The ever-popular Boss Compact 3 for 2 offer is here again, exclusive to Roland Planet stores The idea of buying two, and getting another one free is always welcome, but typically, you expect this with things like packets of biscuits, cans of beans or other rather mundane, everyday items. The Boss compact 3 for 2… Read More
The North West Guitar Show 2013 is bringing all things guitar related to Haydock, and Dawsons will be there… Whilst most musicians will attest that they love nothing more than wandering around music shops, looking at, and trying the gear, there’s nothing quite like a music gear show. Because, well, there’s even more gear to… Read More
As Musikmesse 2013 approaches, a raft of new Roland gear has been unveiled… It’s that time again, and Musikmesse 2013 has brought a huge, enticing selection of new Roland gear. If you haven’t had a chance to look at the new 2013 selection of products, here’s a summary of some of the new toys you… Read More
The Boss looper isn’t just for experimentalists – to celebrate its place as a great tool for all musicians, Boss has some great offers… The Boss looper used to be one of those things that only the more ‘experimental’ guitarists added to their effects armoury. Invariably, other players see it in action, however, and are… Read More
If you’re looking for ways to take your guitar tone into new territory, these 5 Guitar Effects Pedals could be inspirational… Whilst there is a myriad of guitar effects pedals available, the vast majority produce the same selection of fairly similar effects types. But what if you want venture ‘off-piste’ and explore new tonal territory…. Read More
The Boss compact pedal range has three more models to add to its staggeringly comprehensive range Whilst the musical tide has changed over and over again with trends, as decades have passed, the Boss compact pedal has remained pretty much unchained. Why? Because thes neat little boxes provide great tone and ease of use across… Read More
Roland has revealed a video of John Petrucci explaining why an eBand JS-10 has become a part of his rig… The name John Petrucci is pretty much synonymous with guitar virtuosity. Whether you’re a fan of his music or not, his technical ability is undeniable. To reach this level of ability clearly demands a great degree… Read More
Revolutionise your music composition, with a Boss recorder at a new, low price this Christmas The portable multi-track has evolved almost beyond recognition, and the Boss recorder range has been a driving force in its development. Where once, the portable studio offered a basic mixer, 4-tracks of recording to cassette, and, well, that was about… Read More
Come and see Dawsons and Gibson ant the Merseyside Guitar Show this weekend It’s that time of year again, and as a break from the escalating Christmas-based ads and promotion, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better escape than the Merseyside Guitar Show. Well, if you’re a guitarist, at least. The show, which takes place… Read More
NASA records ‘Space Chorus’ (not Space Echo…) – The Sound of The Earth This week, NASA recorded Space Echo, sorry, Space Chorus (habit…). Rather than being a newly discovered guitar effect, derived from alien technology, this is a sound that has its origins in the Earth’s radiation belts. The electromagnetic phenomenon is known as chorus… Read More
