Musical Instruments

Although NAMM wasn't in person this year, the Believe in Music Week was a success, and a lot of new products were revealed virtually. Here are some of the most notable ones.

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.

The podcast format is a very exciting way of communicating, and it's easier than ever to start your own. This guide will help you with the basics.

Are you interested in pickup up the guitar, but feeling overwhelmed by the seemingly endless quantity of models available? Use this guide to help you choose the right instrument, according to your needs.

The Line 6 Spider V series is a bestselling line of modelling amplifiers that will interest a wide variety of guitar players.

Mahalo offers affordable ukuleles that are great for beginners. I take a look at a single soprano model, as well as a bundle that includes everything you need to get started.

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.

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.

Showcase your music skills or learn to play music by entering for a chance to win one of the two Casio keyboards from Best Buy.

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.