A place to trade your tones IK Multimedia has announced the opening of ToneNET, a new preset sharing community for AmpliTube 5. ToneNET offers 3.5 million registered AmpliTube users a free web platform with social features aimed at guitarists, and bass players. IK Multimedia ToneNET ToneNET is the new place to exchange AmpliTube 5 presets with other users and […]
Waves has released not one, but two new plug-ins to help you rid your vocal recordings (especially voice-overs and dialogue) from unwanted background noise. Both use “Waves Neural Networks” and artificial intelligence (buzzword alert!) to deliver clean results with little effort. Clarity Vx is designed for those who need a simple and quick solution. Clarity […]
Steinberg update established DAW Steinberg’s flagship music-production platform has just received a major update. As we reported last year, this new version of Cubase will be the first piece of Steinberg software to abandon physical copy protection in favor of a soft-licensing system, but there are many other improvements to its name. New to Cubase […]
Now with new FT-5E Filter’Tron pickups and trestle bracing system Gretsch has refreshed their Electromatic Classic Hollow Body models, so that now you get their new FT-5E Filter’Tron pickups, plus a new trestle bracing system across all three models in the range. Available in both right and left handed versions, along with a 12-sting model. Gretsch Electromatic […]
New Boss GX-100 added to lineup The new Boss GX-100 features their AIRD technology, and comes with over 150 effects, 23 amp models, an onboard looper and a USB audio interface. It will work with both guitar and bass, so could be a great solution for many musicians looking for a compact, flexible virtual amp rig […]
New models in Purple Daze, Solar and Slime Green EVH has announced new Wolfgang and 5150 models, essentially adding new color options to the two lines for 2022. Both models are now available with some fancy new finishes, so you have even more choices to choose from. EVH Wolfgang WG Standard The EVH Wolfgang WG Standard is the brand’s entry […]
Building on the original UNO Synth, IK Multimedia is going big with the new Pro versions OUR VERDICT Shames some much more expensive instruments, with a whole raft of functions and features you’d expect to pay twice as much for. PROS Some excellent stereo effects. Sequencer is very capable. Full keyboard feels good. CONS Desktop […]
New premium models for the new year Ibanez has now officially announced new upgraded RG Premium and AZ Premium guitars for its 2022 lineup. The two popular lines get a new look, and features, for the new year. If you like a bit of bling, then these new premium models could be the perfect way to […]
John Petrucci gets his own virtual guitar rig With the new Neural DSP Archetype: Petrucci, you can get the Dream Theater guitarist’s tones straight to your DAW. You can also use it as a standalone software on your Mac or PC. Neural DSP Archetype: Petrucci Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci and software company Neural DSP have joined forces to perhaps develope […]
Useful buying advice and our expert pick of the best electric guitars for newcomers to pro players Choosing the best electric guitar for you is pretty subjective, but that’s precisely how it should be. Of course, the ‘best’ means different things to different people, which makes compiling this guide an arduous task. To some players, […]
