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From a PC amplifier to onboard effects – and yes, Robot tuners: The 21st century gear trends that never caught on
Because not all innovations stand the test of time
“Even we don’t fully know what it is yet”: Gamechanger Audio has reimagined the loop pedal with the Recorder
Take a recorded phrase, and send it into spectral realms with an array of oddball controls
“Acoustic guitarists – meet your new best friend”: ToneWoodAmp2 review
This is a sequel you need to see and hear
Boss has brought 8 iconic effects pedals to the digital realm for the first time
It’s the firm’s first foray into virtual effects – but paywall complications might deter some potential users
Best bass effects pedals 2026: 11 of the best pedals for every type of bassist
Our guide to the finest sounding effects pedals for bass players, including fuzz, compressors and multi-effects
Best boost pedals 2026: including the best clean boost pedals for guitar
Vamp up your tone with the best boost pedals for guitarists, as well as the best clean boost pedals for making your electric guitar solos really sing
Donner pedals are 20% off throughout January! Treat your 'board to a budget pedal overhaul
Save up to $25 on loopers, distortion pedals, chorus, reverb, delay and more with this epic effects pedal deal
The 50 greatest guitar effects moments of all time
As voted for by you, behold pedalboard genius from the likes of the Edge, Dimebag Darrell, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Brian May and many more besides...
Red Witch reintroduces and revamps its Andy Summers-favored Empress Chorus pedal for ultra-limited 70-unit run
The updated iteration sports a new Dark mode for Boss CE-1-style tones and a versatile Voice control that aims to grant access to "an infinite number of chorus pedal sounds in one box"
