Musical Instruments

 If you are in the market for a stereo mixer that won’t colonize a lot of space then the Yamaha MG06X may be what you are looking for. Compact but with incredible power and features, small-scale live performers, DJs, or home studio producers can all benefit from this compact, portable, and well built mixer.

Any meaningful discussion with an recording engineer will inevitably morph into a discussion about microphones. Just as a closet full of shoes is never enough for a lot of the women I’ve known, a closet full of microphones is rarely ever enough for most recording engineers. There are a lot of different types of microphones and there are a many, many brands, shapes and sizes to pick from. I hope to at least get you started with a road-map of what to look for in microphones and I apologize in advance for setting you on this path! If you’re set on recording as a hobby or career, there’s a very good chance that you’re going to get slightly obsessed with microphones.

Discover key insights for ukulele enthusiasts. From types and tuning to budgeting and gifting, get expert advice before your next purchase.

You can always count on Roland to announce products at NAMM that garner a second look. They’ve created quite a little buzz around a couple of new offerings that Best Buy is planning on carrying: The FP-30 Digital Piano and the Roland Boutique Series are going to have people talking for a while.

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.

The Jasmine JD36-CE represents great value for the money, thanks to great materials, playability, an integrated pickup system, and a built-in tuner.

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!"

Understand the world of podcast microphones, with insights on types, connections, multi-mic setups, and tips for speaking clearly.

Technically, live streaming can be tricky. The BEACN Mic and the BEACN Mix are designed for content creators looking to mix audio on the fly.

It's fair to say that there aren't a lot of truly innovative and fresh new products for musicians and creative types. Zoom's ARQ Aero Rhythm Trak changes that with its incredibly unique offering to musicians, DJs, and others with this all-in-one performance and production tool.