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We speak to the Anjunadeep and Circus signee ahead of her appearance at Brighton Music Conference
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"If we do this correctly, I think this could be one of the best blues songs ever!” – the story of Joe Bonamassa's version of Sloe Gin
"The solos were done live… But the sort of Jimmy Page bits, those were overdubbed. I had the hardest time doing those"
Ernie Ball Music Man rolls out new five-string DarkRay and a pair of exquisitely shreddable Jason Richardson Cutlass electric guitars
The EBMM x Darkglass Electronics collab now with extra low-end and fresh finishes – while Richardson’s Cutlass arrives in eye-popping Majora Purple and limited edition Empress White
Best fuzz pedals 2022: put some extra dirt in your guitar tone
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Walrus Audio unveils the Badwater, an all-in-one bass preamp and DI pedal with onboard compressor
The Badwater features a three-voice overdrive, four-band EQ, optical compressor and both XLR and 1/4” outputs to give you the option of sending it direct or through an amp
Taylor Hawkins allegedly raised concerns over Foo Fighters’ touring schedule prior to his death
Chad Smith says the late Foo Fighters drummer told him, "I can't do it like this anymore"
The Guitarwrist and Gibson upcycle used guitar strings to make sustainable jewellery and raise money for charity
For the Gibson superfan in your life, a planet-friendly range of bracelets, necklaces, rings and earrings with all proceeds going to Gibson Gives
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If vintage kudos and retro styling appeal to you, the latest update from GForce Software may provide some contemporary inspiration too
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Two of Loopcloud’s bespoke tools now stand alone as adept beat-builders and synthetic colour generators respectively
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Is this for real? A MIDI controller without pads, keys, or even corners. Just bounce it, and watch out for your studio fish tank
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The sweet spot between top-end Roland features, size and cost
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Fender's digital Tone Master series expands to add another lightweight and tube-free take on one its classic tube combos
