RODE NTG4+ - "Excellent value"
Used for audiobook and youtube videos, mic has very little self noise and has adequate gain with Zoom H5 currently used. Does it sound like a 416? No. Does it sound a lot better than NGT2, yes. B…
Korg T2 Ex - "An M1 on steroids"
In 1991, Korg debuted the T series with three different versions: the T1 (88 keys), T2 (76 keys) and T3 (61 keys). The Ex versions – "T2ex" and "T3ex" – feature an extra ROM with 512 kb of PCM acoust…
Rane MP2014 - "An awesome sound and manufacturing quality for a new approach to mixing"
I chose the MP2014 as I was after a high quality mixer able to become my setup’s primary mixer, the one I use to mix most often and on which I can plug my computer music system as well as other, more…
NK Forster Guitars Model C-HO - "Perfect for DADGAD"
I ordered this guitar specifically for playing Celtic finger-style in DADGAD tuning and its intonation is superb. Also, for the same reason, I ordered a 650mm scale length. The design of the guitar m…
Carl Martin DC-Drive (2018) - "Make Any Amp Sound Better!"
SOUND: Below is a video demo that utilizes a Taurus amplifier, but also various amp simulations (via Positive Grid’s Bias 2), and later the Carvin Legacy (Vai) Drive. https://www.youtube.com/wa…
Ibanez RG721FM - "Beautiful, pleasant to play and versatile"
First, I’ll mention that I’m not a professional guitarist, so please take this review as that of an average player. I’ve used this guitar in my home studio for composing and demoing (direct in, wi…
Bose S1 Pro - "Tiny, yet mighty – and very good-sounding too!"
I know the Bose range and their sound quality which is surprising considering their size. And here, this is exactly at the heart of the matter – a small, extremely compact powered speaker which offer…
Laney TH16:2PD - "Digital reverb schematic diagram needed."
I have a problem with this model. I would like to obtain the schematic diagram for the digital reverb if anybody might have it. The digital reverb is not working properly and my technician needs to h…
Roland SE-02 - "MINIMINIMINIMOOG"
ROLAND’s SE-02 is a mono analog synth resulting from the collaboration between ROLAND and STUDIO ELECTRONICS. It is a kind of SE-01 (a rack inspired by Studio Electronics’s Minimoog) in Roland’s “…
DOD Looking Glass Overdrive - "Well done, DOD!"
I’ve used it on a 1966 Princeton amp with a single-coiled guitar. I’ve owned quite a load of ODs and boosts, yet this one is one of the best I’ve come across. I’ve always loved asymmetrical clippin…
Clavia Nord Electro 5D 61 - "Close to perfection!"
-As usual, it’s perfectly built : great job ! :bravo: -The keys’ touch seems to me slightly better than the 4D version, as I play more easily some piano pieces which were problematic. -The knob…
Korg Electribe Sampler - "A stupid concept"
Sturdy and well-finished, with good ergonomics. Not bad for trance, provided you only use the rhythm part. Good effects and nice editing features, easy to use. Made for beginners. 270 seconds o…
Zvex Fuzz Factory Vertical - "Heavy grainy distortion to smooth velvety fuzz"
SOUND: The Fuzz Factory is one of those classic pedals that originally put ZVEX on the map. You can dial into some great distortion and fuzz tones, and even some freaky feedback if that’s up your a…
Matthew Lindsay 7607 - "Incorrect Attribution"
You're attributing the 7607 to Matthew Lindsay. This is incorrect. The actual designer was Paul Lindsay. He also designed a spectrum analyzer and built mixing desks for Mike Oldfield. I know th…
Baloran The River - "Rediscovering the pleasure to discover a machine"
Hi all, I’m posting this review after trying the said machine for 2 or 3 hours at his owner’s, Sir Baloran. I was slightly biased in favor of the device as I’d seen and heard many demos on the …
Taurus Stomp-Head 3.HG - "Amplifier in a stomp (pedal board) format offers plenty of features & flexibility"
SOUND: Any quality amp should be diverse, no matter its design. The Taurus SH3 (Stomp Head) HG (High-Gain) Amplifier is exceptional in its overall diversity and design, as well as in sound. Taurus…
Strandberg Singularity - "Excellent Strandberg first investment - crisp and clear tones"
SOUND: Below is a video that covers the tones of the various pickup selections under ‘clean’ amp conditions. As well, there are various sound clips engaging the heavier strings under conditions of …
Black Arts Toneworks Son of Pharaoh - "From Grainy OD to Massively Thick & Heavy Fuzz"
SOUND: This is one nasty fuzz and Black Arts Toneworks has received a lot of worthy praise as a result! Although I created a demo of how some settings sound on a Clean channel, I couldn’t resist th…
Black Arts Toneworks Tres Diablos Ruidosos - "Mild overdrive... Crunch... Classic Distortion... Metal and Super Heavy Fuzz are all here!"
SOUND: Black Arts Toneworks has been developing some of the heaviest sounding pedals imaginable, and Tres Diablos Ruidosos (Three Rowdy Devils) is no exception. Below is a YouTube video with variou…
Shure SM57 - "Excellent bang for the buck"
I bought an SM57 primarily to record electric guitars. I spent hours with several other microphones and never really got a sound I was happy with until I tried the SM57. It was the clear winner af…
Zvex Box of Rock (Vertical) - "Box of Rock gives you the 1966 Marshall JTM45 Amp Sound (Townshend/Hendrix)"
SOUND: Certain guitars and amps have become desired collectables because they just happen to have gotten something right. The 1966 Marshall JTM45 amp head is such a beast. If unfamiliar with this …
Zvex Box of Metal Vexter - "Classic Metal with Box of Metal"
SOUND: From a heavy pounding boom to a sizzle reminiscent of Dimebag, it’s possible to dial into several different tones with ZVEX’s Box of Metal. What really stands out about this pedal is how its…
Fostex FT17H - "Excellent Tweeter à Compression"
J' utilise ces tweeters avec des 12" Alnico GAMMA, des AUDAX PR170ZO, les fréquences de coupure sont 600 Hz et 6000 Hz. Le rendement est élevé et le rendu sonore est très bon, pas métallique mais plu…
TC Electronic Quintessence Harmonizer - "Play Guitar Harmony Instantaneously"
SOUND: Some pedals tend to get you more excited than others. The Quintessence Harmonizer is one of those pedals. Not only can it give your tone that added touch, thickness and dimension, as though…
Shift Line Astronaut V.2 - "Astronaut A+ is a Deep Space Exploring Reverb"
SOUND: I’m a sucker for ambient type music and pedals that help to produce that genre of music. The three major types of such pedals are modulation, delay and, of course, reverb. The Astronaut A+ …
