Amp Modeler Pedals

Fractal goes up against IK Multimedia and Line 6 with the AM4 – its most affordable and user-friendly amp modeler to date

By Matt Owen published 25 November 25

With a new UI and Axe-Fx III at its core, the AM4 becomes the perfect entry point to the Fractal ecosystem

Players have waited months for Line 6’s next-gen Helix Stadium Floor XL to be released – now, the next-gen amp modeler is finally shipping

By Matt Owen published 19 November 25

Redesigned from the ground up with all-new modeling tech and UI upgrades, the Helix Stadium XL was first unveiled by Line 6 back in June

Neural DSP answers players’ prayers with new Nano Cortex update

By Phil Weller published 28 July 25

The modeler has been made fully gig-proof with a new update that introduces perhaps its most highly requested feature yet

Line 6 has finally shared what the Helix Stadium’s potentially game-changing tones actually sound like

By Phil Weller published 28 July 25

Weeks after the Helix Stadium was unveiled, we finally have a brief taste of what the new Agoura modeling tech is capable of

Line 6 ushers in a bold new era of amp modelers with the Helix Stadium

By Matt Owen published 11 June 25

Brand new modeling tech, gear capturing capabilities, an overhauled interface, and the ability to control your entire live performance with your feet – the Helix Stadium has set a new benchmark in the amp modeler arms race

Kemper gives its Profiler lineup a much-anticipated upgrade

By Phil Weller published 28 May 25

Competition in amp modeler market has reached new heights in recent years – and the Profiler MK 2 family is here to shake things up

Valeton’s $80 GP-5 looks to take the TONEX One’s crown

By Phil Weller published 27 May 25

Packed with over 100 effects and a healthy bank of presets, the NAM loading pedal offers stiff competition to 2024’s best-selling mini modeler

Neural DSP’s Nano Cortex had one major drawback – but now it’s been addressed with a huge free firmware update

By Matt Owen published 23 April 25

An expanded utilities list with 47 new effects and improved control over the signal chain headline the free update

John Mayer names the pedal he thinks every young guitar player should consider buying

By Jenna Scaramanga published 21 March 25

Despite saying his tone “can only come from the ignition inside of a tube”, the Dead & Company guitarist thinks this amp modeler is worthwhile