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Guitar multi effects pedals.

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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.

The Soundboard: Learn about Audio Interfaces

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If, like most home or project studio owners, you’ve opted to use a computer as the center of your studio, then you’ll most likely be hearing a lot about audio interfaces.    For the typical home user, the sound card on your computer is just fine. Unfortunately, for a studio owner, you’ll very quickly find that the onboard sound system is inadequate for your needs. They’re typically noisy, they lack inputs and outputs you’ll most likely need and they can be inefficient in the way they translate analog and digital audio.   That’s where audio interfaces come into the picture. An audio interface is a piece of dedicated hardware that you connect to your computer. In the most basic sense, the interface is the audio middleman between you (the real world) and the computer. 

Roland AeroCaster Livestreaming System review

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Roland's AeroCaster harnesses the power of your iPad to get you streaming wirelessly with multiple mobile devices in no time.

IMGadgets WaveBlstr Bluetooth Karaoke Speaker System review

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Rock around the Christmas tree with the IMGadgets WaveBlstr Bluetooth Karaoke Speaker! My full review of one of the ultimate party starters for the Holidays.

Focusrite Vocaster Two podcasting interface review

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Vocaster Two is a versatile interface that makes producing voice-based productions, including podcasts, a seamless experience.

NAMM 2014: Samson GoMic Microphone – A Dark Horse

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A tour through the Samson booth proved to be a treasure trove of good ideas and why-hasn’t-anyone-else-thought-of-this discoveries. Not only were there things that make you go “hmmm”, but the yet-to-be-confirmed forecasted price points seemed to be more than reasonable. After a long day walking the Anaheim Convention Center, the Samson booth turned out to be an energizing stop with many Easter eggs.

Instant music producer, just add iPad!

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Advances in technology have made it easier than ever before for the casual musician to write and record their own music. The iPad is a user friendly and portable addition to this.

Korg EK-50 61-Key Electric Keyboard

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Arranger-style keyboards are a great way of exploring musical ideas and creating songs on the fly. Korg's EK-50 offers a powerful set of features, at an affordable price.

Best Buy Canada: NAMM-ward Ho!

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The show hasn’t even started and already the air around the Anaheim Convention center is electric! Artists, vendors, press and distributors are all converging on Anaheim to attend the biggest music-gear convention in the world. NAMM 2014 is shaping up to be a monster of a show and Best Buy Canada is here to cover it all.

Roland FP-30X digital piano review

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Roland has revamped most of the models in the FP line this year. The refinements in the new FP-30X make this keyboard an excellent instrument for many situations and players.