Musical Instruments
Discover guitar thanks to Fender Play
Learning guitar isn't easy. Fender addressed the issue with an online platform called Fender Play. I set out to find out if this tool can help ease the learning curve.
Fender Shootout! The Squier Bullet Stratocaster vs. Squier Vintage Modified 70s...
Almost all major guitar manufacturers now carry at least two brands of guitar under their umbrella. You have the one “name” brand that is the premiere flagship brand and then a less expensive brand that makes more affordable versions of the classics. Gibson Guitars has the Epiphone brand, ESP has LTD, and Fender has Squier. And while these guitars are more affordable than their famous brothers, that doesn’t mean that they don’t play and sound great, especially considering their price points. This blog will look at two Squier Stratocasters and discuss playability, sound, and value.
Mackie Shotgun EM-93M and EM-98MS microphones review
Mackie's latest EM-93M and EM-98MS shotgun microphones are designed for personal and are exemplary devices for capturing audio under a wide variety of conditions.
Yamaha HS5 Studio Monitor Review
Yamaha has evolved their near-field monitor line through the years—beginning with the “industry standard” NS10’s back in the 1980’s and arriving at the latest HS series today. The HS5’s are small, but they pack a lot of performance and value into their diminutive size. I had the chance to put them through their paces in my studio for a few days and found them to be a small dark horse that defied my expectations.
Roland BTM-1 Bluetooth Speaker with Guitar Input Review
How do you stand out in a crowded Bluetooth wireless speaker market? If you're Roland's BTM-1, you add a guitar input for a serious dose of "look at me!"
Guitar buying guide
Are you interested in pickup up the guitar, but feeling overwhelmed by the seemingly endless quantity of models available? Use this guide to help you choose the right instrument, according to your needs.
Guitar multi effects pedals.
Arguably offering the most flexibility and ease of control, a Multi Effects unit is a guitarist’s compact answer to altering their guitar sound. In this blog I will discuss how they work, what they offer, and recap all of your options when it comes to your search for that elusive tone that will ultimately define your playing.
Mahalo Soprano Ukuleles review
Mahalo offers affordable ukuleles that are great for beginners. I take a look at a single soprano model, as well as a bundle that includes everything you need to get started.
IK Multimedia Puts Music Production in the Palm of Your Hands
IK Multimedia continues at the forefront of technological innovation that has allowed the average consumer to enter the creative realm of music production.
Keep your New Year’s Resolution to Learn a New Skill
Now that 2016 is here, it’s time to honour all those resolutions you made when the clock struck midnight. There’s no better time than the present, but don’t worry, we’re here to give you some support in keeping those promises. So, if your New Year’s resolution was to learn a new skill, read on for how to actually make it happen in 2016.