Gretsch announces the USA Custom Ridgeland Snare Drum
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View more newsGretsch announces the USA Custom Ridgeland Snare Drum
Watch Gary Novak demo the new hybrid-shell snare
Watch prog rock legend Steve Hackett perform the Genesis classic Squonk live
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Make your kicks and snares hit harder in an instant
Kanye West sued by Marshall Jefferson over alleged unauthorised use of Move Your Body sample
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The weight is over as Caveman Audio introduces the AP1 Compact Acoustic Preamp
Half as heavy but with all the tone of its predecessor, Steve Stevens calls it "a great piece of gear!"
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The beginner's guide to vocal processing
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Alexander Pedals and Deafheaven’s limited-edition Infinite Granite is back on pre-order
Following its sold-out debut, batch two of this ‘80s-style ambience powerhouse is in the pipeline
CopperSound Pedals release the Strategy V2
Pick your own slice of vintage custom colour Strat style with this unique two-channel preamp & overdrive
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Monitor controllers that mimic the capabilities of a console’s master section are increasingly popular. But in software? Listen up…
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Line 6's Catalyst series combines affordability and sleek design with HX modelling power, and its 100-watt combo makes the case for being the ideal combo for home and stage
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Need a videocasting mic that sounds and looks the part? We may have just the thing
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Has Casio made “the world’s slimmest digital stage piano without compromising on sound”?
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The Mac Studio is a powerhouse product that deserves a screen of comparable quality. Can Apple’s new Studio Display live up to expectations?
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The FAT returns with a new build and roasted maple upgrades, reminding us that there are few better than Cort at making mid-priced guitars with a top-shelf performance
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Roland continues resurrecting its analogue history in digital form. We plug in the new JX-08
