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Hell Yes Loop Lab releases Little Room - Fictional Vintage Guitar Amp Plugin (VST3 & AU)

October 1

Hell Yes Loop Lab has released Little Room , a fictional vintage-flavoured guitar amp plugin focused on clean and edge-of-breakup tones.

Electric guitars & amps Plugins & DAWs Samples & libraries Vintage & reissues

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