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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

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

JHS Pedals’ Notadümblë has been discontinued after two weeks
By Phil Weller published
The DIY pedal was accidentally fitted with an alternative Dumble-style circuit – but a ‘fixed’ version is already in production

"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

Boss has brought 8 iconic effects pedals to the digital realm for the first time
By Phil Weller published
It’s the firm’s first foray into virtual effects – but paywall complications might deter some potential users

Electro-Harmonix launches the Oceans Abyss – taking on the likes of Strymon and Meris
By Phil Weller published
With two independently programmable reverb engines, 10 voices, and a bevy of effects, the Oceans Abyss is throwing its hat in the ring for 2025’s best one-stop ambience machine

NAMM President reacts to the de-escalation of tariffs on products imported from China – and details its impact on the musical instrument sector
By Janelle Borg published
Trump has recently announced a “total reset” of U.S.-China relations and updates on tariffs which will undeniably also impact the guitar and gear market

Sonic Youth's Lee Ranaldo is selling his first-ever electric guitar on the band's relaunched Reverb store
By Janelle Borg published
This is the third time the iconic experimental rockers have linked up with the online gear marketplace to sell a collection of their own gear to fans
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