Drums
Best electronic drum kits in 2022
Electronic drums have a lot of benefits. No matter your level, there is one perfect for you. These are some of the best electronic drum kits.
Tama launches duo of stunning limited edition S.L.P. snare drums
Tama has launched two new snare drums in its S.L.P. line, one built from Hickory and the other Maple. They'll be available in January.
Holiday purchase guide 2021: Gifts under $100 for the musician in your life
Having trouble finding presents for the musician in your life this season? Here are some affordable gifts that will please any music maker.
Guitar
Best pedalboards
When it comes to arranging your guitar effects chain, the options you have when it comes to pedalboards can seem endless. A good, professional pedalboard helps ...[Read More]
Slash’s Guitar Rig: The Gear of a Guitar Hero
Few guitarists' playing and persona have stood the test of time like Slash. So let’s go over some of Slash’s guitar rig over the years.
Spector drops new Woodstock Custom NS line basses online
A new series of eleven new NS style basses from Spector were released online, called the Woodstock Custom line.
Best guitar amp combinations
Sometimes you just can't get everything you need from one amp. Here are seven of our favorite guitar amp combinations.
Recording
Hana Road Studios has everything you need to live, work, and create in one of the best studios out there
This is a sponsored article. When you think about a musician’s paradise, what comes to mind? Your local Guitar Center? Maybe Tower Records? Well, there’s a new ...[Read More]
Rode NTH-100 headphones review
Design - 9/10 9/10 Comfort - 9/10 9/10 Sound - 9.5/10 9.5/10 9.2/10 Guitar Center Amazon Reverb Musician's Friend Rode is expanding its business a little. ...[Read More]
Mackie MC-100 Headphones review
We got an opportunity to test Mackie's MC-100 studio monitors, and the results completely shocked us at their price point.
Bass
Spector drops new Woodstock Custom NS line basses online
A new series of eleven new NS style basses from Spector were released online, called the Woodstock Custom line.
Ibanez’s new 2022 bass guitars are beautifully-designed and ultra-premium
Ibanez has launched a slew of new bass guitars for 2022, including in the SR, SR Premium, and BTB bass series.
Best Bass Guitars Under $1,000: Avoid breaking the bank
Every bass player loves when it's time to upgrade! In this guide we go into detail over the 10 of the best bass guitars under $1,000.
Best beginner bass guitars: Get a classic tone on a budget
New to the bass? Perhaps the first thing to do is get your hands on a new bass guitar. Here are the best beginner bass guitars we could find.
Keyboard
Donner DDP-80 review: One of the top budget electric pianos
We tested out Donner's DDP-80 e-piano. Sporting 88 fully weighted keys and a beautiful design, the DDP-80 truly exceeded our expectations.
Believe in Music 2022: Roland brings N/Zyme expansion to Fantom synth
Roland is extending its FANTOM synth capabilities with the all new N/Zyme model. The addition brings the wavetable-based synth to its users.
Believe in Music 2022: Casio Casiotone CT-S1000V brings music to pre-programmed words
Casio's big release for the 2022 Believe in Music event, was the CT-S1000V synth. It turns pre-programmed words into chords and melodies.
Live Sound
Rode NTH-100 headphones review
Design - 9/10 9/10 Comfort - 9/10 9/10 Sound - 9.5/10 9.5/10 9.2/10 Guitar Center Amazon Reverb Musician's Friend Rode is expanding its business a little. ...[Read More]
Mackie M-Caster Live Review: A decent tool for on-the-go live mixing
Mackie gave us the opportunity to test out its new portable live stream audio mixer, the M-Caster Live. Here are our thoughts.
Best live sound microphones: Get the best sound on the stage
Musicians and engineers know live sound is a different animal than the recording studio. Here are our top picks for live sound microphones.
Orange Amp’s Guitar Butler serves up two preamp channels on a platter
Just days ahead of the 2022 Believe in Music event, Orange Amps dished out Guitar Butler. A stompbox packed with a dual set of pre's.