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Boss throws down the gauntlet with the GX-10 – a compact, touchscreen-equipped HX Stomp challenger that costs $399
By Matt Owen published
With the GX-10, Boss has brought the amp modeler fight to Line 6 and Neural DSP – could this be the new compact rig replacement to beat?

Universal Audio packs classic Mesa/Boogie Rectifier sounds into stompbox form with its Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amplifier pedal
By Janelle Borg published
With six classic microphone and cabinet configurations, and the original amp's green, orange, and red channel voicings, the new UAFX pedal aims to supply the authentic high-gain tones of punk, rock, and metal

Jerry Cantrell shares his thoughts on digital modelers – and why he’s “not there yet”
By Matt Owen published
The Alice in Chains icon uses a Kemper while tracking demos, but he’s not ready to take them into the studio – and onto the stage – just yet

Boss gives players another reason to give its touchscreen GX-100 amp modeler a try with firmware update
By Phil Weller published
New amps, quality-of-life improvements and some iconic Boss effects help keep the floorboard on top form in the competitive modeler/multi-FX market

Neural DSP Quad Cortex vs Nano Cortex: Which should you choose?
By Matt McCracken published
We put Neural’s flagship hardware units in a room together to deep dive into all the capabilities and features

Harley Benton scales down its flagship floor modeler – and the versatile DNAfx GiT Core costs just $98
By Phil Weller published
Featuring a wealth of amp models, IRs and effects, the DNAfx GiT Core makes digital modeling accessible for all

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
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