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NAMM 2024: MXR’s all-new Joshua Ambient Echo delay pedal “isn’t just a delay” – it’s a U2-inspired pedalboard powerhouse “expertly concocted for those who seek atmospheric perfection”
By Matt Owen published
Based on vintage rack-style delay processing that may or may not have been favored by the Edge, MXR's latest stompbox aims to be a one-stop-shop for all your modulation and echo needs

Jam with legends of Heart, Stone Temple Pilots and AC/DC: Nancy Wilson, Dean DeLeo, Robert DeLeo confirmed for Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp 2024
By Jonathan Horsley published
And Chris Slade of AC/DC and the Firm will be on the drums

“I am fascinated by their talent, technique and creativity”: Steve Vai taps this generation's most innovative players for Vai Academy 7.0
By Matt Owen published
Tim Henson, Yvette Young, Ichika Nito and Mateus Asato will all feature at the event, which puts the spotlight on guitarists defining the future of the instrument

Rolling Stone Darryl Jones, Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton (and an actual Beatle) to lead next Rock ’N’ Roll Fantasy Camp in New York
By Jonathan Horsley published
Yup, a rhythm section comprising 'fifth Beatle' Pete Best on drums, with Jones and Hamilton on bass, is just the thing for playing Stones, Aerosmith and Beatles classics onstage in NYC

Blues Music Awards 2023: Buddy Guy, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram win big as John Primer is inducted into the Hall of Fame
By Jonathan Horsley published
The 44th Annual Blues Music Awards also saw Tommy Castro crowned Entertainer of the Year, with Sue Foley and Ruthie Foster picking up awards as well

NAMM 2023: Explore Donner’s newest smart guitar, the REVO – an innovative instrument with a light-up fretboard for learning scales, songs and more
By Matt Owen published
A patented DMI double pickup system, accompanying mobile app and interactive light up fretboard headline the REVO, which looks to be the ultimate learning, teaching and sharing guitar

NAMM 2023: Meet IK Multimedia’s game-changing AmpliTube TONEX Pedal, which lets you harness the sound of any amp or drive pedal using AI Machine Modeling
By Matt Owen published
The affordable stompbox gives you access to some of the most coveted gear in history – as well as models of your own amps and pedals – and offers 150 customizable presets for a mammoth supply of amp and effects models

NAMM 2023: Take a tour of Donner’s upgraded travel-friendly guitar, the HUSH-X headless electric model
By Matt Owen published
Featuring a patented headless tuning system and bridge, and a neck-through design, the HUSH-X is a powerful travel companion with Alnico V pickups for plugged-in performances
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