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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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    JBL BandBox Trio

    Portable Guitar Amp & PA System

    With AI‑powered stem separation on board, JBL’s new portable speaker gives performers the freedom to replace vocals and instruments in any backing track.

    Reviews Apr 2026
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    Electro‑Harmonix Pico Atomic Cluster

    Resonant Oscillator Pedal

    Electro‑Harmonix already build a few ‘out there’ pedals, but you’d need the James Webb telescope to see just how far out there the new Atomic Cluster pedal is!

    Reviews Apr 2026
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    Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer X

    Guitar Rig Modelling Plug-in

    Can you really capture the essence of John Mayer’s finely‑honed guitar tones in software?

    Reviews Apr 2026
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    Electro-Harmonix release Oceans Abyss editor

    Create & manage presets on Windows & macOS

    Previously limited to preset management only, EHXport App now presents all of the Oceans Abyss' controls and settings in a dedicated software editor with a user-friendly GUI.

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    IK Multimedia TONEX ONE Double Special Dumble combo guitar amp emulation

    TONEX ONE Double Special Limited Edition from IK Multimedia

    Captures two sought-after Dumble combo amps

    IK Multimedia's latest TONEX release provides users with the sound of two legendary Dumble amps that have been valued at over $300,000.

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    Strymon PCH X1 X2 DI box stereo pedalboard

    Strymon reveal the PCH X1 & X2

    Two new high-quality DI boxes announced

    Boasting some impressive technical specifications and versatile routing options, Strymon’s latest active DI boxes promise to maintain an instrument’s tone while being flexible enough to fit into just about any setup. 

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    Lounsberry Pedals TFP-1 Tall & Fat Boost

    Overdrive Pedal

    The TFP‑1 Tall & Fat pedal is designed specifically to emulate the dynamic behaviour and tonal character of the Hammond AO28 amplifier found at the heart of revered B3, C3 and A100 console organs.

    Reviews Mar 2026
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    Universal Audio UAFX 2.0

    Effects Pedal Firmware Update

    MIDI connectivity and more have now been added to UA’s pedal range.

    Reviews Mar 2026
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    Wampler Golden Jubilee guitar overdrive distortion pedal

    Wampler introduce the Golden Jubilee

    Dual overdrive covers classic American & British tones

    Wampler's latest release is a dual-voice, high-gain distortion pedal that promises to deliver the punch, feel and harmonic richness of classic hot-rodded 1980s high-gain amplifiers.

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    CopperSound Pedals MOD Club DIY guitar pedal building subscription

    CopperSound Pedals launch the MOD Club Membership

    New DIY subscription service for pedal builders

    CopperSound Pedals have announced the launch of the MOD Club, a new subscription service that will deliver curated, high-quality pedal-building projects to members’ doorsteps every month. 

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    Electro-Harmonix Bass Big Muff Pi 2 fuzz effects pedal

    Bass Big Muff Pi 2 from Electro-Harmonix

    Returned classic optimised for bass guitars

    Electro-Harmonix say that they recognised that their reintroduced Dual Op-Amp Big Muff 2 pedal would be hit with bass players, so set about developing a new purpose-built version. 

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    Universal Audio Paradise Guitar Studio

    Guitar/Bass Amp & Effects Modelling Plug-in

    Their UAFX pedals have consistently impressed, and now UA have packed those algorithms and more into a single DAW plug‑in.

    Reviews Feb 2026
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    Electro-Harmonix Pico Swello

    Envelope Shaping Pedal

    The Electro‑Harmonix Pico Swello is essentially an attack‑shaping pedal that’s based on the attack feature EHX developed for their POG2.

    Reviews Feb 2026
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    2026 SOS Awards: THE RESULTS

    Chosen By The Readers Of SOUND ON SOUND

    The SOS Awards celebrate innovation and contemporary design. Congratulations to all the Winners, as well as the very worthy close contenders in each category who have been awarded our Highly Commended accolade.

    Reviews Feb 2026
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    IK Multimedia Heiga Studios Series

    IK Multimedia partners with Heiga Studios

    New ToneX amp series from Miami studio

    IK Multimedia have partnered with Miami-based Heiga Studios to release the Heiga Studios Amp Series for ToneX, a new collection of premium Tone Models captured from the studio’s extensive amplifier collection.

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    Boss GX-1 and GX-1B

    BOSS expand GX series: GX-1 and GX-1B

    Compact guitar and bass multi-effects processors

    Boss have announced the GX-1 and GX-1B, two new ultra-compact multi-effects processors that extend the GX series with two keenly priced entry-level models for guitar and bass respectively.

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    Neural DSP Quad Cortex mini

    NAMM 2026: Neural DSP introduce Quad Cortex mini

    Full Cortex platform in a compact format

    A new ultra-compact guitar and bass processor that delivers the same processing architecture, audio quality and Neural Capture technology as the original Quad Cortex, now in a significantly smaller and more portable enclosure.

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    Electro Harmonix Effects Interface use guitar pedals as plug-in interface

    Electro-Harmonix launch the Effects Interface

    Use pedals as plug-ins and vice versa!

    The latest release from pedal veterans Electro-Harmonix places a 2-in/2-out audio interface inside a stompbox chassis, and makes it possible to route DAW audio through hardware pedals — or integrate DAW plug-ins into a pedalboard setup.

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    Peterson StroboVUE always-on guitar pedalboard strobe tuner

    Peterson launch the StroboVUE

    Latest strobe tuner features always-on display

    The latest addition to the Peterson range boasts the same accuracy as the company’s existing strobe tuners, but with a compact footprint and convenient always-on display that make it ideal for pedalboards. 

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    Aum Guitar Prana Pedal & Slide Saddle

    Guitar Sustainer System

    The Aum Guitar Prana Pedal is outwardly identical in connections and features to the pedal that came with the company’s original Vibraslide.

    Reviews Jan 2026
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    Neural DSP Archetype: Misha Mansoor X

    Guitar Rig Emulation Plug-in

    Neural DSP’s latest guitar‑rig modelling plug‑in range caters for the modern metal and rock community.

    Reviews Jan 2026

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