Independent music gear coverage
Musical Strings ’N’ Things has extended its used-inventory sale into November, giving Chatham-area musicians another chance to save at least 15 percent on pre-owned gear. The store says some pieces have been reduced even further as it clears space ahead of…
Read full postSterling by Music Man has launched the Music Man Session StingRay, a new flagship series inspired by the StingRay basses of the 1990s and early 2000s but fitted with several modern refinements. The four-string model uses a poplar body, 34-inch scale and 21…
Read full postYamaha has introduced the Acompass 60, a compact 60-watt acoustic amplifier designed for singer-songwriters who need to amplify a guitar and a vocal from the same portable box. Its two independent input channels are labelled Guitar and Vocal/Instrument, and…
Read full postPositive Grid has released BIAS X 1.3, adding a Neural Loader that brings Neural Amp Modeler captures directly into the company’s guitar software. The update is free for existing BIAS X owners. Neural Loader accepts standard .nam files in both the A1 and…
Read full postJBL Professional has announced the 3 Series MkIII, the largest redesign yet of its affordable powered studio-monitor family. The range includes the five-inch 305P, 6.5-inch 306P and eight-inch 308P monitors, joined by the ten-inch 310S powered subwoofer. The…
Read full postDreadbox has introduced Alecto, a dual-voice analog percussion synthesizer that combines drum sound design, independent sequencing and modular patching in a compact 42 HP format. Each of its two identical voices contains two analog oscillators, a noise…
Read full postSteinberg has released Cubase 16, bringing a mixture of new production tools and overdue workflow cleanup to the long-running DAW. The headline additions cover layered instruments, stem extraction, MIDI editing, vocal processing and a less archaeological…
Read full postRogers has launched the R-Series, a new family of acoustic drum kits positioned for players moving into their first serious set. Rather than leaning entirely on vintage reissues, the line combines familiar Rogers styling with modern maple-shell construction…
Read full postCatalinbread has introduced the Cold One, a new dirt pedal based on the cult DOD Punkifier. The original pedal became closely associated with Blur guitarist Graham Coxon and can be heard on the guitar solo from “Coffee & TV.” The Cold One retains the basic…
Read full postBlackstar has bundled its Beam Mini amplifier, Airwire i58 instrument wireless system and new Beam Control Bluetooth foot controller into a single cable-free practice package. A fitted carry case is included to keep the small collection of wireless objects…
Read full postOverloud has released THU Premium 2.2, adding native support for Neural Amp Modeler captures to its guitar amp and effects environment. The update is free for existing THU Premium 2 owners. A new NAM Player can load captures directly into THU’s signal chain…
Read full postPedal Pawn has introduced the Say Wah, its first wah pedal and the result of a long attempt to capture the thick, vocal sweep associated with classic Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan sounds. The circuit is built around Pedal Pawn’s own hand-wound inductor and a…
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