AMT Electronics are a Russian company specialising in effects pedals. Their origins can be traced back to 1982 in the then Soviet Union. Behind the Iron Curtain, founder Sergei Marichev, an avid musician and electronics engineer decided to try and build replicas of synthesisers and effects pedals that simply weren’t …
I’ve mentioned previously on my blog that I also write reviews over at Jemsite comparison shopping. Thanks to the guys over at Jemsite, and AMT Electronics I have been sent a fantastic SS-20 2.5 channel preamp. This little tube powered preamp is packaged in a surprisingly small pedal footprint. It …
This past weekend was the annual winter NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants). Held at the Anaheim Convention Centre in California, USA, NAMM is what musicians the world over can’t wait for by to find out what tasty new gear is announced by their favourite manufacturers. I’ve well and truly …
There have been some great advances in digital and software modelling of amplifiers and effects in the past few years. There are a number of different options out there in the market, all with varying prices, and options. Some companies also offer hardware like footswitch boards to interface with their …
I’ve already done a review of sorts on the Blackstar HT-5 head in my Now this is what I call a Tiny Terror! BlackStar HT-5 head review post. I’ve now brought the HT-5 head home for good, and thought it was now time for a full review. Here are the specs for the …