Blackstar Amplification, known for their innovative design and feature set, has just released its new ‘Dept.10’ pedal range! Dept. 10 offers three valve-driven ECC83 (commonly known as 12AX7) pedals that provide the natural and dynamic tone you’d expect from a high-powered valve amplifier, combined with connectivity perfect for the modern player. https://youtu.be/be0G6dOqRFU The three Dept.10 models include Boost, Dual Drive and Dual Distortion. The Boost has a Class A gain stage and the iconic James-Baxandall EQ, giving your amplifier a whole new range of saturation and warmth. The Dual Drive and Distortion pedals not only have two channels but two…
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Blackstar amplification have just released the third reiteration of their best-selling amp series, the ID:CORE V3 and we were lucky enough to have a play. The ID:CORE V3 series consists of small format, digital amplifiers with an array of tones and effects using a very simple but effective control layout. It’s jammed with features that perfectly suit guitarists at any skill level. So, whether you’re practicing, recording, writing or livestreaming from home, these amps are definitely worth checking out. They come in 10, 20 or 40-watt versions and all share the same layout, with all amps offering the same tones…
For the longest time, prestige guitars usually meant there was a price to match. But no more. The ESP LTD EC-256 Eclipse combines high-quality components, a professional look and feel without a daunting price tag. This guitar is perfect for those looking for a traditional aesthetic with contemporary features and versatile tones. Check it out… https://youtu.be/O1gerJMBVcc Specifications Construction: Set-Neck Scale: 24.75″ Body: Mahogany Neck: 3 Piece Mahogany Fingerboard: Roasted Jatoba Fingerboard Radius: 350Mm Nut Width: 42Mm Nut Type: Moulded Neck< Contour Thin U Frets/Type: 22 Xj Bridge: Tom & Tailpiece Neck Pick Up: ESP Designed LH-150N Bridge Pick Up: ESP…
The OD-S is the new and easily modifiable D.I.Y Overdrive pedal from KORG. To simply put it, it sounds great and the fact that you have to actually build the pedal yourself is both fun, easy and interesting. The OD-S is also loaded with a Nutube which is a fully analogue vacuum tube that keeps your tone warm, rich & responsive. So not only is this a sonic tool for your live & studio tones but is also an educational tool that shows you the exact ins and outs of a guitar pedal. https://youtu.be/e6B_pAZinYc
Innovative guitar amp company Blackstar have set a new benchmark in compact, acoustic guitar amplification with the new Acoustic: Core 30. Thanks to its advanced sonics, easy-to-use layout and stacks of professional features. https://youtu.be/538yepTu9Ns The Acoustic: Core’s design is based on Blackstar’s world-renowned ID: Core digital platform, making it easy for players to utilise the different applications within guitar playing in one package. Whether you are streaming and performing online, recording at home, or playing live, this amp will cover all these things. The 30-watt amplifier has two-channels, giving you the option to plug in your guitar as well and…
While the world is on pause for live shows, we’re sitting comfortably at home left to our own devices. Thankfully, Blackstar has such devices including the ID: Core B.E.A.M to keep us entertained and inspired. Consider the B.E.A.M to be a central hub to amplify your electric, acoustic and or bass guitar and that it also offers incredible music playback via Bluetooth. In this video, we give you a quick overview of who this particular amp is for and some of the features that are included. https://youtu.be/3xbeNCBrPnk Features: Stereo combo amplifier with Bluetooth playback with dual 10-watt power amps for…
Here’s a tasty sample of the new cabinet models and rig presets on offer with Universal Audio’s v1.2 Firmware and Software updates to the OX reactive load box and guitar recording system. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE0L97sRE6U OX firmware version 1.2, as well as the updated PC/Mac and iPad apps, are available to download now. Head to UA’s website for more info: https://www.uaudio.com/
Here at Noisegate, we’ve managed to get our hands on the new Silverline Series of amplifiers from Blackstar. This range of amplifiers offers true boutique character, tone and response as demonstrated by our guest guitarist ‘GILLY G’. For More Info: https://www.blackstaramps.com/uk/ranges/silverline https://youtu.be/tp1TIkbt7j4
Whether they’re a gear nerd or a gear noob, the type of gear an artist uses has a huge impact on their signature sound. In this regular series called My Gear, Noisegate picks the brains of exciting and diverse artists for a behind-the-scenes scoop on their musical setup. Melbourne riff kings Gravemind recently released their epic and forward-thinking debut album ‘Conduit’ on Greyscale records. Not a group to do things by halves, it was an intense labour of love over two years in the making. We caught up with Gravemind guitarist Damon Bredin to sus out what gear is behind…
We check out the new ESP Guitars LTD SC-607B1H which is based off a Custom Shop order spec’d by alt-metal band Deftones guitarist Stef Carpenter. It’s a 7-string, baritone scale guitar that features neck-thru-body construction with a mahogany body and 3-piece maple neck. It’s loaded with a single Fishman Fluence® SRC Signature pickup with a push-pull control to switch between its “Modern Active” and “Modern Passive Attack” voices. The SC-607B1H is now available in Australia. https://youtu.be/IlG1K6l3SKw Specifications: CONSTRUCTION: Neck-Thru SCALE: 27″ BODY: Mahogany NECK: 3Pc Maple FINGERBOARD: Macassar Ebony FINISH: PURPLE SATIN NECK CONTOUR: Thin U FRETS/TYPE:24 XJ HARDWARE COLOR:…
