Genelec 8260A Tri-Amplified DSP Monitors

December 21, 2010

The name Genelec has been synonymous with high quality monitor systems for a very towering day. It’s highly strange to find a major studio complex without at least one pair of their speakers somewhere in the building, be they smaller desktop types or monster wall mounted systems. …

Keeler Designs Push overdrive pedal

December 20, 2010

Rob Keeler’s pedals have impressed us lately and the Push overdrive is no exception. On the face of it, the Push has much in common with other boutique Tube Screamer-style drive stompboxes, with just three knobs sculpting a range of tones from a low gain, high volume boost perfect for pushing a valv…

Keeler Designs Pull boost pedal

December 17, 2010

Rob Keeler describes his Pull stompbox as "the ultimate low gain overdrive pedal". There’s no shortage of competition out there, and not just in the boutique world; MXR’s Micro Amp is the boost of choice for many a touring professional.Although it’s more than three times the price of a Mic…

LP Hand Percussion

December 13, 2010

LP is well known for its innovations in all areas of both percussive design and manufacture, so receiving such instruments as these came as no surprise! What has previously only been the domain of two-handed performers is now single-handedly flipped around… The One-handed Triangle is a collaborati…

Peavey AmpKit Link and AmpKit

December 8, 2010

AmpKit Link is a rather ugly piece of white plastic that looks more like a part of a burglar alarm. The kit contains two AAA batteries - an LED lights when a guitar jack is plugged in - and there’s the essential 3.5mm headphone connector and a 3.5mm jack for connecting to the iDevice. You can either…