“I hear depth in the amp that’s mic’d – I hear so much that I don’t hear in the digital plugin, which seems almost pasted onto the screen”: Alex Lifeson explains why digital amps can’t match up to the real thing

Alex Lifeson takes us behind the scenes at Lerxst, his new gear brand that collaborates with Mojotone and Godin.

Slowly but surely, the digital amp world is converting even the most ardent of tube amp supporters. Slipknot’s Jim Root, who once claimed he’d never use a modeling amp, is one of the more recent big names to jump ship, but Alex Lifeson is standing strong.

The Canadian prog legend is keeping busy with life after Rush, forging guitars, amps and pedals with his Lerxst gear brand.