September 2009 gear archive

  1. U&I Software MetaSynth 5

    U&I Software MetaSynth 5
    • Price:

      $599

    • Rating:

      4 of 5 stars

    It's not without its shortcomings, but MetaSynth's...

  2. Remo Vintage Emperor

    Remo Vintage Emperor
    • Price:

      £14

    • Rating:

      4 of 5 stars

    Rather than plunder their historical heritage for...

  3. Line 6 Relay G30

    Line 6 Relay G30
    • Price:

      £285

    • Rating:

      4 of 5 stars

    The freedom afforded by a reliable and...

  4. Mesa/Boogie Electra Dyne

    Mesa/Boogie Electra Dyne
    • Price:

      £2149

    • Rating:

      4.5 of 5 stars

    A superbly simple to use, yet versatile and great...

  5. Martyn Booth Guitars Deluxe

    Martyn Booth Guitars Deluxe
    • Price:

      £1995

    • Rating:

      4.5 of 5 stars

    If you've never considered a British-made electric...

  6. Cockos Reaper 3

    Cockos Reaper 3
    • Price:

      $60

    • Rating:

      4.5 of 5 stars

    Major DAW manufacturers have good reason to fear...

  7. Sontronics Delta ribbon mic

    Sontronics Delta ribbon mic
    • Price:

      £499

    • Rating:

      4.5 of 5 stars

    Excellent for guitar amps – quick and easy to...

  8. Reloop Digital Jockey 2 Interface Edition

    Reloop Digital Jockey 2 Interface Edition
    • Price:

      £339

    • Rating:

      4 of 5 stars

    One of the few true one-stop solutions for...

  9. Godin xtSA

    Godin xtSA
    • Price:

      £1044

    • Rating:

      4.5 of 5 stars

    Not all players need synth access, it's here if...

  10. JBL Professional LSR 2325P

    JBL Professional LSR 2325P
    • Price:

      £225

    • Rating:

      4 of 5 stars

    Good near-field monitors that struggle a bit with...

  11. Sonor Danny Carey Signature Snare

    Sonor Danny Carey Signature Snare
    • Price:

      £620

    • Rating:

      4 of 5 stars

    Bristling with more character (both sonic and...

  12. Intelligent Devices Marshall Time Modulator

    Intelligent Devices Marshall Time Modulator
    • Price:

      $149

    • Rating:

      4.5 of 5 stars

    MTM's excellent vintage emulation hits the spot,...

  13. Sabian Vault Artisan Hi-Hats and Crashes

    Sabian Vault Artisan Hi-Hats and Crashes
    • Price:

      £378

    • Rating:

      5 of 5 stars

    With the original Vault Artisan rides, these...

  14. Hughes and Kettner Triamp MkII head

    Hughes and Kettner Triamp MkII head
    • Price:

      £1799

    • Rating:

      4 of 5 stars

    If you're after a world class head that can hold...

  15. Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

    Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
    • Price:

      £1845

    • Rating:

      5 of 5 stars

    Rarely has Guitarist been quite so impressed.

  16. XILS-lab XILS 3

    XILS-lab XILS 3
    • Price:

      €220

    • Rating:

      4.5 of 5 stars

    XILS 3 is a brilliant synth that also fills a...

  17. Diezel VH4 Amplifier Head

    Diezel VH4 Amplifier Head
    • Price:

      £1985

    • Rating:

      4 of 5 stars

    Channel three alone would be enough to sell this...

  18. Hughes and Kettner Switchblade

    Hughes and Kettner Switchblade
    • Price:

      £1049

    • Rating:

      4.5 of 5 stars

    Hughes & Kettner just seems to be getting better...

  19. Peavey 6505+

    Peavey 6505+
    • Price:

      £1182

    • Rating:

      4 of 5 stars

    One of the dirtiest heads around – the rhythm...

  20. Sonic Reality Ocean Way Drums Silver Edition

    Sonic Reality Ocean Way Drums Silver Edition
    • Price:

      £330

    • Rating:

      4.5 of 5 stars

    Superbly recorded drum samples, a huge variety of...

  21. Yamaha Bass Drum Pedals

    Yamaha Bass Drum Pedals
    • Price:

      £114

    • Rating:

      4 of 5 stars

    Yamaha's pedals tend to be overshadowed by the...

  22. Blackstar Series 1 S1-200 head

    Blackstar Series 1 S1-200 head
    • Price:

      £1199

    • Rating:

      4.5 of 5 stars

    One thing that's missing from so many...

  23. Lexicon Ionix U22

    Lexicon Ionix U22
    • Price:

      £299

    • Rating:

      4 of 5 stars

    The U22 is solid, if underpowered, but we won't...

  24. D16 Nithonat

    D16 Nithonat
    • Price:

      €79

    • Rating:

      4.5 of 5 stars

    D16's emulation is a vast improvement on an unsung...

  25. Martin D-1

    Martin D-1
    • Price:

      £999

    • Rating:

      4.5 of 5 stars

    Keep-it-simple presentation concentrates on the...

  26. Presonus FireStudio Tube

    Presonus FireStudio Tube
    • Price:

      £689

    • Rating:

      4 of 5 stars

    The 16 analogue inputs in the FireStudio Tube make...

  27. Avid Sibelius 6

    Avid Sibelius 6
    • Price:

      TBC

    • Rating:

      5 of 5 stars

    A superb scorewriter just got even better, with...

  28. EVH Wolfgang

    EVH Wolfgang
    • Price:

      £2399

    • Rating:

      4.5 of 5 stars

    The best Wolfie yet? Without doubt it's right up...

  29. Snyderphonics Manta

    Snyderphonics Manta
    • Price:

      £398

    • Rating:

      4 of 5 stars

    The Manta is unique and very intuitive. It looks...

  30. Ludwig Epic Standard Kit

    Ludwig Epic Standard Kit
    • Price:

      £949

    • Rating:

      3 of 5 stars

    Ludwig's 100-year-old reputation has not been...

  31. Takamine LTD 2009

    Takamine LTD 2009
    • Price:

      £1529

    • Rating:

      4 of 5 stars

    With its vintage good looks and able timbre,...

  32. FXpansion DCAM: Synth Squad

    FXpansion DCAM: Synth Squad
    • Price:

      £179

    • Rating:

      4.5 of 5 stars

    Get to know the members of Synth Squad and you'll...

  33. LP 45th Anniversary Congas, Bongos And Mambo...

    LP 45th Anniversary Congas, Bongos And Mambo Cowbell
    • Price:

      TBC

    • Rating:

      4 of 5 stars

    A fitting tribute to a company that many regard as...

  34. Livid Instruments Ohm64

    Livid Instruments Ohm64
    • Price:

      TBC

    • Rating:

      4.5 of 5 stars

    Beautifully built and logically executed, a real...

  35. Apple Logic Pro 9

    Apple Logic Pro 9
    • Price:

      £399

    • Rating:

      5 of 5 stars

    Logic Studio remains fantastic and...

  36. Istanbul Agop OM Cymbals

    Istanbul Agop OM Cymbals
    • Price:

      £335

    • Rating:

      4 of 5 stars

    Between them, Istanbul Agop and Cindy have come up...

  37. Propellerhead Software Record

    Propellerhead Software Record
    • Price:

      £229

    • Rating:

      4.5 of 5 stars

    It's at its best when used alongside Reason, but...

  38. Z.Vex Nano Head

    Z.Vex Nano Head
    • Price:

      £399

    • Rating:

      4.5 of 5 stars

    Capturing a world-class drive sound has never been...

  39. Marshall Class 5 combo

    Marshall Class 5 combo
    • Price:

      £330

    • Rating:

      4.5 of 5 stars

    Classic Marshall tone in a quality, five-watt...