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REVIEW: Jamstik Studio MIDI Guitar
MIDI and guitar sometimes don’t mix well; Jamstik figured out how to make an electric guitar with...
REVIEW: Indio by Monoprice 66SB DLX Plus Guitar
At first glance the Indio by Monoprice 66SB DLX (what a mouthful) looks like classic Kalamazoo,...
Taylor Guitars Ebony Project: The Drive for Sustainability and Responsibility
On reforestation efforts in Cameroon: “We’re not doing it so we can make guitars; we’re doing it so our grandkids can still make guitars.” https://youtu.be/ldhLWDmiXlw Recently, I had the...
Lace Electric Cigar Box Guitar REVIEW
While its design and features may not be for everyone, the new Lace Electric Cigar Box Guitar is certainly unique. We were impressed with the sound, and the price isn't off the charts. Whether it's...
Akai MPK Road 88 REVIEW
Editor's note - we received the Akai MPK Road 88 MIDI Controller for review this summer. We opened it up, plugged it in, and played with it for a few weeks before it was scheduled to be returned to...
Yamaha CP73 Review
Were you one of the many who wanted a more "pro" Reface series? Well, the new Yamaha CP73 might just scratch that itch. When the original Reface line was introduced a few years back, we had some...
Erica Synths Black Double Bass Eurorack Module Review
We’re big into synthesis, so when new modules come out in the Eurorack community, we can’t help but wipe the drool from our computer keyboards. The good folks over at Eric Synths in Latvia recently...
Prestige Troubadour RS REVIEW
How does the one-pickup beauty stack up to its peers? Read our expert review on the new Prestige Troubadour RS guitar below... So, getting a modern single cut electric opens up some choices; go...
TC Electronic June-60 Pedal Review
Does the TC Electronic June-60 Chorus Pedal deliver on its vintage-inspired promises? Read our full review below... If you’re an old fart like me and grew up with the sounds of the Roland Juno line...
IK Multimedia UNO Drum REVIEW
Back when we tested the original UNO Synth, we immediately started jonesing for a drum machine to complement it. And to our surprise, IK delivered the news to us that the UNO Drum was on the way....
Andy Powers Is Made Partner At Taylor Guitars
Taylor Guitars is pleased to announce that Master Guitar Designer Andy Powers is joining Taylor co-founders Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug as the third partner of the company. The move solidifies a...
IK Multimedia UNO Drum Machine Video Review
New Orleans musician Nick Ray reviews the new UNO Drum Machine from IK Multimedia. Watch Nick's walkthrough and demo as he records a new track using the UNO Drum as part of his new production...