“The professionally recorded Profiles are highly authentic and augmented with quality effects”: Kemper Profiler Player review By Nick Guppy published 29 April 24 With the pedalboard user in mind, Kemper has downsized for its compact new Profiler Player
I’ve played IK Multimedia’s nano modeling amp, the TONEX One – and it could be the ultimate pocket-sized pedal platform By Alex Lynham published 24 April 24 The tiny modeler is not perfect, but it’s going to solve a lot of problems – particularly for players who are willing to put in a little time upfront
How to add warmth to digital amp modelers: 5 must-try tricks for introducing presence, thickness and sparkle to your signal chain By Joe Dean published 21 April 24 From the unsung hero of your pedalboard to the importance of signal routing, here's what you can do to improve the tone of your digital amp rig
“Is there an expanded one? Is there a smaller footprint version? Is there a native version?” Fender’s Justin Norvell teases next steps for the Tone Master Pro range – and confirms tweed FRFR speakers are “definitely on the list” By Matt Parker published 13 March 24 The floor modeler has already established a firm ‘foothold’… but it seems Fender’s just getting started
“I hate modeling, I think it’s wack. You can hear it right away”: IDLES explain why recording with an amp modeler risks messing with your tone, your head – and probably your dog By Matt Parker published 1 March 24 UK post-punk heroes Mark Bowen and Lee Kiernan reckon modelers are best consigned to the role of live backups – and you shouldn’t let them near your recordings
“Just like driving a Plexi Super Lead flat out, but accessible at lower volume levels – and won’t cause permanent ear damage”: Universal Audio UAFX Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp review By Chris Gill published 26 February 24 UA sought to capture the tone and feel of one of the most legendary guitar amps of all time in a pedal – and the Lion nails the brief
Fender issues major Tone Master Pro firmware update, including new features, enhancements, and bug fixes By Phil Weller published 16 February 24 The modeler’s first major – and free – firmware update issues 12 enhancements and a host of fixes as it continues to sharpen its elbows in the competitive modeller market
Boss GT-1000 Core vs HX Stomp: which amp and effects modeler should you pick? By Matt McCracken published 7 February 24 Which of these pedalboard-sized amp modelers should you choose? We deep dive into the fine details to find out
The world’s biggest amp brands are not who you think they are: these are Reverb’s best-selling guitar amps of 2023 By Matt Parker published 13 December 23 The used and new retailer's shared its top-selling amps this year – and it asks some serious questions of legacy names
Fender Tone Master Pro review – Fender takes the amp modeler and multi-effects crown By Nick Guppy published 24 November 23 Fender jumps into the lead of the modeling preamp race with a floor unit that's steeped in the brand's DNA and presents heaps of amp sounds and effects in an easy-to-use package
“There’s no better time than now to make your move”: Line 6 continues to set the pace in the modeling arms race with yet another free feature-packed Helix firmware update By Matt Owen published 17 November 23 A sought-after stock sim based on the Marshall JCM800 2203 and a suite of new effects heads up the “game-changing” update that looks to tempt players to the Line 6 ranks
Seymour Duncan’s new PowerStage 100 Stereo is its first stereo power amp pedal – could this be the amp modeling partner you’ve been searching for? By Matt Owen published 15 November 23 The latest addition to the pickup specialist’s PowerStage series introduces a key upgrade
“Revolutionize your live performances”: The multi-effects market has never been more competitive – does Hotone’s next-generation Ampero II Stage do enough to make a mark? By Matt Owen published 18 October 23 The brand’s flagship amp modeler introduces new algorithms and other internal updates in a bid to take the fight to Fender, Line 6 and Neural DSP
9 ways to get more from your amp modeler and multi-effects pedals By Amit Sharma published 6 October 23 Going digital presents guitarists with more options than ever before. We take a look at some easy ways to exploit DSP power to help you find better tone
Neural DSP has reduced the price of the Quad Cortex – it’s now the same as Fender’s new Tone Master Pro (but that’s probably just a coincidence) By Matt Parker published 3 October 23 The firm’s leading modeling unit now costs $150 less than it did a few days ago
“The ultimate guitar processor in terms of tone, dynamics, power, and user-friendliness”: Fender goes toe-to-toe with Neural DSP, Line 6 and Boss with its first-ever amp modeling multi-effects, the Tone Master Pro By Matt Owen published 3 October 23 In one of the most significant gear releases in recent years, Fender has set its sights on conquering the floor-based modeling market – and its ultra-powerful Tone Master Pro looks up for the challenge
IK Multimedia TONEX Pedal review By Trevor Curwen published 4 July 23 Game-changer alert! This AI modeling pedal allows you to capture the sound of any amp or overdrive, then take it to the stage – and it's affordable, too
Kemper’s Profiler now functions as a USB audio interface – and it’s about damn time By Matt Parker published 14 June 23 The industry-leading amp profiler can now be used alongside the DAW of your choice as a high-quality interface
Kemper announces Liquid Profiling – offering “the perfect marriage of modeling and profiling” By Matt Parker published 4 May 23 The huge new update brings modeled gain and EQ controls to profiled tones, creating amp-like responses in captured profiles
HeadRush debuts the amp-cloning and Auto-Tune-equipped Prime, “the most powerful, versatile, and realistic-sounding floorboard FX processor ever” By Matt Parker published 21 March 23 The touchscreen-equipped amp modeler and multi-FX brings the fight to Neural DSP and Line 6
