Gear Paradox Futura Review A Jekyll and Hyde of modulation uses envelope-driven dynamics to open up pretty-to-twisted chorus frontiers.Charles SaufleyNov 20, 2019
Pro-Advice Last Call: Will Sell Out, Make Offer The dichotomy of artistic freedom and selling out, and the difference between making a living and making a life.John BohlingerNov 19, 2019
Bass EBS MicroBass 3 Review This versatile outboard preamp/DI combines the flavors of two classic amps for tone-sculpting nirvana.Victor BrodénNov 18, 2019
Gigging Advice State of the Stomp: Do I Need a Loop Switcher on My Pedalboard? Tone suck or lifesaver? Here’s how to decide if you can bear the cost—both economic and sonic—of this fancy technology.Barry O’NealNov 18, 2019
Gear Quick Hit: Prescription Electronics C.O.B. Review The boutique 1990s octave-fuzz is back, with mouthwatering tones and improved pedalboard friendliness.Shawn HammondNov 17, 2019
Effects Tools for the Task: Say Wah? Rhythm or lead, are you properly getting your wah on?Rich OsweilerNov 15, 2019
Gear Quick Hit: Spaceman Polaris Review Creative filtering options make an uncommonly versatile overdrive.Charles SaufleyNov 15, 2019
Artists Album Spotlight: Jack Barksdale’s Live from Niles City A 12-year-old guitar talent writes and plays songs from the heart.Tessa JeffersNov 14, 2019
Electric Guitars Wizard of Odd: Doina Seranada This Romania-built, communist-era axe takes some obvious cues from Italian and Japanese guitars of the ’60s, but has a look all its own.Frank MeyersNov 14, 2019
Gear Chase Bliss Dark World Review A smorgasbord of reverb tones, from familiar to freakazoid.Joe GoreNov 13, 2019
