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SoundBrenner Core Musician’s Smartwatch Review
OK, multi-function smart watches have gone from novelty to functionality in their short time,...
REVIEW: SonoTone Symphonic Acoustic Guitar Strings
Guitar strings are very personal things, like underwear. So, getting a guitar player to try out a...
The Best Value Guitar of 2014: Chapman Guitars ML1
Chapman Guitars ML1 Guitar PROS: Sounds amazing, tons of tonal options, impeccable fit and finish. CONS: None. PRICE: $499 Let’s get this out of the way: the Chapman ML1 is quite simply the best...
BeatBuddy Drum Machine Pedal Review
PROS: Flexible, great sounds, simple-to-use. CONS: Editing software is only available (at this time) for Windows. PRICE: $349 Drum machines have always served a purpose in a studio, but were...
Performer’s Ultimate Guide to Modulation FX Part 2
[Editor’s note – read last month’s issue or head here to catch up on part one, in which we discuss tremolo, vibrato, chorus, flange and more.] PHASING Often confused with the previous chorus and...
WATCH: Audio-Technica “Ask Me Anything” with Producer/Engineer Joe Barresi
Joe Barresi has amassed an impressive list of clients over the years, acting as a producer, mixer and engineer on some of the top rock albums of the last two decades. Having worked with everyone...
PHRED Ernesto VH3 Guitar Review
PHRED Instruments Ernesto VH3 Guitar PROS: Versatile, great tonal options, looks fantastic. CONS: Effects loop may take some getting used to. PRICE: $589 Let’s get this bit out of the way. Yes, it...
Dragon’s Heart Guitar Picks Review
C. Whitney Guitars Dragon’s Heart Guitar Picks PROS: Unique, durable and works for plenty of playing styles (shredders welcome). CONS: Slightly pricey for an individual pick. PRICE: appx $9/each...
Source Audio SoundBlox 2 Multiwave Distortion Pedal Review
PROS: Good selection of distortions, flexible controls. CONS: None. PRICE: $169 Multi mode programmable effects have been known to be tricky to work with; menus, parameters, patches and banks can...
WATCH: Audio-Technica’s “Ask Me Anything” with Producer Ryan Hewitt
Ryan began his musical career by taking up drums and piano in the third grade, and set up his first primitive recording studio at age 10. This display of interest prompted his father, remote...
Source Audio SoundBlox 2 Multiwave Distortion Pedal Review
Source Audio SoundBlox 2 Multiwave Distortion Pedal - $169 PROS: Good selection of distortions, flexible controls. CONS: None. Multi mode programmable effects have been known to be tricky to work...
D&A Starfish Guitar Stands Review
D&A Starfish Guitar Stands - $55-70 PROS: Rock solid, won’t damage a nitro finish, easy to adjust, works with basses. CONS: None. The new Starfish+ guitar stand (named for its five legs) from...