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Best electronic drum kits: Get your groove on

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 months ago

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.

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Best free virtual instruments: Make music without breaking the bank

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 months ago

Looking to add to your virtual instrument collection but budget is slim? Here are some of our favorite free virtual instruments!

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Best acoustic guitar amps

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 months ago

Whether you’re busking the street or getting adventurous in the studio here are some of the best acoustic guitar amps available today.

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Best hi hats: Get the perfect hats for your setup

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 months ago

Hi hats are one of the most important parts of the overall drum kit. Much like ride cymbals, they’re one of the most utilized members of any drummer’s cymbal collection....

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Best studio monitor controllers

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 months ago

Sometimes just one set of monitors isn’t enough. You might normally work with 8” or 10” speakers but want to have a set of 12” to reference. Most people listen...

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Best virtual instrument plugins: A whole band in your computer

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 months ago

Virtual instruments are some of the most fun plugins to play with. Let’s dive in! Here are eight of our favorite virtual instrument plugins.

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Best keyboard arrangers

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 months ago

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...

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Best beat production hardware: Feel the beat

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 months ago

Modern rhythms have made their way into every genre of music. Here are five of the best beat production hardware units.

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

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 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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Best pedalboards: Better organize your effects

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 months ago

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 out guitar and bass...