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Boss PS-5
By Pete Fine, Accessories, posted on 09-26-2008
I must admit that having a perfect harmony automatically generated while you play is pretty cool! It keeps in key with you. However, I also found the PS-5 to be a killer "Octave" box, since you can ju
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The Dunlop Univibe Sounds Great!
By Pete Fine, Accessories, posted on 09-26-2008
The Dunlop Univibe doesn't look like the original Univibe from the 70's but it DOES sound like it. I was really impressed and I think a lot of people looking for that classic Hendrix/Trower sound over
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Digitech HardWire Metal Distortion
By Pete Fine, Accessories, posted on 09-26-2008
The Digitech HardWire Metal Distortion kills! It is a fantastic sounding HEAVY distortion with no harshness or unwanted noise. The controls all work and "feel" good. It has true bypass, like many more
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Digitech RP Series Multi Effect Processors
By Pete Fine, Accessories, posted on 09-26-2008
OK, you can buy a million effects pedals or you can buy a RP Series Multi-effect Processor by Digitech. You can't go wrong with these multi effect processors. The new DNA2 processor has a crisp, high
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Universal Audio LA610
By Gilbert Nagore, Recording, posted on 09-26-2008
A classic in the modern day. The Universal Audio LA610 is probably the most versatile most simple preamp out on the market today. This "vintage" style preamp is priced very reasonable and sounds spect
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Mackie Satellite
By Gilbert Nagore, Recording, posted on 09-30-2008
Lets throw a spotlight on the Mackie Satellite. Mackie's innovative and unique two-piece design offers outstanding quality and reliability for just about anyone who wants to start a home recording stu
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Fender '65 Reissue Princeton smokes the competition!
By Mike Sydloski, Guitars, posted on 10-22-2008
Sometimes when companies re-issue stuff, it seems like the right thing to do. This is one of those occasions. I can't think of an amp this size that delivers on promises more than this one. This all t
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DiMarzio Virtual Acoustic Pickup
By Pete Fine, Accessories, posted on 11-06-2008
A good acoustic guitar pickup should be quiet, powerful, natural sounding and easy to use. This one is all this and more! Having a volume control onboard is a real plus, as well as individual string l
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Lovepedal Plexi 800: Brown Sound in a Box?
By Stefin Gordon, Guitars, posted on 11-06-2008
When I ordered the Lovepedal Plexi 800 pedal, Paul from Lovepedal highly recommended I try his Plexi 800. "What does it sound like?" I asked. "It sounds like early Van Halen, especially with single co
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Tascam 4800 Exhibit Model
By Gilbert Nagore, Recording, posted on 11-07-2008
This Tascam unit is an example of what’s called “exhibit stock”. When a company such as Tascam takes their products to an industry trade show, those products are then placed back in their boxes, re-in
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Pro Tools 8 LE Upgrade
By Gilbert Nagore, Recording, posted on 11-13-2008
Innovation, flexibility and power are synonymous with Digidesign's Pro Tools, the recording industry’s most-used software.
Digidesign gives not only the novice the tools to create and realize
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Mighty bright LED Lamps
By Pete Fine, Accessories, posted on 11-21-2008
This is a very versatile and handy lamp. First, the problem of short battery life has been all but elimated since LED's burn many hous longer than bulbs with a given battery source. Second, even if y
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MBT Racks Are a Great Buy!
By Pete Fine, Accessories, posted on 11-21-2008
Racks are nothing new- there are lots of companies making them and, unless you go for ATA heavy duty
(also heavy weight and heavy price), they are fairly similar. MBT racks have been kind of "under
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Pedaltrain Pedalboards
By Pete Fine, Accessories, posted on 11-21-2008
Everyone I know who has gone from setting up pedals every time they play to buying a pedalboard always says the same thing: "How did I live without this?" The Pedaltrain company has perfected the rea
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Digitech HardWire Chorus
By Pete Fine, Accessories, posted on 11-21-2008
I love the new DigiTech HardWire series pedals. They sound great and someone with some real performing experience obviously designed them. For instance, anyone with a pedal board or carrying bag know
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Roland TDW-20 Expansion Board for TD-20 Drum Module
By Clay Reed, Drums, posted on 12-03-2008
Unlike many other manufacturers, Roland builds their products for the long term. Often this means that instead of replacing a product they will issue truly significant upgrades that give their electr
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Roland SPD-S Sampling Percussion Pad
By Clay Reed, Drums, posted on 12-09-2008
The SPD-S has been around for a while now, mainly because there is still nothing that competes with it, or is even in the same ballpark. Why mess with such a winner? It has been a long term success
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Roland TD-12 Electronic Drum Kit
By Clay Reed, Drums, posted on 12-09-2008
The TD-12SV kit has been through a recent transformation, and the result is quite a nice upgrade. Still the second most powerful brain that Roland makes after the TD-20, the TD-12 offers powerful mod
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Navigating the Wireless Wilderness
By Joel Thall, Live Sound, posted on 12-10-2008
Buying a wireless microphone can be confusing. What are White Spaces? Is UHF better than VHF? Diversity? Non-Diversity? How many frequencies do you really need? How can you avoid interferen
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Ernie Ball Junior Volume Pedal
By Pete Fine, Accessories, posted on 12-16-2008
Ernie Ball has been making rugged, quiet, reliable volume pedals since dinosaurs roamed the earth. This is a winner. It feels really smooth feel, and its solid weight and non slip surface make it stay
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