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We mostly know Boss for their effects pedals, multi effects units and recording equipment. However, Boss takes friend and foe by surprise, by releasing a serious, solid guitar amplifier.

EarthQuaker Devices is rocking the foundations once again with a new line of effects. If you love a bit of overdrive and fuzz, you're in for a real treat with the Acapulco Gold, Bellows, Bows, Spires and Gray Channel stomp boxes. Additional new releases are the Spatial Delivery and the Night Wire, an auto-wah stomp box and a tremolo pedal with a twist respectively. The Avalanche Run, finally, opens up a world of possibilities when it comes to reverb and delay. Guitarists and bassists will surely appreciate this new range of high-grade EarthQuaker effects!

IK Multimedia once again steps into the spotlight with their new compact reference monitors. The iLoud Micro monitors are an impressive piece of technology. And the best thing is, they practically fit in the palm of your hand

The letters JC in Roland's JC-01 have almost magical properties. They stand for Jazz Chorus, and have the power to make guitarists' eyes sparkle. No wonder Roland made the legendary series of Jazz Chorus amps - a favourite among guitar players since 1975 - the main inspiration for their new Bluetooth speaker.

NAMM 2016 has only just begun, but Roland already revealed something pretty special: the Roland EC-10 EL Cajon! At first glance, you might mistake it for a regular cajon, but Roland wouldn't be Roland if they didn't a few clever electronic surprises to the mix. The EL (Electronic Layered) Cajon is a hybrid cajon that allows you to embellish the acoustic cajon sound with various percussion and drum samples.

The VL-S3 was only just released, but that doesn't stop Tascam from introducing a new incarnation, the VL-S3BT. In looks, this new monitor set hasn't changed much, but the familiar design does boast a few new features.

Back in the eighties,Ibanez launched a number of noteworthy effects pedals which they have now re-issued as miniature versions. Guitarists everywhere can now enjoy the Mini Super Metal, Mini Analog Delay and the Mini Chorus. This 100% analogue series combines the quality of these classic effects with compact pedalboard-friendly dimensions.

Two months ago, we already told you about the Roland System-500 modules. If your interest was piqued, but you thought building your own setup would be too much of a hassle, we have some great news for you: Roland now offers the Roland System-500 Complete Set, which comes pre-built and ready to go!

Surprising news from German amp manufacturer Engl. At this year's NAMM show in Anaheim, the brand will be presenting six effects pedals of their own making. That's right, they're producing their own stomp boxes With three overdrive/distortion pedals called the Retro, Reaper and Straight to Hell, as well as three other pedals, simply called Delay, Chorus and Compressor, they're taking the market by storm.

ESP LTD are launching fifteen new bass guitars at the American NAMM 2016 convention, affirming their quickly-growing reputation for manufacturing top-quality bass guitars in all price classes. They've sat down with well-known artists like Rocco Prestia (Tower of Power), jazz cat Bunny Brunel, Tom Araya (Slayer), as well as many others, to discuss how a good bass should be put together.