NEWS Blog

When to Upgrade Your Student's Brass Instrument Mouthpiece
After a student has learned how to make a sound on their new brass instrument, and make it consistently, their next focus is on improving that sound. Since sound starts with the mouthpiece, your first upgrade should logically be the mouthpiece. But when and how do you find the right one? Use these tips to understand the process and help you student take their fist steps to expanding their sound and skills.

MXR® talk box: Speak through your instrument!
The Talk Box is a classic effect—its unique, highly expressive character is instantly recognizable on some of the greatest songs ever recorded, across genres and time, from funk and '70s rock to hard rock and metal.

Voel de kracht met de EBS Reidmar versterkers
An EBS Reidmar bass amp ensures you stay connected with the bottom to feel the power of the (sound) waves, but that's not always the case with lightweight amplifiers.

Toonfabriek recensie: Ashdown akoestische woodsman salon
The Tone Factory heeft onlangs een uitstekende video uitgebracht waarin Ashdown's nieuwste product wordt gepresenteerd: de Woodsman Parlour Combo. Als je op zoek bent naar een compacte, veelzijdige en sonisch indrukwekkende akoestische versterker, dan is deze review een must om te bekijken.

Phase in met MXR®: Welk fasepedaal past bij jou?
Wil je je muziek voorzien van de betoverende, buitenaardse tonen en texturen van een fasepedaal? Of je nu iets eenvoudigs wilt of meer van tweaken houdt, het MXR-team heeft wat je nodig hebt om je sonische wonderland te bereiken.


High-note Trumpet Mouthpieces and How to Use Them
Can it be this simple? Find a "high note mouthpiece" or the "endurance" mouthpiece, put it in the instrument and you'll have better range/endurance?

Celestion Launches the Ten Squared (Ten2) Low-Frequency Pro Audio Driver Series!
Celestion Launches the Ten Squared (Ten2) Low-Frequency Pro Audio Driver Series at ISE 2024!

Fishman lanceert drie nieuwe minipedalen voor akoestische gitaar
Fishman has added 3 new models to its range of mini pedals for acoustic guitar. With a delay, chorus and compressor, the AFX range now offers a wide choice of compact pedals to take your acoustic sound to new horizons.

Focusrite's Scarlett 4th Gen wins the SOS Award for best audio interface!
Focusrite's Scarlett 4th Gen interfaces have been honoured with the SOS Award for Best Audio Interface by the renowned Sound On Sound magazine.

Ontdek de vier nieuwe producten van Algam Lighting!
We zijn verheugd om de komst van vier nieuwe Algam Lighting producten aan te kondigen, die het huidige assortiment animatie-effecten, lasers en atmosferische effecten verbeteren.

Ernie Ball: New at NAMM 2024
NAMM 2024 is here and Ernie Ball is kicking off with an announcement of all the new Ernie Ball gear.

Three new Algam Lighting products!
Algam Lighting is delighted to announce the launch of two new bar mounted floodlights and a new Derby floodlight, renewing the existing Algam Lighting product range.

Gator For Headless Guitar Lovers & Tim Henson Fans!
Gator For Headless Guitar Lovers & Tim Henson Fans!


Gator x SOMEONE SOMEWHERE Gig Bag Collection!
Gator Cases is proud to introduce the all new ‘Someone, somewhere’ Collection, A special collaboration between Gator and Someone Somewhere.

Ernie Ball: Flatwound Electric Guitar and Bass Strings!
Ernie Ball's all-new Flatwound Guitar strings are the perfect complement for players seeking a warm, mellow tone and a smooth vintage feel.

Martin Guitar Pick Buying Guide
If you’re looking for the right guitar pick, it’s a good thing you picked this blog. Ok. Cue the eyeroll, but please read on. We promise it’ll be worth it.

Martin Coated Strings Versus Treated Strings: the differences
The right strings are essential to unlocking a guitar’s full potential, both in tone and in ease of playing.

Martin Guitar Care Tips
If you recently purchased an acoustic guitar, congratulations! A good instrument is an investment and, like anything else that is valuable to you, it will need some care and maintenance.