D'Addario NYXL electric guitar strings review
Written testNYXL strings by D'Addario are the brand's top-of-the-range, uncoated, electric-guitar strings. Let's see if they live up to their promise.
How to choose your pick?
Buying guideThe ultimate symbol and emblem of the guitarist, the pick is often forgotten when it comes to guitar sound. Yet, like all the other components in the chain, it is of vital importance. So let's explor…
iSolo Acoustic Guitar Microphone Review
Written testIf you are in the audio world you have surely noticed how crowdfunding campaigns have multiplied in recent years. Everyday there are news stories about "groundbreaking" products on platforms like Kis…
[MUSIKMESSE] D'Addario Humiditrak sensor
Hot newsMusikmesseD'Addario presents the Humiditrak, a Bluetooth sensor described as "the world's first 24/7 instrument monitoring system".
[MUSIKMESSE] Boss TU-30 Tuner & Metronome
Hot newsMusikmesseBoss presents the TU-30 Tuner & Metronome, a successor (but in a more compact size) to the brand's well-known TU-80.
[MUSIKMESSE] Korg Sledgehammer Custom 100
Hot newsMusikmesseKorg presents the Sledgehammer Custom 100, a high-precision clip-type tuner announced with a longer life span.
Pigtronix launches Pigtronix Power
Hot newsPigtronix is now shipping its multi-voltage power supply, the Pigtronix Power.
Top Brands for Electric Guitar Strings
LearningEvery guitarist needs strings, and lots of them, so choosing the right type is important. Despite their seeming simplicity, these metallic threads can guarantee tuning stability, long-term durability…
[NAMM][VIDEO] Strymon Zuma & Ojai power supplies
Hot newsNAMMStrymon is not introducing any effect pedal at NAMM 2016, but instead they designed an expandable power supply called Zuma.
Ernie Ball introduces the Pick Buddy
Hot news"Never lose your pick again": this is the promise made by Ernie Ball with their new Pick Buddy pick holder.
Tempe Guitar Show to be held March 5, 2016
NewsAntique Electronic Supply has announced details for the 7th annual Guitar Show in Tempe, Arizona.
Perri’s introduces new licences straps & picks
NewsPerri's Leathers introduces its new ranges of licensed straps and picks featuring iconic bands Nirvana, KISS, Soundgarden and The Doors.
Warwick announces RockBoard RBO Power LT XL
Hot newsWarwick has announced the future release of a pedalboard-oriented rechargeable power station.
BluGuitar Remote1 and LooperKit
NewsBluGuitar announced that the long-awaited REMOTE1 controller for AMP1 and the optional LooperKit are now available at dealers worldwide.
Whether you're buying or building a pedalboard, here's what you need to know
LearningWhether you’re upgrading to a new pedalboard, switching over from an all-in-one digital unit, or getting your first pedalboard, there are endless options. The aim here is to give you the info you nee…
TC Electronic PolyTune Clip Review
Written testYou all know the PolyTune, right? The pedal that revolutionized the tuning world five years ago by providing a polyphonic mode that allows you to see the pitch of all strings at once? Well, after int…
New Sonic Research generation of tuners
NewsSonic Research is accepting pre-orders for the ST-300 Mini, the compact format of their new generation of Turbo Tuner stompboxes.
[NAMM][VIDEO] Gizmotron 2
Hot newsMike, our US chief editor, is at Summer NAMM 2015 to bring you some videos of the hottest products. Here’s a demo of the new Gizmotron 2.0.
[NAMM] The Gizmotron upgraded to v2
Hot newsGuitar and bassist players who are using violining effects can discover at Summer NAMM 2015 the upgraded version of the Gizmotron.
TC Electronic announces PolyTune 2 BlackLight
NewsThe new PolyTune 2 BlackLight polyphonic tuner with black finish that TC Electronic unveils today will be available in a few weeks.
TC Electronic introduces PolyTune Clip
Hot newsStill polyphonic, still white, but even smaller, the new TC Electronic PolyTune tuner for guitar and bass will glow on your instrument headstock.
Classic Gear Spotlight: The Les Paul - Part 2
LearningThe telephone rings. Pegg's back suddenly stiffens, she adjusts her glasses before picking up the phone. She can tell by the timbre of the voice that asks for Ted McCarty that it's bad news for her b…
Alter your tone for pennies by changing picks
LearningWhat would you say if I told you could alter your tone for pennies simply by changing picks...
Labana Technology shows FretX at Midem
Hot newsWhen a specialist in the textile industry helps guitarists learn how to play, it’s everything we, at Audiofanzine, have to see and try…
Classic Gear Spotlight: The Les Paul - Part 1
LearningThe tale begins in Winter 1951.