Musical Instruments

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.

I review Sennheiser's XS Wireless In-Ear Monitoring Set and the IE 100 PRO In-ear monitors for the the Best Buy blog, including some nice features!

Learn about guitar strings and how to tune an acoustic, electric, and bass guitar with or without a guitar tuner.

I had a chance to test out the Spire Studio to record, edit, mix, and share my music compositions quicker and easier than ever before.

I rocked out with three awesome karaoke products from Singsation to give you all the (musical) notes. See how you can turn your home into a private disco!

The trip to NAMM this year was packed! I thought I’d write a post of some things that personally caught my eye in a head-scratching way. My francophone counterpart, Marc-Andre and I walked dozens of kilometers over the past four days.    Here’s a few of the things that made me go hmmm …   (including the 24 string bass guitar shown here!)

The Audio-Technica ATR 2100x and ATR 2500x microphones offer a host of great features for podcasting and other recording applications. Here's my full review.

In June of 2013, Roland announced a revamp of their popular CUBE line of guitar amplifiers. The CUBE line has been around since 1978 and has been the bread and butter of many practice and recording sessions. Randy Rhoads, Joe Walsh and Ritchie Kotzen are some of the artists who have used the amplifiers in the studio and on stage.   Roland has been a solid brand in the music industry for decades. The CUBE line of amplifiers has a great history and has served many guitarists well. Of all the smaller practice amps out there, I have to admit that the offerings from the CUBE line sure look cool. From what I heard from them at NAMM, they also SOUND great too.

It's very easy to create great sounding vocal recordings from the comfort of your own home. This guide will help you get started.

With the number of amplifiers on the market today, it might be hard to make a choice. This guide is here to help you pick the best model for your needs and preferences.