Latest about amp modeler
Why Stephen Carpenter has returned to tube amps for Deftones’ latest tour
The Deftones guitarist was an early champion of amp modelers, but has re-embraced a more hybrid, amp-dependent setup
Steve Vai on the affordable modeling amp that stole his heart
The small-but-mighty modeling amp has become a must-have travel companion
The guitar amp of the future? The Lava Studio has a built-in touchscreen tablet
The Studio offers a looper, multi-track DAW recording, interactive guitar lessons, jam tracks, and plenty more
Mark Tremonti’s love for Dumbles and tube amps is well-documented – but he’s brought a Neural DSP Quad Cortex on tour
He’s previously said that nothing beats the PRS/Dumble doubt-act, but now the guitarist is embracing digital modelling tech
Neural DSP answers players’ prayers with new Nano Cortex update
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
Weeks after the Helix Stadium was unveiled, we finally have a brief taste of what the new Agoura modeling tech is capable of
Why folk legend Richard Thompson is embracing new guitar gear – but drawing the line at digital
Thompson may be impressed with modern guitar gear, but he’s explained why he doesn’t like digital amp simulations
Dweezil Zappa devises the ultimate tube amp versus modeler test – using both the shred an Eddie Van Halen classic
Zappa put two distinct setups to the test to see if listeners could truly tell the difference between tube amps and their digital counterparts
Line 6 ushers in a bold new era of amp modelers with the Helix Stadium
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
