • @heavytimes887
    @heavytimes887 3 роки тому +1

    Is there a pedal you don’t own?

    • @xtimehascomex
      @xtimehascomex  3 роки тому +1

      Sure, i dont own like any standard Boss, Digitech or EHX Pedal. Crazy isnt it...

  • @jstanley279
    @jstanley279 3 роки тому

    Kind of figured we would have seen the JHS, The Legends of Fuzz - Supreme. Or at least something from the collection.

  • @davejames885
    @davejames885 3 роки тому

    Not enough purple pedals. I'd say 2020 was a fail.

    • @xtimehascomex
      @xtimehascomex  3 роки тому

      I try to find a Pink or Purple one for you in the 2021 Best Of video. ;-)

    • @davejames885
      @davejames885 3 роки тому

      @@xtimehascomex Thanks Dennis, I will build my purple and yellow board soon!
      Thanks for all the great vids! I bought my blue Frost Bite because of your demo. Cheers.

  • @AshkonHobooti
    @AshkonHobooti 3 роки тому

    diverse

  • @edwardmakabling418
    @edwardmakabling418 3 роки тому

    My best pedal, best ever, even for the pockets...
    Nux Tuner
    Nux Pure Boost
    Mosky Horseman
    Behringer GI21
    Tc Electronics Flashback 2

  • @MrKarim989
    @MrKarim989 3 роки тому +1

    anything big...what is this dwarf music?

  • @markkelly1775
    @markkelly1775 3 роки тому +1

    goatkeeper? seriously?

  • @rcanderson4328
    @rcanderson4328 3 роки тому +4

    Great, so combine 3 pedals together to give the viewer no clue what the demo pedal actually sounds like solo.

    • @arrangearrange
      @arrangearrange 3 роки тому +1

      Second pedal is always a looper. I think only one video has 3 pedals and it’s dirt and delay and loop, not too hard to figure out. Which video do you think has pedals not shown on the floor?

  • @hobronerhobroner1848
    @hobronerhobroner1848 2 роки тому

    It's like listening to 6 minutes of non-sense

  • @bobbarcus8310
    @bobbarcus8310 3 роки тому +1

    All too gimmicky For me My old ART pitch trans poser couldn’t make a lot of those sounds

  • @thehound2161
    @thehound2161 3 роки тому +2

    I didn't see or hear any i would want for free. Unless i needed to soundtrack a video game. I would use them in my lifetime about as long as were played in this clip.

    • @LoftOfTheUniverse
      @LoftOfTheUniverse 3 роки тому

      Not enough time to do 1 pedal justice let alone 20 b

  • @mr.astrophysics9115
    @mr.astrophysics9115 Рік тому

    Most of these pedals serve absolutely no purpose unless your making a Sci fi movie..a waste of money and time

  • @nuberiffic
    @nuberiffic 2 роки тому

    wow. this video is amazingly bad a explaining what each pedal does