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Fryette Amps: interview with founder Steven Fryette
The legendary amp designer talks his brand's beginnings, the rackmount revolution and why the Deliverance Series lives up to its name.
29 Jul 2026 - 16 min read
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The Best Antelope Audio Interface for Guitarists: Zenith 2 vs. Zen Quadro vs. Discrete 8 OryxÂ
Antelope Audio make brilliant modern interfaces to record your guitar. Not only do they contain fantastic preamps and have a super high headroom, but they also utilise cutting edge tech for real-time plug-in effects processing. Let's find the best one for you.
28 Jul 2026 - 9 min read
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10 reasons why your child should learn a musical instrument
Music is much more than just a fun hobby. Discover 10 ways learning an instrument can support your child's development.
28 Jul 2026 - 12 min read
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How to get the best monitoring quality when recording instruments
Clear monitoring is key to hearing the true sounds of your instruments, especially as you record in real-time. Here are the ways you can set up monitoring and use the latest technology to get the greatest reference quality.
28 Jul 2026 - 9 min read
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What is a loadbox?
Back in the day, a microphone and speaker cabinet combo used to be the only way to transfer the sound of a valve amplifier into a mixer/PA system or PC to capture your guitar. In stepped the loadbox: a handle little device that opens all sorts of options to connect for recording and live shows. Let's explore what a loadbox does and how they work with the likes of cabinet simulators and attenuators.
27 Jul 2026 - 7 min read
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6 best pedal switchers in 2026: control your effects like a pro!
Tired of tap dancing to manage your stompboxes? We've rounded up six of the best guitar pedal switchers that'll help you keep 'em under control.
22 Jul 2026 - 14 min read
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5 Reasons Every Guitarist Should Own a Looper Pedal
If you're a guitarist yet to own a looper pedal, you're missing out on some great opportunities to get more from your playing and even your guitar sound. Let's find out why...
22 Jul 2026 - 6 min read
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The history of Alvarez Guitars: from Missouri to Japan
The colourful backstory of one of the longest-running brands in the acoustic biz.
21 Jul 2026 - 7 min read
