Blackstar products have long been a favourite of Metal guitarists, and fans of rock’s darker side will relish this new range… Fast rising UK amp brand, Blackstar, are a very industrious bunch. The brand has only been in existence since 2007, and already its products are supplying the tone for the likes of James Dean… Read More
The Akai MAX49 controller keyboard was given the ‘once-over ‘ by the Dawsons Monkey at the Musikmesse… The Akai MAX49 controller keyboard was one of the most interesting announcements at the NAMM show back in January. As a result, I was keen to get my monkey hands on it. There are always things that you… Read More
The Blackstar HT-5TH Limited Edition Combo has been launched at Musikmesse, to celebrate 5 years of Blackstar The Blackstar HT-5TH Limited Edition Combo was revealed at the Frankfurt Musikmesse last week, launched to celebrate the guitar amp brand’s 5th anniversary. Based on the acclaimed HT-5R, this strictly limited edition model offers the unique features of… Read More
The Gibson Les Paul Standard 2012 updates one of rock ‘n’ roll’s classic instruments The Gibson Les Paul Standard 2012 was, without doubt, one of the ‘big-hitter’ announcements at this year’s Musikmesse, despite being an update to an existing guitar. The Les Paul Standard needs no introduction, having been at the core of too many… Read More
The TC Electronic BG250 is a powerful new bass combo with Toneprint, at a price as light as the combo itself… The new TC Electronic BG250 Bass Combo was a really surprising new product at last week’s Musikmesse. ‘What’s so surprising about a bass amp?’ you may ask. Well, as with most things designed by… Read More
The Yamaha Tyros 4 10th Anniversary Special Edition is launched, with even more stunning voices The Yamaha Tyros 4 10th Anniversary Special Edition has been revealed, and it offers even more high quality sounds than ever before. Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Tyros, this new model is finished in black with matching speakers, and… Read More
The Alesis iO Mix 4-Channel mixer/ recorder continues the iPad’s revolution of the music world… The Alesis iO Mix is latest iOS device from the brand that has embraced Apple’s media devices, perhaps, more than any other. Alesis has been producing everything form iPod based DJ controllers, to portable PA systems with iPod docks for… Read More
The Korg Microkey keyboard range grows, with the addition of a 25-key and 61-key version The Korg Microkey range is set to grow, with two new models added to the line-up. The original, 37-key version is now joined by a 25-key version, and a 61-key version. These continue the tradition of simple, compact and high… Read More
The Roland F120R is revealed – SuperNATURAL sounds, accompaniments, and available in red… The new Roland F120R digital piano expands on the slim, but already very well equipped F120. This piano has become very popular, very quickly, due to the superb, SuperNATURAL piano sound, excellent keyboard action, and very slim and elegant design. The F120R takes… Read More
The Boss VE-5 extends the ever-popular vocal processor range with a new compact, mic stand mountable unit The Boss VE-5 Vocal Performer adds a new model to the brand’s vocal processor range. When Boss unveiled its first vocal processor unit (the VE-20), it came as something of a surprise, from a brand so closely associated… Read More
