Thanks to a vast array of analog and digital effects, changing the way an electric guitar sounds has never been easier. But if you're on the lookout for something a little out of the ordinary, truly bizarre or just plain mad, we've selected five of the craziest stomp boxes we've ever come across.
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IK Multimedia has updated its all-in-one audio and MIDI interface from 2013, giving the iRig Pro I/O volume control for headphone monitoring, MIDI thru for flexible routing options and the ability to charge connected devices.
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We were so impressed by the Roadie robotic guitar tuner we reviewed in 2015 that it's been in our gig bag ever since. Though having to use it along with a smartphone hasn't really been a problem for us, an upgraded Roadie has launched on Kickstarter that does away with the smartphone altogether.
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Martin Molin of the Swedish band Wintergatan is working on a new version of his mesmerizing mechanical wonder, the Musical Marble Machine, with a view to taking it on stage, and has shared a video documenting the design and build of the upgraded bass guitar component.
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R&M Tone Technology has developed a new line of patented active guitar cables to help players inject some life into their guitar sound. Each PowerWire cable comes with a built-in preamp that boosts the signal direct from the pickups instead of at a pedalboard or amp.
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Six-string beauties made from thousands of matchsticks to upcycled carve monsters built using skateboard decks to a playable Stratocaster fashioned from packaging material inspired us to look around for more crazy stringed instrument creations. Here, in no particular order, are our top picks.
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Fender has introduced a new online tool that allows musicians to customize a new build to match their individual needs. Players can choose from four base models and then modify the design by choosing from over 70,000 options. The guitar is then built and shipped out within a month.
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There's no doubt that tablets and smartphones have made multi-track audio recording on the run easier than ever. But connecting instruments to iPads and iPhones has never been quite as simple. The iRig Pro Duo helps make that final connection and allows musicians to truly record on the run.
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In rock music, there's something quite captivating and magical about a power trio. But the folks behind the three robotic rock group Compressorhead have set their sights on expansion, turning to Kickstarter to search for a new lead singer, and to record a new "heavy metal" album.
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The iRig Pro Duo high definition audio and MIDI interface for iOS, Android, Mac or PC devices sports two instrument/microphone inputs and offers up to 24-bit/48 kHz audio recording in a travel-ready compact unit. And it's available now for less than 200 bucks.
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