The Chaos Audio Journal
Fresh sounds. New possibilities. Product updates, tone guides, and ideas for your next great sound.
Nimbus specifications updated September 10, 2026. Nimbus is currently available for preorder. See the current product page for specifications, pricing and the latest delivery estimate. The journey from a...
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Nimbus specifications updated September 10, 2026. Nimbus is currently available for preorder. See the current product page for specifications, pricing and the latest delivery estimate. Practicing, recording and performing...
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Build a reliable pedalboard for live performance with this comprehensive guide covering essential effects, signal chain order, power supplies, and modern all-in-one alternatives for gigging guitarists.
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Ever wanted to create your own custom guitar effects? Not just tweak existing pedals, but build something entirely original — your own distortion character, your own modulation algorithm, your...
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Discover how Bluetooth technology transformed guitar practice forever. Learn about wireless backing tracks, app control, silent practice with headphones, and tips for getting the most out of Bluetooth-enabled amps...
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So you've picked up the guitar, learned a few chords, maybe even nailed your first riff. Now you're hearing all these incredible sounds on your favorite records — thick,...
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Learn what impulse responses (IRs) are, how convolution works, the difference between cabinet and room IRs, and how to use them to transform your guitar tone — whether recording,...
Read moreUpdated September 18, 2026. This comparison uses current manufacturer specifications. Chaos Audio makes Nimbus, which is available for preorder. The BOSS model discussed here is Katana-50 Gen 3; other...
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Nimbus specifications updated September 10, 2026. Nimbus is currently available for preorder. See the current product page for specifications, pricing and the latest delivery estimate. The guitar effects industry...
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Learn how to record guitar at home on a budget. Essential gear, recording techniques, and tips for professional-sounding tracks without expensive studios.
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Learn the correct order for guitar effects in your signal chain. This guide covers tuners, compressors, drives, modulation, delay, reverb, and when to break the rules for creative tones.
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Updated September 18, 2026. Written by Chaos Audio, maker of Stratus. Stratus and BOSS ME-80 offer different ways to build and control a guitar sound. Stratus combines mobile editing,...
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Updated September 18, 2026. Written by Chaos Audio, maker of Stratus. Stratus is an option for players who want captured amp and pedal sounds, custom effects, and mobile editing...
Read moreUnderstand AIDA-X, neural amp capture playback and NAM compatibility, including the current Nimbus switch to native NAM A2-Lite.
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Updated September 18, 2026. Chaos Audio makes Nimbus. This comparison uses published specifications for Nimbus and Positive Grid Spark 2 to explain their workflows. Nimbus is currently available for...
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A built-in audio interface isn't a gimmick—it's a game-changer for recording guitar at home. Here are five reasons why every guitarist needs one in their next amp.
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Explore Nimbus: 100W stereo, two combo inputs, native NAM, AI FX Builder, USB-C recording and current $599 preorder details.
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We’re excited to roll out a highly requested update that makes Stratus even easier and more flexible to use! You can now switch between Looper, Stompbox, and Preset modes...
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Seven for the price of (less than!) one. Among guitar pedals, Status® holds so many advantages that the competition is a rout. Players immediately discover that Stratus® is more than just a pedal. It’s a platform.
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We’re excited to unveil our biggest software update to Stratus — ever.With the new Preset Mode, you'll have instant access to 14 custom FX presets right at your...
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