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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

Fender just dropped the biggest Tone Master Pro update since its launch last year
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Plus you can now control Fender’s flagship amp modeler with your phone

Boss has teased the third generation of its best-selling Katana amps
By Phil Weller published
The Japanese amp and effects giant is hyping “enhanced features and sounds” for its flagship amp as it seeks to land fresh punches in an increasingly competitive market

“Out of the box, there’s something to suit any genre”: Kemper Profiler Player review
By Nick Guppy published
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
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
By Joe Dean published
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
The floor modeler has already established a firm ‘foothold’… but it seems Fender’s just getting started
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