Happy New Year! I was browsing the web the other day and came across a video of the Discovery Channel's "How It's Made" series about how guitar strings are made. I'm fascinated by how things are made and enjoy taking factory tours, so I enjoyed this video, which you can watch below. … [Read more...]
Yamaha MW10/MW12 USB Mixer
My good friend and fellow guitarist David pointed me to Engadget.com, where there is a profile of the new Yamaha MW10/MW12 USB mixer. You can plug these mixers into either a Mac or a PC to turn your computer into a mixing studio. Depending on the model, the mixers feature either 10 or 12 inputs, including XLR, 1/4-inch phone jacks and RCA jacks. Cubase LE software is included … [Read more...]
Line6 – New Products for 2006
Line6 have announced a new line of effects stompboxes and effects modules. The new ToneDock effects pedals can be modified by using the new ToneCore effects modules to generate a wide variety of sounds without the need for multiple effects boxes. … [Read more...]
Review: Sabine Metrotune MT9000
Review: Sabine Metrotune MT9000 4 out of 5 stars Recently, I was taking classical guitar lessons from a local guitar teacher, and he recommended the Sabine Metrotune MT9000 tuner to me. I already had a Yamaha YT-2200 chromatic tuner that I like quite a bit, so I wasn't sure whether I needed a new tuner or not. However, after seeing the Sabine tuner and using it during the … [Read more...]
iPod = Guitar Amp?
DVForge has recently announced the JamPod, which allows you to plug your guitar or bass into your iPod and hear it through the iPod's earphones. The JamPod will be shipping on April 8. DVForge also has several other products for the iPod and for guitar. … [Read more...]