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IK Multimedia AXE I/O Solo Demo - PG Gear Spotlight
September 14, 2020
The digital-recording outfit's latest features a Rupert Neve-designed preamp, a Z-Tone impedance-adapting circuit for transforming your guitar's voice from single-coil-like to humbucker-esque (or vice versa), and Amp Out jack, and a host of free software, including AmpliTube 4 Deluxe.
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Recording Dojo: Why Guitarists Shouldn't Diss DIs
September 4, 2020
These inexpensive little boxes aren't just for bassists. Invest in one and it'll open your studio to a universe of tonal possibilities—and likely save you a lot of time and headaches.
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EBS MicroBass 3 Review
November 18, 2019
This versatile outboard preamp/DI combines the flavors of two classic amps for tone-sculpting nirvana.
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Focusrite Launches Scarlett 3rd Generation Range
July 29, 2019
Featuring six configurations of ins and outs with the best performing Scarlett mic preamps the range has ever heard, now with Air, high headroom instrument inputs, and high-performance converters.
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Taurus Amp Announces the Vandall-500
December 27, 2018
The Polish-made hybrid bass amp rocks out 500W and includes both solid-state and tube preamps.
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The 411 on Acoustic Guitar DIs
August 14, 2018
Crawl under the hood of the magic boxes that make you sound awesome through club PAs, venue mixing boards, and studio consoles.
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TC Electronic SpectraDrive Review
August 10, 2018
A true multi-tool for bassists that packs all the essentials for performance and practice.
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Universal Audio OX Review
March 26, 2018
A direct-recording tool that’s 50 percent load box, 50 percent modeler, and 100 percent awesome.
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Agave Audio Introduces the Loadout
September 30, 2015
A passive direct box engineered to give musicians increased flexibility when recording guitar.
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Quick Hit: Mesa/Boogie CabClone
April 26, 2015
Record or gig with your favorite amp—minus the cabinet and mic.
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