Pedal Mob HwaCha Distortion - "Nasty Distortion that Cleans Up Incredibly Well"
HwaCha Distortion is a true bypass pedal by the South Korean company Pedal Mob. It derives its name from a weapon described as ‘an arm shooting many arrows at once, used from the 15th through 17th ce…
Hagerman Amplification Power Baby - "Tube Power Amp in a Pedal that will Enhance any Pedalboard/Amp Sim, etc."
If you find this review useful, below is a link for a Crowd Funder for Hagerman Amplification’s POWER BABY Power Amp (with a big discount until Oct 11/25). I receive no remuneration or gratuity, and …
Pedal Mob Choir Master Chorus - "Classic Chorus that sounds great as a Doubler"
Choir Master Chorus is one of four Pedal Mob pedals (S. Korea) I plan to review. Three things that stand out with this company is pricing, simplicity and quality of standards. Pricing is very reasona…
Studer On-Air 2000M2 - "On-Air 2000M2 as multitrack recording console"
These digital broadcast consoles can be used in traditional music recording studios with the right configuration of modules and a LOT of wiring. Mine started out life in 2002 as a 12 fader producer'…
Behringer UltraFex II EX3100 - "Superb and timeless concept for sound-processing"
Totally worth the money if you're still somewhere using the analog stage of recording or mastering! I see people selling this thing for 50 euros now, which is insane value for money. Me and my cou…
Tascam DR-70D - "Versatile portable 4 channel digital recorder"
I bought Tascam DR-70d earlier this year (2025) second hand, but for the second time! In 2018 I bought one new. I sold it in 2024 but regretted it. I also owned Tascam DR-07. Handier, but a lot more…
Behringer Tube UltraGain MIC500USB - "A must for exploring new tones and rediscovering your instruments"
The Behringer MIC500USB is a compact tube preamp that also doubles as a USB interface. It delivers warm, analog character at a very reasonable price. I love it, even if it can occasionally produce a …
CB Electronics X-Patch 64 - "Fantastic piece of gear, a digitally controlled analogue patchbay "
Audio guy here! You're looking at a fantastic piece of gear, a digitally controlled analogue patchbay via proprietary software: just connect everything here, and then choose, at a glance of a mouse c…
VMB ARK-70 - "It's a well rounded gear to have and durable."
I have had Ark-70 for over 10 years and still counting. It is reliable and well built to last. Compared to other brands, it will give them a good run for their money. But over the years i have been e…
Kurzweil PC4-7 - "Huge sound and quality behind the puritanical plastic exterior."
Usage: In a rock band. Currently: Home studio, rehearsal room. I tested before: Korg Nautilus, Dexibell Combo J7, Kurzweil Forte 88, Kurzweil PC3 and PC4 88 instruments. PC4-7 advantages: Very d…
M.F.B. Nanozwerg - "MFB Nanozwerg: Raw, Expressive, Immediate"
I bought the MFB Nanozwerg after owning a MFB 522, and when I was starting to get a bit tired of my Behringer Crave — a nice synth, but a bit too tame in character. The contrast was immediate. Wha…
Korg X-911 - "Korg X-911: A Unique Synth That Still Inspires"
I mainly use the Korg X-911 with my synths, controlled via CV/gate through a Korg SQ-1, which supports the Hz/oct standard. Occasionally, I also use it with a guitar or bass, but that’s more the exce…
Korg Volca Keys - "Korg Volca Keys: A Great Machine, but the Phara-O Mini Fixes Its Weaknesses"
The Volca Keys was my first compact analog synthesizer. I’d previously owned a Minikorg 700, and I missed it. As a big fan of Korg’s sound, I was immediately curious. I sold it a few months ago witho…
Roland S-1 Tweak Synth - "Roland S-1: A Compact Digital Powerhouse With Plenty to Offer"
It was hard to believe how much functionality was packed into such a compact unit, especially at that price. The sound was excellent—clean, with no noise. It’s not analog, but you wouldn’t guess it f…
Behringer K-2 - "Legacy without evolution"
I’ll admit, I didn’t really need it… but when you see a synth inspired by the legendary MS-20, used by many of your favorite artists, it’s hard not to jump in. The K2 ended up surprising me, and in a…
Behringer Crave - "Behringer Crave: A Simple, Reliable, and Affordable Semi-Modular Synth"
I grabbed the Behringer Crave during a great promotion, and honestly, no regrets, no matter the price. At the time, I also had a Behringer 2600 (which I still own), and I was a bit lost in the comple…
Korg DS-10 - "Korg DS-10: a pocket-sized sonic lab"
I use Korg DS-10 either on its own or routed through effects pedals. The Nintendo DS comes with obvious limitations, and as far as I know, there’s no MIDI support. But honestly, that doesn’t stop thi…
Evan Bass 60 - "A must-have at an unbelievably low price, the best of the seventies for me!"
A highly versatile amp that really needs to be paired with an attenuator to fully enjoy its potential. Great clean tone, overdrive is a joy, and distortion is very, very solid. It also responds exc…
Dynacord Echocord Super76 - "An unforgettable first encounter, a reference in my studio today."
I mustn't forget to mention that this unit also offers a spring reverb, and the two effects can be combined with a simple potentiometer! This model has much more character and grit compared to the cl…
Amt Electronics Tube Hall - "Impeccable sound, outdated ergonomics"
Made in Russia in the early 2000s, it comes equipped with a 6N2P-EV tube, which I have no intention of replacing. I might consider getting an adapter to try out my European and American NOS vintage t…
Electro-Harmonix Tube Zipper - "A gem for the patient—or the already seasoned"
I received this pedal just a few days ago, and where to start? Equipped with two Electro-Harmonix 12AX7EH tubes, it's undoubtedly the wildest pedal I've ever owned. It quickly became my favorite. I t…
BST LM-200 - "A rare, underrated, and RICH phaser!"
The BST LM-200, manufactured in Japan in the 1970s, is a high-quality studio phaser. It features a bypass circuit that can be activated manually or via a footswitch located at the back of the unit. U…
Sound City Studio 20 - "A very well-kept British secret..."
This vintage tube amp, made in the UK, is still in excellent condition and has been well maintained by its previous owner (and me now, haha). I bought it as soon as I saw it, at a very reasonable pri…
Behringer Edge - "For the experienced... but what a pure pleasure this Behringer Edge!"
The closest twin to the famous Moog DFAM, but MIDI compatible. I bought it on a whim, thinking it would pair well with my Behringer Crave. Joking aside, I’ve used the Crave four times, and I've lost …
Joyo R-20 King Of Kings - "Always on the pedalboard!"
This overdrive pedal is quite remarkable for its price. It offers great flexibility with a range of sounds from a slight crunch to a more pronounced overdrive, which is handy for various playing styl…
