Istanbul Agop Xist cymbals
June 22, 2009
By combining contemporary production methods with more time-honoured techniques, Istanbul Agop is able to manufacture its new Xist range substantially cheaper than its usual cymbals. Unveiled at NAMM’, the pricing, look and even naming of the cymbals is obviously intended to appeal to younger and/or…
Istanbul Agop Agop Xist cymbals
June 22, 2009
By combining contemporary production methods with more time-honoured techniques, Istanbul Agop is able to manufacture its new Xist range substantially cheaper than its usual cymbals. Unveiled at NAMM’, the pricing, look and even naming of the cymbals is obviously intended to appeal to younger and/or…
Fender Steve Harris Precision bass
June 22, 2009
We’ve been itching to get our hands on that new series for many months now and the timing couldn’t be better: we’re writing that review on official Iron Maiden Day!One of the three models here is the is a new version of the Iron Maiden P-bass from Fender, which now bears the squiggle of four-string …
Macro-Tech i Amp Series Gets Refresh
June 22, 2009
The Macro-Tech i series of amplifiers from Crown is getting a refresh in the line, thanks to three new models. The MA-5000i, MA-9000i and MA-12000i amp models all feature the Macro-Tech i proprietary Class-I circuitry design, which provides impressive capability while cutting the amp’s weight …
Submersible Music Drumcore 3
June 19, 2009
Drumcore 3 is a combination of a drum loop player, a loop librarian and a drum machine with MIDI grooves.The included sample library is huge and now incorporates Submersible’s Urban GT expansion pack, which specialises in RnB drum sounds. There are two main approaches you can adopt: use Drumcore to …
Lauten Audio Horizon
June 19, 2009
Lauten Audio is a name you might not have come across before, despite the increasing numbers of top-end producers lining up to endorse its product range.The newest addition to its family of microphones is a tube model ambitiously titled Horizon. Promising wide SPL, rugged construction and, most impo…
Alfred Rocks Out With Rush TAB Collections
June 19, 2009
Alfred is apparently feeling nostalgic for some good ‘ole classic rock, as is evident in their announcement today of the Rush Deluxe TAB collections.
For 30 years Rush, led by bassist Geddy Lee, have been creating their own grade of highly-recognizable rock, and now Alfred is bringing Rush fans an…
Arsenal Audio R20 Mic Preamp
June 18, 2009
Arsenal Audio has been launched by API to supply audio tools that can reach a lower budget while still maintaining the no-compromise aesthetic of the mother make.The R20 is a 2U rackmount unit that carries the Arsenal Audio military green fascia with two sturdy handles and a pair of VU meters. There…
Larivée B-03RE Acoustic/Electric
June 18, 2009
Most bass players have a healthy regard for well-built guitars, particularly when it comes to acoustic instruments. We admire the weight, portability, sounds and looks, and naturally desire something similar in our own field. But even when some of the best manufacturers tackle that issue, the result…
Arturia Minimoog V2
June 17, 2009
We wouldn’t be flattering Arturia too much to propose that, when it comes to software recreations of some of electronic music’s most celebrated synthesizer technology, it’s up there with the best.One of the company’s best loved titles – the Minimoog V – has just been treated to a Version 2 updat…