Darkglass Electronics announces the launch of KosmOS 1.16, a major operating system update for its Anagram modeling platform. Developed to enhance the device’s functional capabilities for modern players, producers, and engineering professionals, this firmware update expands the platform’s digital architecture by introducing new core modeling frameworks, dedicated vintage-inspired bass blocks, and optimization tools designed to streamline both studio and stage utility. The release marks a deliberate step forward in expanding the software ecosystem of the hardware, offering users unprecedented flexibility in sound curation and processing deployment.

At the center of the KosmOS 1.16 release is a strategic partnership with Tone3000, which brings full Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) Architecture 2 (A2) support directly to the Anagram platform. This update introduces three dedicated processing blocks—Neural Amp, Neural Pedal, and Neural Loader—allowing users to run up to three simultaneous instances of NAM A2 Full, A2 Lite, or A1 configurations. By integrating this architecture, players can directly import custom digital captures created by a global community of over 300,000 musicians and recording engineers, allowing the exact tonal characteristics of various physical amplifiers, pedals, and studio gear to be used anywhere.

The update significantly expands the device’s internal signal chain and tone-shaping flexibility with the addition of targeted processing blocks, including the new Peggy Classic and Peggy Fliptop options. The Peggy Classic block provides a harmonically rich punch designed to replicate the foundational bass tones found on global studio recordings and live stages, scaling from clean and articulate tracking to aggressively overdriven textures. For vintage applications, the Peggy Fliptop and its matching Peggy Fliptop 1×15″ cabinet emulation bring the distinct sound of 1960s recording studios to the hardware, delivering dynamic tube warmth. Additionally, utility routing is streamlined via a new combined High-Pass and Low-Pass Filter (HPF+LPF) block, which combines filtering controls into a single slot to remove unwanted low-end rumble and harsh top-end frequencies simultaneously.

Darkglass has also overhauled the user interface and control workflow within KosmOS 1.16 to give players immediate feedback and precise parameter manipulation. A new DSP Meters view, which can be enabled via the advanced settings menu, allows users to visually measure the exact processing load of every single block within their active signal chain. For fine-tuning parameters, the update introduces a Type Parameter Values feature, allowing users to touch a specific setting on the block screen and input exact numerical values via an on-screen numpad. Hardware configuration is further expanded by new Behaviour Device Settings, which introduce customizable footswitch layouts including Mode Cycling (such as Preset to Stomp, Preset to Scene, and Stomp to Scene) alongside specialized Up/Down behavior modifications for dedicated Preset, Stomp, and Scene modes.

System integration and memory management receive a major expansion through the new Scenes Expansion and Scenes Manager features. The system now accommodates up to 126 user-configurable Scenes, giving players the ability to copy, rearrange, and instantly recall dense system states.

From a practical application standpoint, these additions directly refine the Anagram for high-pressure environments across live performance and studio tracking sessions. The combined HPF+LPF block delivers a tone that is instantly ready for a front-of-house PA or a DAW recording input without requiring external corrective equalization. Meanwhile, the ability to run three simultaneous NAM instances means complex multi-amp or pre-and-post-effect capture chains can be transported to any venue or session without bringing physical cabinets or outboard gear. The implementation of the Scenes Manager and structural footswitch customization allows players to adapt their physical layouts to the exact technical constraints of a performance setlist, reducing overall workflow complexity.

For more information about update installation instructions and full system compatibility, please visit the official Darkglass Electronics website at www.darkglass.com

Bergantino Audio Systems is proud to announce the introduction of the new HPN (High Power Neo) Series bass speaker cabinets.

“With the HPN Series, our goal was to create the lightest cabinets we’ve ever built without compromising the performance, articulation, and musicality that players expect from Bergantino. The result is a series that delivers exceptional portability while maintaining the sonic character our customers know and trust.” — Jim Bergantino, Founder and Chief Designer

The HPN Series represents our latest evolution in lightweight, neodymium-based cabinet design, delivering exceptional power handling, clarity, and portability. Available in three configurations—HPN112 (1×12″ with tweeter), HPN210 (2×10″ with tweeter), and HPN212 (2×12″ with tweeter)—each cabinet is precision-tuned and extensively braced to provide outstanding performance while remaining the lightest-weight cabinets we have produced to date.

Built to uncompromising standards, every HPN cabinet features our premium Reference Series compression driver with Constant Directivity horn, mated to a custom phase-coherent crossover network. This design delivers exceptional detail, articulation, and tonal accuracy throughout the entire frequency range.

The HPN Series is available in two visually striking Tolex finishes—Black Cherry and Classic Black—both complemented by elegant silver cloth grill covers. Combining vintage-inspired aesthetics with modern design, these cabinets are built to look every bit as impressive as they sound.

Weighing just 25.8 lbs (HPN112), 28.5lbs (HPN210), and 43 lbs (HPN212), the HPN Series offers remarkable portability without sacrificing the performance, punch, and clarity that Bergantino cabinets are known for.

Each cabinet is constructed from premium lightweight Italian Poplar with a Baltic Birch baffle, reducing overall weight while maintaining the structural integrity required for demanding high-SPL applications. The exterior is finished in a durable Tolex covering designed to provide long-lasting protection and road-ready durability.

Main Features

• High-excursion neodymium woofers
• High-intelligibility Reference Series compression driver
• Constant Directivity horn
• Custom phase-coherent crossover with tweeter level control
• Precision-tuned ported cabinet design
• Lightweight Italian Poplar construction with Baltic Birch baffle
• Available in Black Cherry or Classic Black Tolex with silver cloth grille
• Lightweight design for maximum portability

The HPN Series is available for pre-order now in either finish.

Shipping begins late June/early July 2026.

For more information or to place a pre-order, visit online at bergantino.com/hpn-series/

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announces the James Jamerson 1962 Precision Bass®, an era-correct tribute to the bass that was nearly as iconic as the Motown monolith who used it to redefine what the low end was capable of. 

“From R&B, to Rock, to Jazz, Country, and Reggae music… everyone owes a debt to James Jamerson. What he did on the 1962 P Bass has never been done. I am so honored to acknowledge that Fender changed everything with the 1962 Precision Bass,” said Raphael Saadiq.  

James Jamerson was a phenom in the studio and the stage all throughout the 60s and 70s but more importantly, he drew the blueprint for how a bass part should feel, groove and swagger in order to turn a song into a hit and thereby inspired generations of players to come. Such an indelible impact is impossible without the proper tools, and as far as Jamerson was concerned, none did the job quite like his trusty P Bass®. Its effortless playability, sleek design and undeniable low-end response was and is the path of least resistance between a killer idea and a polished, pitch-perfect bassline that can tie an entire song together. This signature instrument harnesses the magic of the Jamerson’s own Precision Bass and offers it to players everywhere, giving them the opportunity to develop a style and tone that is entirely their own. 

Born in 1936, Jamerson was introduced to live music through his grandmother and aunt, both church performers. Captivated by the energy of gospel and jazz, he taught himself piano and trombone before moving to Detroit at 18, where the downtown club scene pulled him toward the upright bass. After graduating high school, he began touring with local groups and by 1959 had become a fixture at Hitsville U.S.A., the recording studio that birthed Motown. It was there that Jamerson truly came into his own, laying down bass tracks for Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, John Lee Hooker and countless others, recordings now regarded as the foundation of modern electric bass playing.  As a As a cornerstone of the Funk Brothers and throughout this storied catalog, one thing remains constant – the warm, polished sound of the Fender P Bass that would come to inspire greats like Geddy Lee, Pino Palladino, John Entwistle, Raphael Saadiq, Bootsy Collins, Leland Sklar, Nate Mendel, Geezer Butler, Tal Wilkenfeld, Freddie Washington, Bob Glaub, Matt Freeman, and countless musicians across the globe to pick up a bass and embark on their own journey towards greatness. 

“I recalled saying to James as a teenager that he would be great one day! I am excited and happy those words have become a reality. James has received many awards, but the “P-Bass” is a tangible one. I hope you feel the funk and let the music play on!” said Annie Jamerson. “Thank you Fender, from my family and I, You Rock!” 

The James Jamerson 1962 Precision Bass offers players all of the dynamic response, low-end presence and stylish looks that helped elevate Jamerson to the top of his craft. This era-accurate instrument comes equipped with a custom split single-coil pickup that provides enough lush, low-end for any band but offers enough definition and punch so that fills, runs and embellishments won’t go unnoticed. The Heirloom sunburst nitro cellulose lacquer finish oozes with classic elegance and will patina gorgeously over time just like the real thing. A classic “C” shape neck, slab rosewood fingerboard, and chrome bridge and pickup cover all ensure that this bass plays, feels and looks like something that you would find in the live room at Hitsville circa 1963. This signature instrument gives players the unique opportunity to hold an integral piece of bass history in their hands and find the sound that speaks to them, just as Jamerson himself did nearly seventy years ago. 

“Jamerson is the reason the bass is what it is today. His 1962 Precision Bass wasn’t just an instrument; it was the heartbeat of an era,” said Justin Norvell, Chief Product Officer, Fender Guitars. “As we continue celebrating 75 years of the P Bass, we wanted every player, from bedroom musicians to touring professionals, to be able to hold a piece of that legacy in their hands. From the Heirloom Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish to the custom James Jamerson ’62 Precision Bass pickup, every detail was obsessed over to put that same magic in your hands. This recreation is our love letter to the man who made the groove non-negotiable.”

For more information, visit fender.com/products/james-jamerson-1962-precision-bass

Trickfish Amplification has added the L212 to its L Series cabinet lineup — a 2×12″ with diagonally arranged Lavoce neodymium drivers in the same compact footprint as the L410.

The L212 delivers the tonal character that 12″ drivers are known for: warm and defined through the low end, present in the midrange, and an open and musical top end, with enough output to carry a stage without a second cabinet. At 800 watts AES and 45 lbs., it handles the full output of any Bullhead amp in a cabinet that’s easy to move.

Trickfish president Ryan Owens said, “Players who want the warmth and depth of 12″ drivers at full gigging volume now have a single cabinet that gets them there. The diagonal driver placement was a deliberate choice — it supports better stage coverage without changing the cabinet’s footprint, so you get more coverage without giving anything up.”

The L212 is available now at $1,449 MAP directly from www.trickfishamps.com.

Legendary effects manufacturers DOD and Morley have united to create something truly remarkable: the Wah-ocTo-Fuzz™ pedal. Available now worldwide through local retailers and online, this innovative device answers the call of musicians looking to combine classic sounds by masterfully harmonizing three distinct effects into one unit. The pedal achieves this by blending DOD’s iconic 80’s FX35 Octoplus circuit with Morley’s timeless 70’s wah and fuzz circuits. The result is a pedal that simply leaves players saying, “WTF!”.

Designed to ignite creativity for guitar, bass, and keyboard players alike, the Wah-ocTo-Fuzz™ empowers musicians to use a singular effect or combine one, two, or all three simultaneously. The octave section utilizes the DOD FX35 Octoplus circuit to produce a classic analog octave blend that channels the captivating, glitchy essence of the 1980s. Players can easily sculpt this sound using the Direct Level to control the dry signal output, the Tone Control to adjust the overall brightness, and the Octave Level to dictate the lower octave signal.

The wah section boasts Morley’s classic Electro-Optical design and features convenient switchless operation; users simply step on the glow-in-the-dark treadle grip to instantly engage the wah effect. Finally, the fuzz circuit draws inspiration from the timeless sounds of Morley’s 1970s era, offering an Intensity Level knob to control the gain of the fuzz effect and a Fuzz Level knob to manage your overall signal when the fuzz is activated.

Built for maximum protection, the WTF pedal is housed in a rugged and lightweight Cold-Rolled Steel chassis. It also features a premium Morley buffer circuit designed to protect your tone from any mischief in your signal chain.

The new Wah-ocTo-Fuzz pedal features standard 1/4″ instrument jacks for both its input and output connections. For power, the unit operates using a standard 9VDC 300 mA center negative power supply, utilizing a standard +9V DC tip-negative barrel jack. Alternatively, it supports standard 9V battery operation that is easily accessible via a quick-clip battery door. Physically, the pedal measures 6.86 inches in length, 4.23 inches in width, and 3.88 inches in height, with a total weight of 2.27 lbs. (1.03kg). Finally, the Wah-ocTo-Fuzz is backed by a 1-year warranty.

For more information on the new DOD and Morley Wah-ocTo-Fuzz, please visit www.digitech.com.

Street Price: $249.99 USD