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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 2025: 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

Thomas McRocklin launches guitar plugin company PolyChrome DSP and claims the software has replaced over $3,000 worth of his own gear
By Jonathan Horsley published
The Kiesel-wrangling guitar teacher and social media star has entered the guitar software arena with one plugin to rule 'em all

Joe Bonamassa’s mouth-watering amp collection is being modeled by IK Multimedia
By Matt Parker published
The guitar star shared a video of his “amp shanty” – including no fewer than four Dumbles – all set up in the studio

IK Multimedia TONEX review
By Simon Fellows published
Accurately replicate your own amps and stompboxes with this innovative modeller, or choose from thousands of ready-made tones

You can ask artificial intelligence to create Tube Screamer plugins now – and the results are better than you might expect
By Matt Owen published
YouTuber Burned Guitarist put the popular ChatGPT platform through a rigorous coding exercise in an effort to push the boundaries of its guitar-related applications
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