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Want a bunch of amp sounds packed into one unit? Start your research with our pick of the best amp modelers for guitarists

If you're searching for the boss of Boss pedals we've got everything you need to take your sound to the next level

These are the best combo amps and heads from Marshall, Fender, Orange, Boss, Kemper and more

From channeling Ed Sheeran to boosting your live performances, these are the best looper pedals from TC Electronic, Boss, Line 6 and more

Stock up on new sounds for less with these incredibly cheap guitar pedals from Boss, NUX, TC Electronic and more

More is more with these budget do-it-all bargains from Zoom, Boss, Line 6, Mooer and NUX

Need to organize a messy pedalboard? Patch cables are a simple and creative cable solution for your guitar pedals

Neil Fallon and Tim Sult explain how Sunrise on Slaughter Beach became one of the US hard-rock institution's most tonally varied albums – in every sense

Mike Sullivan details working with Kurt Ballou on Gnosis, how the band's gear theft impacted his guitar rig and why there's no such thing as bad tone

The best floorboard FX modelers on the market for all budgets, including gear from Line 6, Boss, and Neural DSP

The hottest studio software essentials for guitar players from the likes of IK Multimedia, Positive Grid, Eventide, Neural DSP and more

Assembling a pedalboard for a blues gig? Start here with our picks from Ibanez, Analogman, Boss and more...

The APC guitarist talks tapping into his formative years on his debut solo album, What Normal Was, and why it's hard for him to let go of physical amps in place of amp modelers

Crunch, filth, mayhem! Dive into our expert round-up of the best distortion pedals available today

From analog to digital, and shimmery to subtle, let us show you the best chorus pedals you can buy today

Want to know your Fuzz Face from your Fuzz Factory, or channel Jimi Hendrix? This guide is for you

Get to know your Cry Baby from your Bad Horsie and choose the best wah pedal for you

From straight-up klones to full reimaginings, here are some of the best Klon Centaur-inspired pedals on the market today

Overdrive is one of the most essential guitar effects pedals. These are our top picks for every budget

Adam McGrath and Stephen Brodsky discuss the next chapter in Cave In's history, and explore the guitar and studio secrets that helped them honor late bassist Caleb Scofield's legacy on Heavy Pendulum

Our pick of metal-friendly distortion stompboxes from Amptweaker, Friedman, Two Notes, Ibanez and more