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Best All-in-one Multi-Effects for Guitar
18 Mar · The selection of guitar multi-effects units is huge. Find the one that best suits your needs in our buyer's guide to guitar multi-FX!
7 Guitar Effects Pedals you need to know
11 Feb · There are thousands of effects pedals out there – but some of them are in a different league. Check out these 7 effects pedals you need to know!
Electro-Pop Origins: How to sound like Gary Numan
28 Jan · In the late 1970s, Gary Numan created synth-driven sounds that would inspire many artists to come. We look at the gear he used to do it!
Boss Katana-50 MkII EX, Katana Artist MkII Head and more
12 Jan · Boss reveals new Katana-50 MkII EX, Katana Artist MkII Head and Katana Cabinet 212 Waza cabinet. New features and formats for the new year
Best Pedals of 2022: Top 5 Stompboxes you should check out
26 Dec 2022 · The Best Pedals of 2022 contains my top 5 new stompboxes from the last 12 months, perfect for live or studio use and easy to use.
The Best Modelling Amplifier: Our Top 5 Picks
12 Dec 2022 · The Best Modelling Amplifier list contains our five favourite guitar amps featuring great tones. With amps for home, live and in the studio
Top 5 Best Amp Modellers for live and studio
05 Dec 2022 · The Top 5 best amp modellers for live and studio work that you should check out. All offer great value for money and awesome guitar tones
The Sheffield Scene: How to sound like The Human League
03 Dec 2022 · Original synth-pop pioneers, The Human League made a huge impact in the early 80s with their minimalistic soundscapes. Let's find out how!
The Most Versatile Budget Guitar Amplifiers You Can Buy
27 Nov 2022 · Versatility is key for the modern gigging guitarist. Here are our suggestions for the most versatile budget guitar amplifiers currently available...
Guitar Gear Gems: Charvel Marco Sfogli, Gibson Digital Amp and more
22 Nov 2022 · Guitar Gear Gems this week features the new Charvel Marco Sfogli, the Gibson Digital Amp and the latest Boss wireless footswitch
Kurt Cobain 1973 Fender Mustang sells for just under $500k
15 Nov 2022 · Nirvana stage used equipment isn't cheap. Kurt Cobain's Fender Mustang has just sold for $500k and one of his old Boss DS-1 stompboxes reached $75k.
Warehouse meets your house: How to sound like The Prodigy
12 Nov 2022 · The Prodigy rose from the rave scene in the late 1980s and became a hugely successful crossover act, we look at what went into their sound.
Boss SL-2 Slicer takes synchronised tremolo to new levels of control
01 Nov 2022 · The new slimline Boss SL-2 Slicer takes the slicing, tremolo effect to new heights and offers even more control than the original SL-20
The best budget effects pedals for electronic music production
28 Oct 2022 · Guitar pedals on synths? Yes friends, we're checking out some of the best budget effects pedals for your electronic music production setup.
Boss DS-1W: The original 1978 distortion gets a tone makeover
06 Oct 2022 · The new Boss DS-1w Waza Craft is an update to the original 1978 distortion pedal. But is the extra charge worth it for the extra mode?
Guitar Gear Gems: Fender Custom Shop Johnny A and more
20 Sep 2022 · Guitar Gear Gems this week features the Fender Custom Shop Johnny A Stratocaster and the new expanded Boss GA-FC EX Foot Controller
BOSS Dual Cube LX and Dual Cube Bass LX
25 Aug 2022 · The new BOSS Dual Cube LX and Dual Cube Bass LX offer a portable 10-watt stereo amp solution with effect and a handy onboard looper
How to sound like the Red Hot Chili Peppers
20 Aug 2022 · Ever wondered what makes up the Red Hot Chili Peppers sound? We check out some of the band's key members and their favourite gear picks.
The best vocal effects pedals for studio and stage
06 Aug 2022 · Tired of dealing with dry vocals and relying on the venue engineer? We take a look at the best vocal effects pedals for studio and stage.
How to Sound Like: Opeth – Blackwater Park
16 Jul 2022 · We dive into the recording process Opeth used on Blackwater Park and check out some of the gear used in the creation of this classic album.
Boss Katana MKII Firmware V2 – New effects, EQ and IR options
15 Jul 2022 · Boss Katana MKII Firmware V2 adds a whole host of free updates to the modelling guitar amp range, making them even better value than before
Top 10 Tube Amp Alternatives: No Tubes? No Problem!
25 Mar 2022 · Concerned about the availability of valves? Looking for something lighter and more portable? Here's our list of 10 great Tube Amp Alternatives!