Gamechanger embarks on a voyage of sonic discovery with the Mod Series

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 takes Spark guitar amp on the road

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

Boss crams 11 tasty amp and speaker tones into compact floor stomp

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

Review: $399 ToneX pedal puts AI-captured guitar amps at your feet

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

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

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

Lava updates oddly-shaped carbon smart guitar, adds new options

We first got our hands on Lava Music’s oddball carbon-fiber Me 2 smart guitar back in 2021, which was followed by a new model later that year. Now the company has announced the fourth generation, adding a spruce option plus a more affordable Play flavo… Continue reading Lava updates oddly-shaped carbon smart guitar, adds new options

Boss invites guitar players to jam wirelessly with the Katana Air EX

Boss has added a new desktop model to its impressive Katana range of app-enhanced modeling amplifiers for electric guitar and bass. The 35-W Air EX allows for wireless connection between instrument and combo amp, and can also run on batteries.Continue … Continue reading Boss invites guitar players to jam wirelessly with the Katana Air EX