Has Softube created an authentic, simplified Yamaha CS-80 emulation?
Yamaha’s CS-80 synth seems more popular than ever. Ownership of the original hardware, though, is the preserve of the lucky few, so the market for software emulations is…
Steve Morse’s new signature amp stakes its claim as one of the most feature-packed 20W tube heads on the market
Crammed with essential effects, an IR loader and formidable tonal range, Morse’s latest signature offering is a travel-friendly head that delivers serious flexibility …
Ashdown is so convinced its new budget amp range offers killer tone, it’s literally called it Killer Tone
Featuring clean and overdrive channels, 16 effects, and promising tube-amp-like tones starting at $134, the new collection keeps things very affordable indeed …
Yamaha R-N1000A review
Our expert team reviews products in dedicated test rooms … the same symmetrical layout principles as do all the top amplifiers; Yamaha refers to its ‘ToP-ART’ (Total Purity…
“A sky’s-the-limit modeling environment”: Two Notes Genome review
F rench gearmaker Two Notes is best known for creating hardware that processes digital simulations of speaker cabinets and, more recently, full guitar amplifiers. But the company …
“An excellent range of tones”: Blackstar HT Series MK III HT-1R, HT-5R and HT-20RH review
There will always be a time and a place for big, powerful 100-watt tube amps, but for a vast majority of guitarists today a smaller amp is much…
Audio Equipment vs Music Quality: Which Is More Important for Hi-Fi?
Headphones, an amplifier and audio files are the three crucial links in the audio chain. But which one is most important?
“The essence of my tone in a portable, versatile amp”: Engl unveils Steve Morse signature tube head
This twin channel head is powered by a pair of EL84s, has switchable power, MIDI, and an onboard noise gate – and it’s blue to match Morse’s signature…
Quick! Get the original Spark smart amp at a super low price for a limited time in Positive Grid’s big Labor Day sale
Despite now being superseded it still delivers phenomenally realistic tube amp tones and with a huge swathe of practice tools, it’s a brilliant companion in helping to take…
“An inconspicuous, fantastically priced and great-sounding workhorse, the IRX ONE is an easy recommendation”: JBL IRX ONE review
For those on a budget looking for a convenient way to project high quality audio for small to medium locations … is comfortable and ergonomic. Yamaha Stagepas 1k…