"Where it truly triumphs is in its versatility and value proposition": Fender Strobo-Sonic Pro Tuner Pedal review Fender gets serious about the tuner pedal at last MusicRadar · Jun 6
“Instead of creating a polyphonic tuner itself, it simply knocked off Empower's patented device instead”: Behringer sues Boss over “knock off” polyphonic tuner Behringer’s parent company claims its patented polyphonic tuner, the TC Electronic PolyTune, has been wrongly copied by Boss for four of its flagship amp modeler pedals Guitar World · Mar 17
“The timeless Boss experience in one versatile pedal”: Boss crams 16 beloved effects into the convertible PX-1 Plugout FX – a multi-FX that looks like the one of the firm’s standard compact pedals Boss unveils its answer to the Line 6 HX One and TC Electronic Plethora X1 as it seeks to revolutionize the compact pedal experience Guitar World · Aug 28, 2025
"Even if you’ve never used a looper before I’d wager it wouldn’t take most guitarists more than 5 minutes to get up and running with it": TC Electronic Ditto 2 Looper review TC Electronics's ubiquitous compact looper gets a well-deserved update - I find out whether it's kept up with some stiff competition Guitar World · Jun 4, 2025
“It's transparent when not in operation, crisp when looping, and handles high-gain and complex audio sources with ease”: TC Electronic Ditto 2 Looper review The original Ditto redefined both bang for buck and 'board space. So what's new with the Ditto 2? MusicRadar · Apr 1, 2025
"Once set up to taste, its utility is astounding": TC Electronic Plethora X1 review Is it a delay, reverb, modulation, harmoniser or compressor? Well, yes, to all the above MusicRadar · Mar 27, 2025
“We’ve taken everything great about the original Ditto Looper and made it even better”: TC Electronic’s Ditto 2 Looper is as simple as looping gets – but there is more than meets the eye to this super-compact, single-knob stompbox The Ditto 2 has a redesigned magnetic footswitch, colour-coded LED display, a LoopSnap feature to correct timing mistakes and Bluetooth MusicRadar · Mar 27, 2025
“Redefining a winning formula”: TC Electronic upgrades its beloved looper with the Ditto 2 – but can it keep up in an increasingly competitive market? The Ditto was lauded for its simplicity, and now it’s back with more features than ever – and it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to operate Guitar World · Mar 27, 2025
“It can be whatever you want it to be at a moment’s notice – agreat way to get maximum bang for your buck”: TC Electronic Plethora X1 TonePrint Loader review TC Electronic has a chameleon pedal for your ’board that can be (almost) anything you like Guitar World · Feb 4, 2025
"Units this inspirational are rare, and perhaps as a writing tool, that vibe alone makes the 2290 worth it”: TC Electronic 2290-P Dynamic Digital Delay review The 2290-P is TC's latest reissue of the classic rack unit. Have they finally nailed it? MusicRadar · Jan 30, 2025
“Create the perfect loop”: Mooer stokes the compact looper market with the GL100 – an AI-equipped looper/drum pedal that's less than $150 The space-saving stompbox boasts 300 minutes of looping time, an AI-powered drum machine, and dual footswitch controls alongside comprehensive features to rival the likes of Boss and TC Electronic Guitar World · Dec 18, 2024
“Unlimited looping for endless ideas”: Can Zoom beat Boss and TC Electronic at their own game and conquer the compact looper game with its latest MultiStomp pedal? Featuring a host of new features, effects, and intuitive controls, the MS-90LP+ wants to make the art form of looping easier than ever Guitar World · Dec 13, 2024
NAMM 2025: rumors, predictions and breaking news from the world’s biggest guitar gear show With the likes of Fender, Gibson and Marshall returning to Anaheim at long last, this year’s event is set to be the biggest in five years – with secrets and surprises to match Guitar World · Dec 12, 2024
“The one pedal that will stand by your side throughout your eternal pedalboard journey, adapting into exactly what you need”: TC Electronic launches the Plethora X1 “TonePrint loader” – 14 effects, one compact stompbox Collecting the greatest hits of TC Electronic in one place, the Plethora X1 is a powerful TonePrint loader with a MASH footswitch and a lot of tones MusicRadar · Dec 12, 2024
Guitar World · Dec 10, 2024 “It can be whatever pedal you need it to be”: TC Electronic’s Plethora X1 takes the fight to the Line 6 HX One – and it costs over $100 less The $179 stompbox delivers some of the firm’s most beloved effects algorithms via a simple, easy-to-use interface
Guitar World · Nov 18, 2024 “Each provides the flavor of the amp they’re modeling. In some cases the range of sounds is extended”: TC Electronic AmpWorx Series review TC Electronic’s AmpWorx Series makes the tones of your favourite classic amps available ina selection of multi-purpose pedals
Guitar World · Sep 5, 2024 “Reveals why the original 2290 has remained a permanent fixture in pro guitarists’ rigs for four decades”: TC Electronic TC 2290P Dynamic Digital Delay review A bucket-list item for many players arrives in an affordable pedal format. But does it stack up with the rack-mountable unit that inspired it?
MusicRadar · May 16, 2024 "I wish everyone could sit in a room with vintage AC30s or Plexi Marshalls and have that experience, and a lot of people won't – I'm happy we're trying to do that": How Universal Audio rewired the modelling amp pedal concept, and won the Edge over We talk to Tore Mogensen and James Santiago about the UAFX pedal project – its success, challenges and future
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Guitar World · Aug 10, 2023 Affordable Dual Rectifier, JCM800 and 5150 tones for your pedalboard? TC Electronic makes a play for the high-gain sector with 3 new Ampworx pedals The $149 Dual Wreck, JIMS800 and 550 seek to further shake up the amp modeler market
MusicRadar · Aug 9, 2023 TC Electronic already has three more Ampworx preamp pedals ready: and they're based on the JCM800, 5150 and Dual Rectifier Affordable Marshall, Peavey and Mesa/Boogie tones on your pedalboard? Yes please!
Guitar World · Jun 29, 2023 TC Electronic’s first guitar amp modeler pedals package classic Fender, Marshall and Vox tones with Celestion IRs – for under $150 The three new Ampworx models emulate classic ’60s tube amps – and at a price that could prove game-changing for the pedal amp market
MusicRadar · Jun 28, 2023 TC Electronic is packing the value and guitar amp sounds of the ‘60s in its Ampworx Vintage Series preamp pedals The $149 Combo Deluxe 65’, JIMS 45 and DC30 offer pedalboard representation for the three main denominations in classic tube amp tone
Guitar World · Jun 1, 2023 Mooer unveils the Micro Looper II – is it destined to dethrone the TC Electronic Ditto as the go-to mini looper? The feature-packed pedal has been released alongside the Micro Drummer II, with the pair aiming to make further waves in the mini pedal market
MusicRadar · May 26, 2023 TC Electronic unveils the Infinite Mini Sample Sustainer – a mini-sized version of the John Mayer pedalboard fave Soundscapers, ambient adventurists and pop-rock guitar superstars alike can bend time and sound to their will with this compact solution for infinite sustaining notes and chords