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Why folk legend Richard Thompson is embracing new guitar gear – but drawing the line at digital
By Matt Owen published
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
By Phil Weller published
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
By Matt Owen published
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
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
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

"An astounding number of features and a lot of bang for your buck, but is it too good to be true?": Mooer GS1000 multi-effects and amp profiling pedal review
By Pete Emery published
Mooer presents their MSNRS 2.0 amp capturing tech, allowing users to "emulate their favourite gear" at an affordable price point, with a ton of other features to boot

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

Alex Lifeson reveals the gear that has finally converted him to digital modeling
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The Rush guitarist used digital sounds on his new album with Envy of None

"This seems like the missing link for anyone who uses an amp modeler at home": HeadRush FRFR-Go speaker cab review
By Rob Laing published
HeadRush was early to spot a demand for giggable FRFR cabs in the market, and now it has seen another one for home users – has it got it right again?
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