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AKG P420 review: Versatile and natural-sounding, at a great price

Posted byby Christian de Looper
3 days ago

A great condenser microphone is a must-have for any producer, whether based in a professional studio or their bedroom. Condenser microphones can be used on pretty much anything, from vocals...

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BOSS GX-10 review: A sleek all-in-one guitar tone solution

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
1 month ago

BOSS has long been one of the most respected names in guitar effects. From their classic stompboxes to next-generation multi-effects, they continue to innovate in the world of guitar tone....

Top-down view of the FreqPort FreqTube FT1

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FreqPort FreqTube FT1 review: Add true analog flare to your mix

Posted byby Christian de Looper
3 months ago

These days, it’s easy to get decent-sounding in-the-box tube soundalikes, but there’s still something to be said for the real thing. There’s a certain…feel…that you just can’t get without the...

FreqPort FreqInOut FO1 interface on a wooden table

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Freqport FreqInOut FO1 review: The easiest way to bring hardware into the box

Posted byby Christian de Looper
4 months ago

Audio plugins have improved by leaps and bounds over the past decade or so, but they’re still no substitute for good ol’ fashioned outboard gear. Plenty of engineers prefer how...

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AKG C414 XLS review: A modern legend

Posted byby Christian de Looper
5 months ago

The AKG C414 has long been considered an industry-standard microphone, and for good reason. The microphone is known for its relatively natural sound and its ability to essentially be used...

Side of the AKG K271 MKII on a wooden table

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AKG K271 MKII review: Excellent affordable studio headphones

Posted byby Christian de Looper
7 months ago

AKG has a long and storied history building high-end studio gear, including some of the most versatile and clean-sounding microphones you can get. But the company has also long-built some...

Left side of the Fender Mustang Micro Plus

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Fender Mustang Micro Plus review: Simple and great-sounding

Posted byby Christian de Looper
7 months ago

Arguably the biggest points of friction associated with learning an instrument are money and space. Any gear addict knows that being a musician can be an expensive venture, and if...

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AKG P220 condenser microphone review: A great-value powerhouse

Posted byby Christian de Looper
7 months ago

AKG obviously has a long history of building excellent audio equipment for the professional studio, but it also happens to make great gear for budget buyers too. The AKG P220...

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JBL 305P MKII review: Bargain price meets great sound

Posted byby Christian de Looper
8 months ago

The JBL 3 Series Studio Monitors have long offered big sound at an affordable price, making them perfect for budding producers on a budget who want to ensure that their...

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Fender Tone Master Pro review

Posted byby Christian de Looper
1 year ago

It’s been three months since Fender announced their first foray into floor unit amp modelers and multi-effects, the Tone Master Pro. Fender would have very big shoes to fill if...