Tag: guitar gear review
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XSonic ULooper Review: A Proper Looper for Katana, Spark and THR
The XSonic ULooper is a USB looper pedal designed for modeling amps like the BOSS Katana, Yamaha THR, Positive Grid Spark, Fender Mustang LT and Marshall Code. In this review, I test it with the Katana Gen 3 and explain why it solves a real problem for looping with amp models.
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NUX Amp Academy Review: Compact Amp Modeler for Gigging Guitarists
The NUX Amp Academy is a compact amp modeler pedal with IR loading, USB recording, an effects loop, scenes, XLR output and surprisingly strong tones. In this review, I look at how it feels, sounds and works as a pedalboard amp solution for live and studio use.
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Friedman IR-X Review: Real Tubes and Huge Tone in a
The Friedman IR-X is a compact all-tube preamp and DI pedal with two channels, built-in cabinet simulation, custom IR support and huge British-inspired tones. In this review, I look at the feel, sound, features and whether it makes sense for recording and pedalboard rigs.
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Synthwave Guitar Tone: How to Sound Like the 80s on Guitar
Getting a synthwave guitar tone is mostly about the right combination of drive, stereo width and over-the-top modulation. In this article, I break down the guitar, signal chain, clean tones, rhythm guitars and lead sounds I used to create an 80s-inspired synthwave track.
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REVV Tilt Overdrive Review: Vintage Amp Feel With Clever EQ
he REVV Tilt Overdrive is a Shawn Tubbs signature drive pedal built around cranked vintage amp feel, useful tone shaping, Tilt EQ and a built-in boost. In this review, I look at how it sounds, how it responds, and why it works especially well for Telecaster-style tones.