Boss GT 1000 Core vs HX Stomp: which amp and effects modeler should you pick? By Matt McCracken published 7 February 24 Which of these pedalboard-sized amp modelers should you choose? We deep dive into the fine details to find out
“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 By Matt Owen published 17 November 23 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
“The pedal your ’board has been waiting for”? Zoom unveils the next generation of its cult classic MultiStomp pedal, cramming 100 effects into a $129 compact stompbox By Michael Astley-Brown published 30 October 23 The MS-50G+ multi-FX can be any effect you want it to be, including an amp modeler with impulse responses – and it offers serious competition to the Line 6 HX One
“Helix-quality effects in an ultra-compact pedal”: Line 6 makes its Helix effects more affordable than ever with the downsized HX One By Matt Owen published 24 October 23 The smallest HX offering yet strips away the bells and whistles of its larger siblings, and looks to give users a no-nonsense opportunity to explore the Helix effects family
“Not just a one-trick pony”: Epiphone expands its entry-level Power Players lineup with… a multi-effects pedal? By Matt Owen published 18 October 23 The first sign of multi-effects moves from the Gibson/Epiphone family, or just a beginner-friendly stompbox?
“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? By Matt Owen published 18 October 23 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
9 ways to get more from your amp modeler and multi-effects pedals By Amit Sharma published 6 October 23 Going digital presents guitarists with more options than ever before. We take a look at some easy ways to exploit DSP power to help you find better tone
Neural DSP has reduced the price of the Quad Cortex – it’s now the same as Fender’s new Tone Master Pro (but that’s probably just a coincidence) By Matt Parker published 3 October 23 The firm’s leading modeling unit now costs $150 less than it did a few days ago
“The ultimate guitar processor in terms of tone, dynamics, power, and user-friendliness”: Fender goes toe-to-toe with Neural DSP, Line 6 and Boss with its first-ever amp modeling multi-effects, the Tone Master Pro By Matt Owen published 3 October 23 In one of the most significant gear releases in recent years, Fender has set its sights on conquering the floor-based modeling market – and its ultra-powerful Tone Master Pro looks up for the challenge
The ultimate all-in-one guitar and vocal rig? HeadRush continues its assault on the modeling market with amp-cloning, Auto-Tune-loaded Core FX processor By Matt Owen published 20 September 23 Streamlined version of the brand's feature-packed Prime amp modeler and multi-FX unit might just have Line 6 and Neural DSP looking over their shoulder
AIRD drop: Boss’ new ME-90 multi-fx loses COSM amp sims in favor of the firm’s flagship modeling tech By Matt Parker published 6 July 23 The latest iteration of the long-running multi-effects pedal series uses the same amp sims found on the firm’s premium GT-1000 unit
Hotone unveils the palm-sized Ampero Mini – and at $255 it might be a serious competitor in the multi-FX/amp modeler market By Matt Owen published 20 June 23 The pedal packs in a huge suite of amps and effects at an affordable price to rival the likes of the Line 6 HX Stomp and Boss GT-1000CORE – and it comes in different colors, too
Eventide H90 Harmonizer review By Trevor Curwen published 4 May 23 A step up from the H9, Eventide’s latest Harmonizer multi-effects unit lets you use two algorithms at the same time – with spectacular results
NAMM 2023: NUX gets in on the all-in-one guitar rig game with the feature-packed Trident multi-effects unit By Matt Owen published 14 April 23 Onboard effects, a built-in looper, an IR Loader and 27 amp models powered by an ultra-powerful, newly developed algorithm headline NUX's tank-like unit
HeadRush debuts the amp-cloning and Auto-Tune-equipped Prime, “the most powerful, versatile, and realistic-sounding floorboard FX processor ever” By Matt Parker published 21 March 23 The touchscreen-equipped amp modeler and multi-FX brings the fight to Neural DSP and Line 6
Zoom unveils new B2 Four bass multi-effects pedal, with Multi-Layer IR, 300 patches and a 60-second looper By Matt Parker published 27 February 23 The bassist‘s answer to the firm’s feature-packed G2 Four has arrived
Zoom debuts its all-new Multi-Layer IR technology with two feature-packed multi-effects processors By Matt Owen published 15 December 22 The G2 Four and G2X Four offer 22 amp and cab mods using Multi-IRs, as well as 79 effects, 300 patch memories and, in the latter case, a built-in expression pedal
TC Electronic Plethora X3 review By Trevor Curwen published 12 December 22 TC's TonePrint pedals flexibly arranged in one compact unit for maximum effect
Beetronics Zzombee Filtremulator review By Trevor Curwen published 21 November 22 Take a flight of fancy into filtering, fuzz and frequency shifts with the latest from the bee-fixated boutique builders
Donner goes for the budget multi-effects crown with new, $269 Arena2000 unit By Jackson Maxwell published 2 November 22 Cheap as it may be, the Arena2000 still features 278 effects, 80 amp models, 50 cabinet impulse reponse models, a built-in looper and much more