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Neural DSP Nano Cortex
Neural DSP answers players’ prayers with new Nano Cortex update

By Phil Weller Published

The modeler has been made fully gig-proof with a new update that introduces perhaps its most highly requested feature yet

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Line 6 Helix Stadium
Line 6 has finally shared what the Helix Stadium’s potentially game-changing tones actually sound like

By Phil Weller Published

Weeks after the Helix Stadium was unveiled, we finally have a brief taste of what the new Agoura modeling tech is capable of

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Richard Thompson performs as part of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 10 in Golden Gate Park on October 2, 2010 in San Francisco, California
Why folk legend Richard Thompson is embracing new guitar gear – but drawing the line at digital

By Matt Owen Published

Thompson may be impressed with modern guitar gear, but he’s explained why he doesn’t like digital amp simulations

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Dweezil Zappa playing his custom electric guitar during The Eruption Challenge
Dweezil Zappa devises the ultimate tube amp versus modeler test – using both the shred an Eddie Van Halen classic

By Phil Weller Published

Zappa put two distinct setups to the test to see if listeners could truly tell the difference between tube amps and their digital counterparts

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Line 6 Helix Stadium
Line 6 ushers in a bold new era of amp modelers with the Helix Stadium

By Matt Owen Published

Brand new modeling tech, gear capturing capabilities, an overhauled interface, and the ability to control your entire live performance with your feet – the Helix Stadium has set a new benchmark in the amp modeler arms race

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Kemper Profiler MK-2 Series
Kemper gives its Profiler lineup a much-anticipated upgrade

By Phil Weller Published

Competition in amp modeler market has reached new heights in recent years – and the Profiler MK 2 family is here to shake things up

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Valeton GP-5
Valeton’s $80 GP-5 looks to take the TONEX One’s crown

By Phil Weller Published

Packed with over 100 effects and a healthy bank of presets, the NAM loading pedal offers stiff competition to 2024’s best-selling mini modeler

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Mooer GS1000
"An astounding number of features and a lot of bang for your buck, but is it too good to be true?": Mooer GS1000 multi-effects and amp profiling pedal review

By Pete Emery Published

Mooer presents their MSNRS 2.0 amp capturing tech, allowing users to "emulate their favourite gear" at an affordable price point, with a ton of other features to boot

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Neural DSP Nano Cortex
Neural DSP’s Nano Cortex had one major drawback – but now it’s been addressed with a huge free firmware update

By Matt Owen Published

An expanded utilities list with 47 new effects and improved control over the signal chain headline the free update

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Alex Lifeson performs onstage at the Medlock-Krieger All-Star Concert benefiting The Pat Tillman Foundation, October 24, 2022
Alex Lifeson reveals the gear that has finally converted him to digital modeling

By Jenna Scaramanga Published

The Rush guitarist used digital sounds on his new album with Envy of None

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