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The Wild Bunch from Bristol: How To Sound Like Massive Attack
15 Apr · Massive Attack remains one of the most unique collectives to come out of the 1990s. We check out some of the band's key gear choices.
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!
Best Amps of 2022: The Top 5 new guitar amps
31 Dec 2022 · The Best Amps of 2022 features my 5 favourite new guitar amp releases from the past 12 months. Here are the new models that really stood out in 2022.
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
Line 6 Helix Firmware Update 3.50 – Massive overhaul to Cab Engine
04 Nov 2022 · Line 6 Helix Firmware Update 3.50 add a completely new Cab Engine, along with new amps and effects to the Helix family of products
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!
Line 6 DL4 Mk II officially released: A new classic delay unit for modern players?
22 Mar 2022 · Line 6 has officially released the new DL4 Mk II delay and looper, based on the original green pedal which came out back in 1999.
Line 6 Metallurgy: Doom, Thrash & Modern Metal plugins for your DAW
16 Mar 2022 · The new Line 6 Metallurgy Collection delivers 12 amps and 11 effects, which you can buy as three individual packs or as a bundle.
LEAK: Did Guitar World magazine accidentally share the new Line 6 DL4 Mk II?
11 Mar 2022 · The Line 6 DL4 Mk II has been spotted in the print copy of Guitar World magazine, and it looks like it is coming out pretty soon.
Line 6 Catalyst: New amps, no menus, no screens, just tone!
15 Feb 2022 · LIne 6 has just announced its new Catalyst amp range with three combos, all featuring the Helix HX technology.
Line 6 Helix 3.15 Firmware has just dropped, packed with effects and a new amp
08 Feb 2022 · The Line 6 Helix family just got the new 3.15 firmware update, bringing with it a massive list of new features, a new amp, and a ton of effects!
Best-Selling Pedals and Amplifiers 2021: The Year’s Most Successful Guitar Gear
31 Dec 2021 · What were the best-selling guitar amplifiers and pedals 2021? Check out our list of the most successful amps and stompboxes last year.
Best Effect Pedals 2021: Did your favourite make our Top 10?
26 Dec 2021 · What a great year for effect pedals! Here's our list of the 10 Best Effect pedals of 2021, with an array of stompboxes that should be on your radar.
Line 6 Helix 3.1 adds Mandarin Rocker amp, effects and better oversampling
15 Apr 2021 · Line 6's latest Helix firmware update adds the Mandarin Rocker amp, two new reverbs, improved oversampling and other goodies. Here's what's new.
Best FRFR Guitar Cabinets: Top 6 full-range cabs for your digital rig
02 Apr 2021 · The best FRFR cabinets for your digital rig! These boxes cover all price points, from budget-conscious to audiophile, and everything in between.
How to Sound Like: Robert Smith of The Cure
27 Mar 2021 · Today we take a look at the guitars and gear you need to sound like Robert Smith, the iconic frontman and guitarist of gloomy goth-pop icons The Cure.
Line 6 issues 2nd Safety Warning for Relay G10 Wireless systems
17 Mar 2021 · Line 6 has issued an urgent safety notice to users of its Relay G10 Wireless systems, warning of a potential fire hazard.
Line 6 officially unveils new and improved POD Go Wireless
09 Mar 2021 · The new Line 6 POD Go Wireless features a host of HX effect models, along with a built-in Relay receiver and G10TII wireless transmitter.
Line 6 HX Stomp XL: It’s official at last!
02 Mar 2021 · The new Line 6 HX Stomp XL announced earlier this year is getting an official release. It has a new layout and even more footswitches!
Is Line 6 about to release POD Go Wireless with Relay G10II transmitter?
31 Jan 2021 · Rumours are swirling about a new Line 6 POD Go Wireless with built-in "Relay G10II transmitter" - here's what we know so far.