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Latest articles by Music Radar Team
Yamaha Oak Custom Drum Kit
By Music Radar Team published
Yamaha hope to make oak shells a viable third option against maple or birch with this solid, well-specified, pro-standard kit
Line 6 Variax 300
By Music Radar Team published
Emulate the tones of other guitars using Variax technology
Pete Engelhart Cha Cha Bell
By Music Radar Team last updated
Pete Engelhart's range of affordable handcrafted instruments might be too lively for some, but their innovative looks and sounds are wonderful
Blackstar HT-Dist DX-1
By Music Radar Team last updated
Valve-driven distortion offering Metallica-style crunch
Blackstar HT-Dist DS-1
By Music Radar Team last updated
US and British-style overdrive from a new team of ex Marshall men
Blackstar HT-Boost BT-1
By Music Radar Team last updated
An excellent valve-driven boost pedal from some ex-Marshall men
Gibraltar 8600 & 9600 Hardware
By Music Radar Team last updated
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
Native Instruments Absynth 4
By Music Radar Team last updated
Absynth has always been a big favourite with intense sound designers - this version allies accessibility to its power features
Native Instruments Kontakt 3
By Music Radar Team last updated
NI has given its powerhouse sampler a facelift and produced what could be the most comprehensive sampling solution ever seen
Elite Drums Series Hardware Stool
By Music Radar Team last updated
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
Animal Custom Drums Elite Kit with Snare
By Music Radar Team last updated
The Elite is a welcome addition to British custom drum-making and despite the lack of original hardware, this is an impressive kit
Native Instruments Guitar Rig 3: Kontrol Edition
By Music Radar Team last updated
NI has improved the sound of its amp and effects system and made it easier to use. Result
M-Audio Trigger Finger
By Music Radar Team last updated
If you're sick of programming your drums on a MIDI keyboard, give this neat little controller a try
Electro-Harmonix English Muff'n
By Music Radar Team last updated
A pedal that serves up overdrive flavours of the '60s
Engl Amps Invader 150 Head
By Music Radar Team last updated
Engl's latest features a six-pack of EL34s for a knock-out punch
Burford Electronics The Reefer
By Music Radar Team last updated
An electric sitar simulator from UK boutique builder
Burford Electronics UFO
By Music Radar Team last updated
Brit-built boutique tremolo at an affordable price
Vox amPlug
By Music Radar Team last updated
The neighbour-friendly answer to the sonic boom of a pumping valve amp on full
Laney VC15
By Music Radar Team last updated
Little valve amps are currently all the rage, but to Laney they're nothing new. Their latest is a little beauty...
Electro-Harmonix Stereo Polyphase
By Music Radar Team last updated
A superbly versatile phaser from New York's E-H
Sabian Vault Crash 22"
By Music Radar Team last updated
Sabian's most expensive, labour-intense cymbals are so classy that you'll find it very hard to find better
Yamaha Tenori-on
By Music Radar Team last updated
Yamaha's performance-friendly box of audio and visual delights isn't perfect, but it's certainly a whole lot of fun
Sabian Vault Artisan Ride 20"
By Music Radar Team last updated
Vault crashes and Artisan rides have a well deserved reputation for inspired design and these additions are nothing but textbook
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