Neural DSP launches Archetype: John Mayer X, a landmark signature plugin bringing John Mayer’s legendary tones to players worldwide Neural DSP has joined forces with iconic guitarist John Mayer to unveil Archetype: John Mayer X — a groundbreaking signature plu
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“Everything you need to create truly iconic tones”: Fractal has officially entered the plugin arena for the first time, making a major statement by launching ICONS and stepping into direct competition with industry heavyweights such as Neural DSP and IK Multim
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“A love letter to one of the coolest guitars on the planet”: This guitar helped define Sticky Fingers and Exile on Main St. and has remained a central figure in Rolling Stones live performances for decades. At NAMM 2026, Gibson officially announced a landmark
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Gibson and Leo Scala turn the original Explorer into a collector’s obsession Legendary Los Angeles-based luthier Leo Scala is once again dipping into his private reserves of rare Korina, unveiling the ’58 Addiction Explorer—ten completely one-of-a-kind interpr
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A New Era of Live Performance: Metallica Announces Live At Sphere Residency in Las Vegas After months filled with intense speculation and persistent rumors, it has now been officially confirmed that Metallica will launch its Life Burns Faster residency at Sphe
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The latest evolution of Neural DSP’s wildly popular amp and effects processor brings the full Quad Cortex experience into a pedalboard-friendly format—without sacrificing its core identity. It sounds almost impossible, but does the Mini truly deliver? Finland
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Bruce Kulick launches his own brand of period-correct guitars inspired by his KISS era Created in partnership with 1980s guitar specialist Johnny DiFatta of AXN Guitars, the instruments will serve as boutique tributes to Bruce Kulick’s years with KISS. Bruce K
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Former Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman believes that whether musicians embrace it or resist it, social media now plays a defining role in how music is discovered and shared. Algorithms on modern platforms have arguably surpassed radio in cultural influence.
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Guitar manufacturers have long understood the power of attaching an artist’s name to an instrument. Iconic examples such as Les Paul, along with signature guitars bearing the names of Chet Atkins and Nick Lucas — often cited as the first guitarist to receive a
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Why the classic PRS Silver Sky neck radius is a deliberate design choice — not a limitation Despite their massive commercial success, PRS Silver Sky guitars have not been immune to criticism. One of the most debated aspects is the traditional 7.25-inch fretboa
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The 40th Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place over the weekend of November 8, once again reaffirming its status as one of music’s most important annual celebrations. As expected, the evening was packed with unforgettable collaborations and la
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The US Supreme Court has ruled that President Donald Trump exceeded his legal authority when he invoked emergency legislation to impose sweeping tariffs on numerous countries beginning in early 2025. Tariffs have been a cornerstone of Trump’s economic agenda s
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