Musical Instruments

The Casio CDP-S350 is an ideal keyboard as a first instrument or a great option as an upgrade. Keep reading to know if it's the perfect choice for you.

It never hurts to model a new guitar offering after a classic played by one of the instrument’s greatest heroes. And so it is with Fender’s new Hendrix Stratocaster. Based on the guitar used by the game changing innovator of the six-string, this may just be the Fender you’ve always been waiting for.

The iLoud Studio Monitor Speaker is a small package that can pack a hefty little punch. It’s meant for listening to music like other wireless speakers, but it also has special features. If you’re a musician looking for a small keyboard amp or software-driven guitar amp, or if you need to check mixes on the go to make sure they’ll translate well to other systems, the iLoud has you covered.

NAMM is BIG and LOUD. Along the way to giving you a sneak-peak at some gear that Best Buy is going to offer you, my francophone co-hort and I came across a few things that gave us pause, made us stop and look or were just … plain weird.

Yamaha's new P-225 is a beginner's compact digital piano with extra features that will interest more advanced players as well.

Explore how you can improve your home recording experience as a musician. Discover the equipment, recording software, and microphones you need for your home setup.

Casio's CDP-S360 is a great starting point for beginners or for those that are looking to upgrade to a full-sized portable digital piano.

Choose the best piano for you. Here are some pros and cons about acoustic and digital pianos to help get you started making this important decision.

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.

The Casiotone CT-S1 is a streamlined 61-note keyboard that is geared towards beginners.