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Way back in 2016, Yamaha built an actuator into its new TransAcoustic line of acoustic guitars that produced reverb and chorus through the sound hole. The second generation has just launched, and now includes a built-in looper.Continue ReadingCategory:… Continue reading Yamaha effects-packing acoustic puts looping on tap
A little over 10 years ago, a Phoenix-based startup treated acoustic pickers to a bunch of effects directly through the sound hole courtesy of the smartphone-sized ToneWoodAmp. Now the much-improved second generation device has launched.Continue Readin… Continue reading Acoustic guitar amp pushes multi-effects through the sound hole
Fender’s original Mustang Micro was an impressive little headphone amplifier for silent practice and recording – but the brand-new Plus version is a remarkable upgrade that puts a ludicrous range of tone options at your fingertips.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Review: Fender’s $129 dongle-amp puts half a Tonemaster Pro in your pocket
When Gamechanger Audio launches a new product, you can expect the unexpected. Previous outings have included the awesome Plus sustainer, the high-voltage Plasma Pedal, the gorgeous Bigsby pedal and the Motor Synth. Now the quirky innovators are bringin… Continue reading Gamechanger embarks on a voyage of sonic discovery with the Mod Series
Positive Grid launched one of our favorite modeling practice amps back in 2019, in the shape of the Spark. The family got smaller members in 2022 and 2023, and now the company is going gigging with the Spark Live smart amp and PA system.Continue Readin… Continue reading Positive Grid takes Spark guitar amp on the road
Back in 2012, Vox Amplification looked to its design history to launch a pair of travel guitars based on the classic 1960s Phantom and Teardrop shapes. With NAMM just around the corner, the company has refined the concept for the feature-packed APC-1.C… Continue reading Vox embraces classic ’60s vibe for APC-1 travel guitar
Roland-owned Boss has launched a new compact pedal that offers guitarists stomp-sized access to digital recreations of 11 amp tones matched with Celestion Impulse Responses, for “consistent, high-quality sound while performing, recording, and practicin… Continue reading Boss crams 11 tasty amp and speaker tones into compact floor stomp
IK Multimedia’s gorgeous ToneX pedal remains unrivaled at its price point as 2023 comes to a close, replacing your guitar amp with a cornucopia of tone profiles either captured directly from your own rig, or downloaded from thousands online.Continue Re… Continue reading Review: $399 ToneX pedal puts AI-captured guitar amps at your feet
Tube-driven guitar amplifiers are outstanding pieces of music equipment, but they’re also heavy, bulky, somewhat delicate and they require some maintenance over the years. They’re a little tricky to record with consistency, and each one delivers a rela… Continue reading Review: Fender Tone Master Pro, the most powerful guitar processor ever
Tube-driven guitar amplifiers are outstanding pieces of music equipment, but they’re also heavy, bulky, somewhat delicate and they require some maintenance over the years. They’re a little tricky to record with consistency, and each one delivers a rela… Continue reading Review: Fender Tone Master Pro, the most powerful guitar processor ever