NAMM 2018

If you want to invest in a new bass amp this Christmas or know someone who does, the Fender Rumble will set you on the right path. It’s stylish, lightweight and portable. And, is proven to be a top choice amongst both professionals and amateurs. The reasons for its popularity are very simple. As a bassist, you […]

The Fender Tweed Blues Deluxe Reissue has become a must-have for thousands gigging guitarists worldwide. Whether its blues, country, rock or just about anything else, the Deluxe is revered for its reliability, volume and responsiveness to FX pedals. Plus, the vintage-style tweed aesthetic makes it one of the most desirable amps on the market today. […]

EarthQuaker Devices has just released a new pedal. Taking influence from the iconic ‘three-knob’ Tone Bender, the Ltd Edition Black Ash is a very special fuzz/overdrive pedal. It features a  set of highly curated premium components, including paper-in-oil capacitors and half watt carbon composition resistors. In fact, so rare are these components, they’ve been syphoned off from […]

When we think of jazz, R&b and funk, the mind goes to legends like Miles Davis, Chaka Khan, Luther Vandross, Herbie Hancock, Aretha Franklin and George Benson. All these players were incredible, producing music that withstood the test of time. Even now they continue to influence musicians, everywhere. But, lurking behind those slick bass lines […]

Many-a studio engineer has endured many-a sleepless night when searching for a good distorted bass sound. Everyone wants a great tone that’s both fat and punchy. So, with that in mind, the new Microtubes Bass Drives from Darkglass Electronics have probably just caught those tired studio eyes a few extra zzzz’s. To achieve a good overdriven bass, […]

Buckle in and hold on to your tone controls, people. Because, it’s the return of the chorus! In this case it’s the new Reflector V3 Chorus pedal from the manufacturer of exceptional pedals, Old Blood Noise Endeavors. A Look At The Brand New Reflector V3 Chorus Pedal This is an updated version of the original popular modulation noise […]

Yamaha have just announced the launch of their new range of MODX synthesizers. They’re compact. They’re lightweight. And, they’re great. So, let’s have a quick look at them. What’s On Offer On the squad sheet we’ve got the MODX6, MODX7 and MODX8. The X6 and X7 give you 61 and 78 synth weighted keybeds, while […]

In a pedal market that’s saturated by overdrive and distortion it’s hard to know which one to buy. Especially if you’re demanding something unusually excellent. However, the new Victory V4 Series pedal preamps may be the very solution to those burning tonal desires. Exhibiting two channels, several flexible tone controls and a set of excellent valves, […]

Most guitarists spend their waking hours laboring over the sounds and tone that suit them the most.  Yet, for vocalists, controlling your voice has always been harder to deliver the same attention to detail. Not anymore, though. Because the Boss VE-500 Vocal Performer gives you everything you need to craft that perfect sound. You’ll get all […]

J. Rockett Audio Design are no ordinary pedal manufacture. These guys are specialists at making the impossible possible. They can turn our dreams of accessing unattainable equipment into a reality. All without the boutique price tag. In this post we’re going to take a look into a couple of their best sellers and newer products. […]