Laney: Desktop ironing

This is the talk of town now- Laney's Ironheart Pulse. It's a desktop interface (nothing new) but it features Laney's acclaimed Ironheart drive & those are indeed caged-up pre-amp tubes; the ECC83. In addition to the digital applications, this pedal will double up as your proverbial booster but keep in mind that it needs its isolated power supply. 

Digital interfaces, tube-laden pre-amp boosters- these ideas aren't new but we acknowledge the fact that Laney has added its own signature to the fold. It's a matter of convincing us, players, it'll do good to our tone rather than clutter our boards.

Selling: iRig Stomp (SOLD)

Since I'm not going to plug into any more iOS devices, the iRig Stomp is for sale:

• Selling: iRig Stomp guitar interface for iOS devices (box not included)
• Condition: 9/10
• Self-collect: CCK mrt station
• No reservations/ no trades
• Queries/ confirmation: subversion.sg@gmail.com
• Price: $65

Fender: Slide

Fender's Slide isn't something to rival a bottle neck in terms of gliding one's fingers up & down strings- no. The name is a little deceiving but it is the manufacturer's digital interface for PC/ Mac devices. If you are currently plugging your guitar into a computer for all your tonal needs, you know what's in store here. The question is, do such interface devices provide tonal separation from the competitors considering it's only interpreting & converting signals? I think you know what I'm getting at. As far as interface tools go, the difference lies in inherent features & user-friendliness more than tone. Nevertheless, here's a little showcase: