Are modelling amps the future for electric guitars?

Modelling amps are here to stay. Digital technology is only going to get better and, well, it’s pretty good already! For many touring guitarists the primary appeal of modelling amps is how portable and easy to maintain they are.

Do real guitar amps sound better than modelling amps?

There’s nothing like standing next to a valve amp when it’s turned up loud, and a modelling amp won’t replace that experience. By the time a guitar part is in the mix, however, you’d struggle to tell the difference.

Do modelling amps work well with pedals?

Yes, modelling amps work well with pedals. Although many already have pedal sounds built-in, players often prefer to use analog overdrive pedals as a natural sounding companion to the digital amp.