Musical Instruments

The Mackie OnyxGO clip-on microphone is a lightweight, easy-to-use solution for capturing superior audio with your mobile device, especially when at a distance.

Yamaha’s got a lot to offer! In the last post, I talked about seeing the THR series of guitar amplifiers in action. I’ll cover off the rest of our stay at the Yamaha booth – digital pianos, analog mixers, studio monitors, bass guitars and electronic drums. Not too much to cover…

IK Multimedia makes a number of well-respected products for the pro-audio market, but has struck a chord, in a big way, by creating simple devices and apps for the iOS platform.    Their “i” line of hardware products allow musicians and music lovers to create, record and produce music on their iOS device in a way that is not intimidating, but also gives access to deep features.   They’ve come out with two new iOS products this year: the iRig Mic HD and the iRing.

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

The Fender booth was a treat for us. Why wouldn’t anyone like strolling through a large room full of iconic guitars, basses and amps.    There are some new things from Fender that will please both their established clientelle as well as their new ones. We got treated to a look at a few of the treats that Fender has in store for Strat lovers.  

The RØDE Wireless ME mic system is a quick and easy, yet immensely powerful and practical setup for audio recording for any content creator.

The Epiphone Hummingbird is an excellent affordable alternative to Gibson's legendary model.

Give the musician in your life the ability to perform, or the ability to record their performances with these suggestions.

Yamaha's PSR-E373 is the newest version of a time-tested keyboard that offers many possibilities for beginners and casual players alike.

Smaller classical guitars are an excellent place to start for children that want to learn to play. The Jasmine JC-23 is such an instrument and features soft nylon strings for a comfortable playing experience.