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There's a good reason why Electro-Voice has been a leader in professional audio equipment for over 80 years -- a steadfast dedication to designing the best gear possible. From microphones to digital signal processors, amps, loudspeakers and more, they are responsible for a huge chunk of the gear that drives live music the world over. And while most of us would love to be able to perform with a multi-thousand dollar setup, some of our wallets just aren't that fat. Which brings us to the Electro-Voice ELX200 Power Series, loudspeakers designed to bring the high-quality design that E.V. is known for at an affordable and portable-friendly package. Continue reading →

Founded back in 2002 in Finland by Harri Koski and Jukka Mönkkönen, Mad Professor are still relative newcomers to the effects pedal industry, especially when you consider that guys like Dunlop and Boss have been at it for decades. In fact, they are probably better known for their popular amplifier line more than their pedals, but that hasn’t stopped their effects from receiving a lot of mainstream popularity as of late. Today, we're taking a look at a few of their of pedals, specifically those focused on distortion, overdrive and boost. Continue reading →

While they might not be regarded with the same amount of praise as their tube brethren, solid-state amplifiers are by far more durable and affordable. But just because tube amps are still king doesn't mean you can't find a great solid-state amplifier that sounds great. Below, we take a look at four solid state amps that we feel offer the best bang for your buck. Continue reading →

Packing great tone, superb versatility, and top quality hand-built craftsmanship, Walrus Audio pedals don’t just offer ways to color your instrument’s sound, but an assortment of tools that push your tone to the next level. From the Janus Fuzz/Tremolo and its unique yet intuitive dual joystick controls to the insane amount of sonic possibilities packed into the Descent Reverb, Walrus Audio effects never fail to impress or surprise us. Today, we're taking the Voyager for a spin, a preamp-overdrive hybrid that always seems to be mentioned on several players' top lists. Is it as good as advertised? Keep reading to find out. Continue reading →

Even if you are just a casual rock fan, you've probably heard of Metallica. And if you're checking out this review, then you most definitely know about their frontman and rhythm guitarist. I am, of course, talking about James Hetfield, easily one of the most prolific guitarists in rock. And when it comes to signature instruments, few mirror the actual...