Roland TD-02KV Electronic Drum Kit Review
From synths and effects to guitar amps and electronic drum kits, Roland is an eminent brand that merges a deep musical heritage with the highest quality products. Its V-Drum series of electronic drum kits is…
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Best Bass Amps: 10 top picks under the spotlight
Back in the day, bass players used to get a raw deal! Read all our bass articles here Bass guitar amps were often the size of houses to accommodate all that lovely low end –…
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Battle of the Beats: The Best Drum Machine Unveiled
In the world of music production and performance, drum machines have become an essential tool for producers, musicians, and DJs alike. Full blown drum kits are fine of course – whether electronic or acoustic –…
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Material gains: What are Cymbals made of?
It’s easy to overlook the importance cymbals play in the overall sound and quality of a drum kit. In fact, at the budget end of the market, that’s often what drum set manufacturers do. Corners…
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The Great Debate: Can you use a Guitar Amp for Bass?
So can you plug a bass into a guitar amp? Well, before we get this discussion underway, we do absolutely believe that it’s always best to use the right tools for any job and that…
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Bose L1 Pro 8 PA System Review: performance meets portability
Waaayy back in 2003, Bose grabbed the PA world by the short and curlies and gave it a darn good tug with the release of its original L1 public address system. It was revolutionary because…
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Condenser vs Dynamic Microphones
If you are a performing musician, a music recording nut, or both, then you know that there are many different types of microphones available on the market. Two of the most popular types are dynamic…
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Vintage vibes: Gretsch Gin Rickey Acoustic Electric Guitar review
As a guitar brand, in terms of pedigree, Gretsch is every bit as iconic as Fender and Gibson. The company has been manufacturing guitars since 1883 and offers a wide range of styles to suit…
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Essential Bass Pedals: Spice up your Bottom End
Before we crack on, let’s get this out of the way… Bass guitar effects pedals aren’t for everyone! While effects pedals are used exensively on electric guitars, some bassists just want as little as possible…
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So here’s a question: is bass easier than guitar?
Let’s lay our cards on the table: is bass guitar easier than guitar? Probably. At least when you’re starting out. But this really is a multi-faceted question so let’s get into the detail. Picture the…
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Back to Basics: How to restring a guitar
Newbie, intermediate player, seasoned pro or somewhere in between, at some point you’re going to want to change your electric, acoustic or bass guitar strings. For most guitarists, the process becomes automatic – you could…
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Best of British: Aston Origin condenser microphone review
The Aston Origin large diaphragm condenser microphone is deliciously quirky, manufactured in Great Britain, and a great sounding piece of kit that’s a little different from the norm. It also bagged runner-up spot in our…
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