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Reg no. 2008885 England musicradar@futurenet.co.uk Future Publishing RSS 2.0 generator Richmo http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/4-piece-drum-kits/resonator-2-kenny-clare-kit-17384/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Richmo's Alan Gilby invented the famous Premier Resonator line back in 1972, and apart from the old-fashioned fittings, this modifed update is superb /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/4-piece-drum-kits/resonator-2-kenny-clare-kit-17384/review Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:11:19 +0000 Highwood http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/custom-exotic-ply-series-kit-17422/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 British-made drums have never looked or sounded as good as Highwood's ambitious Custom kit /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/custom-exotic-ply-series-kit-17422/review Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:50:19 +0000 Sweet Spot http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/metal-snare-drums/brass-snare-17497/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 You might not recognise the name, but the brass-shelled Sweet Spot snare definitely holds its own in a competitive market /gear/all/drums/acoustic/metal-snare-drums/brass-snare-17497/review Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:45:49 +0000 Brady http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/wood-snare-drums/handmade-snare-32595/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Brady's handmade snares are objects of beauty, choose carefully though, they are expensive and some of the wood types might not suit your style /gear/all/drums/acoustic/wood-snare-drums/handmade-snare-32595/review Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:35:48 +0000 Ahead http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/metal-snare-drums/snare-drum-17487/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Ahead's first outing into the snare drum market proved to be a fantastic idea, these drums ooze quality /gear/all/drums/acoustic/metal-snare-drums/snare-drum-17487/review Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:46:59 +0000 Robert Daniels http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/wood-snare-drums/fine-bog-oak-snare-17541/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Fine snare drums are unique works of beauty, not to mention exclusive, which, comes at massive cost /gear/all/drums/acoustic/wood-snare-drums/fine-bog-oak-snare-17541/review Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:24:54 +0000 Aquarian http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/drum-accessories/heads/power-thin-tom-tom-head-10-17261/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 The Power-Thins play like a twin-ply but sound like a single-ply and are harder wearing than a Remo CS head, however, they are marginally less edgy /gear/all/drums/drum-accessories/heads/power-thin-tom-tom-head-10-17261/review Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:03:22 +0000 Pearl http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/metal-snare-drums/joey-jordison-signature-snare-32586/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Joey Jordison's and Virgil Donati's Signature snares are both well-conceived additions to the Pearl range /gear/all/drums/acoustic/metal-snare-drums/joey-jordison-signature-snare-32586/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:29:45 +0000 Pearl http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/metal-snare-drums/reference-series-snare-14-x-5-17492/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 These are heavy-duty, heavy-sounding heavyweights of the metal snare market so if you're a subtle player, they're not for you /gear/all/drums/acoustic/metal-snare-drums/reference-series-snare-14-x-5-17492/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:54:31 +0000 Native Instruments http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/computers-software/virtual-instruments/massive-32211/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Featuring ideas and influences from all over the place, Massive is a synth that's bursting with potential /gear/all/computers-software/virtual-instruments/massive-32211/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:51:11 +0000 Pearl http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/4-piece-drum-kits/reference-series-kit-17377/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 With fantastic build, sounds and looks, there's no denying that Pearl has delivered a world-class kit with this Reference Series set-up /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/4-piece-drum-kits/reference-series-kit-17377/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:40:30 +0000 LP http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/percussion/handheld-percussion/matador-custom-conga-35334/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 With the Matador Customs, LP have done a fine job in producing a playable, great sounding conga set for the intermediate market /gear/all/drums/percussion/handheld-percussion/matador-custom-conga-35334/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:17:27 +0000 Blackstar http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/overdrive/ht-dual-ds-2-20577/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Blackstar is a new British company boasting an R&D, engineering and marketing team that cut its teeth with perhaps the biggest amp name of all time: Marshall. Breaking out on their own in this new venture, Blackstar offers a range of amps and valve-driven pedals, all devoted to that most satisfying of pursuits: distortion and drive. /gear/all/guitars/fx/overdrive/ht-dual-ds-2-20577/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:19:18 +0000 Blackstar http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/overdrive/ht-drive-od-1-20628/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Blackstar's simplest pedal offers plenty of edgy overdrive /gear/all/guitars/fx/overdrive/ht-drive-od-1-20628/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:11:44 +0000 LP http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/percussion/handheld-percussion/compact-conga-35416/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 A lack of drum shell does equal a lack of bass tone but these Compact Congas and Bongos still manage to sound great /gear/all/drums/percussion/handheld-percussion/compact-conga-35416/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:11:13 +0000 LP http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/percussion/handheld-percussion/aspire-accents-series-bongo-set-35459/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 This revamped percussion set looks remarkable and won’t break the bank it's just a shame LP didn't add their pro-care shell protectors /gear/all/drums/percussion/handheld-percussion/aspire-accents-series-bongo-set-35459/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:59:09 +0000 Native Instruments http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/computers-software/virtual-instruments/fm8-32435/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 The second-gen version of NI's DX7 emulation really hits the mark in terms of both sound and usability /gear/all/computers-software/virtual-instruments/fm8-32435/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:48:40 +0000 Native Instruments http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/computers-software/virtual-instruments/b4-ii-32716/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Thanks to NI, now everyone can have access to the magnificent sound of the Hammond B3 organ /gear/all/computers-software/virtual-instruments/b4-ii-32716/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:35:29 +0000 Tycoon Percussion http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/percussion/handheld-percussion/900-series-congatumba-set-35349/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Tycoon produce a staggering number of keenly priced instruments with mostly reassuring quality and the 900 Series is no exception /gear/all/drums/percussion/handheld-percussion/900-series-congatumba-set-35349/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:21:08 +0000 Music Man http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/steve-morse-y2d-19124/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Two decades after its inception, the overly complicated Steve Morse signature gets a timely makeover MusicRadar /gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/steve-morse-y2d-19124/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:20:47 +0000 Tycoon Percussion http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/percussion/handheld-percussion/master-series-congaquinto-set-35463/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 With only minor cosmetic complaints, Tycoon's Master Series Congas and Bongos deliver comfortable playability and superb tones /gear/all/drums/percussion/handheld-percussion/master-series-congaquinto-set-35463/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:12:24 +0000 Pete Engelhart http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/percussion/handheld-percussion/cha-cha-bell-35295/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Pete Engelhart's range of affordable handcrafted instruments might be too lively for some, but their innovative looks and sounds are wonderful /gear/all/drums/percussion/handheld-percussion/cha-cha-bell-35295/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:22:50 +0000 Blackstar http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/distortion/ht-dist-dx-1-20312/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Valve-driven distortion offering Metallica-style crunch /gear/all/guitars/fx/distortion/ht-dist-dx-1-20312/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:18:31 +0000 Blackstar http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/distortion/ht-dist-ds-1-20259/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Blackstar is a new British company boasting an R&D and engineering team that cut its teeth with perhaps the biggest amp name of all time: Marshall. Breaking out on their own in this new venture, Blackstar has a range of amps and valve-driven pedals, all devoted to that most satisfying of pursuits: distortion and drive. /gear/all/guitars/fx/distortion/ht-dist-ds-1-20259/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:18:19 +0000 Blackstar http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/overdrive/ht-boost-bt-1-20634/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Blackstar is a new British company boasting an R&D, engineering and marketing team that cut its teeth with perhaps the biggest amp name of all time: Marshall. Breaking out on their own in this new venture, the Blackstar guys have their own range of amps and valve-driven pedals, all devoted to distortion and drive. /gear/all/guitars/fx/overdrive/ht-boost-bt-1-20634/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:17:23 +0000 Gibraltar http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/drum-accessories/stands/8600-9600-hardware-32651/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Apart from a few minor details, Gibraltar have delivered something for both classic kit-lovers and bear-like rockers alike with these crops of metalwork /gear/all/drums/drum-accessories/stands/8600-9600-hardware-32651/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:02:58 +0000 Native Instruments http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/computers-software/virtual-instruments/absynth-4-32266/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Absynth has always been a big favourite with intense sound designers - this version allies accessibility to its power features /gear/all/computers-software/virtual-instruments/absynth-4-32266/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:53:45 +0000 Arbiter http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/flats-lite-kit-17428/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 If you're looking for portability and easy, one-touch tuning then Flats Lite is for you - as long as you don't mind the dated looking hardware /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/flats-lite-kit-17428/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:43:22 +0000 Ashdown http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/amplification/instrument-amps/guitar-combo-amps/essex-blonde-8w-combo-17077/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 A petite pretty combo that sounds bigger than you’d expect /gear/all/amplification/instrument-amps/guitar-combo-amps/essex-blonde-8w-combo-17077/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:21:29 +0000 Native Instruments http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/computers-software/samplers/kontakt-3-21004/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 NI has given its powerhouse sampler a facelift and produced what could be the most comprehensive sampling solution ever seen /gear/all/computers-software/samplers/kontakt-3-21004/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:10:28 +0000 Elite Drums http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/drum-accessories/stools/series-hardware-stool-17350/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Decent, affordable hardware isn't always easy to find but if you can live without a big brand logo, the Elites are a good-looking option /gear/all/drums/drum-accessories/stools/series-hardware-stool-17350/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:02:08 +0000 Ashdown http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/amplification/instrument-amps/acoustic-amps/acoustic-radiator-1-16870/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Ashdown’s compact acoustic combo amplifier ups its desirability /gear/all/amplification/instrument-amps/acoustic-amps/acoustic-radiator-1-16870/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:55:29 +0000 Animal Custom Drums http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/elite-kit-with-snare-17434/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 The Elite is a welcome addition to British custom drum-making and despite the lack of original hardware, this is an impressive kit /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/elite-kit-with-snare-17434/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:39:41 +0000 Carr Amplifiers http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/amplification/instrument-amps/guitar-combo-amps/slant-6v-combo-17074/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 A powerhouse twin-channel combo offering the ultimate in tone /gear/all/amplification/instrument-amps/guitar-combo-amps/slant-6v-combo-17074/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:36:57 +0000 Peavey http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/amplification/instrument-amps/guitar-combo-amps/bandit-112-17115/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 A solid choice for a first gigging amp /gear/all/amplification/instrument-amps/guitar-combo-amps/bandit-112-17115/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:29:58 +0000 Native Instruments http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/computers-software/plug-in-fx/guitar-rig-3-kontrol-edition-21228/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 NI has improved the sound of its amp and effects system and made it easier to use. Result /gear/all/computers-software/plug-in-fx/guitar-rig-3-kontrol-edition-21228/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:54:46 +0000 Native Instruments http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/computers-software/virtual-instruments/akoustik-piano-32558/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 It wasn't the first, and it’s certainly not the biggest, but NI's piano ROMpler is one of the slickest available /gear/all/computers-software/virtual-instruments/akoustik-piano-32558/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:51:46 +0000 Peavey http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/amplification/instrument-amps/guitar-combo-amps/valveking-vk112-combo-17058/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 An all-valve amp with amazing features for the money /gear/all/amplification/instrument-amps/guitar-combo-amps/valveking-vk112-combo-17058/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:09:32 +0000 M-Audio http://www.musicradar.com/gear/trigger-finger-21695/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 If you're sick of programming your drums on a MIDI keyboard, give this neat little controller a try /gear/trigger-finger-21695/review Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:06:47 +0000 Electro-Harmonix http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/distortion/english-muffn-20225/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 A pedal that serves up overdrive flavours of the '60s /gear/all/guitars/fx/distortion/english-muffn-20225/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 18:31:15 +0000 Engl Amps http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/amplification/instrument-amps/guitar-amp-heads/invader-150-head-16946/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Engl’s latest features a six-pack of EL34s for a knock-out punch /gear/all/amplification/instrument-amps/guitar-amp-heads/invader-150-head-16946/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 18:26:54 +0000 EVH http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/amplification/instrument-amps/guitar-amp-heads/5150-iii-head-17013/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 The latest amp designed by Edward Van Halen, this time built by Fender /gear/all/amplification/instrument-amps/guitar-amp-heads/5150-iii-head-17013/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:58:49 +0000 Burford Electronics http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/miscellaneous/the-reefer-20451/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 An electric sitar simulator from UK boutique builder /gear/all/guitars/fx/miscellaneous/the-reefer-20451/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:56:04 +0000 Electro-Harmonix http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/looper-and-sampler/2880-super-multi-track-looper-20445/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 A digital looper with seeminglessly endless potential /gear/all/guitars/fx/looper-and-sampler/2880-super-multi-track-looper-20445/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:48:54 +0000 Danelectro http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/longhorn-baritone-19645/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 A comeback for one of the most original guitar designs ever /gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/longhorn-baritone-19645/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:35:25 +0000 Burford Electronics http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/tremolo-and-vibrato/ufo-20672/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Brit-built boutique tremolo at an affordable price /gear/all/guitars/fx/tremolo-and-vibrato/ufo-20672/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:16:18 +0000 Vox http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/guitar-accessories-components/guitar-accessories/practice-equipment/amplug-34757/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 The neighbour-friendly answer to the sonic boom of a pumping valve amp on full /gear/all/guitars/guitar-accessories-components/guitar-accessories/practice-equipment/amplug-34757/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:51:00 +0000 Laney http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/amplification/instrument-amps/guitar-combo-amps/vc15-17068/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Little valve amps are currently all the rage, but to Laney they’re nothing new. Their latest is a little beauty... /gear/all/amplification/instrument-amps/guitar-combo-amps/vc15-17068/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:40:24 +0000 Electro-Harmonix http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/phaser/stereo-polyphase-20652/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 A superbly versatile phaser from New York's E-H /gear/all/guitars/fx/phaser/stereo-polyphase-20652/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:36:19 +0000 Hofner http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/bass-guitars/4-string-electric/5002-club-bass-19717/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Hofner's Club bass may be less attention-grabbing than their Violin bass, but it certainly still looks the part MusicRadar /gear/all/guitars/electric/bass-guitars/4-string-electric/5002-club-bass-19717/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:31:44 +0000 Sabian http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/cymbals/crash/vault-crash-22-17573/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Sabian's most expensive, labour-intense cymbals are so classy that you'll find it very hard to find better /gear/all/drums/cymbals/crash/vault-crash-22-17573/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:26:47 +0000 Hofner http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/bass-guitars/4-string-electric/5001-62-reissue-violin-bass-19716/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 This faithful reissue shows that the infamous Violin bass can still hold its own nearly half a century on MusicRadar /gear/all/guitars/electric/bass-guitars/4-string-electric/5001-62-reissue-violin-bass-19716/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:24:47 +0000 Yamaha http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/keys-synths/grooveboxes-and-sequencers/tenori-on-34725/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Yamaha's performance-friendly box of audio and visual delights isn't perfect, but it's certainly a whole lot of fun /gear/all/keys-synths/grooveboxes-and-sequencers/tenori-on-34725/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:24:43 +0000 Sabian http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/cymbals/ride/vault-artisan-ride-20-17718/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Vault crashes and Artisan rides have a well deserved reputation for inspired design and these additions are nothing but textbook /gear/all/drums/cymbals/ride/vault-artisan-ride-20-17718/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:54:04 +0000 Fender http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/classic-player-baja-telecaster-19287/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Fender's Classic Player series offers astonishing value for money, and this tweaked vintage-style Tele is no exception /gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/classic-player-baja-telecaster-19287/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:48:08 +0000 Zildjian http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/cymbals/ride/zht-medium-ride-20-17764/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 The B12 alloy makes a world of difference to these sheet bronze cymbals, it's just a shame the rides and mini hi-hats offer unpleasant aftertones /gear/all/drums/cymbals/ride/zht-medium-ride-20-17764/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:29:41 +0000 PRS http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/513-19652/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Scaled down from the Brazilian rosewood model, but still reassuringly expensive, meet the new 513 /gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/513-19652/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:19:17 +0000 Zildjian http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/cymbals/crash/a-custom-fast-crash-14-17651/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Zildjian's A Custom Fast splashes and crashes are modern, sophisticated and super quick, perhaps too quick for some /gear/all/drums/cymbals/crash/a-custom-fast-crash-14-17651/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:12:06 +0000 Patrick Eggle Guitars http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/wave-deluxe-19643/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 The Wave Deluxe incorporates some innovative ideas and visually represents a very obvious break with Patrick Eggle’s past... MusicRadar /gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/wave-deluxe-19643/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:53:48 +0000 Boss http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/rack-fx/gt-pro-20656/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 High-end processor offers a rack full of guitar sounds and smart editing functions /gear/all/guitars/fx/rack-fx/gt-pro-20656/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:59:57 +0000 Korg http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/keys-synths/synthesizers-compact-synthesizers/compact-synthesizers/microx-20724/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Korg has taken the Triton sound engine, mixed it with some controller features and packed the whole lot into a compact keyboard /gear/all/keys-synths/synthesizers-compact-synthesizers/compact-synthesizers/microx-20724/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:59:21 +0000 Boss http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/recording/multitrack-recorders/removable-media/br-600-digital-recorder-20887/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 The latest BR multitracker in sleeker format /gear/all/recording/multitrack-recorders/removable-media/br-600-digital-recorder-20887/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:51:20 +0000 Zildjian http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/cymbals/ride/k-custom-hybrid-ride-20-17744/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 These dual surfaced Custom Ks inspired by Akira Jimbo are expensive, but the odd sizes and varied bells make them extremely versatile /gear/all/drums/cymbals/ride/k-custom-hybrid-ride-20-17744/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:50:46 +0000 PRS http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/johnny-hiland-model-19660/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Johnny Hiland joins the elite group of PRS signature artists to create the first bolt-on PRS signature model /gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/johnny-hiland-model-19660/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:38:57 +0000 Boss http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/rotary/rt-20-20668/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Turn your guitar into a Hammond organ with four rotary speaker simulations and more /gear/all/guitars/fx/rotary/rt-20-20668/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:37:14 +0000 PRS http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/se-soapbar-ii-maple-19665/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 PRS adds a maple top and soapbar pickups to its lower-end SE range - the affordable line has just gotten pretty MusicRadar /gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/se-soapbar-ii-maple-19665/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:25:17 +0000 Korg http://www.musicradar.com/gear/padkontrol-21677/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Sick of recording your beats on a keyboard? With this smart addition to their Kontrol series, Korg has made drum programming fun /gear/padkontrol-21677/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:22:22 +0000 Boss http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/multi-fx/gt-8-20495/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 All the FX power you'll ever need at a keen price /gear/all/guitars/fx/multi-fx/gt-8-20495/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:21:53 +0000 Zildjian http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/cymbals/hi-hats/zht-mastersound-hi-hats-13-17696/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 These cymbals might not quite be the real thing but the use of a B12 alloy adds a touch of unmistakable quality to this price range /gear/all/drums/cymbals/hi-hats/zht-mastersound-hi-hats-13-17696/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:18:03 +0000 Boss http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/looper-and-sampler/rc-50-loop-station-20442/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Looping goes to the next level /gear/all/guitars/fx/looper-and-sampler/rc-50-loop-station-20442/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:08:14 +0000 Boss http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/recording/multitrack-recorders/hard-disk-recorders/br-1200cd-20868/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 A do-it-all machine aimed at the solo recordist /gear/all/recording/multitrack-recorders/hard-disk-recorders/br-1200cd-20868/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:39:11 +0000 Zildjian http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/cymbals/ride/k-custom-session-ride-20-17779/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 The K Session Custom hi-hats may not be the most powerful on the market but the dry, classy response from this line-up was a welcome surprise /gear/all/drums/cymbals/ride/k-custom-session-ride-20-17779/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:24:12 +0000 Korg http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/computers-software/virtual-instruments/legacy-collection-analog-edition-2007-32534/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Korg's killer suite of classic hardware emulations has been given a big boost with the addition of another beauty from its back catalogue /gear/all/computers-software/virtual-instruments/legacy-collection-analog-edition-2007-32534/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:01:34 +0000 Marshall http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/reverb/rf-1-reflector-20660/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Six flavours of reverb for any gigging guitarist /gear/all/guitars/fx/reverb/rf-1-reflector-20660/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:55:44 +0000 Zildjian http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/cymbals/splash/z-custom-series-splash-14-17794/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Zildjian's additions to the Custom A and Z ranges mostly live up to their reputation as fantastic cymbals and if you choose carefully, you can find some real gems in there /gear/all/drums/cymbals/splash/z-custom-series-splash-14-17794/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:52:39 +0000 Marshall http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/multi-fx/rg-1-regenerator-20513/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Vintage style Uni-Vibe sounds for guitarists on a budget /gear/all/guitars/fx/multi-fx/rg-1-regenerator-20513/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:43:05 +0000 Martin Guitars http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electro-acoustic-guitars/6-string-electro-acoustic/000c-16rgte-aura-19992/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Martin confirms its allegiance to Fishman’s Onboard Aura with this more affordable 16 Series electro MusicRadar /gear/all/guitars/electro-acoustic-guitars/6-string-electro-acoustic/000c-16rgte-aura-19992/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:31:27 +0000 Korg http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/recording/signal-processors/fx-processors/kaoss-pad-3-20907/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 The Kaoss Pad has been a firm favourite since 1999, and the third version is the best one yet /gear/all/recording/signal-processors/fx-processors/kaoss-pad-3-20907/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:28:42 +0000 Premier http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/rock-legend-kit-17414/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 The monstrous Rock Legend kick can be hard work but if you need big sounds on a small budget, this kit's for you /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/rock-legend-kit-17414/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:14:28 +0000 Marshall http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/amplification/instrument-amps/guitar-amp-heads/jvm410h-head-16954/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 A flagship amp that will blow your socks off and ears off /gear/all/amplification/instrument-amps/guitar-amp-heads/jvm410h-head-16954/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:10:34 +0000 Gibson http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/v-factor-new-century-18927/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 A sleek-looking rethink of the ever-outrageous Flying V MusicRadar /gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/v-factor-new-century-18927/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:00:34 +0000 Marshall http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/amplification/instrument-amps/guitar-combo-amps/vintage-modern-2266c-combo-17055/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 This KT66-powered range recalls classic '60s sounds /gear/all/amplification/instrument-amps/guitar-combo-amps/vintage-modern-2266c-combo-17055/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:54:48 +0000 Premier http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/metal-snare-drums/modern-classic-solid-shell-snare-17485/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Premier's Modern Classic Snare sounds superb and if you can afford one, or even find one, you'll love owning it /gear/all/drums/acoustic/metal-snare-drums/modern-classic-solid-shell-snare-17485/review Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:50:38 +0000 Guyatone http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/tremolo-and-vibrato/gst-co4-ultrem-20684/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 With tremolo back in vogue, Guyatone’s optical pedal is just what you need /gear/all/guitars/fx/tremolo-and-vibrato/gst-co4-ultrem-20684/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:37:41 +0000 DigiTech http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/distortion/df-7-distortion-factory-20226/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Seven classic fuzzes in one pedal? You're on! /gear/all/guitars/fx/distortion/df-7-distortion-factory-20226/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:23:04 +0000 DigiTech http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/multi-fx/rp150-20496/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 DigTech’s power-packed mini multi-FX range gets a makeover /gear/all/guitars/fx/multi-fx/rp150-20496/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:22:37 +0000 DigiTech http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/multi-fx/rp250-20511/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 A multi-FX so bursting with features, stomping's never been so much fun /gear/all/guitars/fx/multi-fx/rp250-20511/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:08:17 +0000 Premier http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/drum-accessories/stands/2000-4000-series-hardware-32642/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Premier's keenly priced 2000 and 4000 series hardware is a very capable selection of stands and pedals, it's just a shame they forgot the stool /gear/all/drums/drum-accessories/stands/2000-4000-series-hardware-32642/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:06:34 +0000 Korg http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/computers-software/virtual-instruments/legacy-collection-digital-edition-32724/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 The legendary hardware manufacturers have stuffed another of their classics into a plug-in and enhanced a pair of existing soft synths /gear/all/computers-software/virtual-instruments/legacy-collection-digital-edition-32724/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:58:33 +0000 Yamaha http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/electronic-drums/electronic-drums/subkick-17833/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 If you're just starting out the specialist Subkick probably isn't for you but if you've already got a full PA rig set-up, the impressive sound is definitely worth hearing /gear/all/drums/electronic-drums/electronic-drums/subkick-17833/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:44:16 +0000 DigiTech http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/looper-and-sampler/jamman-looper-20441/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 The impressive JamMan is a Boss beater in the looper pedal market /gear/all/guitars/fx/looper-and-sampler/jamman-looper-20441/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:12:00 +0000 Focusrite http://www.musicradar.com/gear/saffire-21582/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 It’s another FireWire audio interface, but Saffire comes with a professional pedigree and contains more than just inputs and outputs /gear/saffire-21582/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:00:36 +0000 Yamaha http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/stage-custom-advantage-nouveau-series-kit-17416/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 As is often the case with budget kits you may want to upgrade the snare drum but the Nouveau lugs on Yamaha's Custom Advantage series really are a revelation in design /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/stage-custom-advantage-nouveau-series-kit-17416/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:58:02 +0000 Fender http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/distortion/blender-custom-reissue-20304/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Throw your signal into a blender and behold the resulting concoction. /gear/all/guitars/fx/distortion/blender-custom-reissue-20304/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:52:03 +0000 Yamaha http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/metal-snare-drums/handcrafted-steel-snare-12-x-4-17474/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Ignoring their slightly average look, we couldn't find a weak link among Yamaha's great sounding Handcrafted range /gear/all/drums/acoustic/metal-snare-drums/handcrafted-steel-snare-12-x-4-17474/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:48:19 +0000 Fender http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/classic-player-60s-stratocaster-19653/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Custom Shop tweaks make this Classic Series a sure-fire hit /gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/classic-player-60s-stratocaster-19653/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:16:49 +0000 Gibson http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/les-paul-junior-18914/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Equipped with a single P-90 at the bridge, this guitar is designed for out-and-out rock; and it's great fun MusicRadar /gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/les-paul-junior-18914/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:16:45 +0000 Yamaha http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/electronic-drums/electronic-drum-kits/dtxtreme-iis-17825/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 This offering from Yamaha produces some pretty mediocre sounds but the relative value for money, compared to build quality should sway you in its favour /gear/all/drums/electronic-drums/electronic-drum-kits/dtxtreme-iis-17825/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:16:04 +0000 Edirol http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/recording/mixers/m-16dx-20833/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 This digital production system combines mixing. processing and audio I/O /gear/all/recording/mixers/m-16dx-20833/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:07:26 +0000 DigiTech http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/modelling/gnx3000-workstation-20461/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 The GNX range of multi-FX/digital recorder hybrids evolve in style /gear/all/guitars/fx/modelling/gnx3000-workstation-20461/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:54:20 +0000 DigiTech http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/multi-fx/ex-7-expression-factory-20517/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 It looks like a standard wah pedal, but the EX-7 has a offers a huge range of sounds /gear/all/guitars/fx/multi-fx/ex-7-expression-factory-20517/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:53:50 +0000 Charvel http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/star-hh-18957/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 A contemporary version of one of Wayne’s lesser-known innovations MusicRadar /gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/star-hh-18957/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:39:32 +0000 Paiste http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/cymbals/cymbal-packs/pst-3-cymbal-box-set-17662/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Paiste's great sounding PST range of cymbals offer a comprehensive choice of metals for the player on a budget /gear/all/drums/cymbals/cymbal-packs/pst-3-cymbal-box-set-17662/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:29:30 +0000 Burns Guitars http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/jet-sonic-19446/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Burns colludes with luthier Claudio Pagelli to create an original guitar with a retro style MusicRadar /gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/jet-sonic-19446/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:12:40 +0000 DigiTech http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/modelling/brian-may-red-special-20466/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Models of 14 classic Queen tones in an impressive box /gear/all/guitars/fx/modelling/brian-may-red-special-20466/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:05:22 +0000 DigiTech http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/modelling/eric-clapton-crossroads-20465/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 A kickass pedal loaded with classic Clapton tones /gear/all/guitars/fx/modelling/eric-clapton-crossroads-20465/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:51:13 +0000 Mapex http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/m-birch-kit-17403/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Mapex's birch offering comes with a surprisingly excellent kick drum and tom set ups but you may choose to replace the snare /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/m-birch-kit-17403/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:51:02 +0000 Adam Black http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/orion-19509/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 This value electric offers Gretsch-like appeal on a budget /gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/orion-19509/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:43:25 +0000 Fender http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/classic-player-50s-stratocaster-19651/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 The Custom Shop lends its magic to a Mexican-made Classic Strat /gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/classic-player-50s-stratocaster-19651/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:39:34 +0000 Edirol http://www.musicradar.com/gear/pcr-500-21651/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Edirol delivers a feature-packed controller that oozes class /gear/pcr-500-21651/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:25:17 +0000 Ludwig http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/accent-cs-combo-kit-17404/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 You may have to replace the heads for a more grown-up playing experience but this is a commendable kit at an extremely reasonable price /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/accent-cs-combo-kit-17404/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:22:23 +0000 Adam Black http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/ja-15-19587/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 A great value archtop from a rising range /gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/ja-15-19587/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:11:16 +0000 Behringer http://www.musicradar.com/gear/fca202-21583/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 If you want basic FireWire audio interfacing on the cheap, Behringer has the solution /gear/fca202-21583/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:07:52 +0000 Ludwig http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/metal-snare-drums/the-chief-l2006-snare-17482/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 This lightweight, titanium snare is perfect for specialist applications but may not suit all-rounded, everyday players /gear/all/drums/acoustic/metal-snare-drums/the-chief-l2006-snare-17482/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:44:07 +0000 Aria http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/bass-guitars/4-string-electric/sb-1000jt-19718/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Aria reproduce the bass that John Taylor used to help create Duran Duran's distinctive sound. /gear/all/guitars/electric/bass-guitars/4-string-electric/sb-1000jt-19718/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:43:14 +0000 Behringer http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/djing/decks/b-control-deejay-bcd3000-35533/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Behringer's new DJing system packs a much greater punch than its predecessor. /gear/all/djing/decks/b-control-deejay-bcd3000-35533/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:38:10 +0000 Fender http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/american-vintage-52-telecaster-19228/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 The latest production reissue of a rock'n'roll icon… /gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/american-vintage-52-telecaster-19228/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:34:52 +0000 Adam Black http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/acoustic/6-string-acoustic/ja-10-18584/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 A classically-styled jazz guitar that offers great value /gear/all/guitars/acoustic/6-string-acoustic/ja-10-18584/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:17:54 +0000 Pearl http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/metal-snare-drums/sensitone-series-steel-snare-17473/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 These Sensitone Elites look classy and sound sublime even if they may not diifer that much tonally from one another /gear/all/drums/acoustic/metal-snare-drums/sensitone-series-steel-snare-17473/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:12:14 +0000 Adam Black http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/apollo-19117/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 This astral themed electric shines for the price /gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/apollo-19117/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:05:22 +0000 Access http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/keys-synths/synthesizers-compact-synthesizers/synthesizers/virus-ti-desktop-module-20778/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Coming in three different configurations, the Virus TI is a power synth and then some /gear/all/keys-synths/synthesizers-compact-synthesizers/synthesizers/virus-ti-desktop-module-20778/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:59:39 +0000 BC Rich http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/afterburner-warlock-19593/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Featuring a chrome plate and a sharp tone, this version of BC Rich's Warlock guitar will make most metal players feel right at home MusicRadar /gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/afterburner-warlock-19593/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:48:01 +0000 Zildjian http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/cymbals/hi-hats/k-constantinople-hi-hat-13-17690/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 The Constantinople range may be limited but the hi-hats are nothing short of a revelation, even surpassing the standards set by the originals /gear/all/drums/cymbals/hi-hats/k-constantinople-hi-hat-13-17690/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:31:36 +0000 Fender http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/toronado-gt-hh-19692/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Meet the Fender guitar that thinks it's a 1960s hot rod... /gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/toronado-gt-hh-19692/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:21:55 +0000 BC Rich http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/metal-web-bich-19644/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Mean and moody tones and looks on this spider-themed brute - but the standard of finishing lets it down... MusicRadar /gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/metal-web-bich-19644/review Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:21:53 +0000 Yamaha http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/electronic-drums/electronic-drum-kits/dtxpress-4-17830/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Yamaha's redesigned DTX is easier to use and smarter than ever before and if you can handle rubber heads, it's worth splashing the cash /gear/all/drums/electronic-drums/electronic-drum-kits/dtxpress-4-17830/review Fri, 07 Dec 2007 17:10:22 +0000 DigiTech http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/chorus/cf-7-chorus-factory-20155/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 The FX behemoth turns its attention to modulation modelling with a stompbox that features a septet of classic choruses MusicRadar /gear/all/guitars/fx/chorus/cf-7-chorus-factory-20155/review Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:22:49 +0000 Paiste http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/cymbals/2002-series-cymbals-144937/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 The Paiste 2002 range's status is legendary and if you can handle the price, the results are more than worth it /gear/all/drums/cymbals/2002-series-cymbals-144937/review Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:01:55 +0000 Meinl http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/cymbals/ride/byzance-series-spectrum-ride-22-17717/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 These cymbals might not be too flattering on the eye but if you're looking for classy character and complexity, keep them in mind /gear/all/drums/cymbals/ride/byzance-series-spectrum-ride-22-17717/review Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:37:11 +0000 Mapex http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/v-series-kit-17412/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 The V-series delivers an impressive spec and ignoring the basic hardware, this is a well-thought out package /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/v-series-kit-17412/review Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:06:54 +0000 Godin http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/bass-guitars/4-string-electric/a4-sa-semi-acoustic-bass-32673/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Combining the appearance of an acoustic with the feel of a solid-body, topped off with a powerful EQ and MIDI connectivity; this is one of the most versatile basses we've ever seen... MusicRadar /gear/all/guitars/electric/bass-guitars/4-string-electric/a4-sa-semi-acoustic-bass-32673/review Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:02:50 +0000 ESP http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/ltd-truckster-19484/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 James Hetfield's signature model from ESP's more affordable range LTD, complete with dual EMGs but without much of a finish... MusicRadar /gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/ltd-truckster-19484/review Fri, 07 Dec 2007 14:56:44 +0000 Epiphone http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/amplification/instrument-amps/guitar-combo-amps/valve-junior-combo-17048/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 It's a small amp with a low price; but it has a big sound MusicRadar /gear/all/amplification/instrument-amps/guitar-combo-amps/valve-junior-combo-17048/review Fri, 07 Dec 2007 14:35:54 +0000 Electro-Harmonix http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/miscellaneous/harmonic-octave-generator-20450/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 New synth-like guitar goes boldly into uncharted sonic territory MusicRadar /gear/all/guitars/fx/miscellaneous/harmonic-octave-generator-20450/review Fri, 07 Dec 2007 10:39:12 +0000 Ibanez http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electro-acoustic-guitars/6-string-electro-acoustic/ep9-euphoria-19922/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 It’s good enough for Steve Vai - and due to its tone and playability, it's good enough for you too MusicRadar /gear/all/guitars/electro-acoustic-guitars/6-string-electro-acoustic/ep9-euphoria-19922/review Fri, 07 Dec 2007 10:03:41 +0000 Premier http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/cabria-xpk-kit-17443/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Apart from a few minor hardware niggles, the maple shells, cast hoops and isolation mounting make the Cabria XPK a great addition to the budget market /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/cabria-xpk-kit-17443/review Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:56:38 +0000 Tama http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/imperialstar-rock-kit-17440/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Tama's entry-level line gets a major overhaul with excellent improvements to the shells, hardware and an even sexier snare /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/imperialstar-rock-kit-17440/review Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:06:23 +0000 Tama http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/superstar-custom-efx-limited-edition-kit-17398/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Tama unveils the poshest Superstar kit yet and with tone to match its good looks, this kit's a steal /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/superstar-custom-efx-limited-edition-kit-17398/review Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:33:54 +0000 Homebrew Electronics http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/phaser/psilocybe-20642/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 A classic sounding, well designed phaser from hand-builders HBE MusicRadar /gear/all/guitars/fx/phaser/psilocybe-20642/review Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:13:24 +0000 Homebrew Electronics http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/compressorsustainer/compressor-retro-20174/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Clean sounds and easy operation feature on this compressor from US hand-builders HBE MusicRadar /gear/all/guitars/fx/compressorsustainer/compressor-retro-20174/review Thu, 06 Dec 2007 14:52:35 +0000 Homebrew Electronics http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/overdrive/power-screamer-20606/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 A classic overdrive pedal from Homebrew: a small company with an impressive list of high-profile users MusicRadar /gear/all/guitars/fx/overdrive/power-screamer-20606/review Thu, 06 Dec 2007 14:32:25 +0000 Peavey http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/amplification/instrument-amps/guitar-amp-heads/penta-head-17011/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Peavey’s massive Penta gives you five different amps at the click of a switch MusicRadar /gear/all/amplification/instrument-amps/guitar-amp-heads/penta-head-17011/review Thu, 06 Dec 2007 13:59:59 +0000 Premier http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/6-piece-drum-kits/spirit-of-lily-8-piece-kit-17453/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Premier evokes the Spirit of Lily while staying true to Moonie and his famous custom kit /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/6-piece-drum-kits/spirit-of-lily-8-piece-kit-17453/review Thu, 06 Dec 2007 13:41:44 +0000 Mapex http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/vx-series-kit-17399/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 The high-end-style touches make the VX an easy package to recommend, especially if you make a few of your own alterations /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/vx-series-kit-17399/review Thu, 06 Dec 2007 13:08:36 +0000 Meinl http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/drum-accessories/stands/percussion-workstation-32680/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 This Meinl rig has a price tag to match its impressive sturdiness but it's attractively understated appearance is a winner /gear/all/drums/drum-accessories/stands/percussion-workstation-32680/review Thu, 06 Dec 2007 11:33:22 +0000 Paiste http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/cymbals/giant-beat-series-cymbals-144901/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Paiste's legendary Giant Beat cymbals are bold, broad and bronzed and if they were good enough for Bonham, they're good enough for us /gear/all/drums/cymbals/giant-beat-series-cymbals-144901/review Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:20:40 +0000 Yamaha http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/6-piece-drum-kits/tour-custom-kit-17455/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Yamaha's Stage Custom is a long-time staple of the semi-pro drum market, and this all-maple offering doesn't Disappoint /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/6-piece-drum-kits/tour-custom-kit-17455/review Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:02:14 +0000 Zildjian http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/cymbals/ride/k-dark-medium-ride-22-17713/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Zildjian introduces classy hi-hats and extra ride models to its already dynamic K range /gear/all/drums/cymbals/ride/k-dark-medium-ride-22-17713/review Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:03:40 +0000 Gibson http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/sg-special-gothic-ii-18926/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 The SG series may be old, but the SG pecial Gothic II shows the youngsters a thing or two... MusicRadar /gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/sg-special-gothic-ii-18926/review Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:40:05 +0000 Pearl http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/wood-snare-drums/vinnie-paul-snare-17524/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Bearing the name of one of metal's true greats, the biggest snare from Pearl’s current production line sounds monstrous, as you'd expect /gear/all/drums/acoustic/wood-snare-drums/vinnie-paul-snare-17524/review Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:38:16 +0000 Ludwig http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/jellybean-vistalite-kit-17425/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Ludwig makes a serious attempt at attracting a wider audience with this plastic-shelled, penetrating kit /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/jellybean-vistalite-kit-17425/review Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:09:01 +0000 Fender http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/bass-guitars/4-string-electric/jaguar-bass-19712/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Fender has launched a ‘classic’ bass that never existed, and they've done a very good job of it MusicRadar /gear/all/guitars/electric/bass-guitars/4-string-electric/jaguar-bass-19712/review Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:45:46 +0000 Lexicon http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/recording/signal-processors/fx-processors/mx300-78876/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH200712 Stunning Lexicon reverbs and more at an affordable price, plus DAW integration too MusicRadar /gear/all/recording/signal-processors/fx-processors/mx300-78876/review Wed, 05 Dec 2007 11:25:14 +0000