BIAS X 1.3 adds Neural Loader for A1 and A2 NAM files. See how captures fit into rigs, what the AI cannot do, and the current 2026 sale price.

Compare the best Thomann Cyber Deals 2026 on guitar modelers and multi-effects, with checked prices, honest limits and picks for every budget.

Helix Floor vs Stadium vs Quad Cortex compared for sound, capture, routing, recording and live control, with clear advice for choosing your rig.

RC-20 Retro Color v2 adds Echo, new degradation effects and faster preset browsing. See what changed, what stays safe, and the intro sale price.

Axe-Fx III firmware 33.01 adds NAM A2 playback and TONE3000 browsing. See compatibility, the Mark I backup warning, and what else changed.

Behringer has teased 200–300 all-metal $10–$15 pedals. See what is confirmed, what remains unknown, and why you cannot buy them from Thomann yet.

The PRS Tekton family brings four Maryland-made guitars with thin necks, stainless frets and modeler-ready pickups. See the models and prices.

Fender confirms NAM A2 support is coming to Tone Master Pro. See what is promised, what remains unknown, and the current firmware status before you buy.

See how TONEX Parametric Tone Models capture six controls, which devices get support first, and when the free 11-model launch collection arrives.

MiniFreak 49 dimensions, weight, price and specs—plus its 49-key design, XYZ touch matrix, Filter FM and key upgrades over the original MiniFreak.

IK Multimedia just launched the TONEX Board, and the number worth starting with is 1,099 €. That is the Thomann price today, which puts the IK Multimedia TONEX Board around 500 € under a Line 6 Helix Stadium Floor and roughly 570 € under a Neural DSP Quad Cortex. IK's guitar hardware has so far stopped at compact pedals and the powered TONEX Cab, so this is a serious swing at the top of the market. Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you choose to buy through them, I

Learn how Line 6 Helix Stadium routing works: paths and sub-paths, splits and merges, the four split types, parallel processing and series links. A clear beginner guide.

Line 6 Helix Stadium Native is out. What the free Intro license includes, what the full version costs, and how presets move to Stadium hardware.

Learn how Helix Stadium snapshots work: eight scenes per preset, instant gap-free switching, snapshot-controlled parameters and how they differ from footswitches.

Building tones on the Line 6 Helix Stadium gets easy once you know the order. Foundation first, then tone, then effects: here's what to tweak, in what sequence, and the reasoning behind every step.

Strymon just pulled the cover off the TimeLine MX, and the company is not being shy about it. They're calling the Strymon TimeLine MX "the most powerful delay pedal ever." After the original TimeLine spent roughly fifteen years bolted to pro pedalboards all over the world, that's a bold thing to say about your own gear. Dig into the spec sheet, though, and the claim holds up better than most marketing lines do. Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you choose to buy th

Learn how Line 6 Helix Stadium presets, setlists and templates work. A beginner guide to user vs factory presets, setlist pointers, templates and favorites.

Learn how Line 6 Helix Stadium presets, setlists and templates work. A beginner guide to user vs factory presets, setlist pointers, templates and favorites.

IK Multimedia just rolled out TONEX preset sharing through ToneNET, and it changes how you discover and use tones in TONEX. Version 1.11.0 landed today (April 2, 2026) as a free update for every TONEX user, including the free TONEX CS tier. Until now, ToneNET let you browse and download individual Tone Models. Now you can grab entire signal chains, complete with effects and routing, ready to load and play. IK Multimedia TONEX Preset Sharing Note: This post contains affiliate

With the release of the new Aura and Reflections packs for Line 6 Helix Stadium, we have something nice to share. Alongside the launch, free presets from both packs are now available to download, so you can try the sounds in your own setup and see what Helix Stadium can really do. Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you choose to buy through them, I’ll get a small kickback — at no extra cost to you. It helps me keep Noise Harmony going. Also check: Update 1.2 for Hel