Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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Best Gifts Under $100 for 2013!
Thanksgiving is only a few days away and Christmas not far behind so if you still haven’t found the perfect gift for…
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Newly Discovered Beethoven Piece Performed for the First Time Thursday
Portrait by Joseph Karl Stieler, 1820 Imagine being able to be among the first people ever to hear a forgotten piece of…
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Rock Injury Report, Beatle Buses Heading For LA and NY
Good morning everyone out there! It’s finally Friday but before we all go out and enjoy what should be a great weekend…
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BBE G Screamer Gus G Signature OD Review
BBE G Screamer Overdrive Pedal @ $119.99 Out the several new pedals BBE has released this year, I was admittedly most excited…
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1991: The Year Punk Broke Documentary Reissued
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ZOOM R16 MultiTrack Recorder Review
The ZOOM R16 Multitrack Recorder @ $399.99 There comes a time in the life when we feel an uncontrollable urge to self…
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Yes Co-Founder Peter Banks Dead at 65
Peter Banks (July 15, 1947 – March 8, 2013) It has been confirmed that Peter Banks – best known as a founding…
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Xotic Effects EP Booster Pedal Review
The EP Booster is a great pedal that won’tbreak the bank at $116.00 Although Xotic Effects is better known for their popular…
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Former Van Halen Label Rep Blames Bertinelli for Band’s Split with Roth
Eddie Van Halen and Valerie Bertinelli in NYC, 1985 In a recent interview with LA Weekly, former Warner Music Artist Development Director…
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Tom Morello on Paul Ryan’s Love of Rage Against The Machine
Former Rage guitarist Tom Morello Have you guys heard of Congressman Paul Ryan? Well, did you guys know that left leaning revolution-friendly…
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The Rock and Roll Supergroup
The Dirty Mac: Eric Clapton, John Lennon, Mitch Mitchell, Keith Richards What’s a rock star to do when he’s already found plenty…
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TC-Helicon Mic Mechanic Review
Snag the VoiceTone Mic Mechanicfor the low Soundaria Price of $149.99! REBATE NOW AVAILABLE! Click here for more details! We here at…