Why Yamaha’s Motor Vehicle And Audio Divisions Went Separate Ways
Yamaha’s motor vehicle and audio divisions went separate ways years ago. Here’s why it happened and what the two companies are doing nowadays.
Yes, Yamaha Still Makes Jet Boats, And This Is How Much They Cost
Yamaha seems to be a purveyor of nearly every industry, so it should come as no surprise that Yamaha jet boats have been around for several decades.
Neural DSP unveils a robot named TINA for an “unparalleled level of precision” in amp modelling
This is the year 2024 so of course we are used to seeing innovations in the amp modelling space and all kinds of innovations with digital tech expanding…
Neural DSP unveils TINA – a robot that promises to revolutionize the digital amp modeling world forever
TINA connects to guitar amps via actuator arms, and collects data that will help faithfully and authentically model source material with unprecedented accuracy …
“I hear so much that I don’t hear in the digital plugin”: Alex Lifeson explains why digital amps can’t match up to the real thing
The Rush guitarist-turned-gear-manufacturer feels there’s one crucial element that plugins lack – and makes real amps sound superior …
Joe Satriani’s custom Eddie Van Halen-flavored 3rd Power amp is now available as a plugin – with real amps on the way
The tube amp Joe Satriani has created with 3rd Power to nail Eddie Van Halen’s transitional, 1986-era guitar tone has been made available as a plugin – with…
“The tone is simply spectacular, and now at 50 watts, the amp feels more powerful and assertive than ever before”: Positive Grid Spark 2 review
Positive Grid’s flagship practice amp gets its long-awaited sequel, but can it live up to the legacy of the original?
Overdue update of Yamaha’s long-running super-S. Worth the wait?
This new Indonesian-made Standard Plus, uses a solid alder body with the typical Pacifica-style modern S-style outline but there’s a more rounded forearm contour here and a shap…
Mark Tremonti on what his PRS MT100 amp has in common with his Dumbles – and why its cleans rule too
One of the best metal amps on the market? Sure. One of the most versatile? Most def. The Alter Bridge and Creed guitarist’s signature head has three independent…
Blackstar keeps it simple with the tube-powered, American-voiced, and vintage-inspired TV-10A combo amp
Blackstar’s new 1×12” combo, the TV-10A, aims to put Fender tweed tube amp flavors into an amp that, although powered by tubes, still delivers plenty of modern features….