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Harley Benton DNAfx Git Core
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

Amp Modeler Pedals
Boss Katana Artist Gen 3
“Lots of thought has gone into this”: Boss Katana Artist Gen 3 review

By Richard Barrett Published

The flagship amp from Boss’s latest iteration of the Katana series boasts some impressive-sounding features, for use from sofa to stage

Combo Amps
Line 6 Catalyst CX60
“All the main food groups of electric guitar tone… The sounds are stellar”: Line 6 Catalyst CX 60 review

By Jonathan Horsley Published

Get serious tonal DNA and features from this Helix-powered combo

Combo Amps
Eric Johnson performs on stage during the G3 tour stop at The Magnolia on February 07, 2024 in El Cajon, California.
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

Guitarists
Mooer GE200 Pro
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

Multi-effects Pedals
Alex Lifeson takes us behind the scenes at Lerxst, his new gear brand that collaborates with Mojotone and Godin
“I hear so much that I don’t hear in the digital plugin”: Alex Lifeson explains why digital amps can’t match up to the real thing

By Phil Weller Published

The Rush guitarist-turned-gear-manufacturer feels there’s one crucial element that plugins lack – and makes real amps sound superior

Guitar Amps
Barefaced Audio Activier
Barefaced Audio’s Activier turns its boutique cabs into modeling-friendly power amp combos

By Phil Weller Published

The brand says guitarists “deserve better” than the current market options

Guitar Amps
Steve Morse
Steve Morse on the key traits that give tube amps the edge over their digital counterparts

By Phil Weller Published

Morse is a notable champion of the Kemper, but he's sticking to his ENGL tube amp for live shows for one key reason

Guitar Amps
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

Desktop Amps
Boss Katana-Artist MKII head
Boss Katana-Artist MkII Head review

By Nick Guppy Published

The well-received and affordable Katana range gets a new top-of-the-line head and matching 2x12 cab. There’s plenty of tech onboard, but does it satisfy the classic tonehounds?

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