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"It looks like a lost relic from Rupert Neve’s ‘to-do’ drawer": Walrus Audio Mantle Analog Bass Preamp & DI review
Walrus and Ian Martin Allison's stompbox collaboration puts studio-grade preamp processing into a pedal
“I've never found the perfect solution for combining analog pedals with a digital rig before – this could be it”: IK Multimedia Tonex One+ review
With the addition of Bluetooth and MIDI, the Tonex One+ looks to add a ton of functionality to an already impressive pedal
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 more
As well as lots of pedalboard savings, you can also score hearty discounts on a range of essential accessories
The best-selling mini-modeler now with wireless editing and MIDI – meet IK Multimedia’s TONEX ONE+
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IK Multimedia answers player’s prayers with a premium version of the hugely acclaimed TONEX One, drafting a range of key sought-after upgrades
“This is the one processor that brings me significantly closer to joining the virtual amp modeling dark side”: Nux MG-50Li review
It’s glaringly apparent that the new comparitvely affordable multi-effects and amp modeler pedal is a significant leap forward for Nux
Josh Scott of JHS Pedals interrogated AI on the pedal industry – and what he found should alarm us all
Misinformation, feedback loops, and a lack of detailed sources sit at the root of the problem, he says
"The AI-assisted future of guitar effects pedals? In its current form, not quite. But its ambition is massive": Polyend Endless review
NAMM 2026's Best in Show winner promises to provide an immersive insight into the future of guitar effects pedals – but is the potential of this stompbox well and truly endless?
Best overdrive pedals 2026: from mid-hump to transparent tone
My pick of the top-rated overdrive pedals will get your gain tones on point
