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IK Multimedia UNO Drum Machine Video Review
New Orleans musician Nick Ray reviews the new UNO Drum Machine from IK Multimedia. Watch Nick's...
REVIEW: Jack Caps Protective Covers
Sometimes an item come out, and it falls under the “huh?” category. It somehow feels like it fills...
Boss GT-100 Amp Effects Processor
PROS: Plenty of tones, easy editing, plenty of connectivity options. CONS: Some of the presets are a bit stale. PRICE: $550 Boss has always been on the cutting edge of multi-fx units and their...
Audix FP7 Drum Mic Kit
PROS: Great selection, construction, price. Plenty of applications. CONS: None. PRICE: $675 MSRP LISTEN NOW to a clip of the Audix mics in action**:...
Fender Halo Guitar Wall Hanger
PROS: Cool design, neat functionality, safe for nitrocellulose finishes. CONS: Drywall anchors not included. PRICE: $29 Wall hangers for home use have been around awhile, and Fender is throwing...
ZVEX: Creating a Studio in a Stomp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__pTmCC6unM BUILDER PROFILE: Zachary Vex was a recording engineer who had ideas about improving the tools he used in the studio and squeezing them into a package small...
Charvel Desolation DS-1 ST
Pros: Classic shape, modern tones and playability. Cons: Minor finishing flaw at neck/body joint. Price: $749 Charvel brought the "superstrat" to the masses back in the 1980s. Their new DS-1...
Snazzy FX – Bridging the Gap Between Synths and Guitars
Guitar pedals have a lot more in common with modular synthesizers than most guitarists realize. Both use a lot of cables to guide a signal through sound shaping units chosen and tweaked by a...
Performer’s Guide to Keyboard Amps
Out of necessity, many pianists begrudgingly become keyboard players when they join touring bands. Let’s face it - lugging around that Bösendorfer really isn’t an option unless you’re Tori Amos. So...
Review: Fender Mustang Floor FX Unit
Pros: Great amp models, plenty of options, price. Cons: Connection to PC required for real deep editing of patches (but well worth it). Price: $299 Fender's always been known for their instruments...
Review: Epiphone Robb Flynn Baritone Flying V
Pros: Tons of low end, tight sound, perfect for metal. Cons: Playing seated, the shape can be tough to get used to. Looks might not appeal to some. Price: $899 Guitarists have been trying to...
Gear Flashback: Prophet-5 Analog Synth
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