Musical Instruments
NAMM 2014: Fender Amps
The Fender booth was a treat for us. Why wouldn’t anyone like strolling through a large room full of iconic guitars, basses and amps. There are some new things from Fender that will please both their established clientelle as well as their new ones. We got treated to a look at a couple of the Fender Amps that will be carried by Best Buy.
The beginner’s guide to guitar types and styles.
I remember when I first picked up a guitar, plucked a few strings, and knew right then and there that this was for me....
Roland GO:KEYS 61 Keyboard review
Roland’s GO:KEYS 61 has a lot to offer, thanks to its great sounding sound library—in a compact and portable package. It’s an excellent choice for beginners and travelling keyboardists alike.
Audio-Technica ATR 2100x and ATR 2500x review
The Audio-Technica ATR 2100x and ATR 2500x microphones offer a host of great features for podcasting and other recording applications. Here's my full review.
Singsation karaoke machines review
I rocked out with three awesome karaoke products from Singsation to give you all the (musical) notes. See how you can turn your home into a private disco!
A beginner’s guide to tuning guitars: acoustic, electric, and bass
Learn about guitar strings and how to tune an acoustic, electric, and bass guitar with or without a guitar tuner.
Shure SM7dB microphone and SH-BROADCAST1 microphone stand review
The SM7dB mic features an active preamp and other improvements which make this a great choice for content creators with home studios.
Shure MV88 iOS Stereo Condenser Microphone
Shure is a foundation brand in the microphone and pro-audio realm. Their foray into USB and now iOS compatible microphones was inevitable and they’ve come up with a new line that sets a very high standard. I’m going to be sad to see this microphone go back once this post is published. It’s a small little device, but surprises you with its features, capabilities and above all, sound quality.
Weighted Keys or Non-Weighted Keys?
It’s not actually a black-and-white question. There are many different variations of keyboard action and it gets down to a personal preference question. Being armed with what to expect is going to get you a good way down the road to a decision.
Must-have features to look for when buying your first piano or...
If there is one instrument I’d say is found in nearly every home, it’s the piano. Acoustic pianos, small and large, and digital piano keyboards bring endless hours of fun and pleasure to any home. However, if you’re a first-time piano buyer, you may have many questions about your first piano purchase. I’d like to share with you a few tips how to buy your first piano keyboard.