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Vibe Machine: Awards & Press Reviews

Awards, Accolades & Press reviews

Vibe Machine V-3 Featured in Guitar World Magazine

DryBell Vibe Machine V-3 guitar pedal featured in Guitar World Magazine

“What do Steve Stevens, Joe Satriani, Joanne Shaw Taylor and Joe Perry have in common? They’ve all used the Vibe Machine — made by Croatian boutique pedal specialists DryBell and widely considered to be one of the finest vibes, if not the finest vibe, available today.”

Read Guitar World’s review of the DryBell Vibe Machine V-3, one of their favorite vibe pedals.

Vibe Machine V-3 Earned Vintage Guitar Magazine's “Approved Gear” Badge

DryBell Vibe Machine V-3 guitar pedal awarded Vintage Guitar Magazine's "Approved Gear" badge

DryBell Musical Electronic Laboratory’s original Vibe Machine was developed 11 years ago and received thunderous accolades. When the company celebrated its 10th anniversary last year, it also unleashed the V-3, an updated photocell-based version that updated its EQ function. The pedal now modulates without changing EQ, making it sound roomier and with more depth. Enlisting a Marshall combo, Octafuzz and a Strat, the Vibe Machine V-3 poured out the psychedelia with big deepness and chewy thickness. The Vibrato adds girth as it throbs and pulsates, conjuring Trower, Hendrix and Gilmour. More importantly, it’s flexible and a warm musical experience.

Read Vintage Guitar Magazine’s review of the Vibe Machine V-3 and see why it earned the prestigious ‘Vintage Guitar Approved Gear’ badge.

Vibe Machine V-3 Featured as One of the Best Modulation Effects by the GuitarPedalX

DryBell Vibe Machine V-3 guitar pedal listed as one of the best modulation effects by GuitarPedalX

I can’t say why it took me so long to get to the Vibe Machine – but it’s absolutely my perfect Uni-Vibe device – in terms of tones, format and function. Having the F-1L footswitch allows me to ramp up and down the speed in the most elegant Leslie style fashion – it also has hidden depths – with multiple smart options available via the Speed dial’s secondary Menu Options – just an incredible device all-round which puts most others to shame. I don’t understand why some people feel the need to go for those enormous hefty sized ‘Vintage’ style units – when they can get their hands on one of these – just superb in every way really!

Discover why the DryBell Vibe Machine V-3 is one of GuitarPedalX’s top modulation effect picks for 2021.

DryBell Vibe Machine V-3 Review by GuitarPedalX

DryBell Vibe Machine V-3 guitar pedal review by GuitarPedalX

The Vibe Machine is a veritable Iceberg or Tardis even with hidden depths and breadth. Fittingly the latest version has been honed for even greater modulation texture to deliver a deeper and wider tonality. In fact, this pedal is all about hidden depths – where there are really 4 levels to its brilliance.

Read GuitarPedalX’s review of the DryBell Vibe Machine V-3, calling it the ‘Ultimate Uni-Vibe’.

Vibe Machine V-3 Review by Tinkercity Music

DryBell Vibe Machine V-3 guitar pedal review by Tinkercity-Music

Simply put, the new Vibe Machine V-3 is a great sounding Uni-Vibe pedal. It’s familiar yet enables much further exploration of the tones we all love as Vibe enthusiasts. As soon as I plugged the V-3 in I noticed wider boundaries, richer low end and a more available top end. I found that you could nail the vintage Uni-Vibe tones we all love but also get more modern focused tones.”

Read DryBell Vibe Machine V-3 review by Tinkercity-Music.

Vibe Machine V-3 Review by Sound On Sound Magazine

DryBell Vibe Machine V-3 guitar pedal review by Sound on Sound Magazine

In an era of do‑it‑all modulation effects, not everyone needs or wants the very specific palette of Uni‑Vibe tones. But when you do there may be no more convenient way of getting there than with a Vibe Machine V-3: the classic sound in a compact enclosure, with true bypass, remote control and almost infinite tweakability.  Choosing a Uni‑Vibe‑style pedal is a highly personal and subjective matter — but I’ve yet to hear one better than this.

Don’t miss Sound on Sound Magazine’s rave review of the Vibe Machine V-3.

Vibe Machine V-3 Review by Bonedo.de

DryBell Vibe Machine V-3 guitar pedal review by Bonedo.de

In the test, the DryBell Vibe Machine V-3 turned out to be a very authentic-sounding and well-tuned Uni-Vibe-style pedal. With the help of numerous additional options for the faction of sound tinkerers, the Croatian manufacturer exhausts the Uni-Vibe theme down to the last detail. But don’t worry: If you’re just looking for a really good-sounding Vibe pedal, you’ll probably be completely satisfied with the basic setup. Typical for a boutique pedal, the price is up there. In return, you get the really great package when it comes to vibe. Thumbs up!

Read Bonedo.de’s review of the DryBell Vibe Machine V-3 and see why it’s considered an authentic and well-tuned Uni-Vibe pedal.

TOP TONE AWARD by ToneReport Magazine for the Vibe Machine V-2

Vibe Machine V-2 guitar pedal received TOP TONE AWARD from ToneReport

I predict that vibe pedals like the DryBell V-2 will represent the end of an era and the pinnacle of vintage-modern pedal tech. The external control is mind-expanding and supremely interactive. The option to go authentic with even static sound coloration adds authenticity, while the adjustable gain and impedance options add chameleon like adaptability that no other Analog vibe can offer.

Read Tone Report’s TOP TONE award-winning review of the DryBell Vibe Machine V-2.

Vibe Machine V-2 Received “Vintage Guitar Approved Gear” Badge from Vintage Guitar Magazine

Vibe Machine V-2 guitar pedal received “Vintage Guitar Approved Gear” badge from Vintage Guitar magazine

The V-2 is an easy choice if you like flexibility without losing authenticity. This, along with its compact size and clear, prominent tone, make it one of the best vibe pedals out there.

Read Vintage Guitar Magazine’s review of the DryBell Vibe Machine V-2 and discover why it earned their coveted “Approved Gear” badge.

Vibe Machine V-2 – “The Best Vibe Pedal Around Right Now” – by Musicradar

Vibe Machine V-2 guitar pedal on the Music Radar’s “Best guitar effects pedals of 2020” list

While many pedals have attempted to recreate that legendary sound over the years, very few can rival the DryBell Vibe Machine. Its rich, 3D harmonics and textures sound incredible from the word go, but the V-2 also allows you to sculpt and tweak more than any Vibe pedal ever made.

Read why MusicRadar picks DryBell Vibe Machine V-2 as the best vibe pedal.

Vibe Machine V-2 Received “Gilmourish Pick” 10/10 Award

Vibe Machine V-2 guitar pedal received “Gilmourish Pick” 10/10 award

This unit is packed with features, the smaller footprint is definitely a plus which in my opinion makes it the most versatile, lush and sweetest sounding UniVibes on the market.

Find out why DryBell Vibe Machine V-2 won “Gilmourish Pick” 10/10 award.

Vibe Machine V-2 Featured on Guitar World’s List of the Best Blues Guitar Gear

Vibe Machine V-2 guitar pedal recommended by Guitar World for Blues guitarists

If you’re looking to recreate that throbbing modulation conjured by Jimi Hendrix on Machine Gun, or by Robin Trower on early hit Bridge Of Sighs, you’re going to need a good vibe pedal. This update of the Vibe Machine by Croatian specialists DryBell is pretty much the best of its kind, with even more modes and functionality bundled into a tiny package.

See why Guitar World recommends the DryBell Vibe Machine V-2 for blues guitarists.

Vibe Machine V-2 featured at Delicious Audio as one of The Best Uni-Vibe Pedals

DryBell Vibe Machine V-2 guitar pedal ranked in the top 9 Uni-Vibe pedals by Delicious Audio

DryBell Vibe Machine V-2 — One of the most versatile Vibes around, with controls for depth of modulation, tone, input impedance (for using different guitars), and output volume.

See why Delicious Audio ranks the DryBell Vibe Machine V-2 among the best Uni-Vibe pedals.

Vibe Machine V-2: “Physically Just Right, Tonally a Beast” - EffectsBay Review

DryBell Vibe Machine V-2 guitar pedal review by EffectsBay

One of the coolest pedals I have had the pleasure of trying out is the analog DryBell Vibe Machine V-2, an awesome quality Uni-Vibe® pedal handmade in Croatia. The Vibe Machine packs a huge punch for its relatively small size, making it a no-brainer for anyone trying to get that illustrious “vibe” tone.

Read a smashing review of the Vibe Machine V-2 by EffectsBay.

Vibe Machine V-2 Review by Guitarist Magazine

DryBell Vibe Machine V-2 guitar pedal review by Guitarist magazine

Whatever you play you’ll be getting quality liquid phasing with a twist – shimmery at the top but with a distinctive low end throb, especially at higher Depth settings, and with a speed range from a slow psychedelic swirl to a warble.

Read Guitarist magazine’s review and discover why they call the DryBell Vibe Machine V-2 the most versatile of all the Uni-Vibe type pedals out there.

Vibe Machine V-1 & V-2 Review by Grandguitars

Grandguitars reviewed DryBell Vibe Machine V-1 & V-2

Which one of the top league photocell-based Univibe is the best – that’s is a matter of taste, but both DryBell Vibe Machines deliver that typical pulsating Vibe sound and the classic vibrato in spades.

Read a dual review of the DryBell Vibe Machine V-1- & V-2 by Grandguitars.

Quick Hit: Vibe Machine V-1 Received Premier Guitar “Premier Gear” Badge

DryBell Vibe Machine V-1 guitar pedal awarded Premier Guitar's "Premier Gear" badge

The V-1 doesn’t just serve up delightfully warm and swirly chorus and subtle-to-disorienting vibrato with the granular dimensionality vintage snobs crave, it comes incredibly close to matching the supernatural magic of an old organ’s mechanical vibrato sound. A true home run.

Read Premier Guitar’s “Quick Hit” review of the DryBell Vibe Machine V-1 and see why it earned the “Premier Gear” award.

Vibe Machine V-1 Presented on Reverb as One of the Best Modern Univibes

DryBell Vibe Machine V-1 guitar pedal listed as one of the best modern Uni-Vibe pedals by Reverb

Despite being very conveniently sized, the Vibe Machine has all the functionality of the original, and then some, with knobs for depth and speed, and little switches on the front for switching between vibrato and chorus modes, and original and bright voicing.

See why Reverb recommends the DryBell Vibe Machine V-1 as a top modern Uni-Vibe pedal.

Vibe Machine V-1 Featured on Guitar World's list of Five Modern Effects that Conjure Far-Out, Vintage Tones

DryBell Vibe Machine V-1 guitar pedal featured on Guitar World's list of modern pedals with vintage tones

There’s no shortage of great vibe units to choose from, but for our money, the DryBell Vibe Machine is the top of the heap!. If you want to nail that Hendrix-at-Woodstock tone, adding this little beauty in your arsenal certainly can’t hurt. What it can’t help? Your nerves playing “The Star-Spangled Banner” in front of a few hundred-thousand fans.

Find out why is DryBell Vibe Machine V-1 on the Guitar World’s list of Five Modern Effects that Conjure Far-Out, Vintage Tones.

Vibe Machine V-1 Review by Tone Report

DryBell Vibe Machine V-1 guitar pedal review by Tone Report

Despite all this control in a small package, what I liked most was its tone. It just sounds right. I could easily dial in just the right amount of throb which sets a great Univibe apart from lesser Univibes.

Read the DryBell Vibe Machine V-1 review by Tone Report.

Vibe Machine V-1 Review by Fuzz Faced - "Jimi Hendrix Would Approve"

DryBell Vibe Machine V-1 guitar pedal review by Fuzz Faced

I have the impression that if Jimi Hendrix was alive today and played a little with this pedal, a big smile would be on his face. DryBell’s Croatian builders, Zvonch and Kruno, after four years of intense work have developed the Vibe Machine V-1 that really allows you to recall the classic sounds of the original Uni-Vibe and to capture all its magic.

Check out the review of the DryBell Vibe Machine V-1 by Fuzz Faced.

Vibe Machine V-1: Best Guitar Effects Review – “Crème de la Crème of Uni-Vibe Pedals”

DryBell Vibe Machine V-1 guitar pedal review by Best Guitar Effects

It’s exquisite both in appearance as well as sound quality, and most importantly, it absolutely nails the classic Uni-Vibe sound. In short, the original has been greatly improved upon and the competition outsmarted, all without compromising the sound.

Read Best Guitar Effects’ review of the DryBell Vibe Machine V-1 and discover why they call it the crème de la crème of Uni-Vibe pedals.

Watch Best Guitar Effects’ demo of the DryBell Vibe Machine V-1.

Vibe Machine V-1: "Classic Tone, Small Footprint" - Collectible Guitar Magazine Review

DryBell Vibe Machine V-1 guitar pedal review by Collectible Guitar Magazine

The Vibe Machine delivers a classic tone of the best Univibe but keeps the footprint small and gives you tones of tweakable options.

Read the DryBell Vibe Machine V-1 review by Collectible Guitar Magazine.

Artist Picks

“It’s small but mighty!” – Steve Stevens Talks About the DryBell Vibe Machine

Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke Uses DryBell Vibe Machine on his Main Rig

Vibe Machine V-1 on Michael Landau's Pedalboard for Years

Premier Guitar Rig Rundown with Joanne Shaw Taylor Featuring Vibe Machine V-1

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