Musical Instruments
Jasmine S-34C Acoustic Guitar review
Thanks to it's slightly smaller body shape, Jasmine's S-34C is an interesting alternative to the common Dreadnought design. It will surely interest beginners and experienced players alike.
Line 6 Spider V series amps review
The Line 6 Spider V series is a bestselling line of modelling amplifiers that will interest a wide variety of guitar players.
Shure SM7B, MV7X, and MV7 podcasting mics review
Shure's SM7B, MV7X, and MV7 provide aspiring podcast producers with excellent recording options for clarity and vocal sound quality.
Review: Shure MOTIV USB/iOS Microphones and Interface.
There’s a lot to like and very few nits to pick with the Shure MOTIV line. Following up on my review of the MV88, I got to take the rest of the MOTIV line (MV5, MV51 and MVi) for a spin. These made-for-portable-recording devices are well designed, rugged and will get the job done… and get it done well.
Akai Advance 49 Controller
Akai terms their Advance line of controllers as “unprecedented” plug-in control. The 49-note version that I played with came pretty close to the mark. I can see its potential as a studio and live situation controller that, once you adjust your workflow, will help you organize, recall and control all of your software synths and effects.
Fender pays homage to a legend with its Hendrix Stratocaster [VIDEO]
It never hurts to model a new guitar offering after a classic played by one of the instrument’s greatest heroes. And so it is with Fender’s new Hendrix Stratocaster. Based on the guitar used by the game changing innovator of the six-string, this may just be the Fender you’ve always been waiting for.
NAMM 2014: Emerging Themes, small and portable from Roland, iRig and...
It’s only been one day at the NAMM show in Anaheim California, but I’ve been seeing a couple of themes recurring as I walk among the booths. Continued integration of or integration with touch-screen devices and miniaturization & portability seem to be features that a lot of vendors are including in their product lines this year. Day 2 will be a test to see if my hunches here are correct and to see if there are any other trends emerging.
Blue Yeti Mic Review and Video
Blue's best-selling Yeti Microphone lives up to the hype. This high-quality, professional USB mic is perfect for podcasting, gaming, music and more.
Epiphone Les Paul Special II Plus Top review
The Epiphone Les Paul Special II Plus Top is an elegant, affordable gateway into the beautiful world of the Les Paul.
Audio Technica AT2020 microphone review
If you're getting into recording and want the most bang for your buck, the Audio Technica AT2020 is a professional grade microphone at a budget price.