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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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    Positive Grid Experience Jimi Hendrix

    Expansion Pack For Bias FX 2 & Spark

    This expansion pack, which has been approved by the Hendrix estate, requires Positive Grid’s Bias 2 FX plug‑in or Spark amp to run and adds the extra pedal and amp models needed to recreate Jimi's classic sounds.

    Reviews Jan 2022
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    Using Guitar Pedals In Parallel

    Practical Tips & Techniques

    Parallel processing while mixing is a common technique — so why not try it with your pedals when recording?

    Techniques Jan 2022
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    Headrush MX5

    Amp & Effects Modelling Processor

    It may be super-compact, but the MX5 punches well above its price tag. What’s not to like?

    Reviews Dec 2021
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    Blackstar Dept. 10 Boost

    Boost Pedal With EQ

    Blackstar Dept. 10 Boost is part of a series of pedals that use full‑voltage, dual‑triode valves to provide the touch responsiveness of a valve amplifier.

    Reviews Dec 2021
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    Positive Grid Bias FX 2 Elite

    Amplifier & Effects Modelling Software

    With both desktop and mobile versions, and a tiered pricing model, there’s a Bias FX 2 version to suit any budget.

    Reviews Nov 2021
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    Tackling Tone Suck

    Make Guitars Sound Great Again!

    Does your guitar sound dull and lacklustre through your pedalboard? Here’s how to side‑step the tone‑suck trap.

    Techniques Nov 2021
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    JTC Tones Cyber Driver & Daemon Driver

    Cabinet Impulse Response Libraries

    It takes a hell of a lot of prep and expertise to create the perfect cabinet IR library...

    Reviews Oct 2021
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    Positive Grid Spark 40

    Modelling Guitar Amplifier

    The affordable and stylish Spark 40 packs Positive Grid’s powerful modelling software into a convenient, portable practice amp. What’s not to like?

    Reviews Sep 2021
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    Aum Guitars Vibraslide

    Guitar Slide & Sustainer

    The Vibraslide is a genuinely unique and impressive take on the guitar sustainer concept.

    Reviews Sep 2021
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    Origin Effects RD Compact Hot Rod

    Guitar Preamplifier Pedal

    Origin Effects' latest offering is inspired by the work of the backline technicians of the ’70s and ’80s who spent time modifying amps in search of new and exciting sounds.

    Reviews Sep 2021
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    Audio Simplified Pedal Pusher

    Dual DI/Reamper & Pedal Power Supply

    This box aims to provide all you need to use your pedals with a mixer or audio interface.

    Reviews Aug 2021
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    Hotone Audio Ampero

    Amp Modeller & Effects Processor

    Hotone believe you shouldn’t have to tweak a million virtual components to find a great guitar tone...

    Reviews Aug 2021
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    Audio Kitchen Fake Plastic Trees

    Analogue Guitar Amp Emulation Pedal

    This solid state homage to the line output section of The Big Trees is an amplifier‑style preamp pedal that can be set anywhere from a nicely rounded clean tone to convincing valve‑amp‑style break up.

    Reviews Aug 2021
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    Aum Guitar

    Musical Instrument

    It’s not often that we review guitars in SOS, but the Aum guitar, brainchild of Gareth Whittock, is such a radical departure...

    Reviews Aug 2021
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    Graph Tech RATIO

    Synchronised Guitar Machine Heads

    These RATIO tuners take the geared tuner concept further, in an attempt to solve an issue that most players probably don’t even recognise as being a problem...

    Reviews May 2021
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    Holy Island Audio Super Freq

    Auto-filter & Fuzz Pedal

    The Super Freq by Holy Island Audio is not for the subtle tone seeker, as it is wild and unruly — but in the most wonderful way!

    Reviews May 2021
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    Celestion SpeakerMix Pro

    Guitar Cabinet Emulation Plug-in

    If you thought IRs were the closest software could come to the sound of a real speaker, think again!

    Reviews Mar 2021
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    IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5

    Amp & Effects Modelling Software

    We check out IK’s latest refresh of their popular amp and effects modelling suite.

    Reviews Mar 2021
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    Soundevice Digital DIFIX

    Guitar & Bass DI Processor

    The concept behind the Soundevice Digital DIFIX is, as the name implies, to ‘fix’ your DI recordings.

    Reviews Mar 2021
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    Setting Up Guitar: DIY Maintenance Tips

    Don't Let A Poor Setup Ruin Your Recordings!

    Could a poorly set‑up guitar be compromising your recordings?

    Techniques Feb 2021
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    Zivix Jamstik Studio

    MIDI Guitar

    Some of the performance issues associated with guitar‑to‑MIDI systems may not be insurmountable after all!

    Reviews Jan 2021

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