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Boss Katana Air EX

“A desktop amp that crosses over into serious recording, rehearsals and more”: Boss Katana Air EX review

By Nick Guppy published

More Air, vicar? Boss has pumped up its popular wireless desktop amp with some specs that make it a viable option for stage, studio and home

Positive Grid Spark GO front grille

Positive Grid Spark GO review

By Matt McCracken last updated

Positive Grid enters new territory with its pocket-sized amp that's packed with features

Fender Mustang LT40S

Fender Mustang LT40S review

By Rob Laing published

The Big F's desktop amp presents guitar players with an affordable and inspiring tool for practice. But how does it measure up in an increasingly crowded field?

Boss Dual Cube LX

Boss Dual Cube LX review

By Amit Sharma published

The eternally popular practice amp returns in a desktop-friendly format – and with more features than ever before

Positive Grid Spark 40 review

Positive Grid Spark review

By Rob Laing last updated

With features such as Smart Jam and Auto Chord, is this the future of desktop amplification?

Cutting-edge digital guitar amps - review round-up

By Stuart Williams published

This quartet of new amps from Boss, Blackstar, Yamaha and Fender looks to close the tone gap between all-digital and valve guitar amplification – are they getting closer?