Orange is one of the most recognisable names in guitar amplification. The bright orange tolex, the cryptic hieroglyph control panel, that thick and slightly fuzzy British roar: it is a look and a sound that has powered everything from stoner...

The modern guitar rig has evolved, with digital amp modelers and multi-effects units taking over stages and studios. We now have access to meticulously captured amplifiers and microphone emulations, all housed within convenient floorboards. However, this introduces a frustrating bottleneck:...