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Best octave pedals: take your sound up or down

Best creative guitar pedals: Get your creative juices flowing

Best mini guitar amps: Power meets portability

TC Electronic is already launching three new Ampworx pedals

The new EarthQuaker Devices Ledger Tri-Dimensional Reverberation Machine puts your playing in three new dimensions

Best power conditioners: Guard your gear from eletrical danger

Drums

Best ride cymbals: Find the perfect biggest cymbal in your lineup

Let’s face it – it’s not difficult to differentiate between well made cymbals and models that

Best drum kits under $1000: You don’t need to spend a lot for great sound

If you're a drummer looking for some new gear but are working with a limited budget

Best drum kits over $1,000: A great sound for those willing to pay

After you’ve been playing drums for a while it’s nice to treat yourself to a drum

Best electronic drum kits: Get your groove on

Electronic drums have a lot of benefits. No matter your level, there is one perfect for

Guitar

Best octave pedals: take your sound up or down

2 days ago

If you’re looking to extend your guitar or bass beyond the standard pitch range, octave pedals are exactly what you need to get there. Octave pedals are similar to pitch...

Best creative guitar pedals: Get your creative juices flowing

1 week ago

Sometimes playing around with new gear is just what you need to create a spark! Here are some of the best creative guitar pedals.

Best mini guitar amps: Power meets portability

2 weeks ago

Mini amps for guitar have come a long way in recent years. Let's take a look at the features and benefits of seven of the best!

TC Electronic is already launching three new Ampworx pedals

1 month ago

TC Electronic may have just launched its first batch of Ampworx pedals, but already it’s back with a fresh set. The company has announced three new pedals in the Ampworx...

The new EarthQuaker Devices Ledger Tri-Dimensional Reverberation Machine puts your playing in three new dimensions

2 months ago

Say hello to the Tri-Dimensional Reverberation Machine, the latest brainchild of EarthQuaker Devices. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill reverb pedal. It’s a compact, feature-packed powerhouse that brings together the three key...

Best loop switchers

4 months ago

Is controlling your pedalboard getting out of control? This is where loop switchers come in. Here are 6 of the best available today!

Recording

Best power conditioners: Guard your gear from eletrical danger

Safe, clean power is one of the most under-considered aspects of good sound. So it makes sense that power conditioners are one of the most misunderstood types of gear. They...

Lauten Audio LA-220 review

We’re living through a golden age of microphones. Sure, the classics are the classics, and they’re still available for those who want them. But thanks to evolving technology and the...

Best budget channel strips: Get a classic sound without breaking the bank

Looking for some different options for front end than what comes with your interface? These best budget channel strips are a great start.

Best microphones for beginners: Up your game with these value mics

Are you a beginner to recording or live performing, and want a decent microphone or two? Here are the best microphones for beginners.

Bass

Best bass guitars under $1,000: Avoid breaking the bank

Spector drops new Woodstock Custom NS line basses online

Ibanez’s new 2022 bass guitars are beautifully-designed and ultra-premium

Best beginner bass guitars: Get a classic tone on a budget

Keyboard

Best digital pianos under $1,000

With cutting edge DSP, the best digital pianos are more versatile than ever before. Here are five of our top picks!

Best digital pianos: How to get that premium digital piano sound

Digital pianos have never sounded better. You can find one that sounds and feels great. These are some of the best over $1,000.

Best keyboard arrangers

Keyboard arrangers are a really unique, misunderstood instrument. So what sets them apart from “regular” keyboards and digital pianos? They allow you to play with a virtual backing band. This...

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.

Best octave pedals: take your sound up or down

Best creative guitar pedals: Get your creative juices flowing

Best mini guitar amps: Power meets portability

TC Electronic is already launching three new Ampworx pedals

The new EarthQuaker Devices Ledger Tri-Dimensional Reverberation Machine puts your playing in three new dimensions

Best power conditioners: Guard your gear from eletrical danger

Best ride cymbals: Find the perfect biggest cymbal in your lineup

Best drum kits under $1000: You don’t need to spend a lot for great sound

Best drum kits over $1,000: A great sound for those willing to pay

Best electronic drum kits: Get your groove on

Best octave pedals: take your sound up or down

Best creative guitar pedals: Get your creative juices flowing

Best mini guitar amps: Power meets portability

TC Electronic is already launching three new Ampworx pedals

The new EarthQuaker Devices Ledger Tri-Dimensional Reverberation Machine puts your playing in three new dimensions

Best loop switchers

Best power conditioners: Guard your gear from eletrical danger

Lauten Audio LA-220 review

Best budget channel strips: Get a classic sound without breaking the bank

Best microphones for beginners: Up your game with these value mics

Best bass guitars under $1,000: Avoid breaking the bank

Spector drops new Woodstock Custom NS line basses online

Ibanez’s new 2022 bass guitars are beautifully-designed and ultra-premium

Best beginner bass guitars: Get a classic tone on a budget

Best digital pianos under $1,000

Best digital pianos: How to get that premium digital piano sound

Best keyboard arrangers

Donner DDP-80 review: One of the top budget electric pianos

Best power conditioners: Guard your gear from eletrical danger

Best wireless microphone systems over $500

Best wireless microphone systems under $500

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