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"It looks like a lost relic from Rupert Neve’s ‘to-do’ drawer": Walrus Audio Mantle Analog Bass Preamp & DI reviewBy Stuart Williams Published -
“I've never found the perfect solution for combining analog pedals with a digital rig before – this could be it”: IK Multimedia Tonex One+ reviewBy Pete Emery Published -
Pocket mammoth savings on some of our favorite stompboxes in Sweetwater's ginormous pedal sale - including popular units from UAFX, Beetronics FX, DigiTech, Keeley, Maxon, and so much moreBy Daryl Robertson Published -
The best-selling mini-modeler now with wireless editing and MIDI – meet IK Multimedia’s TONEX ONE+Sponsor Content Created With IK Multimedia
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“This is the one processor that brings me significantly closer to joining the virtual amp modeling dark side”: Nux MG-50Li reviewBy Paul Riario Published -
Josh Scott of JHS Pedals interrogated AI on the pedal industry – and what he found should alarm us allBy Phil Weller Published -
"The AI-assisted future of guitar effects pedals? In its current form, not quite. But its ambition is massive": Polyend Endless reviewBy Matt Owen Published
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Amp Modeler Pedals
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The best-selling mini-modeler now with wireless editing and MIDI – meet IK Multimedia’s TONEX ONE+Sponsor Content Created With IK Multimedia
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How Mk.gee is bringing back this Roland ’90s-era modeler favored by Joni Mitchell, David Lynch, and StingBy Janelle Borg Published -
Kemper rolls out the latest evolution of its Profiling tech – and this update is freeBy Phil Weller Published -
Line 6’s Helix Stadium Floor is finally shipping – 8 months after it was first unveiledBy Phil Weller Published -
Best amp modelers 2026: rack-mounted and floorboard options for every budgetBy James Grimshaw Last updated -
"Fractal's renowned amp modeling at a lower entry price": Fractal AM4 reviewBy Pete Emery Published -
Blackstar unveils a high-powered floor modeler series with “insane versatility”By Phil Weller Published -
Neural DSP takes control of the compact modeler market with the Quad Cortex miniBy Matt Owen Published -
Boss moves to take control of the entry level amp modeler space with the $229 GX-1By Matt Owen Published
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Guitar Pedals
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Pocket mammoth savings on some of our favorite stompboxes in Sweetwater's ginormous pedal sale - including popular units from UAFX, Beetronics FX, DigiTech, Keeley, Maxon, and so much moreBy Daryl Robertson Published -
Josh Scott of JHS Pedals interrogated AI on the pedal industry – and what he found should alarm us allBy Phil Weller Published -
Chibson and Acorn Amps team up for the definitely-not-Google Drive pedalBy Phil Weller Published -
JHS Pedals pays tribute to mysterious pedal builder with the Coyote – a new fuzz based on one of the rarest pedals of all timeBy Phil Weller Published -
How EarthQuaker Devices went beyond the boutique pedal boom and took left-field tones mainstreamBy Rob Laing Published -
“Arguably the most practical single pedal you can put in front of an amp”: Flattley The Outlaw reviewBy Trevor Curwen Published -
“Lo-Fi and Pitch modes take you well beyond the usual analog delay paradigm”: Beetronics Bee Bee Dee reviewBy Trevor Curwen Published -
Behringer sues Boss over “knock off” polyphonic tunerBy Phil Weller Published 5 Comments -
“The basic rotary sound is very convincing”: Crumar Burn reviewBy Trevor Curwen Published
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Multi-effects Pedals
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Best multi-effects pedals 2026: replace your entire rig with our top-rated multi-FX unitsBy Matt McCracken Last updated -
"Gives you more features than the comparable Boss and Line 6 units": HeadRush Flex Prime reviewBy Matt McCracken Last updated -
I'm sorry, my beloved AC30, but with hundreds slashed off digital modelers and multi-effects, I've found your replacement this Black Friday - here are 7 units that are turning my headBy Daryl Robertson Last updated -
“There are many reasons to love the Anagram – it’s a pretty comprehensive set of sounds, aimed at bassists first”: Darkglass Anagram reviewBy Stuart Williams Published -
Mooer’s Prime M2 crams amps, cabs, effects and a looper into an ultra-light, pocket-sized pedal with a touchscreen and rechargeable batteryBy Matt Owen Published -
Best budget multi-effects pedals: access a world of effects at a reasonable priceBy Alex Lynham Last updated -
“A great way to get maximum bang for your buck”: TC Electronic Plethora X1 TonePrint Loader reviewBy Chris Gill Published -
“Full of classy-sounding effects”: Fractal Audio VP4 reviewBy Trevor Curwen Published -
TC Electronic’s Plethora X1 takes the fight to the Line 6 HX One – and it costs over $100 lessBy Matt Owen Published
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Pedalboards
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I’m rebuilding my pedalboard for my first gig of 2026 and these 9 essential items in the Amazon Big Spring Sale will ensure I’m gig-ready from just $4.49By Matt McCracken Published -
Best pedalboards 2025: perfect platforms for your pedals, testedBy James Grimshaw Last updated -
Best pedalboard power supplies 2026: juice your ‘board with my pick of pro-grade power for every budget and size of 'board, fully testedBy James Grimshaw Last updated -
Gator teams up with Vertex Effects for a one-stop “unified pedalboard system”By Phil Weller Published -
Give your pedalboard the glow up it deserves with over $100 off this Fender patch cable kit – pay just $3 per cable and save 65%By Matt McCracken Published -
Guitar pedal footswitch toppers explained – and why they could be your pedalboard’s new best friendBy Michael Astley-Brown Published -
“A well-made, reasonably-priced power supply”: Harley Benton PowerPlant ISO-10AC Pro reviewBy Richard Blenkinsop Published -
“An all-in-one power solution, on or off the grid”: D’Addario’s rechargeable XPND Pedal Power promises to make your ’board more portable – but only if you daisy chainBy Phil Weller Published -
How Truetone’s game-changing 1 Spot Pro series is continuing to provide pro pedalboard power to the masses with the new CS11 and XP5Sponsored by Truetone
By Matt Owen Published
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"The AI-assisted future of guitar effects pedals? In its current form, not quite. But its ambition is massive": Polyend Endless reviewBy Matt Owen Published -
Best overdrive pedals 2026: from mid-hump to transparent toneBy Matt McCracken Last updated -
Best multi-effects pedals 2026: replace your entire rig with our top-rated multi-FX unitsBy Matt McCracken Last updated
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