Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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Eddie Van Halen to Appear on LL Cool J’s Upcoming Album
Eddie and LL in the recording studio for the rapper’sforthcoming album, “Authentic.” How is everyone doing this Monday morning after St Paddy’s…
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Crossfire Hurricane Director Talks New Cobain Documentary
Make sure to catch The Simpsons this Sunday for a chance to see Tom Waits in all his animated glory. Good morning, music…
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John Lennon Murderer Once Again Denied Parole
Chapman’s latest mug shot / NY Dept of Corrections Infamous murderer Mark David Chapman was once again denied parole according to the…
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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…