MusicRadar Team

Blackstar's simplest pedal offers plenty of edgy overdrive

A lack of drum shell does equal a lack of bass tone but these Compact Congas and Bongos still manage to sound great

The second-gen version of NI's DX7 emulation really hits the mark in terms of both sound and usability

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

NI has improved the sound of its amp and effects system and made it easier to use. Result

If you're sick of programming your drums on a MIDI keyboard, give this neat little controller a try

A pedal that serves up overdrive flavours of the '60s

A comeback for one of the most original guitar designs ever

The neighbour-friendly answer to the sonic boom of a pumping valve amp on full

Little valve amps are currently all the rage, but to Laney they're nothing new. Their latest is a little beauty...

A superbly versatile phaser from New York's E-H

Yamaha's performance-friendly box of audio and visual delights isn't perfect, but it's certainly a whole lot of fun

Vault crashes and Artisan rides have a well deserved reputation for inspired design and these additions are nothing but textbook

Fender's Classic Player series offers astonishing value for money, and this tweaked vintage-style Tele is no exception

Zildjian's A Custom Fast splashes and crashes are modern, sophisticated and super quick, perhaps too quick for some

High-end processor offers a rack full of guitar sounds and smart editing functions

Korg has taken the Triton sound engine, mixed it with some controller features and packed the whole lot into a compact keyboard

The latest BR multitracker in sleeker format

These dual surfaced Custom Ks inspired by Akira Jimbo are expensive, but the odd sizes and varied bells make them extremely versatile

All the FX power you'll ever need at a keen price

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

Looping goes to the next level

A do-it-all machine aimed at the solo recordist

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

Six flavours of reverb for any gigging guitarist