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Why put the input stage of a Neve console into a
guitar pedal? Because it sounds absolutely amazing,
that's why!

Line 6 Helix.
This powerful processor combines flexible effects
routing, amp and cabinet simulation, and a
multichannel USB interface with an easy-to-use
front panel and fantastic sound. Also reviewed:
the Relay G10 wireless transmitter.

REVIEW BY PAUL VNUK JR.

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Amphion One12 Passive Monitors
(and Amp100 mono).
The indescribably precise sound of Amphion in a
small, portable system for the discerning engineer.

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REVIEW BY PAUL VNUK JR.

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A clip-on mic running into an iPhone, with studioquality results? Read all about it.

Radial Engineering Headload.

REVIEW BY ALEX HAWLEY

inteRviews
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REVIEW BY ALEX HAWLEY

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REVIEW BY ALEX HAWLEY

Reviewed & Revisited:
An Engineer/Guitarist's Experiences With
The Universal Audio Apollo 8p.
An in-depth look at UA's newest interface as a
recording guitarist's best friend, including a comparison
of the UAD Marshall JMP 2203 amp emulation against
the real thing.

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INTERVIEWS BY BRIAN MARSHAK

FeatuRes
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REVIEW BY ALEX HAWLEY

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BY BETO HALE

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Strymon DIG and Flint.
Two new stompboxes bringing studio quality to the
pedalboard: a fascinating dual delay, and a tremolo/
reverb that evokes classic guitar amps from the
birth of rock'n'roll.

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REVIEWS BY MIKE METLAY

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Plug-In Outlet: Positive Grid BIAS Amp
and BIAS FX.
If simulating an existing amplifier isn't enough for
you, now you can design your own, block by block
and tube by tube... and then include your custom
amp in a completely configurable effects chain with
dozens of pedals to choose from.
REVIEWS BY ALEX HAWLEY

First Steps. Part 19: Overdubs.
In the bad old days, one wrong note meant starting
the whole song over. Now we have the power to
correct mistakes without harming an otherwise
great performance. Here's how.

REVIEW BY PAUL VNUK JR.

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My Mics, My Sound: Mic Choices And
Techniques For Acoustic Guitar.
A very personal primer on mic positioning for great
acoustic sound, based on one home studio's guitars
and mics. Also: four award-winning producer/
engineers weigh in on their own choices for mics,
techniques, and signal chains.

Peluso Microphone Lab P-87 Solid State
Condenser Microphone.
The original Neumann U 87 from the 1970s is now
a sought-after classic, and this new mic offers an
affordable alternative with fantastic sound. Includes
a direct comparison with a vintage U 87, and an
interview with developer John Peluso.

Recording Rock Guitar: Five Views From
The Front Lines.
These five engineers-Ross Hogarth, Jay Ruston,
Jun Murakawa, Jeff Gartenbaum, and Barry
Conley-have recorded rock superstars like Van
Halen, Metallica, John Mayer, Black Label Society,
Soundgarden, and John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers.
In these interviews, they lay out their approaches to
capturing great tone.

Sonoma Wire Works GuitarJack Stage.
This great-sounding interface works on everything
from Windows and Mac OS X to iOS and Android,
all in a compact and guitar-friendly package.

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iOS Music Tools: IK Multimedia
iRig Acoustic.

REVIEWS BY MIKE METLAY

Guitar amp load boxes have been around for a
while, but it'd be hard to find one that offers as
many useful functions for studio and stage while
sounding this amazing.

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BAE Audio B15 500 Series EQ.
This classy little module evokes the EQ of classic
analog consoles-easy to use and delightfully
musical on a variety of applications.

REVIEWS BY ALEX HAWLEY AND MIKE METLAY

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JHS Pedals Colour Box.

BY PAUL J. STAMLER

RegulaRs
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Fade In.

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Talkback.

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Fast Forward.

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Readers' Tracks.
BY MARTY PETERS

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Advertiser Index.

COVER DESIGN BY SCOTT SIMMONDS
STUDIO PHOTO BY PAUL VNUK JR.
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