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“Living, breathing amplifier designs in their own right”: Blackstar breaks into the amp sim software market with St. James plugin
By Matt Owen published
“Designed, not modelled” is the mantra for the brand's first-ever plugin, which offers digital versions of both St. James amp models and a wealth of extras
John Petrucci officially launches his own software brand, Tonemission – and its first drop replicates his exact signal chain
By Matt Owen published
Tones from the Dream Theater virtuoso's three most recent albums have been profiled in Tonemission's first collection of IRs, with even more set to arrive in the future
It sure looks like John Petrucci is about to launch his own guitar software brand
By Matt Parker published
The guitarist has trialed a new venture, Tone Mission, on his socials – and we’ve looked up the trademark...
Move over, Steve Vai: Senior Apple software engineer shreds on triple-neck guitar at 2023 Apple Developers Conference
By Jackson Maxwell published
It's not the first time that Apple exec Craig Federighi has incorporated guitar into the much-watched conference, either...
Positive Grid just radically upgraded its BIAS FX 2 software
By Jackson Maxwell published
From meticulously re-engineered amps and new custom cabinet IRs to an enhanced version of the firm's acclaimed Guitar Match feature – and even slick new graphics – the update is comprehensive, and free for current BIAS FX 2 users
Tom Morello’s guitar rig is now a Neural DSP plugin – watch the Rage Against the Machine firebrand demo his signature software… with a wrench
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Archetype: Tom Morello crams the iconic pedalboard and long-serving Marshall JCM amp into your computer – but does it nail those trademark Whammy tones?
Best guitar apps: top choices for learning, tuning, recording and more
By Matt McCracken last updated
Enhance your technique with our pick of the best guitar apps for the modern player
Here's your last chance to save a massive 50% on Line 6 Helix Native in its spring software sale
By Matt McCracken published
Get your paws on some of the best amp and effects modeling software around with these tempting spring deals
Moog’s Moogerfooger plugins are now available to buy individually
By Matt Parker published
You can now pick up standalone plugins from the series starting from $59
MOD Audio promises a “universe of reverbs at your feet” with its new Convolution reverb plugin – equipped with 15-second IR processing
By Jonathan Horsley published
Is this the future for multi-effects? Simply load your own reverbs onto the MOD Audio Dwarf’s plugin-powered device and you can design your own ambient adventure
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