It’s the firm’s first foray into virtual effects – but paywall complications might deter some potential users ...

In spite of the similar nomenclature, the Boss DS-1 and DS-2 are two very different distortion pedals. Each has its own distinct characteristics and idiosyncrasies that make them two very different ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The new version offers two modes and a revised 'discrete' analog circuit said to offer more range ...

Coming in as part of the Roland Cloud suite of virtual instruments and effects, the plug-in marks the first time the best-selling pedals have been made available in this format ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Joe Bonamassa and the much-loved Boss MT-2 Metal Zone. Joe Bonamassa has revealed his favorite BOSS dirt pedal is, somewhat ...

Artists Mark Morton on the secret to his crushing Lamb Of God rhythm tone, and why some effects are best left to post-production Guitars “I wanted to fix every issue I’ve ever had dialling in metal ...

Learning to play guitar is a lot of fun (and easier than ever), but somewhere around my 500 th attempt at the main riff from “Black Sunshine” I got frustrated. I was playing the right notes, but it ...

There will be two Spiral Electric FX pedals on this list because they are so well-rounded, versatile, and useful plus just sound dang great. The Red Spiral is possibly the unsung wonder in their ...

The company that's said to have put the "stomp" in stompbox has detailed three new guitar effects pedals, featuring a new technology called Multi-Dimensional Processing (MDP) developed by its parent ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Whether you’re a regular shredder or you’re just beginning to ...