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Boss promises a “universe” of tones from the small but mighty GX-10 amp modeller and multi-effects
By Jonathan Horsley published
It’s the GX-100, only smaller, and it has 23 guitar amp models, nine bass amps, and 170 different effects to choose from – plus there’s MIDI, an effects loop, IR support, optional Bluetooth and more
“The ultimate weapon for metal guitarists”: Blackstar unveils Series One MK II 100W tube amp head
By Jonathan Horsley published
After more than 30 updates to the circuit and channel voicings, Blackstar's flagship high-gain amp is here, and it's equipped with power scaling, MIDI connectivity, effects loop, and more zero "unwanted fizz"
Joe Bonamassa reveals the secret to tube amp consistency on tour and he “nicked it” from Angus Young
By Jonathan Horsley published
Tube amps are like fine wine; they often don’t travel well. But a power gizmo designed for clinical settings keeps Bonamassa’s epic touring rig in top form
“It’s the perfect combination of vintage Fender vibe and modern high-tech performance”: Fender expands its Tone Master lineup with a tweed-covered '59 Bassman – a lightweight, digital-brained 4x10 with mojo to burn
By Jonathan Horsley published
One of the most iconic amps in the Fender lineup gets the Tone Master treatment and you know what that means: old-school tone in a lightweight format, with modern features like power scaling, effects loop and balanced XLR out with cab sims
Universal Audio promises holy grail Dumble tones from its UAFX Enigmatic ’82 Overdrive Special Amp
By Jonathan Horsley published
These are bold claims but Universal Audio has earned them with the success of its UAFX amp pedal lineup. And the Enigmatic ’82 might just be its most exciting release yet
Sonicake upgrades its flagship amp modeller/effects with the Matribox Pro II (and it's just $299!)
By Jonathan Horsley published
At this price for an touchscreen-equipped amp modeller and effects unit, guitarists can their Sonicake and eat it too
“An essential tool for musicians on the move”: Ed Sheeran unveils 200W portable PA for buskers
By Jonathan Horsley published
Grab your guitar and take your show mobile, with an onboard three channel mixer and Alesis effects to finesse your sound, Bluetooth streaming for the backing track, and ample battery life
The Ocean reveal how they use Logic Pro to control their Quad Cortex guitar tones and even lighting in their live rigs
By Rob Laing published
Video The post-metal band are progressive musically and in their approach to rigs – but there are practical reasons for it too
Ashdown Engineering unveils smart new mid-priced SX tube amp series with matching speaker cabs
By Jonathan Horsley published
The SX line comprises a 50-watt head, and a five-watt head and combo, and you get three channels with each, speaker emulated output, and the promise of a wide range of tones
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