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.

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Overloud TH-U2
Amp-modelling Plug-in
Overloud’s amp emulation has been treated to new features and a facelift.

Reviews May 2025
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Submarine Pickups SubSix
Hexaphonic Guitar Pickup
Ever wished you could process each of your six strings differently? With the SubSix, you can...

Reviews May 2025
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Universal Audio UAFX Enigmatic ’82
Guitar-amp Emulation Pedal
Dumble amps are both revered and rare as hens’ teeth — so it was only a matter of time before UA focused their considerable modelling talents on a stompbox emulation.

Reviews May 2025
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Darkglass Electronics announce the Anagram
New all-in-one bass amp & effects system
The Anagram packs in an array of amp and cabinet simulations along with a comprehensive collection of effects, and offers a choice of three control modes.

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IK Multimedia expand TONEX Factory Content
Free update brings new sounds to all users
With the release of TONEX Factory Content v2, users of all of the IK Multimedia's TONEX hardware and software products will gain access to up to 150 new Premium Tone Models and presets.

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Blue FX Devices announce Fuzz Fields Kickstarter
Campaign to fund innovative new modulated fuzz pedal
Combining an analogue fuzz circuit with three modulation voices, the Fuzz Fields is capable of generating a wealth of new and interesting sounds, and promises to keep users busy exploring new tones for hours on end.

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Universal Audio: UA Guitar Month & new Woodrow plug-in
Running from 1 – 30 April 2025
Launched to celebrate the upcoming release of their new UAD Woodrow 55 plug-in, UA Guitar Month will see discounts and offers applied to a selection of UAD plug-ins and UAFX pedals.

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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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Great Eastern FX Focus Fuzz Deluxe
Guitar Effects Pedal
Like classic fuzz pedals, this one sounds great. Unlike them, it’s easy to control and can play nicely in any setup!

Reviews Apr 2025
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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 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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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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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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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 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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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 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 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 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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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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