Behringer Neutron - "A switchblade that looks like a penknife"
August 2018 update Serendipity I had gone to a local shop to demo the Model D, and pure chance made me get out with this Neutron. What a great idea! My reference in terms of synth is the 80s…
Audient iD44 - "A perfect interface for its price"
Disclaimer: as I am mostly recording acoustic music and material, this review only intends to apply to my own use and needs. I also use VSTi virtual synths but probably not as often as someone record…
JHS Pedals The Bonsai - "A Screamer to End All Screamers"
SOUND: If you’re looking for an incredibly raw and authentic tone and have a liking for screamers, the Bonsai may be the answer. Below is a YouTube video that demonstrates the various tones: htt…
Novation Circuit - "A nice plaything with potential"
I’ve tried it for an hour or so before writing this review but I’ve also spent t least 10 times as much reading other review on it on the internet, so I knew what to look after ;) I had never really…
Hotone Audio Binary Eko - "Incredible Clarity and a Ton of Options"
SOUND: If you’re looking for a super clear-sounding delay with a ton of options at a fantastic price, then the Binary Eko should be considered. Below is a YouTube demonstrating its qualities: ht…
Takamine GD10CE-NS - "An excellent value-for-money and a surprising electric-acoustic sound"
Takamine GN10 ce series. Very well built for that price range. Of course, I’m not comparing it with a €1000+ model, but for an instrument under the €400 mark you get a great-looking, well-built,…
TC Electronic Ditto JAM X2 Looper - "With BeatSense, you now can loop seamlessly with a live drummer"
SOUND: With 24-bit (CD and studio quality) recording and playback, the Ditto JAM X2 Looper by TC Electronic is an ideal band-mate and solo practice device. The YouTube video below demonstrates some…
Aleks K Production Maple Leaf Royal Drive - "The Maple Leaf Royal Drive is incredibly organic"
SOUND: Two thumbs up for the Maple Leaf Royal Drive. This amazing drive/distortion allows for anything from mellow and melodic to a smooth and powerful tone, as demonstrated in the YouTube video be…
Arturia BeatStep Pro - "Easy to use, efficient and practical!"
I’ve used in in a homestudio with a DRM1, a Doepfer modular, a Matrix 1000, a TX81Z, a SUB 37, an Alpha Juno, a Werstatt, Cubase and OSX. Once the firmware updated, no compatibility problem so far…
HK Audio Lucas Impact - "HK Performer satelites"
Good technology but they screw up at the assembly line. The lack of midrange is that the coils are putted in reverse.(result Ft is not 2Khz, it's 5Khz) I chabged the driver with B&C DEH360, i didnt…
Carvin MTS3200 Head - "Great All-Around Tube Amp"
All of the other reviewers are correct, the MTS3200 is a great all-around amp. Great high gain (very high gain) tones but smooth and tasteful. Around the same time I bought my MTS3200, I picked up an…
Carvin X-100B - "Series IV- A Top Amp at Any Price Point"
The Carvin X100B Series IV amp is a terrific all-around amp that does everything well. While previous versions of the X-amp had some quirks, they got it right with the Series IV. Very loud amp, beaut…
Soldano Hot Rod 50 - "Fantastic Amp- Killer Tones"
My first +$1000 amp was a 1994 single channel Soldano Hot Rod 50. Fantastic amp. Granted it was hard to get clean tones out of it at any loud volume, the overdriven tones were wonderful. Mid focused,…
Soldano SLO-100 - "A Legendary Amp For a Reason"
Mike Soldano builds wonderful products. The SLO is a legend for a reason....killer tones and robust build quality. In recent years I've owned Soldano SLOs (2), Soldano Hot Rod 50, Bogner Ecstasy, Car…
Peavey Classic 50/410 - "Very Nice Amp- Great Value"
First, the review posted by iamqman here is dead on, this amp has a beautiful warm clean with a mild EL84 overdrive on Channel 2. Very much targeted at country and mild rock applications (great tones…