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Neural DSP Quad Cortex mini: it still has the same four rotary footswitches, the 7" touchscreen, but it's more than 50 per cent smaller than Neural's game-changing original amp modeller.
“Our goal has been to define the standard for what an all-in-one digital rig can be”: Neural DSP’s game-changing Quad Cortex amp modeller just got a lot smaller – but it’s got the same sounds, the same power, and a 7” touchscreen too

By Jonathan Horsley Published

NAMM 2026: It does all the things that the regular-sized Quad Cortex, only it's small, a lot smaller

Guitars
Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer X – The latest and most high-profile addition to the Finnish brand's signature plugin range, Mayer's plugin is replete with captures of boutique, rare and one-off amps and pedals
It’s official! Neural DSP’s John Mayer Archetype plugin suite is here – and with Dumble, Klon and Reverberator captures, it is the motherlode for boutique electric guitar tone

By Jonathan Horsley Published

Neural DSP bags its most high-profile artist yet and present players with a cornucopia of gourmet tone options

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Neural DSP Quad Cortex floating with smoke in the background
“A generational leap in modelling technology”: Neural DSP gives Quad Cortex and Nano Cortex an almighty power-up

By Jonathan Horsley Published

With the CorOS 3.3.0 Quad Cortex and NanOS 2.2.0 Nano Cortex updates, Neural DSP levels up its modelling game with cloud-trained tech, improving the units' sounds and performance

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Universal Audio UAFX pedals: the company has updated its amp modelling pedal lineup, adding MIDI connectivity, improved presets and app integration.
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

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IK Multimedia Tonex Plug: the new headphones amp is fully compatible with the brand's state-of-the-art modelling platform, giving players the opportunity to play anywhere, anytime, and access thousands of different tones while doing so.
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

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Fender Studio
“A portable setup that offers a powerful means of recording and practising”: Fender Link I/O and Fender Studio review

By Pete Emery Published

Fender introduces Link I/O and Fender Studio, a potentially potent and exceptionally portable little combo

Audio Interfaces
The Line 6 Powercab CL looks like the usual FRFR guitar speaker you might expect, but has switchable speaker voicings emulating classic drivers. It is pictured here onstage and in low-light situations.
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

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Walrus Audio Canvas Power USB: The compact pedalboard power supply can be charged via USB.
Walrus Audio’s Canvas Power USB is the super-compact device for powering your rig with a laptop charger

By Jonathan Horsley Published

Designed to work with Walrus Audio's modular pedalboard power supplies, the Canvas Power USB can be used for a wireless rig or as a single-pedal power supply for desktop use

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Harley Benton Head Switcher; this black single-footswitch pedal is an affordable switching solution for players with two amp heads sharing one speaker cabinet, and is here photographed against a blue gradient background.
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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Laney LFR-110: A compact 1x10 version of the British amp brand's "best in class" FRFR speaker cabinet.
Laney expands Devin Townsend and Guthrie Govan-approved FRFR speaker range with compact 1x10

By Jonathan Horsley Published

The LFR-110 promises “studio-quality” sound and portability – and it will make your amp modelling rig easier to carry around

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