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NEW SYNTH ANNOUNCEMENT! KORG’s opsix Altered FM Synthesizer
The new opsix Altered FM Synthesizer from KORG amplifies the legendary and expansive sound of real...
Source Audio Collider Pedal Review
Source Audio has brought together the best of their Ventris Dual Reverb and Nemesis Delay pedals...
Jamsik+ MIDI Guitar Controller Review
Performer Magazine reviews the Jamsik+ MIDI Guitar Controller, and is Happy to Announce Our Issues with the Previous Version Have Been Resolved. PROS: Tracking issues have been resolved, good...
WATCH: Go Inside the Mitchell Element Series acoustic guitars
The Mitchell Element Series acoustic guitars are the most high-quality and well-appointed instruments Mitchell has ever created. Watch the video below to learn more... Also be sure to read our...
Eventide H9 Max Review
Performer Reviews the Eventide H9 Max Effect Pedal PROS: Excellent sound quality, insane quantity of effect options. CONS: The app, which is iOS only, is really needed to fully utilize the pedal....
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...