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Lancaster Audio released an updated version of their free IR loader, now named Pulse 2. This new version was developed jointly with Aurora DSP, a Polish company specialized in plugins development. This new version brings the capability to load and… Continue Reading →
Launched in early 2024 by Two Notes Audio Engineering, Genome is a plugin and a standalone application for guitarists and bassists. It replaces Two Notes’ historic software -Wall Of Sound- which allowed the use of Two-Notes’ IR technology (“DynIR”) and… Continue Reading →
Small, pretty and super compact, the Kemper Player is a simplified and ultra-portable version of the Kemper Stage. Launched at the end of 2023, the Player is now positioned as Kemper’s entry-level product. It is available – in a basic… Continue Reading →
With the Preamp X2, Mooer offers a very compact system in pedal format allowing you to take advantage of its MNRS technology: this is the in-house technology for capturing and reproducing guitar amp preamplifier sounds. Launched at the end of… Continue Reading →
To take advantage of my Kemper Profiler in my home studio, I decided to invest in a small “FRFR” (Flat Range Full Response) cabinet. The idea was to have a compact, autonomous system that would be more plug and play,… Continue Reading →
A revolution never happens alone: at the same time as the TONEX solution from IK Multimedia settles in the guitar player landscape (see my review here), we are witnessing the beginning and the rise of an open-source – and free… Continue Reading →
The FS07 was launched on the market in July 2021 by Flamma Innovation, a Chinese company founded in 2019: it is a ‘budget’ brand that seems more or less related to Mooer, judging by the very strong resemblance of certain… Continue Reading →
It has been difficult to escape the marketing hype and the countless Youtube videos around TONEX from IK Multimedia in this beginning of 2023 ! The majority of the tests and videos are rave reviews: the TONEX system would be… Continue Reading →
IntroductionMNRS and GE LabsPreamps firstComplete profilesCab profilesMNRS profiles versus Tone CaptureConclusionChange log Introduction This Chinese maker has succeeded in a few years in establishing itself as a manufacturer that counts and has succeeded in positioning itself in the segment of… Continue Reading →
The Sonic IR is an IR loader in pedal format, built by Sonicake Technology. This Chinese brand was launched in 2017 and offers a catalog of mini pedals such as reverb, distortion, noise killer, modulation pedal, etc., sold at ultra-competitive… Continue Reading →