When I first heard that Fender was going to release a ‘68 Custom Vibro Champ Reverb, I knew I had to try one out. As a self-proclaimed Fender fanboy who loves cranking up small amps to the point where they sound like they might collapse, it was destiny. Don’t let its small size make you […]
Top-level recording studios all over the world have control rooms filled to the brim with expensive outboard gear, like compressors, preamps, and rack effect processors. Our home studio spaces are not as gear-filled but there’s still a ton of potential in them to track fantastic sounding records. A key to this potential lies at your […]
The EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas is a fuzz pedal designed for Wata, guitar sorceress of the legendary experimental band Boris. Wata collaborated with EarthQuaker Devices’ own Jamie Stillman to reproduce the incredible, unattainable tones from her Elk BM Sustainer fuzz pedal. The simple yet effective design offers three knobs to control your desired fuzz tone. The […]
Nothing quite stands out on stage like Nord’s red Electro series synthesizers. Since their introduction in 2001, each Electro has put on a masterclass of Swedish-designed emulation of classic vintage organs and electro-mechanical and acoustic pianos. What sets Electro synths apart from the pack is that they contain so much tech in an ultra-portable package […]
David Sirota stops by to discuss his 8-part podcast on the 2008 financial crisis “Meltdown.” About The Guest David J. Sirota is an American journalist, columnist at The Guardian, editor for Jacobin, author, television writer, and screenwriter. Still interested? Visit the artist’s official website or follow them on Facebook to learn more! Nov 15, 2021Chris […]
The Two Notes Torpedo Captor X is not just an attenuator that lets you use those 50- and 100-watt monsters without peeling the paint off the wall, it can also emulate different types of speaker cabinets. Featured in this video is a Friedman Dirty Shirley and a vintage 1964 Fender Bandmaster, each running through the […]
Dynamic mics are pervasive and for good reason. Whether you are gigging at the dive bar, opening at an arena, or making a demo in the basement, there is almost always a dynamic mic within reach. If that’s the case, shouldn’t we be pining for the highest quality possible in these ever present microphones? Shure […]
We’ve assembled the Friedman BE-Mini, Diezel VH Micro, and Bogner Ecstasy Mini in this livestream for a look into the massive tones these mini amps deliver. These compact, more affordable versions of their bigger siblings are perfect for anyone looking to add a high-gain monster to their collection. Hear these mini amplifier heads in this […]
The guitar is ever-evolving, but one of the original incarnations that often gets overlooked today is the nylon-string or classical guitar. In the video above, we highlight two models: the more traditional Alhambra 4-P Conservatory, and the Cordoba GK Studio Negra, a more modern iteration with a thinner flamenco body depth. While Willie Nelson is […]