News Pro Audio Exploring the IK Multimedia TONEX Ecosystem by Ethan Saunders A powerhouse suite designed to revolutionise your guitar tone and studio workflow IK Multimedia has long been synonymous with innovation in music production, and their latest offering, the Amplitube ToneX…
News Pro Audio STL Tones Amp Hub: Burner Excel Ltd Model by Oliver Ashby All your guitar needs now live completely in the box We hardly think that amp sims need an introduction to our pro audio enthusiasts. Simulating guitar amplifiers has become commonplace…
Features Music News Pro Audio Remembering three forgotten vintage British amp manufacturers by Pinky Latt It’s hard to think of British amp manufacturers without thinking of Vox or Marshall, but back in the day, brands like Selmer and WEM reigned supreme. The UK has birthed…
News Pro Audio How the ‘world’s biggest amp’ made its way into Godzilla vs Kong by Emily Suine Godzilla vs Kong? Try 14-foot amp vs 6-foot bass drum. Check out the biggest instruments in the world that feature in the blockbuster score. Dutch composer Tom Holkenborg (aka Junkie…
News Pro Audio Engineering the Sound: test-driving the brand new Fender Mustang Micro by Dan Shaw Fender has just launched the Mustang Micro personal guitar amplifier. Engineering the Sound was keen to dial in some classic tones. Fender pretty much laid the blueprint for amplification way…
Features Pro Audio Plug into the best 11 guitar amps of 2020 by Nick Mielczarek Whether it’s tube, solid-state, or digital modelling, a combo or head, there are tons of tonal options out there. Check out the best 11 guitar amps of 2020. Guitar amps…
Partner Content Ampeg: elite bass tone for a new generation by Happy For 60 years, Ampeg has been the last word in bass amplification. With a well-established range catering to beginners all the way up to professionals, they’re more popular than ever….
Features Pro Audio The charm of the chime: the colourful characters and history of the VOX AC30 by Samantha Hughes One of the most widespread backline fixtures from the late 50s onwards, the VOX AC30 continues to rack up popularity points worldwide. Read on to discover a little about its…
News Pro Audio Meet AmpliTube 5: IK Multimedia’s most advanced amp collection yet by Jack Foley The AmpliTube 5 virtual guitar amp suite from IK Multimedia gives users a slick new look and is packed with sophisticated features. Following a teaser video earlier this week, IK…
News Pro Audio The Mighty Plug by NUX is the ultimate portable rig by Jack Foley The Mighty Plug from NUX is an incredibly portable device that lets guitarists and bassists jam and practise in blissful silence. NUX has released the Mighty Plug, the “best silent…
Features Pro Audio Fender Deluxe Reverb: the most played, recorded and sought after amp in music history by Nick Stillman Finding a studio with a vintage Fender Deluxe Reverb is like striking gold. There is a good chance it’s the only amp you’ll want to use, and an even better chance…
Features Pro Audio The Lord of Loud: How Marshall came to dominate rock’s biggest stages by Dan Shaw There are few more iconic sights in rock than a Marshall stack on the big stage. Discover how this amplifier emerged from humble beginnings to dominate the world of rock….
Interviews Pro Audio Vintage amps and Beastie Boys: a chat with Zeahorse by Happy We had a chat with the loudest band in Sydney, Zeahorse, about their massive sound, vintage amps and their approach to recording. Zeahorse is a force to be reckoned with….
