The DigiTech RP360XP guitar multi-effect processor is packed with a truckload of iconic amps, cabs, and stompboxes. The intuitive LCD interface makes it easy to explore and nail the perfect tone. Along with its stunning arsenal of effects, the RP360XP gives you a built-in expression pedal, a 40-second looper, 198 presets, a USB port, configurable […]
Todd Hobin was given the opportunity to test out some of the best priced microphones on the market – the Samson MTR Microphone line.
Yamaha’s Silent Brass Systems for French horn (SB3XC), trombone (SB5XC), flugelhorn (SB6XC) or trumpet (SB7XC) allow horn players to practice while listening to hi-fidelity sound that only they can hear. The systems’ small pick-up mute offers outstanding sound reduction and a natural feel. The included Personal Studio attaches to an external audio player in order to practice with prerecorded material. The brass mutes are ideal for warm-up, evenings, hotels, and other silent practice situations.
Designed especially for bass, this Electro-Hamonix Crying Bass wah/fuzz pedal provides the smooth response and sound that can go from smooth funk to rude growl. its 21st century chassis design has no moving parts and lightening fast response. The fixed low-pass filter control ensures you never lose any bottom. Whether anchoring the bottom or stepping out aggressively, the new Crying Bass wah/fuzz lets a bassist express themselves with an organic sound and feel.
RODE Microphones’ smartLav lavalier mic provides convenient, crisp, high-quality audio, directly into a smartphone or tablet. It is equipped with an omnidirectional condenser microphone to pick up sound from all directions and its foam pop filter eliminates vocal plosives. Although designed for the RODE Rec app for Apple iOS devices, any app that accepts input from a headset connection is compatible.
The best music writing programs are user-friendly and include comprehensive notation, editing, and input/output features. Most are easy enough for beginners, with enough bells and whistles to give experienced composers the tools need.
The new Fender Vaporizer tube amp looks like it teleported here from the ’50s. Featuring two ten-inch, 16-ohm, special design Vaporizer speakers, two inputs, and a quarter-inch speaker output, it stands a tidy 17-inches tall. It has stripped down controls, a built-in reverb, and a retro-styled, single-channel, 12-watt amplifier. The “Space Race” looking chassis is available in Surf Green, Slate Blue, and Rocket Red.
With Roland’s TM-2 Trigger Module you can easily enhance your acoustic drum set with the creative versatility of electronic percussion. Its two trigger inputs support a wide variety of Roland pads and drum triggers, plus ready-to-play pro sounds augment extend the capabilities of your kit. Make use of studio quality multi-effects or trigger your own WAV sounds, loops, and backing track via an SDHC card.
The Slick SL50 Telecaster style guitar, designed by Earl Slick, is a quality electric at an affordable price. Each body is made of solid swamp ash while the neck…