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“Not your typical guitar pedal”: Gamechanger Audio Motor Pedal review

Synth sounds for the guitar from a real spinning motor, packaged in a striking, car-themed aesthetic. Can it live up to its looks?

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"In terms of audio and signal performance, it delivers everything I would want as a vocalist": Positive Grid Spark Link XLR wireless system review

A simple way to add wireless connectivity to an XLR device with mic signal levels, I find out how well Positive Grid's solution holds up in a full band rehearsal

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“A no-brainer purchase for ambience freaks, shoegazers and experimentalists”: Source Audio Encounter review

Building on what it started with its Collider delay/reverb pedal, Source Audio delivers a close Encounter of the ambient kind

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"I feel closer to what I'm playing, more connected in a way I've never really felt with other semi-hollow guitars": Orangewood Clementine review

Orangewood's second-ever electric guitar release leans into its acoustic roots and a high spec, but can it win you over from the established giants of semi-hollow guitars?

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“A really musical effect, perfectly implemented in a tiny footprint”: Electro-Harmonix Pico Swello review

Electro-Harmonix takes one of the best-loved features of its POG2 and puts it into a standalone pedal

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“Just another Tube Screamer clone, or something more?”: Warm Audio Tube Squealer review

Adding options to a tried-and-tested circuit, Warm Audio releases its take on an iconic overdrive pedal

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"I’m just gonna warn you — these are the LOUDEST pickups I’ve ever heard in a guitar": Bare Knuckle Halcyon humbucker pickup review

Could the Halcyon humbucker be the forceful sonic voice you've been seeking?

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“It absolutely nails the sounds of the ‘60s when palm muted and picked”: Gretsch Electromatic CVT Bass Double-cut review

It's a reboot of the lesser-spotted Gretsch Corvette – but it's only got four strings!

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“A feral supernova awaits if you dime those dials”: EarthQuaker Devices Barrows Fuzz Attacker

EarthQuaker Devices' latest fuzz is a love letter to the fabled Tone Bender MkII that presents its dynamite sound in a mini-pedal format

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“If my first acoustic guitar were as easy to play as this, I’d have been insanely happy”: Fender California Standard Redondo review

Fender’s California range makes its acoustic craftsmanship more affordable, while doubling down on brand identity

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“Delivers outstanding value for budget-conscious users”: the t.bone freeU HT 823 review

The ultimate entry-level wireless mic. Maximum value, seamless performance, and professional sound without compromise

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“We would like to leave the verdict of price versus value to the customers”: Is the Roland TR-1000 really too expensive?

At $2,699, Roland’s new analogue drum machine is certainly not cheap. But does the TR-1000 deserve the backlash against its price? We spoke to Roland, its customers and other manufacturers to find out

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“Promises a lot and mostly delivers – although it’s not without a few teething issues”: Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator review

Roland’s flagship drum machine is its first in 40 years to offer analogue sounds – but that’s only part of the story

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"The effects pedal equivalent of a jukebox packed with classics and overlooked gems – but how well it fits your needs may depend on how much extra you're willing to spend": Boss PX-1 Plugout FX pedal review

Its announcement stirred up plenty of opinion online, but is the reality really so controversial?

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“Boss has worked hard to counter the DigiTech Whammy's biggest pitfalls, but whether it dethrones it outright is a matter of taste”: Boss XS-100 Poly Shifter review

After years of dominance, the DigiTech Whammy’s expressive pitch-shifting has a worthy challenger – but can it raise the bar?

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“A tantalising and cost-effective entry point to one of the great synthesizers of our time”: Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 8M review

Groove Synthesis’ latest module has much of the power and sound of its expensive siblings for half the price

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“Designed for DJs and beat makers, they offer punchy loud delivery in a stylish and robust design”: V-Moda M-100 Pro review

If you want stylish and robust DJ headphones, these classics have received an update

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“It’s versatile and perfect for live performance and Hammond action!”: Nord Organ 3 review

If the thought of ‘Green Onions’ turns you to a ‘Whiter Shade of Pale’, Nord has something in mind, as its legendary Organ series climbs to version 3

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"Adding a few tweaks to the winning formula… The perfect pedal platforms": Victory V40 The Duchess MK II Deluxe Combo and Lunch Box head review

Learning some tricks from the development of the super high-end MK Clean, Victory upgrades the Duchess range

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"The Ridge does something different, which makes it genuinely worthy of praise": Kernom Ridge Overdrive review

A pedal that gives you all your favourite drives in one box, and then some

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“Ibanez has broken the rules of conventional guitar design. Pick it up and break the rules of guitar playing”: Ibanez Q54W review

It's like all the cool kids are saying, if you want to get ahead, get a headless guitar

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“Enough power to keep you in business for at least the next 10 years”: Apple MacBook Air M4 review

Apple's latest lightweight laptop makes a great case to be the centre piece of your studio

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"A versatile, brilliantly engineered machine that will have your back, no matter what the gig": Strandberg Boden N2 Original review

Strandberg makes key tweaks to its Boden blueprint, aiming to create an instrument to suit any genre - mission accomplished?

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“Quite unlike anything I’ve ever played. Every guitarist, at some point in their playing life, should experience this”: Strandberg Boden N2 Original review

The most advanced Boden platform to date is here, bringing with it some choice upgrades and pickups designed in collaboration with Fishman

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"For garage, punk, and rock styles, it’s got the tonal firepower on offer": Gretsch Electromatic CVT Double-Cut review

A revived classic returns to the Gretsch line-up as an affordable, two-humbucker rock machine

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