456 Results for "preamp"

iZotope raises Spire, but how ‘no-hassle’ can wireless music recording be?

iZotope has announced the Spire Studio - a portable wireless system meant to let musicians "capture, edit, and collaborate" music on the spot - it also has a free iOS recording app...

Subdecay Vector Preamp: Feel Good Hit of The Summer?

With 4 Overdrive Channels, 3 Fuzz Channels and 4 Distortion Channels the Vector uses digital control and a fully analogue signal path to achieve its variety.

Sterling Audio outs an arsenal of six affordable new microphones

Sterling Audio announced six affordable new microphones designed for professional recording applications. They also come with carrying pouches and shock mounts for your convenience.

ART TubeMix ships from mid-August: a 5-channel mixer with tube preamps

What's a TubeMix? This is ART's compact five-channel mixer featuring two tube microphone/instrument preamps and a built-in USB audio interface. Wooden sides and VU meters asidе, it's a rather no-frills ...

Funk Unlimited ‘RevOLite’ is a new Flea-weight carbon-body bass by Modulus

This 'secret prototype' was finally announced at Summer NAMM and brings lightweight, rigid and super-strong construction to their Funk Unlimited model for 2017. It's as light as a Flea...

Summer NAMM 2017: Supro 5 watt Reverb and Super guitar amps

Two great looking little 5-watt all valve guitar amplifiers, just a shame that so little can cost so much. Will these two dinky combos have enough to make you want to buy them?

Acustica adds Dreamware reverb to its Ebony analogue gear sims

Acustica Audio has added the Dreamware reverb to its Ebony channel strip, a reasonably priced collection of simulated "rare" analog gear. And there's been some under-the-hood upgrades, too...

TC-Helicon Perform-VE: a banana-colored voice effects box

Ever felt the need to mangle your voice in a live situation? Then TC Helicon has something for you. Despite its toy-ish looks, the Perform VE houses effects and algorithms, a built-in mic pre-amp and MIDI ...

Seymour Duncan PowerStage 170: The ultimate pedal-format guitar amp?

Seymour Duncan’s PowerStage 170 power amp pedal should fit in your gig bag, so leave you with loads of space in your boot for more important things like beer!

PRS John Mayer Super Eagle II: A second flight for some private stock

The new John Mayer limited run guitar will set wallets on fire and split opinions on taste. But if you are a fan of PRS or Mr Mayer then you'll probably love it!

Electro Harmonix Battalion: A mini bass rig in a pedal

Electro Harmonix' new Battalion squeezes a DI, preamp, distortion, noise gate and compressor into one all-analogue pedal - and the price is on point, too.

Hotone Audio B Station bass preamp and DI Box available (at last)

Finally available to buy 9 months after being announced, Hotones B Station is now reaching dealers. Was it worth the wait? You cannot argue with the price, at least, given the features on offer.

Orange Dual Discrete OP-Amp: Must-have musical component or audio snake oil?

Designed from the ground up for musical applications!

Musikmesse 2017: HiWatt Custom 50 prototype amp head

A new 50 watt valve amp due later this year and with classic looks, hopefully with classic tones as well.

Musikmesse 2017: Antelope Audio expand Goliath audio interface to HD

Antelope Audio add a "new flagship" to their portfolio of audio interfaces, the Goliath HD. And they're making some pretty bold claims for it, too...

Musikmesse 2017: Friedman Motor City Drive & Fuzz Fiend 12AX7 based pedals

Following on from their announcement back at the NAMM Show earlier this year, it looks like we are just about to see these hit the streets!

Musikmesse 2017: Line 6 Helix LT arrives just in time for Frankfurt Show

A cutdown in size, but not power, updated Helix for those of us that want the sounds, but not all the extra ins and outs.

Acustica Audio soon to release ‘Color EQ’ plug-in with Studio DMI

Acustica Audio have announced a collaboration with Studio DMI to bring a signature-style plug-in. The 'Color EQ' is said to be the first of a new 'Diamond' line of plug-ins by Acustica.

Carvin Steve Vai Legacy Drive VLD1 unveiled amidst Facebook hype

The not-so-subtle Facebook hints on Steve Vai's page have finally come to fruition. A drum roll, please, for the VLD1 preamp pedal! Hopefully the price will be reasonable...

Dr Z debuts ‘no-frills’ boutique combo amp: The Cure

Dr Z wants to remedy your tone with The Cure, a boutique American-voiced amp that dispenses with all the bells and whistles, and comes in at an affordable price point.

NAMM 2017:Tech21 Q/Strip MOSFET Preamp: Sound of the 60s & 70s?

A MOSFET preamp designed to work with many different instruments including bass, acoustic guitar and also keyboards, the Q\Strip is Tech 21's latest DI/preamp offering.

NAMM 2017: Orange Acoustic Pre-Amp – The Heat is on!

A stereo valve preamp designed to give acoustic players control and flexibility for both live and recording work - the Orange Acoustic Pre Amp has its own Heat control!

Neunhaber’s Iconoclast speaker emulator: A box of tricks for guitarists?

While it's often forgotten just how important speakers are for guitar tone, the Iconoclast new speaker emulator aims to let you carry a virtual one in your gig bag at all times.

Jef’s Picks 2016: Epiphone, Hudson, Friedman

My top three bits of gear released in 2016. Some of them were so great I even went out and bought them myself!