Music Radar Team
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Latest articles by Music Radar Team
Zildjian K Dark Medium Ride 22"
By Music Radar Team last updated
Zildjian introduces classy hi-hats and extra ride models to its already dynamic K range
Pearl Vinnie Paul Snare
By Music Radar Team last updated
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
Ludwig Jellybean Vistalite Kit
By Music Radar Team last updated
Ludwig makes a serious attempt at attracting a wider audience with this plastic-shelled, penetrating kit
Ibanez WD7 Weeping Demon Wah
By Music Radar Team last updated
A well constructed pedal with fantastic features that's suitable for a broad range of styles
Zildjian A Series Fast Crash 14"
By Music Radar Team last updated
The A is still the biggest selling all-rounder and can enhance any type of music from punk to symphonic
Gretsch Catalina Club Rock Kit (White Swirl Finish)
By Music Radar Team last updated
Ignore the mid-price tag, this massive kit serves up a sound and feel that befits its impressive physical status
Premier 6000 Series Hardware
By Music Radar Team last updated
Slotting in at the top end of Premier's hardware offerings, the 6000 series should be considered by anyone who needs an affordable update
JazzMutant Dexter
By Music Radar Team last updated
It needs to support more applications, but Dexter has the potential to make you look at your software in a completely new way.
Boss RE-20 Space Echo
By Music Radar Team last updated
We'd say that Boss has nailed the character of the original RE-201 both on the echo and spring reverb fronts.
Dave Smith Prophet 08
By Music Radar Team last updated
The Prophet '08 is going to be the answer to many a keyboardist's dreams.
Novation Remote 49SL Compact
By Music Radar Team last updated
The Compact offers a combination of features and value for money that's currently hard to beat.
Orange Tiny Terror Head
By Music Radar Team last updated
Orange's first Chinese-made valve amp is a little stunner. Be prepared to want one.
Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce head
By Music Radar Team last updated
It'll lighten your wallet considerably, but when EL34 power and real tone are all that matters the Stiletto is hard to beat.
Apple Garageband '08
By Music Radar Team last updated
GarageBand '08 doesn't revolutionise the brand, but it certainly adds a lot more interesting stuff than the last update. Great for beginners and for using as a musical scratchpad.
Propellerhead Software Reason 4
By Music Radar Team last updated
Reason is still one of the most fun and inspirational pieces of music software on the market.
Steinberg Groove Agent 3
By Music Radar Team last updated
The third version of the virtual drummer arrives with two new agents in tow
Apple Logic Studio
By Music Radar Team last updated
With its new apps, sounds and low price, Logic Studio is going to be a tough product to beat.
Cakewalk Sonar 7 Producer Edition
By Music Radar Team last updated
Sonar remains - at least in its Producer Edition guise - perhaps the single most comprehensive Windows production suite money can buy.
Tama Warlord Collection Masai Bubinga Snare
By Music Radar Team last updated
These Warlord Snares may not match the rest of your kit but the immaculate finish and build quality make them a real pleasure to own and play
Mapex Saturn LA Kit
By Music Radar Team last updated
The loud and proud Saturn LA kit is the perfect balance of shell materials and dimensions but it's certainly not for those seeking quietness
Gibson 59 Les Paul Standard VOS
By Music Radar Team last updated
Les Paul reissues become ever more accurate with the new Vintage Original Spec (VOS) range. Here's the Holy Grail...
Meinl Bass Pedal Cajon
By Music Radar Team last updated
This Meinl model of the popular box drum comes super-sized and if you can master the operating pedal, the rewards are more than worth it
Boss RC-20XL Phrase Recorder
By Music Radar Team last updated
A powerful and impressive looper, but a little counter-intuitive and a touch pricey. Worth sticking with, though...
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