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Eric Johnson says the ever-expanding world of guitar gear has resulted in “so much option anxiety”
By Phil Weller published
As the amp modeler and digital multi-effects markets continue to grow, Johnson has responded with a back-to-basics record that demonstrates the benefits of a stripped-back signal chain

Neural DSP unveils TINA – a robot that promises to revolutionize the digital amp modeling world forever
By Matt Owen published
TINA connects to guitar amps via actuator arms, and collects data that will help faithfully and authentically model source material with unprecedented accuracy

Mooer cements itself as the accessible amp modeler maker to beat with upgraded GE200 Pro
By Phil Weller published
IR and MIDI compatible with nearly 300 amps and effects, a looper, and an “intuitive” interface, the GE200 Pro looks to bring the modeler magic of the industry's big guns to the more affordable end of the market

“I hear so much that I don’t hear in the digital plugin”: Alex Lifeson explains why digital amps can’t match up to the real thing
By Phil Weller published
The Rush guitarist-turned-gear-manufacturer feels there’s one crucial element that plugins lack – and makes real amps sound superior

Positive Grid confirms the Spark 2 will arrive within weeks – and, yes, it has a looper
By Matt Parker published
The most-requested missing feature of the original amp has now been addressed – and it will be here sooner than you think

Foo Fighters' Chris Shiflett on why he opted for a Quad Cortex over amps on his latest record
By Janelle Borg published
Chris Shiflett discloses the reasons why he didn't use a single amp in studio

Harley Benton already has the best-value electric guitar of 2024. Now it’s done the same for amp modelers
By Matt Parker published
It’s only $170, but the new DNAfx GiT Advanced offers serious multi-FX spec for the price

Polyphia share their top tips for entering the daunting digital modeler world
By Phil Weller published
Having experienced a lot of “user error” while trying to wrap their heads around amp modelers, Tim Henson and Scott LePage offer some sage advice to fellow amp sim-strugglers
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