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Reg no. 2008885 England musicradar@futurenet.co.uk Future Publishing RSS 2.0 generator Tama http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/7-piece-drum-kits/warlord-exotix-kit-136771/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 The Lord Of The Rings vibe of the Warlord Exotix kit divides opinion but sounds magnificent all the same /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/7-piece-drum-kits/warlord-exotix-kit-136771/review Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:20:05 +0000 Koby http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/electronic-drums/electronic-drums/drum-mate-136678/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 If a full electronic rig is overkill but you need some electro spice, the nifty Drum Mate is a winner /gear/all/drums/electronic-drums/electronic-drums/drum-mate-136678/review Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:05:36 +0000 AKG http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/recording/microphones/c518m-78539/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Considering the miniature size of AKG's clip-on micro mics, the sound quality they produce is breathtaking /gear/all/recording/microphones/c518m-78539/review Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:03:21 +0000 Universal Audio http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/recording/signal-processors/uad-xpander-xpress-136589/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 If you want all the power of the UAD-1 DSP card in a laptop-friendly box, you'll want this /gear/all/recording/signal-processors/uad-xpander-xpress-136589/review Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:42:08 +0000 Campbell American Guitars http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/transitone-133744/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Something different from a company that specialises in tailoring its designs to suit your needs… /gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/transitone-133744/review Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:16:48 +0000 Notion Music http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/computers-software/notation-software/progression-136322/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Producing a guitarist-friendly notation package isn't easy, but Notion Music's first attempt isn't bad at all /gear/all/computers-software/notation-software/progression-136322/review Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:19:15 +0000 u-he http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/computers-software/plug-in-fx/more-feedback-machine-2-136286/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Urs Heckmann has produced a delay that offers far more than many of its plug-in rivals /gear/all/computers-software/plug-in-fx/more-feedback-machine-2-136286/review Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:17:14 +0000 Line 6 http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/computers-software/peripherals/input-devices/audio-interfaces/toneport-gx-138113/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 POD sounds on your computer courtesy of a very cost-effective audio interface MusicRadar /gear/all/computers-software/peripherals/input-devices/audio-interfaces/toneport-gx-138113/review Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:21:14 +0000 VirSyn http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/computers-software/plug-in-fx/vtape-136350/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 These two plug-ins may look tame, but the tape-style effects they can produce are anything but... /gear/all/computers-software/plug-in-fx/vtape-136350/review Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:07:04 +0000 Traps http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/a400-kit-17424/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 The cheap cymbals on Traps' shell-less drum kit give the misleading impression that this is a low-quality, beginner’s kit - it's far from it /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/a400-kit-17424/review Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:38:40 +0000 Pacific http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/mxr-drum-kit-17442/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Pacific's loud and proud MXR kit is more versatile than appearances might suggest /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/mxr-drum-kit-17442/review Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:27:20 +0000 Sugar Bytes http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/computers-software/plug-in-fx/wow-136357/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 It's got a spectacular name, but Sugar Bytes' filter plug-in is most notable for its mightily impressive sound. /gear/all/computers-software/plug-in-fx/wow-136357/review Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:23:28 +0000 Pacific drums http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/wood-snare-drums/sxe-series-snare-17526/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Pacific's quintet of all-maple snare drums offer DW-like features on a budget /gear/all/drums/acoustic/wood-snare-drums/sxe-series-snare-17526/review Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:47:47 +0000 Eventide http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/delay/timefactor-136386/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 The studio processing giant has packed a selection of its delays into a powerful pedal. /gear/all/guitars/fx/delay/timefactor-136386/review Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:49:06 +0000 KeytoSound http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/computers-software/plug-in-fx/production-pack-136315/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 This four-way bundle delivers studio-quality EQ and dynamics processing for a fraction of the cost of many similar suites /gear/all/computers-software/plug-in-fx/production-pack-136315/review Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:06:40 +0000 Istanbul Agop http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/cymbals/splash/traditional-splash-17804/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 The only problem with these fabulous, competitively priced cymbals is the lack of available sizes /gear/all/drums/cymbals/splash/traditional-splash-17804/review Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:20:21 +0000 Istanbul Agop http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/cymbals/ride/alchemy-power-ride-17761/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Traditionally meant for jazz, Instanbul is targeting rockers with this great-looking, handmade cymbal range /gear/all/drums/cymbals/ride/alchemy-power-ride-17761/review Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:31:39 +0000 Alesis http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/electronic-drums/electronic-drum-kits/dm5-17823/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 If you can live with rubber pads, the affordably-priced DM5 kit is a decent deal /gear/all/drums/electronic-drums/electronic-drum-kits/dm5-17823/review Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:27:45 +0000 Magix http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/computers-software/digital-audio-workstations-daws/samplitude-10-136405/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Despite some improvements and additions, Magix's DAW still doesn't quite edge-out its big-name rivals /gear/all/computers-software/digital-audio-workstations-daws/samplitude-10-136405/review Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:11:48 +0000 Drum Art http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/wood-snare-drums/maple-gloss-snare-17515/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Choosing a top-flight snare drum is difficult enough and these beautifully made wooden snares just make it harder /gear/all/drums/acoustic/wood-snare-drums/maple-gloss-snare-17515/review Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:21:42 +0000 Duallist http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/drum-accessories/pedals/d2-17303/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Duallist attempts to appeal to the masses with these innovative yet straight-forward kick drum pedals /gear/all/drums/drum-accessories/pedals/d2-17303/review Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:28:44 +0000 Koby http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/drum-accessories/pedals/trigger-pedals-35366/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Koby's heavy-duty trigger pedals offer a range of options for every drummers' feet, just watch out for double triggering /gear/all/drums/drum-accessories/pedals/trigger-pedals-35366/review Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:01:14 +0000 Meinl http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/cymbals/hi-hats/byzance-series-fast-hi-hats-13-17668/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 A good-looking, responsive set of hi-hats from Meinl and Austrian-born drummer and collaborator Thomas Lang /gear/all/drums/cymbals/hi-hats/byzance-series-fast-hi-hats-13-17668/review Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:10:18 +0000 Meinl http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/cymbals/mb10-series-cymbals-144752/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 The Mb10 range is, perhaps surprisingly, a good-looking, great-sounding collection of reasonably priced cymbals /gear/all/drums/cymbals/mb10-series-cymbals-144752/review Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:00:57 +0000 Blackstar http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/amplification/instrument-amps/guitar-combo-amps/artisan-a15-combo-133740/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 The eagerly awaited Artisan series doesn't disappoint... /gear/all/amplification/instrument-amps/guitar-combo-amps/artisan-a15-combo-133740/review Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:50:49 +0000 Alesis http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/recording/mixers/imultimix8-usb-135934/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 8-track mixer, USB audio interface and iPod recording station - Alesis' multi-faceted hardware is all of these things and more... /gear/all/recording/mixers/imultimix8-usb-135934/review Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:00:39 +0000 Meinl http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/cymbals/mb20-series-cymbals-144753/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 If you can afford them, Meinl's Mb20s let metal drummers go 'all the way up to 11' /gear/all/drums/cymbals/mb20-series-cymbals-144753/review Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:50:40 +0000 Meinl http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/cymbals/soundcaster-custom-series-cymbals-144897/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 The B12 alloy used for Meinl's super shiny Soundcaster Customs makes for a versatile set of cymbals /gear/all/drums/cymbals/soundcaster-custom-series-cymbals-144897/review Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:20:00 +0000 Arturia http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/computers-software/virtual-instruments/analog-factory-experience-134990/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Play and tweak seven classic analogue synths from one devlishly handsome keyboard controller /gear/all/computers-software/virtual-instruments/analog-factory-experience-134990/review Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:46:07 +0000 Birmingham Drum Centre http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/recording/microphones/bdc-drum-mic-kit-32668/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 A handy, affordable mic set for many, but by no means all, drum set-ups /gear/all/recording/microphones/bdc-drum-mic-kit-32668/review Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:53:26 +0000 Malden http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/bad-karma-134757/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 A new single-cut from Malden, offering a slightly tweaked take on a classic design MusicRadar /gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/bad-karma-134757/review Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:45:07 +0000 Alesis http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/electronic-drums/electronic-drum-kits/dm5-pro-electronic-drum-kit-134750/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 An upgrade from the standard DM5, the Pro model feels more sophisticated while retaining its affordability /gear/all/drums/electronic-drums/electronic-drum-kits/dm5-pro-electronic-drum-kit-134750/review Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:40:48 +0000 Fender http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/american-standard-stratocaster-134746/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 For 2008, Fender discontinues the American Series and reinstalls the American Standard range with a raft of subtle changes /gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/american-standard-stratocaster-134746/review Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:23:04 +0000 DrumXtreme http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/electronic-drums/electronic-drum-kits/dx-midi-pro-electronic-drum-kit-17824/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 The DX-MIDI-Pro is an affordable entry-level e-kit and not as flimsy as it looks - but pretty uninspiring all the same /gear/all/drums/electronic-drums/electronic-drum-kits/dx-midi-pro-electronic-drum-kit-17824/review Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:38:12 +0000 Boss http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/looper-and-sampler/rc-2-loop-station-134513/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 A small but feature-packed looper from the BOSS MusicRadar /gear/all/guitars/fx/looper-and-sampler/rc-2-loop-station-134513/review Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:34:51 +0000 Koby http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/electronic-drums/electronic-drum-kits/mesh-head-electronic-drum-kit-17827/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Koby have a reputation for making fine electronic drum paraphernalia, and this compact rig offers good value and feel /gear/all/drums/electronic-drums/electronic-drum-kits/mesh-head-electronic-drum-kit-17827/review Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:55:24 +0000 Roland http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/electronic-drums/electronic-drum-kits/td-12k-electronic-drum-kit-17822/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 The TD-12K may not boast the high spec of the TD-20K, but it's more affordable and offers a thoroughly rewarding ownership experience /gear/all/drums/electronic-drums/electronic-drum-kits/td-12k-electronic-drum-kit-17822/review Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:56:30 +0000 Carl Martin http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/multi-fx/quattro-133757/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Danish FX specialist updates its analogue multi-FX /gear/all/guitars/fx/multi-fx/quattro-133757/review Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:06:49 +0000 Roland http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/electronic-drums/electronic-drum-kits/td-6kw-electronic-drum-kit-17826/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 The TD-6KW is an impressive mid-range e-kit in terms of tone and a credit to Roland's TD range /gear/all/drums/electronic-drums/electronic-drum-kits/td-6kw-electronic-drum-kit-17826/review Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:00:49 +0000 Foxrox http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/miscellaneous/octron-2-121650/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Up and down octaves in one analogue stompbox MusicRadar /gear/all/guitars/fx/miscellaneous/octron-2-121650/review Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:15:35 +0000 Cockos http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/computers-software/digital-audio-workstations-daws/reaper-20-134407/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Cockos is proving that you don't need to spend megabucks to get your hands on a powerful DAW. /gear/all/computers-software/digital-audio-workstations-daws/reaper-20-134407/review Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:59:48 +0000 Traps http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/electronic-drums/electronic-drum-kits/e400-electronic-drum-kit-17828/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 One of the most affordable e-kits around, the E400 boasts mesh heads and a much-improved brain /gear/all/drums/electronic-drums/electronic-drum-kits/e400-electronic-drum-kit-17828/review Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:45:03 +0000 Tone2 http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/computers-software/virtual-instruments/gladiator-134343/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Powered by what Tone2 is calling a brand new type of synthesis, Gladiator is a fine-sounding instrument with plenty of depth. /gear/all/computers-software/virtual-instruments/gladiator-134343/review Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:31:41 +0000 Steinberg http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/computers-software/digital-audio-workstations-daws/nuendo-4-33269/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 With the third update of its post-production software, Steinberg is hoping to eat into Pro Tools' market share /gear/all/computers-software/digital-audio-workstations-daws/nuendo-4-33269/review Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:31:53 +0000 Softube http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/computers-software/plug-in-fx/vintage-amp-room-native-133773/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Three classic amps in plug-in form /gear/all/computers-software/plug-in-fx/vintage-amp-room-native-133773/review Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:01:41 +0000 Jobeky http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/electronic-drums/electronic-drum-kits/classic-electronic-drum-kit-17829/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 A welcome addition to the lower end of e-kits, it's not perfect, but if you buy a decent brain to go with it you're laughing /gear/all/drums/electronic-drums/electronic-drum-kits/classic-electronic-drum-kit-17829/review Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:38:05 +0000 AudioEase http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/computers-software/plug-in-fx/speakerphone-121867/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 There’s more to convolution technology than reverb - here we have a plug-in that can give you the sound of just about any kind of speaker /gear/all/computers-software/plug-in-fx/speakerphone-121867/review Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:07:57 +0000 St Blues http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-semi-acoustic/61-south-133780/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Who says you can’t have the best bits of a Tele, an ES335 and a Les Paul Special in one affordable guitar? Simon Bradley /gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-semi-acoustic/61-south-133780/review Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:53:00 +0000 Ayotte http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/custom-drum-kit-17444/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 The rare delivery of an Ayotte kit is always a reason for celebration, and this fantastic-sounding Custom set is no exception /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/custom-drum-kit-17444/review Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:43:17 +0000 BRDC http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/buddy-rich-signature-kit-78564/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Buddy’s daughter Cathy Rich is behind this well-made, good-looking tribute kit to her father /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/buddy-rich-signature-kit-78564/review Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:51:54 +0000 Roland http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/keys-synths/samplers/sp-555-35086/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Roland has upped the ante with more features and Loop Capture /gear/all/keys-synths/samplers/sp-555-35086/review Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:10:48 +0000 Waldorf http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/keys-synths/synthesizers-compact-synthesizers/compact-synthesizers/micro-q-phoenix-78927/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 A cutdown version of the full-on Micro Q, the Phoenix has a charm all of its own. /gear/all/keys-synths/synthesizers-compact-synthesizers/compact-synthesizers/micro-q-phoenix-78927/review Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:38:17 +0000 RCI http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/starlite-kit-32687/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Arguably the best acrylic drums ever made, they look and sound fantastic as long as you can handle the plastic /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/starlite-kit-32687/review Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:32:06 +0000 Richmo http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/wood-snare-drums/power-vented-snares-8-lug-up-to-and-5-depth-17534/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Alan Gilby's vented shell snares create a dry, punchy response and the everyday prices make them worth investigating /gear/all/drums/acoustic/wood-snare-drums/power-vented-snares-8-lug-up-to-and-5-depth-17534/review Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:24:34 +0000 Slingerland http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/wood-snare-drums/radio-king-red-sparkle-snare-17533/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 The snares made famous by Krupa are still going strong, and the priceless tone makes these worthy successors to the Radio King title /gear/all/drums/acoustic/wood-snare-drums/radio-king-red-sparkle-snare-17533/review Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:17:18 +0000 Antares http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/computers-software/plug-in-fx/harmony-engine-79246/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 It's one thing to create a plug-in that generates vocal harmonies, but quite another to make these harmonies sound realistic... /gear/all/computers-software/plug-in-fx/harmony-engine-79246/review Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:55:02 +0000 Fender http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/amplification/instrument-amps/guitar-combo-amps/super-champ-xd-132583/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 A combo with a very familiar look and vibe that offers numerous voicings and onboard FX /gear/all/amplification/instrument-amps/guitar-combo-amps/super-champ-xd-132583/review Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:38:41 +0000 Allen & Heath http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/recording/mixers/zed-14-32806/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 A compact mixer with a built-in USB audio interface MusicRadar /gear/all/recording/mixers/zed-14-32806/review Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:14:21 +0000 Yamaha http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/pacifica-112v-19618/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 It’s Yamaha’s best-selling electric guitar and it’s just got better! /gear/all/guitars/electric/6-string-solid-body/pacifica-112v-19618/review Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:52:53 +0000 TL Audio http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/recording/signal-processors/signal-routers/fat-track-tube-production-suite-35049/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Digital recording is great, but if you want some proper analogue warmth, check out this wedge-shaped processing wonder. /gear/all/recording/signal-processors/signal-routers/fat-track-tube-production-suite-35049/review Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:44:56 +0000 Cannon http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/adder-kit-17401/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 For the price, it's hard to find fault with the Adder kit, and the snare's not half bad for a beginner's kit either /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/adder-kit-17401/review Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:56:08 +0000 Pro Mark http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/wood-snare-drums/50th-anniversary-limited-edition-snare-17519/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Pro-Mark celebrates its half century with a fabulously expensive, ultra-limited edition snare drum /gear/all/drums/acoustic/wood-snare-drums/50th-anniversary-limited-edition-snare-17519/review Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:33:36 +0000 DiscoDSP http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/computers-software/virtual-instruments/discovery-pro-78833/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 A welcome retouching has transformed what was previously just a good synth into a great one. /gear/all/computers-software/virtual-instruments/discovery-pro-78833/review Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:55:11 +0000 Leedy Drums http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/nrg-rock-kit-17433/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 This is a Chinese-made Leedy set-up with hardware quality far beyond the kit's beginner status /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/nrg-rock-kit-17433/review Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:16:45 +0000 Overloud http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/computers-software/plug-in-fx/breverb-79252/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Despite the obvious ‘natural’ benefits of convolution reverbs, quality artificial models are a more flexible choice. Cue Breverb… /gear/all/computers-software/plug-in-fx/breverb-79252/review Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:13:05 +0000 Gig-FX http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/wah-wah/mega-wah-127385/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Not one but two wahs in a single chassis. It's also a volume pedal... MusicRadar /gear/all/guitars/fx/wah-wah/mega-wah-127385/review Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:56:01 +0000 TwinStomp http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/overdrive/booster-127391/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 A unit designed to drive your valve amp to tone heaven MusicRadar /gear/all/guitars/fx/overdrive/booster-127391/review Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:22:31 +0000 Roland http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/keys-synths/sound-modules/sonic-cell-79249/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 It's hardly groundbreaking, but this sound module, audio interface and music file player is a solid, versatile performer. /gear/all/keys-synths/sound-modules/sonic-cell-79249/review Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:18:37 +0000 MXR http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/fx/phaser/variphase-csp001-132137/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 A Phase 90 in a Crybaby chassis... MusicRadar /gear/all/guitars/fx/phaser/variphase-csp001-132137/review Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:02:52 +0000 Pearl http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/6-piece-drum-kits/masters-custom-mcx-kit-125813/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Pearl's terrific-looking upgrade from the Session series is a worthy addition to the Masters Custom /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/6-piece-drum-kits/masters-custom-mcx-kit-125813/review Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:32:33 +0000 Remo http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/drum-accessories/heads/powersonic-bass-drum-head-22-126191/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Following on from Evans and Aquarian, Remo's Powersonic heads are idiot-proof /gear/all/drums/drum-accessories/heads/powersonic-bass-drum-head-22-126191/review Mon, 04 Feb 2008 15:34:44 +0000 PDP http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/6-piece-drum-kits/x7-drum-kit-126149/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Pacific's X7 kit offers the complete package in terms of sound, and boasts several of DW's high-end features - minus the big price tag /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/6-piece-drum-kits/x7-drum-kit-126149/review Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:50:46 +0000 ManyTone http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/computers-software/virtual-instruments/manybass-79256/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 With a comprehensive sample library and a flexible sound-shaping interface, ManyBass has your bottom end covered. /gear/all/computers-software/virtual-instruments/manybass-79256/review Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:18:43 +0000 Sonor http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/force-2005-kit-stage-1-variant-17426/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Apart from one or two lug niggles, this is a great-sounding, well-built kit deserved of praise /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/force-2005-kit-stage-1-variant-17426/review Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:22:47 +0000 Sonor http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/force-3005-kit-17409/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 All-maple nine-ply shells, lacquered finish and solid hardware make a strong combination for your money /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/force-3005-kit-17409/review Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:21:01 +0000 Rayzoon http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/computers-software/virtual-instruments/jamstix-2--79254/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 Drum kit plug-ins are ten-a-penny these days, but this one's ability to ‘think’ like a real drummer puts it at a crucial advantage. /gear/all/computers-software/virtual-instruments/jamstix-2--79254/review Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:15:18 +0000 Sonor http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/force-3007-kit-17415/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 The Force 3007 kit is a well-appointed upgrade from the 3005 range and rather intriguingly, features maple from two continents /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/force-3007-kit-17415/review Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:25:57 +0000 Sonor http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/sq2-kit-17439/review?cpn=RSS&source=MRREVARCH20082 This is a design-your-own drum kit so the level of quality and design is near enough unlimited - if you can afford it... /gear/all/drums/acoustic/drum-kits/5-piece-drum-kits/sq2-kit-17439/review Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:46:10 +0000