While some people debate endlessly whether amp sims sound just like the “real thing" or not, others are forging ahead and creating new sounds with these new tools. Reality check: If you want the exact ...

The latest guitar amp simulators can give you pro-quality tones without the fuss of setting up heads, cabinets or microphones to capture your sound. And since they’re more affordable than even, ...

We've explored a wide range of fantastic free plugins lately, from effects bundles and lo-fi tools to a broad spectrum of synthesisers. One very important area we've yet to touch upon concerns the ...

The ACS1 lets you expand your amp sounds the easy way, with a form and design that fits neatly into your rig. It's super-practical for the gigging musician, but will also find its uses in the studio.

I bought my first tube amp last year, after playing guitar for about 25 years. Before then I’d been completely reliant on solid-state amps and digital models. It was a revelation. And then a few weeks ...

Fender’s cross-platform Studio is hyper-focused on easy recording and the guitarist via an integrated amp simulator. It’s a handy, albeit limited app for any of those pesky guit-fiddlers in your life.

I've been very happy with Kazrog's "1992" 5150 emulation for heavy stuff. Sounds as good as the real thing I had 20 years ago and is more consistent and easier to record. I got Amplitube with the ...