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