GML 8304 - "GML 8304 Mic preamps - Gain on a wire"
I had a Pro Tools LE rig and a DIGI 001. All in the cost was under $1k USD. I could hear deficiencies. I was reviewing gear for Pro Audio Review. I suggested a review of the GML 8304 and got a green …
Kawai VPC 1 - "VPC1 is an excellent choice for MIDI only Piano simulation, not general midi keyboard use "
I use the VPC1 exclusively with Pianoteq, running on an ordinary laptop, with an M-Audio interface and 2 KRK Rokit 6" powered speakers. I use USB only, no power to the keyboard, although it does come…
Soundcraft Sapphyre - "A good choice for small to mid-sized studios"
An analog mixer with an in line setup, which allows a direct out to the recorder from each in/out module. However, the mixer features 8 busses, which are repeated in block (1-8, 9-16, 17-24 and so on…
Rjm Music Technologies Mastermind GT/16 - "After a few months of han... well, feet-on experience using it..."
I wanted a new MIDI pedalboard to control my brand new Axe-Fx. Experience has taught me that while playing in the night time is not a problem, playing outdoor and in the sun in something else: readi…
Yamaha Montage 6 - "A terrible disappointment"
After 3 months spent watching videos and dreaming to lay my hands on this new synth, the day has finally come. As an owner of an MO6 and Motif XS, I really believed the Montage would be Yamaha’s mos…
Harley Benton Manhattan Standard - "For Jazz – but not only"
Thomann had it made in China under the brand name Harley Benton, but this model has no longer been produced since September 2015 as far as I know. I bought the last model, a b-stock guitar, and I don…
Yankee PS-M12 - "Exceptionnal !"
•For which specific applications or uses have you chosen this product? Our main pedalboard featuring a jammman looper (9V AC, ~ 1.2A (recommended), a forest green compressor (9V DC, 5 mA), a rc …
Soundcraft Spirit Folio SX - "A comprehensive, transportable and reliable 16-track mixer with phantom power."
I bought this mixer in the 1990s to mix a drumset (8 tracks), a guitar (1 track), a bass (1 track) and two stereo keyboards (4 tracks). No integrated FX but 2 busses and 16 tracks with faders, gain k…
Peterson Stomp Classic - "Top notch – however..."
First of all, i want to pay a tribute to my Boss Chromatic Tuner - TU2 which has been working perfectly on my pedalboard for years. So, why change it? And why spend almost 200 bucks in a tuner? W…
Seiko DS 202/310/320. - "A towering gear with interesting sounds"
The basic synth is called the DS202 , with two expansion – the DS310 digital synthesizer and DS320 sequencer. Once everything mounted on the synth, the size is quite impressive. A sturdy and we…
PuroMojo Plexinho - "Tiny and loud tube amp for home pratice or band rehearsals"
This tiny amp is only 1W. Don't be fooled. 1W is not 100 times quieter than a 100W amp. 1W tube amps sound loud, and you still can play within a band with this amp. For a home pratice purpose, …
Acoustica Nightlife - "last"
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Gretsch G6131T-TVP Power Jet Firebird - "Unique"
The Gretsch Powerjet is a made-in-Japan semi-hollowbody guitar. Its shape and construction are clearly inspired by the mythical Gibson Les Paul, with a mahogany body, maple top and mahogany set neck.…
Keiper 115 - "Novelty Guitar"
This is a peculiar instrument. The twin cutaways, (Venetian and Florentine) do not make for an attractive instrument, which is why I consider it a novelty guitar. Having said that, it plays surprisin…
BST Alpha 12+ - "Super"
- Bien faire chauffer la membrane avant utilisation - basses profondes pour un HP de cette taille c'est impressionnant, - les satellites suivent largement le caisson, - possibilité de coupler un a…
Roland EM-101 SoundPlus - "Simple old-school analog presets"
Roland’s EM-101 Sound Plus is a MIDI expander that features 6, non-editable Juno voices: 8 poly presets, 8 mono presets and 8 (surprise !) hidden presets. Unrealistic analog, then. Controls include …
Music Man Axis 25th Anniversary - "A real marvel!"
Which amplifier and/or effect(s) do you use with this guitar? I’ve use dit with an all-tube fender blues junior and many effect stompboxes (blackstar, tc electronics....) I play in almost every s…
TC Electronic BG250-210 - "Almost perfect for me – except for..."
One of the rare combos to feature a 2x10" speaker... Lightweight, yet powerful enough for small stages. Doen not color the instrument excessively... It doesn’t provide a Markbass’s sound of punch eit…
MXR EVH95SE EVH Wah 35th Anniversary - "Perfect!"
So let’s start with the beginning : I got this limited edition pedal for cheaper than the normal edition at thomann. It really looks particularly good. The red paint with black stripes looks real…
Valhalla DSP ValhallaShimmer - "An excellent shimmer with huge capacities"
Introduction I’ve used this plugin in my original songs for several years, especially on guitars. There’s no question that this shimmer is excellent and very comprehensive. It’s a real effect sectio…
Waves EMI TG12345 - "A comprehensive -yet complex- virtual channel strip"
Pro Tools 12.5 / MacBook Pro 2015 This channel strip has to be one of the most beautiful plugins Waves ever released! :8O: No, you’ll never insist enough on how important it is to work with bea…
Fractal Audio Systems AX8 - "Very good, professional-sounding, and practical !!"
I use it for playing Rock, Blues, Hard. At home, I plug it straight to my 8" KRK monitors. In rehearsal, it gets into an Engl E810 poweramp/20 stereo ins outs and to an Orange PPC212C modified cab …
Xvive T1 Golden Browine - "Granularly yours - and in an honorable way!"
1 – used in a techno live setting, only on bass drums :bave: _______________ 2 – I’ve use dit with an Artec pwb-8 external power supply with adjustable voltage (6 to 12 V), what a pleasure…
Fender Jimi Hendrix Monterey Stratocaster - "First arrived, first served!"
While i’m not a big Hendrix fan, i’ve always liked the look of this Monterey Strat. When Fender announced this Made-In-Mexico version, my attention was all the more raised that I still didn’t have a …
Joyo JF-14 American Sound - "American Sound Pedal"
This is a preamp/DI pedal, not your typical overdrive pedal. Its designed to be a substitute for the front end of a guitar amp or used as a DI box. It can be used live through a guitar amp or through…
