Musical Instruments

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.

Get your inner diva or rock god flowing in your own home surrounded by friends. A home karaoke machine will make your parties the talk of the town!

The single channel XSW 1-825-A and dual channel XSW 1-835 DUAL-A microphone sets from Sennheiser offer great sound and easy set up for beginners and professionals.

I was both excited and skeptical when I heard that Roland was releasing the F-20. I was excited because of the sub-$1,000 price point for a weighted-action, 88-note digital piano. I was skeptical for the same reasons.   The appeal of a digital piano is unmistakable – especially for families who want to start piano lessons, but are hesitant to invest in an expensive instrument. The Roland F-20 seems to make the commitment to music a bit less painful.

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).

The Joyo MA-10A is a simple acoustic amplifier. I've included some sound samples to show you what's possible out of this tiny package.

The Yamaha Piaggero NP-32B The Yamaha NP-32B is a digital piano that gives you everything you need, with great sound and a very portable size and weight. I take a closer look at the unit and detail some of its features

Explore karaoke machines for the holidays. Discover types, features, and how singing together can create unforgettable family memories

The Yamaha Gigmaker electric guitar essentials pack includes everything we need to discover the electric guitar. For beginners, it is a great place to start.

Alesis' Turbo Mesh Kit is a great choice for quiet drumming at home, thanks to its quality mesh pads.