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Rock N Roll Relics Revenge Guitar Review
Classics are great, but finding a way to step outside the box, while maintaining familiarity isn’t...
Cort KX500 Etched Guitar Review
Cort has been making well-made, reasonably priced instruments for decades. With their new KX500...
Kyser Guitar Wipes: A Must-Have Accessory For Every Guitarist
Kyser Guitar Wipes Are a Must-Have Accessory For Every Guitarist Keeping a guitar in working order isn’t that hard, but going that little extra mile to maintain your instrument can really make all...
Earthworks DK25/L Drum Kit System Review
The Earthworks DK25/L Drum Kit System is an excellent starter pack for any live drum situation (plus it works great in the studio, too). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMq77GDK7cI Earthworks Audio...
BOSS ES-5 Review
The Boss ES-5 Effects Switching System Gives You Maximum Control Over Your Pedalboard at a Price That's Easy to Swallow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB7cTbPp2jw Changing several pedals at once...
Contour RollerMouse Red Plus Review
The Contour RollerMouse Red Plus can add an ergonomic twist to any recording studio. The Contour ShuttlePro v2 and Shuttle Express (which we’ve reviewed in previous issues) are great tools for...
Novation Circuit Review
Novation Circuit combines an excellent design, great feel and myriad of musical possibilities into one small, affordable unit. We had an opportunity to see the Novation Circuit groove box in...
Teenage Engineering Robot Pocket Operator: Our Review of the PO-28
The Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator PO-28 Robot Pocket Operator Delivers Convincing 8-Bit Sounds With Programmable Step Sequencer and Drum Machine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkXGE7gwZxc THE...
Mono Vertigo: Our Review of their Electric Guitar Case
The Mono Vertigo Electric Guitar Case provides an insane amount of protection for even the clumsiest guitarists. The exterior material of the Mono Vertigo guitar case is water resistant, and its...
Kyser Capo Review
Performer Magazine explores a must-have accessory for guitarists in our Kyser Capo Review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1TVHrWyfcw FUNCTIONALITY Capos have come along way, from a poor man’s way...
Joyo JF-02 Review: Their Ultimate Drive
Performer Magazine reviews the Joyo JF-02 Ultimate Drive Pedal PROS: Great tone, great price. CONS: Graphics may not appeal to all. PRICE: $35 Pedal junkies can get a bit snobbish, going deep into...
JHS Little Black Amp Box Review
Performer Magazine reviews the small but powerful JHS Little Black Amp Box PROS: Great tool, easy way make a loud amp more usable at lower volumes. CONS: None. PRICE: $45...