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IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5 review
By Simon Fellows last updated
We put IK’s monster package of amp modelling and FX software under the microscope

Electro-Harmonix adds analog warmth to the digital domain with innovative Big Muff Pi Hardware Plugin
By Matt Owen published
Offering the versatility of a two-in/two-out audio interface, the new Muff lets you inject your recordings with genuine clipping diodes and overdriving transistors as opposed to software emulation

Rabea Massaad on his synth-equipped Neural DSP Archetype plugin: “You can make it super-wide and go all ‘80s… It absolutely does Stranger Things noises”
By Jonathan Horsley published
Massaad’s signature Neural DSP Archetype plugin suite goes beyond amps and effects, with a fully functioning monosyth you trigger with your guitar, and he promises us it is awesome

Model your gear and turn it into a plugin with IK Multimedia’s new AmpliTube Tonex software
By Jackson Maxwell published
IK's AI Machine Modeling lets users model their guitar amps, cabs or gain pedals, while Tonex lets users turn those models into plugins that can be shared with the user community

Tommy Thayer is teaching you how to play his favorite KISS solos over on the Gibson App
By Matt Parker published
The guitarist will walk you through the leads from Black Diamond, Detroit Rock City, Shout It Out Loud and Psycho Circus

Get IK Multimedia’s AmpliTube Nu-Tron III auto wah plugin for free throughout August
By Sam Roche published
The pedal emulation is based on a classic 1972 Mu-Tron Automatic Wah, and if you have AmpliTube 5, you can download it for free right now

Neural DSP launches Archetype plugin suite for Rabea Massaad – and it has an actual synth onboard
By Jonathan Horsley published
The Archetype: Rabea is packed with amps and effects, and has a fully functioning dual-oscillator monosynth that is triggered by your guitar

Two Notes Audio Engineering joins forces with Steve Stevens for new signature collection of virtual cabs
By Jackson Maxwell published
Each of the five cabs in the new collection takes after a 4\00d712 from the Billy Idol guitarist's personal collection, including the cab he used on Michael Jackson’s smash hit, Dirty Diana

Explore Aurally Sound’s Song Master app, “a game-changer for learning songs or licks from recordings”
By Guitar World Staff published
Feature-rich software uses advanced algorithms to determine chords, song sections, bar lines, key, and bpm of any song, with looping, slow-down options, practice trainers and much more

Boss just gave players more reasons to pick up a Katana MkII with impressive Version 2 software update
By Matt Owen published
A new Klon effect, improved Cab IR capabilities, fresh contour settings and an additional Solo EQ block are among the new features added to the Katana MkII digital guitar amp platform
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