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BOSS TU-3 Review: A floor tuner built around a visible everyday task
4.3/5The BOSS TU-3 is a sensible purchase for a guitarist or bassist who wants tuning integrated into an amplified setup. Its foot-operated…
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Shure MV7+ Review: A voice microphone with two distinct connection paths
4.4/5Shure's MV7+ is most persuasive for a podcaster, streamer or musician who wants a convenient USB microphone now and an analog XLR…
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AKG K240 Studio Review: A semi-open headphone for a quiet listening desk
4.1/5The AKG K240 Studio is a better match for a quiet music desk than for a noisy commute. Its semi-open construction deliberately…
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Sennheiser HD 280 PRO Review: Closed headphones for focused recording work
4.2/5The Sennheiser HD 280 PRO is best considered a recording tool for someone who wants a wired, closed headphone with a practical…
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Tascam DR-05XP Review: Flexible file formats in a straightforward stereo recorder
4.2/5The Tascam DR-05XP is a practical recorder for musicians who want to capture rehearsals, lessons and ideas in a range of usable…
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Zoom H1essential Review: A small stereo recorder for capturing musical ideas
4.2/5Zoom's H1essential is useful when the goal is to capture a rehearsal, a song idea or an interesting sound before the moment…
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Novation Launchkey Mini 37 MK4 Review: Three octaves for a portable production workflow
4.3/5The Launchkey Mini 37 MK4 addresses a common frustration with portable MIDI controllers: two octaves can feel cramped just when a musical…
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Arturia MiniLab 3 Review: Compact control for a software-centered music desk
4.3/5Arturia's MiniLab 3 is a practical choice for a small production desk because it provides several different kinds of control in one…
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Casio CT-S1 Review: A portable keyboard that keeps the emphasis on playing
4.1/5The Casio CT-S1 is for someone who wants a keyboard that can become part of daily life without building a studio around…
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Roland FP-10 Review: A piano-first starting point for a small practice space
4.3/5The Roland FP-10 suits a beginner who wants to learn on a full-size piano layout and an experienced player who needs a…
Music & InstrumentsA Practice Amp Should Make Picking Up the Guitar Easier↗
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A Practice Amp Should Make Picking Up the Guitar Easier
A practice amplifier succeeds when it lowers the effort required to start playing. The right purchase can be smaller and simpler than…
Music & InstrumentsChoosing Monitoring Headphones: Fit and Cable Design Count↗
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Choosing Monitoring Headphones: Fit and Cable Design Count
Monitoring headphones are a working tool. Sound preference matters, but comfort, connections and replaceable parts can determine whether the headphones remain useful…