Musical Instruments
NAMM 2014: Things that made you go Hmmmm….
The trip to NAMM this year was packed! I thought I’d write a post of some things that personally caught my eye in a head-scratching way. My francophone counterpart, Marc-Andre and I walked dozens of kilometers over the past four days. Here’s a few of the things that made me go hmmm … (including the 24 string bass guitar shown here!)
Carlsbro CSD130 electronic drums: All the fun with none of the...
If you've ever thought about getting a set of electronic drums, whether to learn drums, practice without annoying those around you, or to augment a home recording setup, it has been a cost prohibitive option for most. Carlsbro's CSD130 is about to change that.
Epiphone Les Paul guitar: Iconic model at a low price
I spent some time with the Epiphone Limited Edition Les Paul Special I. Keep reading to find out how it compares to Gibson's legendary guitar and to see it in action!
Korg C1 Air Digital Piano review
The Korg C1 Air is an elegant digital piano with excellent tones that will fit in any decor thanks to its stylish cabinet.
Alesis Harmony 61 MKII Keyboard review
Alesis' Harmony 61 bundle is a great place to start learning piano. It has every accessory you'll need to get started on your musical journey.
Learn piano with Yamaha and flowkey
flowkey is an awesome platform to help you learn piano. It has multiple lessons and a massive song library.
Shure SRH840A and SRH440A studio headphones review
The Shure SRH840A and SRH440A are revisions of classic monitor headphones that will interest audio creators, musicians and podcasters.
Yamaha PSR E253 Keyboard Review
Yamaha has packed a lot into this instrument aimed at getting people to learn and enjoy playing music. If you or you have someone in your family who looks like they’re itching to let their inner muse out, then with the PSR E253, you’ve got a very cost effective start to realizing that dream.
NAMM 2015 Close-out
Another NAMM show has come to a close and while all the exhibitors contemplate packing up their booths, I’m reflecting on all that I’ve seen over the past few days. There weren’t any show-stopping standout announcements this year, but there was a lot to see!
iRig Acoustic and iRig Pro Duo take music recording mobile.
Ever evolving technologies is putting unrivalled control and affordability in the hands of regular consumers and hobby music recording techs. IK Multimedia has been at the forefront of this in recent years and with their introduction of the iRig Acoustic and iRig Pro Duo devices, they are giving users the option to play and record their musical ideas without being tethered to a desktop computer (although they will work with those too).