Guitar
Emma ON-1 Okto-Nøjs: A drive pedal ten years in the making!
29 Nov 2016 · Dirty, fuzzy, synth tones in one truly analogue effect pedal. It's been a long wait and it sounds like it was worth it.
Mesa/Boogie Subway Bass DI-Preamp pedal – A mini bass monster!
28 Nov 2016 · The Mesa/Boogie lads have been busy: the D-800 Series amp has now spawned a preamp pedal, while the amp itself sees an update and is paired with a new lightweight bass cab, as well. Phew!
Mooer’s Micro Drummer: Big beats in a petite pedal?
28 Nov 2016 · This dinky little drum pedal has plenty of rhythms squeezed into its diminutive case. One for all you solo artists, perhaps?
Suhr Kiko Loureiro Signature Shiba Drive Re|Loaded: Megadeth leads?
27 Nov 2016 · Suhr announce a new signature version of its popular Shiba overdrive pedal. Will you be able to hear the difference?
Keeley Super Phat Mod Full Range Overdrive: A hyped-up Boss BD-2?
27 Nov 2016 · Based on a re-working of a famous mass produced overdrive pedal for electric guitar, this new take on overdrive certainly has a lot of heritage.
Budget guitar recording, Pt. 4: Free amp software plugins
27 Nov 2016 · OK, you cannot always mic up a guitar amp at home. Here is my list of my favourite virtual guitar amps - best of all they all cost nothing!
Gig Performer: Live rig for your plug-ins
25 Nov 2016 · Gig Performer is a plug-in host for live performance that lets you create your own multi-touchable front panel controls for your whole rig. Looks dated but the functionality is cutting edge.
ACPAD: The future of busking is here
24 Nov 2016 · A wireless MIDI controller that wraps around your acoustic guitar. ACPAD turns you into a busking electronic, looping, beat making, orchestrating genius.
Fender Pro USA Series Leak: New offsets, Strats and Teles to launch at NAMM
23 Nov 2016 · The cat is out of the bag and it would appear that Fender's 2017 line-up is going to be a strong one!
KHDK Electronics’ Dark Blood pedal: Damn it, Hammett, it’s pure evil!
23 Nov 2016 · The Metallica guitarist's new distortion pedal is aimed squarely at those after a huge, heavy guitar sound. All you seekers of crushing riffs may well want to check this one out!
Dwarfcraft Devices revisit two fuzz pedals: Baby Thunder and SheFuzz
21 Nov 2016 · These two new versions of popular fuzz pedals from the company's back catalogue are offered in a new smaller enclosure - check out these 'gnarly' new fuzz boxes!
Blackstar ID:Core V2 guitar amps: An ideal Christmas gift?
21 Nov 2016 · If you are looking for a versatile guitar amp for home use with the flexibility to achieve a variety of sounds, then the ID:Core V2 range could just be what you need.
PRS 2017 Line-up: Cool new updates for the USA models
20 Nov 2016 · PRS seem to have done their very best to improve these for 2017 - you should definitely check them out if you like a well-made guitar!
Budget guitar recording, Pt. 3: Recording your guitar amp
19 Nov 2016 · This week I cover some microphone techniques and share my love for small guitar amps!
Joe Satriani draws on 30 Ibanez guitars: JSART2
17 Nov 2016 · Satch has once again collaborated with Ibanez to produce a limited edition of 30 guitars; each JSART2 guitar bears a unique "artwork" done by Joe. In felt-tip marker.
Can INTEGRAL “revolutionise” guitar cab micing?
16 Nov 2016 · SAM Systems from Devon, UK have invented INTEGRAL, a retro-fit close micing product for guitar cabs. Can this clever product deliver a genuine revolution in guitar recording?
Gibson Les Paul Standard 7 String: Magnificent Seven?
15 Nov 2016 · Gibson has made a limited edition 7 string version of their popular Les Paul Standard electric guitar. Will this modern take on a classic prove popular?
Vick Audio 1861 Tau Fuzz – Civil War Muff with a Russian heritage
13 Nov 2016 · Based on those classic, smooth, bass-heavy Big Muff fuzz pedals of the '90s, this new pedal will certainly divide opinions on which is the best Muff!
New Effect Pedals 2016 Quiz
12 Nov 2016 · Fond of your fuzz and passionate about pedals? Find out if you've been paying attention to the hottest effect pedal releases in 2016 with our new quiz!
Budget guitar recording, Pt. 2: Choosing an audio interface
12 Nov 2016 · Time to look at your room and choose an audio interface for your recording. But what should you be looking for?
Step on The Turd! – Dr No Effects makes a new ‘Shitty’ Fuzz pedal…
11 Nov 2016 · Yes, they have scraped the bottom of the barrel with this new limited edition fuzz box...
Kemper release Profiler OS 4.2 – with even more new features
09 Nov 2016 · Not quite as exciting as the last update, but this OS update gives you a lot of fixes and useful additions for your Kemper Profiling Amp.