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“Could arguably be the new gold standard in Tube Screamers”: TWA Source Code review
By Paul Riario published
Is this the Screamer Killer we’ve heard about?

“It stacks brilliantly and the additional modes are super useful”: DOD Overdrive Preamp 250-X review
By Alex Lynham published
The DOD 250 gets modernized, with two additional modes. Is the workhorse showing its age? We find out

“As a compact amp modeler/cab simulator/Capture device, this is perhaps the best option out there, screen or no screen”: Neural DSP Nano Cortex review
By Matt Owen last updated
Review update: includes NanOS 2.2.0 firmware update and long-term live testing

“It's a Bad Monkey, turned up to 11”: DOD Badder Monkey review
By Alex Lynham published
Not a reissue, but an 'evolution.' So what does that mean?

"The Quad Cortex has solidified itself as the modeler to beat": Neural DSP Quad Cortex review
By Simon Arblaster last updated
Review update: Including long-term testing and an overview of the latest CorOS 3.3 release

A forgotten design for the Big Muff 2 spent 50 years buried in dust – JHS Pedals and Electro-Harmonix unearthed it and turned it into a reality
By Matt Owen published
During a research trip for his new book, Josh Scott stumbled upon a never-before-seen circuit drawing that offered an alternate take on the Op-Amp Big Muff concept

The DigiTech Bad Monkey broke the internet with its Klon-aping antics – now it’s back and badder than ever before
By Matt Owen published
The unassuming budget overdrive sent the gear world into a frenzy when JHS Pedals' Josh Scott pitted it against a Klon Centaur – and the differences were borderline indistinguishable

Dirty Boy’s pedals are loved by the likes of John Frusciante and Neal Schon – is Brian May next?
By Andrew Daly published
The future’s bright for the boutique guitar and pedal brand. Its CEO tells us its story so far and why he believes he has just what Brian May needs for his tone

Fender keeps up with Neural DSP in the amp modeler race by giving the Tone Master Pro its first polyphonic synths – included in major free firmware update
By Phil Weller published
New amps, cabs, a raft of effects, and some big quality of life updates keep the modeler’s talons sharp
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