Amp modelling vs Tube Amps: Has ‘digital’ won the guitar tone war?

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Recently, the “tube amps versus modelling” debate has heated up online. Products like Line 6’s Helix, Fractal Audio’s FM3, Hotone’s Ampera and, of course, the Kemper Profiler are getting closer and closer to the sounds of real classic valve amps. Recently, players like John Mayer and even Mark Knopfler have used guitar modellers live during concerts, instead […]

NAMM 2019: Mackie debuts new flagship DRM active & passive loudspeakers

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Ahead of the big NAMM event at the end of January, Mackie has announced a flagship series of powered loudspeakers, the DRM Professional. Comprising a complete line-up which includes the 1600W 12″ DRM212, 1600W 15″ DRM215, 2300W 15″ 3-Way DRM315, 2000W 12″ DRM12A Array, and 2000W 18″ DRM18S Subwoofer, the speakers have modern DSP effects […]

SPL Crescendo: A 120V 8-channel mic preamp that’s (almost) impossible to overdrive

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Crescendo is SPL’s new 8-in microphone preamp. It has a discrete construction with proprietary high-voltage amplifiers, SPL’s own SUPRA operational amplifiers, and an internal operating voltage of +/- 60V. With 120V total internal voltage, it’s virtually impossible to overdrive the preamps, SPL says, which is a significant innovation. It gives SPL the right to claim […]

QSC intros CP Series of active PA speakers with DSP and 1000W of amplification

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Aussie audio manufacturer QSC has announced a new line-up of portable PAs – the QSC CP Series (CP stands for Compact Powered) of loudspeakers. QSC says these active PA speakers have a lightweight design, built-in DSPs, and 1000W of Class D amplification. All of this is integrated into a single-box build weighing 9.5 kg (21 […]