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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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    Origin Effects Bass Rigs

    Amp Simulation Pedals

    OE’s all‑analogue bass pedals pack the sound of a stack into a stompbox.

    Reviews Nov 2023
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    PolyChrome DSP McRocklin Suite

    Guitar Rig Modelling Plug-in

    Thomas McRocklin’s first foray into the world of guitar rig emulations treads a slightly different path from the competition.

    Reviews Nov 2023
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    Strymon Ultraviolet

    Uni-Vibe Emulation Pedal

    The Ultraviolet is the third pedal to join the ranks of Strymon’s new compact line of ARM‑powered processors.

    Reviews Nov 2023
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    Boss GM-800

    Guitar Synth

    It’s nearly half a century since the first guitar synth became available commercially — and, boy, have they come on a long way since then!

    Reviews Nov 2023
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    Hughes & Kettner StompMan

    Guitar Amplifier Pedal

    The StompMan may look like ‘just another drive pedal’ but actually it’s a fully‑fledged 50W amp head that can fit on a pedalboard.

    Reviews Nov 2023
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    Blackstar St James Plugin

    Guitar Amp Modelling Plug-in

    Blackstar have an enviable track record in building genuine valve amps. Can their first modelling plug‑in maintain those lofty standards?

    Reviews Oct 2023
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    S-CAT Double Trouble

    Distortion Pedal

    This dual‑distortion box is equally at home with guitars,synths and drum machines, on a dusted‑daily desktop or a filthy stage pedalboard...

    Reviews Oct 2023
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    Origin Effects Halcyon Gold

    Adaptive Overdrive Pedal

    Still searching for an ‘always on’ overdrive that works with your guitar’s volume control turned up or backed off? Your search might be over...

    Reviews Oct 2023
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    Apogee Jam X

    USB Guitar Interface

    With a built‑in analogue compressor, Apogee’s Jam X is designed to get your guitar sound right from the start.

    Reviews Oct 2023
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    Boss SDE-3000D

    Dual Delay Pedal

    This pedal brings Roland’s classic ’80s rackmount delay into the 21st Century, with dual delay engines and modern control options.

    Reviews Sep 2023
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    Neural DSP Archetype: Tom Morello

    Guitar Rig Modelling Plug-in

    No synthesizers were used in the making of this plug‑in.

    Reviews Sep 2023
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    Zivix Jamstik Classic

    MIDI Guitar

    The launch of the original Jamstik Studio marked a real advance in the world of pitch‑to‑MIDI guitars — and there’s now an alternative model for guitarists who prefer to play something more familiar.

    Reviews Aug 2023
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    Walrus Audio Fable

    Walrus Audio Fable

    Granular Delay Pedal

    Walrus Audio have come up with a pedal whose five switchable preset program types interact with the other controls to provide a range of granular effects that range from smooth and hypnotic to glitchy and agitated.

    Reviews Aug 2023
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    Line 6 Catalyst 60

    Modelling Guitar Amp

    Does Line 6's streamlined approach to amp modelling manage to provide all the features needed for stage, studio and home?

    Reviews Aug 2023
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    Blackstar Amped 2 & Amped 3

    Amp Sim Pedals With Power Amps

    These two stompbox amps may look superficially the same and do have quite a lot in common, but each one seems to have been optimised for a different type of user.

    Reviews Jul 2023
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    Gamechanger Audio Bigsby Pedal

    Polyphonic Pitch-shifter

    There’s more to this stylish‑looking pedal than meets the eye!

    Reviews Jul 2023
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    IK Multimedia Axe I/O One

    USB Audio Interface

    IK Multimedia’s mini Axe has everything you need for recording solo guitar.

    Reviews Jul 2023
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    IK Multimedia Tonex Pedal

    Amp Profiling Pedal

    The Tonex Pedal makes IK’s powerful amp‑capture technology available in a standalone hardware unit.

    Reviews Jun 2023
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    Universal Audio Galaxy ’74, Del-Verb & Max

    Tape Echo, Reverb/Delay & Preamp/Compressor Pedals

    The latest additions to Universal Audio’s UAFX digital stompbox range offer faithful recreations of classic studio tape delays, reverbs, compressors — and even a vintage microphone preamp.

    Reviews Jun 2023
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    DryBell Module 4

    Compressor Pedal

    Croatia‑based manufacturer DryBell’s Module 4 design aims to recreate the famous Orange Squeezer compressor.

    Reviews May 2023
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    Caveman Audio BP1 & BP1 Compact

    Bass Preamplifiers

    The BP1 and BP1 Compact are superb bass guitar preamplifiers in a pedal format.

    Reviews Mar 2023

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