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Guitar Technology

Whilst many people still think of SOUND ON SOUND as only covering synthesizers, keyboards and computer software, regular readers over the past 38 years will know that we include frequent coverage of a heck of a lot of Guitar Technology products — including Guitar Amp Modellers, Guitar Pedals, Guitar Combos, Speakers, Pickups, Guitar Accessories plus Guitar-related Techniques workshops on how to mike-up a guitar cab, and such-like.

You will find all of these gathered below and on subsequent screen pages. Use the sidebar Filters and grey buttons above to find the content you are most interested in.

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    Boss RT-2 Rotary Ensemble

    Rotary Speaker Emulation Pedal

    Nineteen years after their first stereo rotary speaker effect, Boss deliver an even more convincing emulation in a compact pedal format.

    Reviews Sep 2025
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    Meris Enzo X

    Guitar Synth & Effects Pedal

    With four different modes, onboard effects and MIDI sync capability, there’s plenty of creative potential packed into this stompbox.

    Reviews Sep 2025
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    Neural DSP NanOS v2.0 & v2.1

    Firmware Updates For The Nano Cortex

    The recent NanOS v2.0 and v2.1 firmware releases massively expand the range of effects and add flexibility to the Nano Cortex's seven‑slot signal chain.

    Reviews Sep 2025
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    IK Multimedia Tonex Modeler amp effects modelling capture software

    IK Multimedia launch new Tonex Modeler

    Free update for all paid Tonex versions

    IK Multimedia's new Tonex Modeler applicaton that introduces a variety of user-requested features and promises to deliver more accurate and expressive Tone Models. 

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    Neural DSP CorOS update Quad Cortex Archetype: Cory Wong X Nolly X and Parallax X

    Neural DSP update CorOS & Cortex Control

    Quad Cortex compatibility & user-requested features

    Neural DSP's latest CorOS update brings three of the company’s most popular plug-ins to the Quad Cortex, as well as introducing a number of user-requested features and addressing some known bugs.

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    Walrus Audio Xero Polylooper guitar loop pedal

    Walrus Audio introduce the Xero Polylooper

    Features two independent looper channels

    Boasting dual-channel looping functionality with independent loop control for each channel, the Xero Polylooper includes a trio of operation modes that allow it to tackle everything from practising licks to building up evolving soundscapes during a live performance. 

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    Franklin Audio RA-20 & SS-6 MkII

    Dual-channel Re‑amper & Stereo Switcher

    We check out a cleverly configurable re‑amper, and a switch box with a difference...

    Reviews Aug 2025
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    Electro-Harmonix Pico 360+

    Looper Pedal

    The Electro‑Harmonix Pico 360+ Looper is a pico‑sized alternative to the company’s Nano Looper 360.

    Reviews Aug 2025
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    Two notes Torpedo Reload II

    Reactive Load & Stereo Power Amp

    French company Two notes Audio Engineering have updated their flagship Reload re‑amping product — and it’s different from what everybody was expecting!

    Reviews Aug 2025
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    Boss RT-2 Rotary Ensemble Leslie cabinet emulation effects pedal

    Boss announce the RT-2 Rotary Ensemble

    Rotary cabinet emulation joins compact pedal line-up

    Boss' latest pedal promises to accurately recreate the much-loved sound of a rotary cabinet, as well as adding a modern twist thanks to multiple operation modes.

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    Eventide & Third Man Records Knife Drop

    Fuzz Synth Pedal

    Part fuzz, part guitar synth, this quirky pedal was conceived with horror soundtracks in mind. But it’s not a one‑trick pony...

    Reviews Jul 2025
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    Electro-Harmonix LPB-3 Linear Power Boost

    Boost & EQ Pedal

    Electro-Harmonix have created the LPB‑3 Linear Power Booster, which incorporates an active EQ, complete with a parametric mid control.

    Reviews Jul 2025
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    Boss Tube Amp Expander Core

    Reactive Load • Speaker Simulator • Re‑amplifier

    Offering all the essential facilities at a lower price point, could the new Core version of the Tube Amp Expander be a serious competitor to the original flagship model?

    Reviews Jul 2025
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    Fitting A Boss GK-5 Kit

    DIY Installation

    There can be advantages in permanently installing the pickup for your Roland/Boss guitar synth or modeller. Usually, it’s a job for a luthier, but with some basic woodworking skills you can go the DIY route...

    Techniques Jun 2025
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    Boss Katana:Go

    Modelling Headphone Amp For Guitar & Bass

    Boss’ Katana:Go has been overhauled, and is now more compact, sleek and portable than the original.

    Reviews Jun 2025
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    TC Electronic Ditto 2

    Looper Pedal

    TC’s diminutive one‑knob, one‑switch Ditto looper has proven very popular, but TC still wanted to improve it...

    Reviews Jun 2025
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    Q. What’s the best way to treat noise on my guitar recordings?

    When I record guitar in my little ‘studio’ at home, it always sounds kinda noisy. What’s the best way to tackle noise?

    Sound Advice Jun 2025
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    Kemper Profiler MK 2 Series guitar amp effects modelling hardware

    Kemper unveil the Profiler MK 2 Series

    Entire amp & effects modelling line-up refreshed

    The latest versions of Kemper's Profiler units all benefit from seven additional effects blocks, multitrack USB audio, improved performance and more.

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    Fender Studio free music guitar recording mobile application DAW software

    Fender launch Fender Studio

    New free recording app announced

    Available for iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and Linux, Fender Studio allows users to record their guitars, vocals or other sources with just a single tap, and comes packed with authentic amp and effects emulations. 

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    Roland Boss Effects Pedals guitar processing plug-ins

    Roland introduce Boss Effects Pedals plug-in

    Eight pedals at launch with more to follow

    The latest addition to Roland’s subscription service provides DAW users with a selection of authentic Boss effects pedal recreations.

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    IK Multimedia Brown Sound 78/79 Signature Collection TONEX Tone Model expansion

    Brown Sound 78/79 Signature Collection from IK Multimedia

    Latest TONEX expansion announced

    IK Multimedia have launched the Brown Sound 78/79 Signature Collection, the first in an exclusive three-part series of TONEX expansions that capture some of the recorded guitar tones that have defined modern rock music.

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