Equipment

We have been suitably impressed by the range of synths coming out from Behringer of late and the Neutron is no exception. It is a semi-modular synth but we reckon the diversity served-up by its onboard controls puts it on ...

In today's fast-paced world, having a quiet and private space is essential for musicians, What are the professionals, and students alike. Soundproof room dividers offer an effective and convenient solution for creating dedicated areas within your living or working environment ...

If you're trying to make a career out of music, then you might have thought about purchasing the best dynamic microphone. Although there are a lot of similar products out there, they also vary greatly from each other. You can ...

If you want crisp, authentic vocals, then you need a large-diaphragm condenser mic. The outstanding original AKG C414 condenser mic shaped the recording industry, but the new C414 XLS has taken things one step further by including extra polarity patterns ...

We examine a plethora of headphones on a regular basis so when it comes to what tunes to use to assess them we have the magic formula down, we are going to pass this wisdom on to you at home ...

In this article, we are going to examine a host of cases which we think make great candidates for the best lightweight and professional violin cases. We are going to compare the contoured with their contrasting oblong models and explain ...

All XLR cables are created equal, right? Not so fast. Musicians will often spend much time and money on buying the perfect microphone, guitar, etc., and yet pay little to no attention to the quality of their cable. However, it ...

If you're a rock or blues fan - or if you are looking to experiment with a new playing style - then a fuzz pedal can be a great investment to unlock new sounds. But it can be difficult to ...

Having trouble finding a delay pedal that’s right for you? Looking for a more complete and comprehensive device that really pushes the boat out as to what features you have access to, what you’re able to achieve, and the kind ...

Finding the best budget monitor speakers for your recording-studio doesn't have to be difficult. Which is why the team at Music Critic reviewed the top studio monitors under $300, to save you the hard work. Studio monitors (also called workroom ...

If you were inspired by our previous home speaker articles and are setting up your surround sound as we speak, feast your eyes on the 10 best floor-standing speakers in 2024 to go with your bookshelf buddies, in-wall, or ceiling ...

Join us for a peek at the 7 best soundbars under $300 as we explore the appeal of their logical layouts. With their conservative forms and clever space utilization a soundbar can be a savvy solution, their speaker unit designs ...

The Celestion Vintage 30 is a 60-watt replacement guitar amplifier speaker with a pressed steel chassis, a round copper voice coil, and a ceramic magnet. It offers a nominal impedance of 16 ohms, as well as a sensitivity of 100dB ...

Summary The Bose B1 Bass Module is a lightweight, compact subwoofer designed for the L1 Portable PA system that Bose also manufactures. It’s an excellent little sub that delivers a considerable amount of power thanks to dual 5.25” drivers. As ...

If you dream of becoming the next Israel Kamakawiwo'ole or George Formby, then you're going to need to know what the ten best ukulele brands are. You've come to the right place to find out. In this article, you'll be ...

If you have small hands you know the struggle some guitar chords give you. You try to reach for the right chord, and it just feels like an impossibility. But don't worry - you're not alone. That's why we wanted ...

In recent times the popularity of the humble ukulele has skyrocketed, this has paved way to an abundance of amplified models, which today we are going to explore as we review the top 10 best electric ukuleles.  The smaller stature ...

The Ibanez guitars and basses blast through the speakers on a plethora of rock and metal albums. Ibanez bass guitars are the backbone to many of the world's hard rock songs. They play smoothly, they are designed beautifully, and they ...

The Taylor 214CE is an acoustic guitar that has six strings. It's possible to plug in this acoustic guitar to be amplified, thanks to the ES-2 amplification system. The Taylor 214CE has 20 frets, an ebony fingerboard, as well as ...

The Eboy Electronic Bow is a tool for guitar players that can change the way you play and write. When your playing routine becomes too dry, sometimes it's great to switch it up and add some new textures and tones ...

If there is one major problem we all thought would be solved by now, it’s the crazy annoying headphone cords that always seem to be in the way. We’ve had enough of this and have searched the Internet far and ...

Buying the best headphones for your kids will be a much different process than buying the best for an adult. You need to pay attention to many different aspects of kids' headphones. They should fit differently, have volume-limiting technology, and ...

One of the best ways to unwind after a workday is to immerse yourself in one of your favorite gaming worlds. Whether you're playing God of War, Dota2, or any other current worldwide phenomenon, good gaming headphones make all the ...

With the many benefits they provide true wireless earbud sets are quickly becoming a popular go-to audio solution, we have previously looked at several impressive sets some of which may have been a little too rich for some. So today ...

Mixing should really be done via your monitors but there are circumstances which simply don't allow for it, so today we are going to discuss a range of options for home-studio use, which each makes for good contenders for the ...