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Best 500 Series preamps: The best preamps in API’s format

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 months ago

500 series units let build out your dream signal chain without needing a console. Here are some of the best 500 series preamps.

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Recording

Best budget hardware compressors

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 months ago

Hardware compressors are just as important now as they have always been. These are the best budget hardware compressors available today.

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Guitar

Best mini amp heads: Power meets portability

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 months ago

Mini amp heads are a practical way to add half stack sound to your setup while saving on space. They pack in every bit of tone, and many of the...

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Guitar

Best acoustic guitar microphones: Capture that perfect tone

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 months ago

Looking for the best acoustic guitar microphone? A lot of people think of a small or large-diaphragm condenser as the first choice. They do a great job of capturing the...

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Guitar

Best creative guitar pedals: Get your creative juices flowing

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 months 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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Best drum kits under $1000: You don’t need to spend a lot for great sound

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 months ago

If you're a drummer looking for some new gear but are working with a limited budget consider some of the best drum kits under $1000.

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Live Sound

Best live sound microphones: Get the best sound on the stage

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 months ago

Musicians and engineers know live sound is a different animal than the recording studio. Here are our top picks for live sound microphones.

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Guitar

Best mini guitar amps: Power meets portability

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 months 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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Best drum kits over $1,000: A great sound for those willing to pay

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 months ago

After you’ve been playing drums for a while it’s nice to treat yourself to a drum kit upgrade. It seems like the $1,000 mark is what separates the lesser-quality kits...

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Guitar

Best T Style guitars

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
4 months ago

The Fender Telecaster was revolutionary when it was released in 1951. Over 70 years later it is still one of the most popular models of guitar in the world. It...