Brandon Stoner, Author at All Things Gear

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Guitar

Best octave pedals: take your sound up or down

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 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...

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Guitar

Best creative guitar pedals: Get your creative juices flowing

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 weeks 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.

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Guitar

Best mini guitar amps: Power meets portability

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 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!

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Live Sound

Best power conditioners: Guard your gear from eletrical danger

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 months ago

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...

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Guides

Best transparent overdrive pedals: Give it a kick

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 months ago

Not all transparent overdrive circuits are the same. These are some of the best transparent overdrive pedals available today.

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Live Sound

Best wireless microphone systems over $500

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
4 months ago

There’s no disputing the advantages that wireless microphone systems offer. They give you freedom to move around the stage and not worry about long runs of cabling. These are just...

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Live Sound

Best wireless microphone systems under $500

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
4 months ago

Live performance is all about passion. So who wants to be restricted by lengthy cabling? When you think of a wireless microphone system the first image that probably comes to...

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

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
4 months ago

Let’s face it – it’s not difficult to differentiate between well made cymbals and models that well…aren’t. Ride cymbals are an integral part of a drummer’s sound selection. Just like...

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Guitar

Best loop switchers

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
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!

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Guides

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

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
4 months ago

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