Latest articles by Pete Emery
Neural reaches the next frontier of amp modelling with a unit that might just change everything
In-ear monitoring is becoming more affordable, with many entry-level options on the market. The DT30 IE from Beyerdynamic could be the perfect beginner in-ears, or even a decent backup for more seasoned users
Orange teams up with Ed Sheeran to create the Outlowd series of acoustic amplifiers. The diminutive ES3 is the home tool that could add an extra level of lush tone to our home sessions.
Laney targets the practice amp market with a versatile range of tones and effects, all in an easy-to-use, diminutive package
Neural DSP takes a different approach to a miniature modeller, but at a price point that may limit its uses
Universal Audio curates a wide selection of its renowned amp models and effects to create a plugin that is a near-complete guitar studio
Sponsor Content Created With Boss
Providing a host of official and authentic digital recreations of its legendary line of pedals, Boss offers the guitarist a new way to play iconic sounds from across its varied catalogue
Thomann slaps a handy discount on the recently released Victory Duchess Deluxe MKII Head
Inspired by the iconic guitar, Epiphone's Jeff Beck Oxblood Les Paul allows fans to get a little bit closer to the guitar icon. Thomann knocks 20% off the guitar for Cyber Monday
Walmart has slapped an $82 discount on this Sonic Squier Stratocaster bundle, which also includes an amp, strap, picks, cable, tuner and more
Adding options to a tried-and-tested circuit, Warm Audio releases its take on an iconic overdrive pedal
Neural’s digital expertise combines with Misha Mansoor’s renowned ear for excellent tone to bring us a plugin that serves up everything a player may need to record epic, Periphery-inspired modern metal guitar tones
Fender introduces Link I/O and Fender Studio, a potentially potent and exceptionally portable little combo
Strandberg makes key tweaks to its Boden blueprint, aiming to create an instrument to suit any genre - mission accomplished?
Sponsored by Positive Grid
Trying out Positive Grid's new software, making it easier than ever to get mix-ready guitar tones
Budget-friendly and feature-packed – perhaps more than just the perfect introduction to in-ear monitoring
Fender introduces the American Ultra Luxe Vintage, aiming to bring the playability of the Ultra II line to a player who prefers the aesthetic and tone of a more traditional character
Already known to be a great direct-to-desk solution, we now have extra tweakability within the Tone Master series via an IR manager that could make this Blonde Tone Master Deluxe Reverb the perfect gigging machine
Featuring three modes and both manual and automatic control, Vox has put together a versatile wah to help get the funk out
From the team behind JET guitars comes new brand Spira. Created to serve the heavier side of music, and applying an impressive spec in a budget-friendly, metal package
Fender aims for acoustic and electric versatility in a relatively affordable package
Are these strings a sweet spot for players? Guitarist Pete Emery finds out with this long-term test
Gretsch makes a few tweaks to the G5230T to bring us a variation with more than a little sparkle
