Fender is making waves with their California Series, adding a fresh line of steel-string acoustic/electric guitars inspired by the beautiful Southern California beaches close to the Fender factory in Corona. The three body-shapes released are the Redondo, an original contoured dreadnought; the Newporter, Fender’s own mid-size concert design; and the Malibu, Fender’s original small-body design with a 24" scale length.
Descended from a long line of revered TR drum machines, the Roland TR-8S Rhythm Performer carries on the legacy loaded with authentic TR drums, sampled sounds, effects and more.
The new Fender effects pedals will add brilliant color to both your tone and your pedalboard. Concepted and designed in California, these pedals boast anodized aluminum chassis and offer unique twists on classic effects. Fender used the recognizable LED amp jewel for the “on-light” and used LED backlit knobs, making these pedals stage-ready for the gigging musician. Where these pedals really excel is in huge tone and versatility of control. Check out the videos below to hear these exciting new pedals from Fender.
With names like the Strat-Tele Hybrid and the Jaguar Strat, it’s easy to see that Fender took some of the best elements of classic Fender guitar and bass models and brought them together to create gear we could've previously only imagined possible.
Featuring two of Arturia’s legendary Brute oscillators, the classic Steiner-Parker filter, an innovative looping envelope, and hands-on control for every parameter, MiniBrute 2 is a monosynth to be reckoned with. The next-generation MiniBrute also features a Keystep-style Sequencer/Arpeggiator to give you maximum creative flexibility, letting you create a practically unlimited variety of sounds.
The 95000 Performance Loop Laboratory from Electro-Harmonix is a technological wonder that can expand the bounds of your creativity, open up the capabilities of your recording process and give you nearly limitless musical possibilities on stage. Whether you're a guitarist, bass player, DJ, vocalist, keyboard player or a one-person band, the 95000 delivers in so many ways that it'll quickly become the centerpiece of your rig.
John Good’s latest wood find hails from the outback in the form of a Limited Edition DW kit that is crafted at the California Custom Shop from plied Australian blackwood shells with a stunning black sassafras exotic finish.
The Drummer From Another Mother (DFAM) is Moog's semi-modular percussion synthesizer with 100% analog sound and a uniquely expressive hands-on approach to percussive pattern creation.
The new Fender Hot Rod amps feature updated preamp circuits to give the EQ controls more flexibility and give the gain settings more clarity, so your searing leads and dirty chords will shine through.
Every so often, an overdrive pedal comes out that makes you say, “maybe I just need one more drive pedal.” Enter the EarthQuaker Devices Westwood. EarthQuaker has designated the pedal a Translucent Overdrive Manipulator, meaning that you can dial in light to medium gain while preserving the true voice of the notes you’re playing.
Universal Audio has just unveiled their new Arrow interface at NAMM 2018 and we couldn’t be more excited. It’s the perfect audio interface if you’re just starting to produce or need a portable interface as a mobile musician or DJ.
JBL's 3 Series MkII monitors feature Image Control Waveguide technology, which delivers an exceptionally broad listening area that will let you hear your music with incredible depth, revealing the subtlest details in even the densest mixes.
HX Effects brings the audio engine developed for the extraordinary Helix processor to a pedalboard-friendly form factor capable of running up to nine incredibly detailed effects simultaneously.
Check out the new amps from Marshall, including the 2018 lineup of Dual Super Lead (DSL) tube amps. With offerings from 1W to 100W, and wide, two-channel tonal ranges, the each DSL is a great amp for metal, rock, blues, country and more, you'll find one that fits your needs perfectly.
With an individual voice and character, the Brent Hinds Terror is its own beast. Designed in collaboration with Mastodon’s Brent Hinds, the amp features two channels and a new gain structure that makes it a completely unique Terror.
With its unique, multi-wedge cabinet design, the Bose S1 Pro offers a variety of positioning options for musicians, DJs and others who need clean, powerful sound—no matter the venue.
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