2016

Roland introduces the new Boss SY-300 Guitar Synthesizer, an analog style synthesizer effect pedal for guitar. Related Feature:MIDI Guitar Pickup Guide Unlike their previous synthesizer effect which required special MIDI pickups, the SY-300 works fine with regular guitar signals that are captured by conventional pickups – . This convenient method of getting synth effects is […]

Boss unveils the VE-8 Acoustic Singer, a preamp and effects solution for acoustic guitar wielding singer-songwriters. Related Feature: Acoustic Guitar Multi-Effects! This pedal combines essential guitar and vocal effects along with looping functionality, all in a portable floor unit. This simplifies what otherwise would be a complicated rig, while still giving you in depth control

Boss expands their Waza Craft series pedal with the TU-3W Chromatic Tuner, with switchable buffered or true-bypass operation. Related Feature:Best Guitar Tuner Apps This new tuner pedal is launched alongside three other tuners, including a more compact pedal, a clip-on tuner, and a tuner with metronome unit, all of which feature the latest tuning technology

The new Boss GT-1 compact multi-effects processor is now available, with a retail price of $199. Related Feature:Boss Katana Amplifiers This is the latest guitar processor to come out from Boss production line, and as such it carries over their latest amp modeling technology and interface improvements, but packed in a portable floor unit. Boss

Vox introduces the StompLab Series, four compact multi-effect pedals packed with modeled amps and effects. StompLab 2G The StompLab 1G is meant for guitars with the StompLab 2G having an onboard expression pedal. Bassists can go for StompLab 1B or the expression pedal equipped StompLab 2B. Vox designed the StompLab series to be as small

Line 6 unveils new flagship guitar processor Helix, featuring expanded dual-DSP processing and improved controls. Related Feature:Line 6 POD HD v2.6 Update This new multi-effects and amp modeling guitar processor will be taking over the lead position in Line 6’s product line up, offering the latest technology that the company has to offer. Considered as

Keeley celebrate their 15th anniversary this month with a new multi-effects unit called the Dark Side pedal. Related Feature:Best Multi-Effects Pedals This pedal is part of the company’s Workstation Series, all of which offer multiple effects in a compact form factor, while maintaining the same boutique hand-made quality that Keeley Electronics is known for. The

Zoom introduces their latest regular-sized multi-effect pedal, the MS-100BT MultiStomp, featuring amp modeling, effects and Bluetooth iOS connectivity. This pedal aims to combine the power of digital sound processing, versatility of patch loading via bluetooth and the convenience of stompbox design for easy integration into your existing pedalboard. This new pedal is expected to compete

Zoom expands their multi-effects lineup with the new G3Xn and G3n, with upgraded features and intuitive controls.     Related Feature:Best Multi-Effects Pedals   This two new multi-effects processors are fitted with Zoom’s latest DSP (Digital Signal Processing) technology without complicating the controls, thanks to its easy to use stombox like layout. Zoom built their