New second generation of the compact amp simulator and effects unit This second-generation version of Hotone’s compact amp modeller with effects, the new Ampero II Stomp, certainly packs in the features. The package includes a DSP based engine, with some useful extras. These include 20 Celestion IRs and an 8-in, 8-out USB audio interface. Hotone Ampero II Stomp […]
With Volcano 3, developer Fabfilter presents the second major update to its revered Volcano 3 filter plug-in. Just like the recently released Timeless 3, Volcano 3 gets an overhauled user interface alongside a modernized modulation section with an intuitive drag-and-drop system. Additionally, you can now use four new analog-modeled filters with even more flexible routing. […]
Eventide has released SplitEQ. Building on the Structural Split technology developed for the brand’s Physion plug-in, the 8-band parametric equalizer separates the input signal into transient and tonal portions. Eventide says that this opens up new possibilities for corrective and creative balancing and enhancing. Eventide SplitEQ According to Eventide, SplitEQ is the result of a multi-year development […]
Oregon-based effects company Catalinbread has a new shimmer/reverb effect out called Cloak. Based around a “room” style reverb with a shimmer knob, could this be the reverb you are looking for? Catalinbread Cloak Reverb/Shimmer Looks like its is reverb pedal week, as we just saw the release of the new SolidGold FX Ether, a modulated reverb effect. Today Catalinbread has […]
20 unique limited edition Mark Tremonti guitars PRS has just announced an intriguing set of Joe Fenton Limited Edition PRS Tremonti models. All are handpainted, each with an individual design. The 20-piece limited run celebrates the 20th anniversary of Mark Tremonti’s first PRS signature guitar. Joe Fenton Limited Edition This run is limited to only […]
It’s time to break free Bring your perfect studio guitar sound onstage with the new AmpliTube X-GEAR pedals. Each boutique pedal features 16 different effects, drawn from the most popular AmpliTube models and all-new reverb and delay algorithms, accompanied by an exclusive virtual X-GEAR version of the exact same effects. Use the virtual versions with AmpliTube 5 […]
Is Zoom about to launch the R20, a portable multi-track recorder with touchscreen editing? Pictures and specs that have surfaced on the company’s Japanese website suggest so. The Zoom R20 is a compact all-in-one studio with 16 tracks, integrated effects and a touchscreen with DAW-style editing. Zoom R20 At the time of this writing, there’s […]
With a subtle owl logo This is the second signature guitar from Gibson this week, following on from the Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom V2. The new Gibson Jim James ES-335 Walnut is the latest signature model for My Morning Jacket vocalist/guitarist, Jim James. Gibson Jim James ES-335 Walnut Jim James has spent over two decades […]
A compact, do-it-all pitch-shifter and harmonizer pedal Electro-Harmonix just announced its new Intelligent Harmony Machine Harmonizer/Pitch-Shifter pedal. Designed and built in New York, USA, this pedal can do two harmonies at the same time, and can even be run from a single 9V battery. Electro-Harmonix Intelligent Harmony Machine Choosing a pitch-shifter of some description, that harmonises […]
sonible has announced smart:EQ 3, a major update for the AI-powered equalizer plug-in. Among other improvements, smart:EQ 3 introduces intelligent cross-channel processing across several instances of the plug-in. Has fully automated mixing finally arrived? sonible smart:EQ 3 As artificial intelligence (AI) is making progress at lightning speed, it was time for an update for sonible’s […]