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Whilst many people still think of SOUND ON SOUND as only covering synthesizers, keyboards and computer software, regular readers over the past 40+ 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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    Barefaced Activier

    Guitar Amplifier

    Speaker‑cab innovators Barefaced add a dedicated power amp option to their full‑range speaker designs.

    Reviews Apr 2025
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    Kemper Profiler Player pedalboard amp modelling effects pedal

    Kemper update Profiler Player

    New distortions, Parameter Morphing, EQs & more

    Kemper have announced that their compact amp and effects modeller has received a free software update that introduces a whole host of powerful new features.

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    Wampler Cryptid Fuzz

    Wampler unleash the Cryptid Fuzz

    New fuzz distortion pedal

    A highly flexible fuzz pedal designed to cover everything from smooth, vintage-style sustain to wild, glitchy chaos.

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    Origin Effects Deluxe55 | Audio Examples

    Hear For Yourself

    Check out the audio examples which accompany our March 2025 review of this pedal.

    Reviews Mar 2025
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    Boss VG-800

    Guitar, Effects & Amp Modeller

    It’s more compact than its predecessors, but the newest processor in Boss’ venerable VG range might just be their best one yet.

    Reviews Mar 2025
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    Origin Effects Deluxe55

    Analogue Amp Emulation Pedal

    The latest amp‑simulation pedal from Origin Effects recreates another much‑loved classic tube guitar amp: the iconic Tweed 5E3 Fender Deluxe.

    Reviews Mar 2025
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    Strymon EC-1 Echoplex-style stereo guitar delay effects pedal

    Strymon’s new EC-1 tape echo pedal

    Inspired by legendary Echoplex unit

    Strymon's latest pedal is said to combine the sound of classic tape echo units with the richness of their accompanying valve preamps.

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    Meris Enzo X synth pedal guitar MIDI polyphonic tracking without special pickups

    Meris to launch Enzo X synth pedal

    Offers polyphonic tracking with standard guitar pickups

    The new Enzo X greatly expands on its predecessor, the Enzo, combining five different synth modes with a collection of onboard reverb, delay and modulation effects.

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    Origin Effects Cali76 Stacked Compressor dual 1176-style guitar compressor pedal

    Cali76 Stacked Compressor from Origin Effects

    Dual 1176-style compressor redesigned

    The new Cali76 Stacked Compressor will replace the existing Cali76 Stacked Edition, and is said to share a lot in common with the discontinued SlideRIG range. 

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    Noise Engineering Batverb stereo reverb guitar pedal

    Noise Engineering introduce Batverb pedal

    Modular experts reveal second guitar pedal

    The Batverb is a stereo reverb effect that Noise Engineering say can be considered an instrument in its own right.

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    Two notes Torpedo Reload II guitar amp attenuator load box recording cabinet modelling

    Two notes to launch Torpedo Reload II

    New flagship reactive load box announced

    Featuring twin-channel operation, selectable multi-impedance compatibility and true continuous attenuation, the Torpedo Reload II is said to be Two notes’ most advanced load box to date.

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    IK Multimedia Gus G. Tone Asylum Signature Collection TONEX amp effects modelling

    IK Multimedia announce Gus G. Tone Asylum for TONEX

    Seven new amps & six new pedals

    The latest TONEX expansion captures a collection of amps and pedals from the collection of renowned metal guitarist Gus G. 

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    Great Eastern FX Co. OC201 Preamp

    OC201 Preamp pedal from Great Eastern FX Co. 

    Limited run of just 50 pedals worldwide

    The latest Great Eastern FX Co. pedal sees the company take a new approach to a popular fuzz design, and also marks the beginning of a new series.

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    MXR Rockman X100

    Analogue Amp Simulation Pedal

    Having acquired the Rockman brand, Jim Dunlop set about recreating the Rockman X100 under their MXR brand, but this time in pedal form and with a bypass footswitch.

    Reviews Feb 2025
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    Boss GX-10

    Amp & Effects Modeller

    With some great sounding amps and effects, integrated audio interfacing and an external effects loop, there’s plenty to admire in this compact Boss floor unit.

    Reviews Feb 2025
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    Neural DSP Nano Cortex

    Guitar Amp Modelling & Capture Pedal

    Want to take your valve amp sounds on stage without breaking your back? The Nano Cortex makes capturing and delivering those tones quick and easy.

    Reviews Feb 2025
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    Tackling Noisy Guitar Recordings

    Clean Up Your Axe!

    Are buzzes, hums and hisses ruining your guitar recordings? Here’s how to keep the noise to a minimum.

    Techniques Feb 2025
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    Paul White

    Introduction to Guitar & Amp Modelling | SOS Podcast

    A Beginner's Guide

    Paul White delves into the fun world of modelled guitars, amps and cabs, that cannot only make your songwriting and studio sessions more creative and unique.

    Sound Advice Feb 2025
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    IK Multimedia TONEX ONE Joe Satriani Pedal

    IK Multimedia TONEX ONE Joe Satriani Pedal

    Limited-edition custom chrome design

    Pedal comes preloaded with 20 presets created by Satriani himself, along with access to his entire TONEX Amp Vault Signature Collection.

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    Overloud THU v2 main screen

    Overloud announce refreshed THU v2

    Update: Latest version officially launched

    This upgraded release introduces a completely redesigned interface, which is shared across the entire THU range.

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    IK Multimedia Tonex Cab FRFR full-range flat-response guitar amp cabinet modelling system

    IK Multimedia unveil the TONEX Cab

    Amp-modelling platform gains powered cabinet

    The latest addition to the TONEX range introduces a FRFR cabinet that pairs with IK's hardware pedals — or indeed any amp-modelling hardware — and promises to deliver the most authentic-sounding amp tones available. 

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