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Sequential Reintroduces Legendary Prophet-5 Synth
After months of clandestine development, Sequential today announced the reintroduction of its most...
Coda Music Technologies STOMP Bluetooth Page Turner Pedal REVIEW
STOMP offers up hands-free control of a tablet’s page-turning functionality, wirelessly, with...
EarthQuaker Night Wire Review
Performer Magazine Reviews the EarthQuaker Devices Night Wire Harmonic Tremolo FX Pedal PROS: More than just a tremolo pedal, great blend of tremolo & LFO goodness. CONS: Players looking for a...
VKnob by Option Knob REVIEW
Option Knob VKnob Electric Guitar Volume Controller PROS: works on split shaft or solid pots, great for pedal steel-esque swells. CONS: depending upon range of volume pot, might not do all that...
iRig Keys 37 Pro MIDI Controller Review (IK Multimedia)
IK Multimedia iRig Keys 37 Pro MIDI Controller PROS: easy-to-use MIDI controller, 3-octave range and simple control layout are nice touches. CONS: USB port/connection should be more solid. PRICE:...
Gravity Guitar Picks Review
Gravity Guitar Picks REVIEW PROS: plenty of shapes and sizes, super stiff. CONS: slightly pricey. PRICE: varies – about $5/each The standard 351 style Fender pick has been around for decades, and...
George L’s Effects Cable Kit Review
George L’s Effects Cable Kit PROS: simple, easy to make great sounding cables, no soldering. CONS: none. PRICE: $99 Not long ago, a lot of players went back to pedalboards to avoid the complexity of...
KHDK Ghoul Screamer Pedal Review
KHDK Ghoul Screamer Pedal Review PROS: Great sound, excellent gain selection. CONS: Lower compression settings are a little confusing, and a little dark in the down position. PRICE: $229 Kirk...
BeatBuddy Mini Review
BeatBuddy Mini Review PROS: Simple to use. CONS: Drum sounds might be a bit generic for some users. PRICE: $149 The original BeatBuddy (reviewed in Dec 2014) was a great, practical musical tool. Now...
Unlikely Heroes Hit the Stage With Audio-Technica System 10 Wireless Stompboxes
[Editor’s note – recently we put out a call for submissions from bands all over the country, inviting them to enter to win some awesome new wireless stompboxes from our friends at Audio-Technica....
WATCH new Shannon Hayden Video PLUS Tour Dates
MY FAVORITE AXE With Shannon Hayden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1fh_tkwh-A BACKGROUND I am a traditionally trained cellist, currently using the instrument in non-traditional ways, writing solo,...
IN-DEPTH REVIEW AND VIDEOS: YAMAHA Reface Series Keyboards
YAMAHA Reface Series Keyboards PROS: Fantastic design, functionality and sounds. CONS: Mini keys may turn off some users, price is at the upper limit. (price has been reduced since our initial...