Latest about amp modeler
“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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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?
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?
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
