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

Two-Channel Guitar Stomp Box Makes Momentary Switches Latching

When we first saw [Maarten Tromp]’s article about a “momentary latching switch” for guitar effects pedals, we have to admit to being a bit confused. When it comes to push-button …read more Continue reading Two-Channel Guitar Stomp Box Makes Momentary Switches Latching

Busker portable PA can rock the street for up to 24 hours

Alto Professional out of Rhode Island has announced the appropriately named Busker battery powered portable amp/speaker for street musicians, DJs, party performers, and “anyone and everyone who wants to be heard.”Continue ReadingCategory: Music, Techno… Continue reading Busker portable PA can rock the street for up to 24 hours

Fender slims down acoustic design for “stage-ready” Highway Series

Fender has pulled back the stage curtain on the Highway Series acoustic guitars in dreadnought or parlor guises, each slimmed down for a more comfortable playing experience and “finely tuned for performance on and off the stage.”Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading Fender slims down acoustic design for “stage-ready” Highway Series

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