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Good news for Randy Rhoads fans – his MXR Distortion+ is back, and you have got to see its supersonic finish
By Jonathan Horsley published
All about the crazy train! This special edition reissue presents the late Ozzy guitarist's signature distortion in white with black pinstripes, gold knobs FTW...

“My father always thought you were a ..: Which rock legend has annoyed Jack Osbourne?
By Will Simpson published
After some insensitive comments about his old man

Strymon unveils the PCH Active Direct Interface – the missing link for your amp-less pedalboard setup?
By Jonathan Horsley published
The digital stompbox specialist serve up an analogue solution for amp-free rigs, with a super-tough active DI box offering full stereo support and a headphones amp for practice and monitoring

Global music revenue set to double $200 billion in next decade, says Goldman Sachs
By Will Simpson published
Emerging streaming markets and superfans to provide growth

“It’s analogous to Napster”: Brian Wampler on threat of digital disruption to pedal and tube amp market
By Jonathan Horsley published
One of the most respected names in pedal designs wrestles with the threat of digital disruption and says stompbox brands need to move with the times

“The hardest hitting synthesized drums ever put in a plugin”: Baby Audio Tekno isn’t pulling its punches
By Si Truss published
The US brand’s new plugin has 18 engines that combine FM, digital synthesis and circuit modelled VA

“Buoyant instrumentals that will create a hopeful and joyous atmosphere”: Listen to David Byrne's wedding playlist
By Will Simpson published
The ex Talking Head is getting spliced this week

"This is every last plugin we've ever made": Purafied Audio puts $473 plugin bundle up for $2.38 in response to Guitar Center pricing error
By Matt Mullen published
That's a 99% discount
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