DrumCraft’s new Series 3 Junior packs a punch for new players
The reborn DrumCraft brand only goes from strength to strength and now there’s even a new Junior kit in its Series 3 range, hitting the spot as the perfect introduction for new drummers.
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Charles Darwin inspires new collaborative G-Shock
Today, Casio America, Inc. is proud to unveil its latest collaboration with the Charles Darwin Foundation to launch a pair of limited-edition watches inspired by the Galápagos Islands’ dynamic ecosystem.
NAMM 2025: XILS-lab promises “virtual Vangelis” with its new Yamaha CS-80 emulation
NAMM 2025: If you harbour even a passing interest in synth history, you’ll know the CS-80: Yamaha’s ’70s classic is one of the most fabled instruments in music technology, an ambitious and formidably capable analogue poly renowned for its dual-layer multitimbral architecture, expressive ribbon controller and rich, cinematic sound.
“Inspired by the popular Iron Label series, these instruments feature an all-black aesthetic, including a matte black finish and black hardware”: These new Ibanez Blackout acoustic guitars are… kinda metal looking
Ibanez has drawn inspiration from its metal guitar lineup for the Blackout series, a trio of acoustic guitars that are a million miles away from the sort of natural vibe, the sort of James Taylor on the porch acoustic aesthetic that has been the industry standard since time immemorial.
“This supercharged amp-in-a-box pulls no punches in channeling the hallmark haymaker that inspired it”: Keeley Electronics and Sweetwater team up for exclusive $99 fuzz, overdrive/distortion and reverb pedal collection
Keeley Electronics and US gear retail giant Sweetwater have joined forces for an exclusive guitar effects pedal series that offers overdrive, fuzz and reverb pedals at a most-agreeable $99 price point.
“A powerful device that manages to cram a lot of features into an incredibly compact footprint”: Zoom LiveTrak L6 review
Zoom is no stranger to all-in-one multitrack mixer/recorders, utilising Micro SD storage and onboard DSP to deliver highly convenient and multipurpose devices that work as standalone mixers, multitrack recorders and USB interfaces.
Casio miniaturises a 5000 Series watch to be worn as a ring
Watches that are small enough to wear as rings on fingers are nothing new, but there is something deeply satisfying to every miniature version of a timekeeper that we originally love in its full size form for the wrist.
DrumCraft’s new Nighthawk double pedals deliver 3 ways to hit twice as fast
Drumcraft, the German brand with a reputation for precision and design, has just announced its latest products – not one but three new double pedal sets, bearing the new and suitably imposing-sounding Nighthawk name.
“Your faithful companion, musical soulmate… the tool that lets you express your creative vision”: Modern, versatile, affordable, the Les Paul Studio Session offers a compelling update on Gibson’s most-loved electric guitar
The player-friendly Les Paul Studio Session switches up the Studio format with a figured maple cap, ’57 Classic humbuckers and expanded controls
Bear with us on this… I think this Behringer synth might be the cheapest analogue poly ever
A whole bunch of Behringer gear has come down to historic low prices of late. Just yesterday, we reported on the fact that Andertons is offering mk1 editions of its SH-101-inspired MS-1 for an incredibly tempting price of £149.