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Zoom Q3HD Handy Video Recorder @ $299.99 A few years back, Zoom released the HandyCam Q3 as a pocket recorder that would distinguish itself from the rest of the pack with its dual microphone setup and focus on comparatively high audio fidelity. Although it was an overall solid product that delivered in the sound department, it was not without its...

Zoom R24 MultiTrack Recoder/Audio Interface Controller @ $499.99 When Zoom released the R16 a while back, it did so with plenty of features, tons of interactivity between recorder and computer and the ability for the R16 to be used as a standalone unit, all in a lightweight and portable package. It allowed for the recording of 16 tracks per project...

The Way Huge Swollen Pickle @ $159.99 As far as effects pedals go, one of the main added effects – if not the main one – is most definitely distortion. If we were to break it down, there are essentially three main types of effects that fall under the distortion umbrella; you have your typical distortion, overdrive and fuzz. They...

The Zoom B1X Bass Guitar Expression Pedal When most people think of effects pedals, bass players don’t usually come to mind. It’s a much rarer thing to see a bass player with a slew of effects than it is to see a guitarist without any. Still though, there are plenty of great effects out there for bass players to get...

MXR Zakk Wylde ZW44 Overdrive Pedal Written by Robert Cavuoto Sometimes when people put their name on a pedal it’s more for the paycheck and less about emulating an aspect of their sound. Luckily this is not the case with the Wylde Overdrive by MXR. You might be wondering what the difference between distortion and overdrive is. Many people use...