Boss GT-1B Review – The ultimate battery-powered tone machine

Boss GT-1B - The ultimate battery-powered tone machine

At first glance, there is one thing that is completely certain: Boss is making smaller multi-effects processors. This mighty sound-shaping machine can fit in the palms of your hands. The three knobs and switches make this bass multi-effect very intuitive and easy to use. I wish back in my bass-playing days there was something as … Read more

MXR M80 Bass D.I.+ – The bass players Swiss army knife

MXR M80 Bass D.I.+ - The bass players Swiss army knife

Initial impressions are that this is a well-built piece of kit, the rugged housing feels incredibly high quality and like it will survive years of being kicked around in a gig bag. Flexibility is something that any professional musician will tell you is key in their working life, if you’re not adaptable then it’s only … Read more

Focusrite Scarlett Solo (3rd Gen) – Quality Audio Backed by Great Science

Focusrite Scarlett Solo (3rd Gen) – quality audio backed by great science

Its high-performance resolutions help you record and produce at 24-bit/192kHz AD-DA converters. A stellar feature with this audio interface is the Scarlett mic preamp; its switchable AIR mode button which gives you a more transparent and open sound. Everyone hates sound distortion and humming in their audio playback. Focusrite Scarlett Solo does a clever job … Read more

Best Tom Microphones
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Best Tom Microphones

Choosing the right placement and design for your tom microphone can bring about a huge difference in the sound that you hear/record with it. For almost all scenarios you should choose the mic that sounds right to you, that would be the best mic for your setup. But in case you’re a part of a … Read more

The Best Bass Guitar VST Plugins
[Free & Paid]

A useful bass guitar VST plugin could be all you need to have a track pack a punch. Here are some of the best bass guitar VST plugins to help your mix for free and with paid license options. If your music seems to be lacking oomph or power, it could be that your bass … Read more

The Best 1×12 Guitar Cabinets

Best 1×12 Guitar Cabinets

Guitar cabinets are the devices that project the electronic signals generated by your electric guitar into the air, like sound waves. Depending on the design and quality of a guitar cabinet, its sound signature can vary greatly. In this article, we shall discuss the realm of 1×12 guitar cabinets. The “1” indicates that this is … Read more

Best Fender Tube Combo Amps
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Best Fender Tube Combo Amps

For the most part, Fender amps stand in direct opposition to heavy guitar tones with their classically clean leanings. That’s not to say that there isn’t versatility within the wide array of Fender amps, but if you know that Fender amp sound then you know it. This list is a comparison between some of the … Read more

Best Practice Amps for Metal Music
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Best Practice Amp for Metal Music

Whether you’re a full-time professional rock star, or a teen jamming out in their bedroom, the amplifier you choose to play your guitar has a huge impact on the sound of your music. Metal often calls for such a specific quality of tone that it’s really important to match up the right amp to your … Read more

Best Marshall Combo Amps
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Best Marshall Combo Amps

If you’ve spent any time in the world of guitars you’ll have found it hard to miss the name Marshall. This British company has been producing great quality amplifiers and other audio products for nearly 60 years now. Today though, we’re going to be looking at the best combo amps in their range. Our top … Read more