It’s been a long time coming, but Line 6 has introduced its new flagship floor processor – promising advanced amp modelling technology and improved usability

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Richard Barrett is on a mission to make you a better blues player – with full audio examples and backing tracks

Picture the scene: you’re about to get up on stage to give a presentation or performance. Something feels off – you look down, and realise your shirt is missing; in fact, you have no clothes on at all