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Universal Audio gives its UAFX amp modelling and effects pedals an almighty power up, adding MIDI connectivity, improving presets and app integration
By Jonathan Horsley published
The update is free, available now, and it includes all of the UAFX dual-footswitch effects and amp emulator pedals

IK Multimedia unveils the Tonex Plug – is this pocket-sized powerhouse a gamechanger for headphone amps?
By Jonathan Horsley published
IK Multimedia expands its Tonex ecosystem with the ultimate practice amp, with access to over 40,000 amp/ pedal rigs, tuner, metronome, Bluetooth. And it can be used as an audio interface

“Its solid quality, punchy tone and its surprising amount of headroom might make it a secret weapon for rehearsals, or even gigs”: Blackstar Debut Bass 25 review
By Connor Flys published
Blackstar's Debut range, now available in bass flavour - does it hit the spot?

"There’s something incredibly satisfying about playing through this amp": Laney Lionheart Foundry Super 60 112
By Daryl Robertson published
This Laney might be tube-less, but still manages to deliver the roar we’ve come to expect from its fan-favourite Lionheart combo

Mesa/Boogie reissues a cult classic with a design that takes the amp brand back to the beginning
By Jonathan Horsley published
Loved by the likes of John Petrucci, the Mark IIC+ HRG presents super-clean tone at super-high volume and a super-tight crunch voicing for rock and metal rhythms

Line 6 introduces multi-voicing for active guitar speakers as the Powercab CL offers ups the ante for amp modelling rigs
By Jonathan Horsley published
Available in 1x12 and 2x12 formats, the Powercab CL offers players the choice of six switchable virtual speakers based on classic drivers, and you can turn them all of if you prefer

“He wanted all that at an undoable selling price”: Mesa/Boogie founder Randall Smith confirms rumours that it built James Hetfield a signature model – and it combined three iconic amps in one
By Jonathan Horsley published
A Diezel, a JC-120 and a Mark IIC+ all in one? That would have cost a whack – and it would have, which is why the Metallica frontman's prototype never got released

Blackstar Amplification unveils the BEAM SOLO – has the Fender Mustang Micro Plus found a rival?
By Jonathan Horsley published
The BEAM SOLO is a $129 all-in-one solution for silent practice, equipped with meticulously engineered digital models of Blackstar amps, with editing via the app and “pro-level” tone

Harley Benton unveils sub-$100 solution for players with two tube amps sharing same speaker cabinet
By Jonathan Horsley published
The Tube Head Switch features onboard safety load management and has a buffered instrument input and direct input for preamps and other line-level devices, and it's cheap
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