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A screenshot of the Line 6 Helix Stadium Native amp simulator software
“This could well be the amp simulator to rule them all”: Line 6 Helix Stadium Native review

By Matt McCracken Published

Line 6 Helix Stadium Native brings Agoura amp models, Proxy clones, and 48-blocks to your DAW, but is it worth the $399.99 asking price for new users?

Plugins
Korg NTS-4
“A more successful attempt at what the Volca Mix tried to do”: Korg Nu:Tekt NTS-4 review

By Si Truss Published

Korg's latest DIY kit is a mini mixer that's perfectly pitched for small desktop production setups

Tech
Hotone Ampero II Stage
“Even if you have a decent amp, there's enough variety and depth of effects in the Stage to justify integrating it into an existing rig”: Hotone Ampero II Stage review

By Alex Lynham Published

Hotone refines its flagship floorboard for live use with NAM A2 compatibility

Guitar Pedals
An Eventide H9 Harmonizer Gen 2 multi-effects pedal on a white pegboard
"Some of the best quality effect algorithms I’ve ever laid ears on": Eventide H9 Harmonizer Gen 2 review

By Matt McCracken Published

Packing studio-grade algorithms in a compact chassis, the latest Eventide effects pedal is a multi-role fighter that can do any style

Guitar Pedals
Roland GO:Mixer Studio
“A highly flexible compact mixer and USB interface that’s perfect for desktop recording and live performance”: Roland Go:Mixer Studio review

By Jon Musgrave Published

Packing a lot of power in your pocket

Mixers
Millenium Drums MPS-350X
“It’s hard to argue with the amount of features on offer here for such an affordable price”: Millenium Drums MPS-350 E-Drum Set review

By Tom Bradley Published

Millenium beefs up its MPS e-kit range with a new entry-level offering

Electronic Drums
Telstar Standard ST14 12-String review
"Superb playability, a versatile sound set, and pretty unbeatable value": Shergold Telstar Standard ST14 12-String review

By Daryl Robertson Published

This is an affordable retro inspired 12-string that punches well above its weight

Electric Guitars
Positive Grid Spark Pedal
"It’s hard to deny it’s impressive what Positive Grid has packed into this tiny floor unit, but it can feel a little overstuffed at times": Positive Grid Spark Pedal review

By Daryl Robertson Published

The Spark gets a pedalboard makeover, putting the power of the smart practice amp at your feet

Guitar Pedals
Walrus Audio Lüm Texture Engine
“Forget Interstellar, if you want to know what being sucked into a black hole might sound like, this is the pedal for you”: Walrus Audio Lüm Texture Engine review

By Izzie Jones Published

Welcome to the granular and textural reverb pedal built from the essence of three iconic Walrus pedals; Slö, Fable and Lore

Guitar Pedals
Harley Benton JB-62HA
“Its build quality is miles ahead of any other new instrument at this price”: Harley Benton JB-62HA review

By Connor Flys Published

Did Harley Benton drag this bass behind a car? Nope – it’s the brand-new, beaten-to-hell JB-62HA.

Bass Guitars
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