EHX Pico Platform compressor is the latest mini pedal in the series
08 Aug 2023 in Guitar
The EHX Pico Platform offers studio-style compression and limiting, and it won't colour the tone of your guitar.
Guitar Gear Gems: Peavey HP2, Takasaki Cry Baby & Boss AC-22LX
08 Aug 2023 in Guitar
This week we check out the new Peavey HP2 Poplar Burl. Plus the Akira Takasaki signature Cry Baby and the all-new Boss AC-22LX acoustic amp
Origin Effects Halcyon Gold Overdrive: Another Klon-style drive?
08 Aug 2023 in Guitar
Origin Effects' Halcyon Gold Overdrive is the company's take on the Klon Centaur overdrive and comes with a few added tweaks to the original
Happy 808 Day! We look back at the heritage of the Roland TR-808
As an 808 Day celebration, we're looking back at the history of the Roland TR-808 and how it rose to prominence in global music culture.Rhodes V8 Pro Review: The first official Rhodes piano plugin.
In this Rhodes V8 Pro Review, we take the first official Rhodes piano plugin for a spin. Does it sound authentic and is it a good value for money?Top 5 Drop C Riffs: From John Mayer to Drowning Pool
06 Aug 2023 in Guitar
Do you like your riffs fast and loud? Look no further! Our pick of the Top 5 Drop C Riffs will satisfy that desire. Let's take a look...
EarthQuaker Devices Ledges Tri-Dimensional Reverberation Machine
04 Aug 2023 in Guitar
EarthQuaker Devices' Ledges Tri-Dimensional Reverberation Machine offers Room, Hall and Plate reverbs, plus six presets and control over all effect parameters
Review: IK Multimedia UNO Synth Pro X – Is this “The One”?
IK Multimedia's UNO Synth delivers a new level of control and performance with the UNO Synth Pro X. More of the same or is it "The One"?The Bearbrick Audio 400% Bluetooth Speaker is no toy
03 Aug 2023 in Tech
At first, the Bearbrick Audio 400% Bluetooth Speaker may look like a simple toy, but there's more to its design than meets the eye.
G&L Espada HH and Espada HH Active: Based on lost Leo Fender design
02 Aug 2023 in Guitar
G&L Espada HH and Espada HH Active offer guitarists two twin humbucker versions of Leo Fender's lost design. Which one would you choose?
Midweek Modular: From infinite sustain to 16 seconds of vintage delay
02 Aug 2023 in Synths
This week we found ourselves endlessly processed, delayed for 16-seconds, quad quantized and finally, introduced to a new Coral sound engine.
Sunn Amplification range revealed at last
01 Aug 2023 in Guitar
The Sunn Amplification range has been revealed. Including 100s, 200s ultra linear amps, full range amps, new speaker cabinets and more
Guitar Gear Gems: KHDK, Milkman Sound & Nembrini Audio
01 Aug 2023 in Guitar
KHDK has released a limited edition pedal for Avenged Sevenfold's Zacky Vengeance. Plus,Milkman Sound Amp Stereo and Nembrini Audio's Cal Axis
Sunn Amplification working with Mission Engineering
01 Aug 2023 in Guitar
Sunn Amplification is back and it looks like we could see new amps this year. It has been confirmed they will be partnering with Mission Engineering
Behringer RADAR: Eurorack microphone module for collecting waves
01 Aug 2023 in Synths
With RADAR you can gather sounds, generate pulses and follow envelopes in this Mikrophonie-inspired 6HP contact-microphone Eurorack module.
Fender partners with Loog on kids guitar: Are they value for money?
29 Jul 2023 in Guitar
Fender has partnered with Loog on a range of 3-string guitars for children. Are they value for money or an expensive step to the School of Rock?
Marshall Studio JTM ST20 Head and Combo: British Tube Tone
28 Jul 2023 in Guitar
The all-new and handsomely styled Marshall Studio JTM ST20 series features vintage tube amp tones and low volumes, perfect for modern guitarists
100k+ High End Microphones Stolen! Thieves don’t know they’re useless.
27 Jul 2023 in Studio
Thieves took an estimated 100k+ in high-end microphones stolen in a burglary. Thieves don't realise most of the microphones are effectively useless...
The SSL G3 MultiBusComp puts 3 G-Series Compressors in one plugin
27 Jul 2023 in Studio
The new SSL G3 MultiBusComp is a multiband mixing and mastering plugin inspired by the bus compressor from the famous G-series consoles.
Midweek Modular: Massive wavetables, Dark Modes and Traffic
26 Jul 2023 in Synths
This week Helical gives us autoregressive polyphonic wavetables, Stoel turns to the Dark side and we sit in Traffic under the Jasmine & Olive Trees.
Darkglass Microtubes X 900 limited-edition possibly their best amp yet
26 Jul 2023 in Guitar
The new Darkglass Microtubes X 900 limited edition could well be the company's best bass amp to date and is packed with great features
EHX Pico POG Polyphonic Octave Generator with 3 Filter Modes
25 Jul 2023 in Guitar
The new EHX Pico POG Polyphonic Octave Generator is a tiny red pedal with a whole heap of great features. Offering a host of octave fun and filtering
Guitar Gear Gems: Jackson Rhoads, Arborist V2 & Supernova Wrap Trem
25 Jul 2023 in Guitar
This week we check out the Jackson MJ Series Rhoads RR24MG. Plus, the Spruce Effects Arborist V2 drive pedal and the Buss Feiten Supernova Wrap Trem