Emily Hopkins + Old Blood Noise Endeavors PARTING Review | The Best Lo-Fi Ambient Pedal of 2026?

When it comes to pedals, I’ll be the first to admit I’m extremely picky. So when my friends ‪@emilyharpist‬ and Russ Fro gave me the opportunity to check out Parting—their latest collaboration with ‪@oldbloodnoise‬ I had a feeling this one would be special.

And I wasn’t wrong.

Parting is one of the most creatively inspiring pedals I’ve played in a long time, capable of everything from subtle lo-fi modulation to massive ambient soundscapes that feel right at home on a ’90s Björk-era record (think Homogenic / Vespertine). So let's find out why If you’re looking for a pedal that goes beyond hype and genuinely fuels new ideas, Parting might be a top contender for best pedal of 2026.

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