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Samson StudioDock 4i Powered Studio USB Monitors Review

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(More customer reviews)These are excellent speakers and studio grade quality meaning they are sufficient for professional level work by musicians.The non-musician will be getting a treat.If you are wanting something to blast a room to the point where you can't scream above it then you shopping in the wrong category, get out of computer speakers and head to full on amplifier setups.Sampson knows their stuff when it comes to USB products, I have their Microphone, the standard for podcasting.So I suspected the speakers would be equally high quality and indeed they are.If you are not listening to vinyl or cassettes and all your music is digital you should find improved clarity if you have the ear for it.One problem that these speakers solved for me because they are self-powered was a volume fluctuation problem I got from my analog monitors hooked up to my computer soundcard.I would be surprised if Sampson was making much of a profit, and if they I still feel I got a good deal.They work great with the iPod and iPhone, no problems, but maybe other reviewers had older models than I have.

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A Monitoring Milestone for the iPod GenerationSamson unveils StudioDock, a USB studio monitor specifically designed for today's music production needs. StudioDock allows you to play orstreamdigital audio via USB directly to the monitors. And because the music stays digital, StudioDock produces remarkably high quality audio. The monitors also provide an onboard iPod dock so you can sync, charge and play music from your iPod. StudioDock makes life easy on musicians and producers that want to take their mix with them to listen on other consumer audio sound systems. It's the perfect companion for today's music producers who want true digital audio that sounds clearer and cleaner than a traditional analog cable with soundcard output.In addition to the USB functionality and onboard iPod dock, StudioDock offers studio-quality performance. The StudioDock 4i (4-inch woofer) offers 2 x 20 watts of internal power respectively, along with a 25mm silk dome high frequency driver.An all-in-one solution with studio-quality sound for the iPod generation was missing from the marketplace. StudioDock fills the void and provides an intuitive, comprehensive listening station for today's musicians, producers and general music-lovers.4 inch magnetically shielded inverted cone copolymer woofer with butyl surround25mm silk dome high frequency driverBass reflex vented cabinet design2 x 20 watts of internal powerFront-panel 3.5mm stereo aux input jack, headphone output jack, and volume controlConvenient RCA inputsPassive crossovers utilizing multi-pole design for linear responseUSB cable included2-meter, 18-gauge speaker cable includedSolid medium density fiberboard construction for maximum SPL

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Oscar Schmidt Banjo Review

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(More customer reviews)It's not a bad instrument for the price. Good sound, nice resonance, comfortable, sturdy feel. When it came out of the box one of the screws was out of the resonator and the others need to be tightened down, but nothing was broken or missing. I wish it had came with a change of strings, since I'm not sure how long this set has been on it, but I guess that's why it only costs a hundred-fiddy. I'm a beginner on this instrument (played electric bass for 6 years) and I'm definately pleased with the cost and the actual product.

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Pickers will love a banjo this good, this affordable

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Oscar Schmidt OU7T Tenor Ukulele Review

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(More customer reviews)After a month of solid use the OU7T has become my instrument of choice. The first thing that caught my eye was the stunning exotic wood grain of the spalted mango body. With the addition of tastefully done inlay and ebony tuning keys I figured this ukulele is either a great piece for wall decoration or a serious instrument. After a quick tuning of the factory installed Aquila strings (best ukulele strings anywhere!) I struck the first chord and realized it was both. The delightful sound from the OU7T is a rich blend of crisp, but not overly bright, attack and mellow sustained resonance that I never expected at this price point. The neck action is also perfectly smooth and without any string buzz even when G is tuned down an octave. I still enjoy the portability of a soprano and shared guitar chord simplicity of a baritone but more and more find the distinct mango wood sound of the OU7T combined with the numerous tuning options of the tenor size make this my "go to" uke. I highly recommend this delightful instrument for anyone wanting a ukulele with superb sound and visual appeal that won't break the bank.

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Product Description:
Tenor Size, Spalted Mango top, back & sides, Synthetic bone nut & saddle, Abalone binding, Abalone rosette, Gloss finish, Deluxe Grover chrome tuners with ebony buttons

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Rode Podcaster USB Dynamic Microphone Review

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(More customer reviews)For recording my voice (baritone), it does a great job.For extra warmth that means close-miking, which in turn means not popping your p's, etc.If you hold it close to your mouth but don't directly face it end-on, that's easily done (or get a pop filter).[...].

The microphone electronics are extremely quiet - the audio is sampled at 18 bits.

It comes with a warranty which is easily extended to 10 years for free.

The real-time headphone monitoring is a great idea and works well.

It's a bit heavy (part of being built like a tank), and you need to think a little about how you're going to mount it, since some cheap desktop stands can barely manage it.

Some things to keep in mind are:
1) It likes close-miking (at least for male voices)
2) It is USB-only
3) It is a on the bit large and heavy side.

If those don't bother you, and the price is in your range, then you will probably like it a lot.

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The Rode Podcaster is the easiest way to record high quality vocals or audio on your computer and upload them to the world.Seamless integration was the idea, and it was obtained by creating a studio dynamic microphone with unparalleled A/D converters, so that the microphone can be plugged into any computer with no in/out boxes, no expensive computer pre-amps, just a USB cable.The Podcaster offers an end-address configuration, the clarity of RØDE's tailored-for-voice frequency response, an ON L.E.D, a direct headphone amp, and of course very low self noise.The Podcaster opens up possibilities for anyone who records audio from podcasters, journalists and students to business people adding audio files to websites and multimedia presentations.

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Behringer FBQ2496 Feedback Suppressor/Parametric Equalizer Review

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(More customer reviews)Sadly, the unit I received was dead upon arrival.It powered up, and appeared to be working fine, but after several hours of forcing my system to squeal, and then another hour doing the same thing but this time with a audio-pro friend, it was determined that the unit very simply wasn't doing it's job as a feedback eliminator.I didn't test the equalizer function.

I really like Behringer products, having experienced and being very impressed with 4 sharks, a mixer/amp headunit, two unpowered main speakers and a powered monitor, all of which far exceeded expectations.

Amazon of course sent a prepaid return label, and promptly refunded my money, which is great for them as a company, but can't raise my rating of 1 star on this product.

I've also had a Behringer C1 mic arrive dead on arrival.Sigh.Thank goodness for Amazon's return policy.

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Ultra-Fast 24-Bit/96 kHz Feedback Suppressor/Parametric EQ

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Hercules DJ Control Steel Review

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(More customer reviews)I love my Hercules RMX, but as my shows are getting bigger I'm starting to produce some of my music and using more effects so I switched to the Steel. I love this mixer as I can program up to 12 effects and works great as a video mixer without paying the $6 grand for the pioneer.If I get that big, maybe I will cough up the money for the pioneer, for now this is under $250 and works great.I may one day get an effects controller to pluginto my denon, for now this is the best of both worlds.

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Product Description:
The portable, USB-powered Hercules DJ Control Steel offers dual mixing decks on a steel surface that's specifically designed for professional DJs who already have an audio interface, but need a reliable advanced digital mixer that offers a multitude of functions. This two-tone black and silver surfaced controller features a removable, customizable steel center plate, solid metal casing for perfect portability and solid, sensitive controls with plenty of space for precise mixing. The DJ Control Steel offers MIDI control capability, and it comes bundled with Virtual DJ 5 for PC and Mac.



The Hercules DJ Control Steel control surface (see larger image).

Supplied with a padded carry bag.

Key Features

Controls

2 Jog Wheels 6 Faders 13 Rotary Knobs 46 Push-Buttons

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Mi Audio Crunch Box Distortion Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had this pedal for nearly 4 years and I love it today as much as I did the first day it arrived. First off, I play through a Fender Hotrod Deville 212 plugged into a 4x12 cab with celestion vintage 30 speakers. I mostly play a Gibson SG special with stock pickups. The crunch box through this rig turns my Fender amp into a screaming Marshall Plexi or JCM 800 depending on where I set the gain. The gain is very useable at all settings. If you want a very plexi-like, raw crunch, keep the gain below 12 o'clock. 12 o'clock and up and the gain will get a little less crunchy and a little more fuzzy, but then again, a real Marshall amp is the same way. Tonally this pedal is NOT transparent. It adds some chunky bass and mids to give you that classic marshall sound. There is an internal presence knob that you have to unscrew the back off to get at; honestly, it's fine where it's at, but I've adjusted mine a few times and it would've been nice to have a knob on the outside to facilitate the process. The volume knob pretty aggressive, and it will raise your volume in a hurry. The construction is very sturdy, the switch is solid, I've used this pedal A LOT and never had a problem. I can't comment on how long battery life is, mine has always been plugged into an adapter.
I could not be more satisfied with this pedal. It does what many other pedals, including the marshall-line pedals (which I own) claim to do, but ultimately fail to pull off, which is to make my non-marshall amp scream with the best of Jim's creations.
Edited to add: Since writing this review I purchased a Bugera 1990 head, which is basically a Marshall JCM 900 with a lower price tag. I thought my crunch-box-using days were over. But then on a whim I decided to try out the crunch box as a boost, and "Voila"!, we have lift-off. Turning the gain down(so it's at most a quarter of the way up), and simply adjusting volume and tone to taste, the crunch box works as a great boost to my already high-gain amp. Usually "distortion" pedals don't mesh well with already distorted amps (as opposed to "overdrive" pedals, which conversely are designed for that purpose), but as long as you keep the gain on the pedal pretty low the crunch box works great. I will add again that this is NOT a transparent sounding pedal; and when I call it a boost I don't mean it's a clean boost; this is a British/Marshall boost. You'll still get the extra (but not over the top) bass, mids, and (depending where you set the tone knob) highs. The crunch box takes my amp from rockin' to roarin', and I'm loving it more than ever.

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Simple and straight forward, just gain, tone and volume. The MI Audio Crunch Box has some similarities to the Tube Zone, in the sense that the design is based on a multiple clipping architecture (the signal is clipped 3 times). However, there are significant differences which make these two pedals sound quite different from each other. The Tube Zone distortion is designed to have a very 'broad' sonic footprint. The Crunch Box distortion on the other hand has a strong mid-presence to it, similar to the great British amps.

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Chauvet Colorstrip Mini Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the Chauvet Colorstrip Mini. I have 2 of the American DJ Mega Pixel LED full length color bars for larger applications but I needed a smaller version for karaoke shows at bars. I mount one of these on my DJ booth to add color and light to the bar dance floor. This light is perfect for small bars and rooms. It would also work great for adding color to any stage. It is the same as the larger version but in a smaller package. It has a standard 3 prong cord on it with no wall wart. It comes with 2 sets of brackets that are different sizes. Just like the larger version, you can link them together, but I would buy the larger version if you need more light. These type of LED lights are so bright, its difficult to look directly at them. I love the large and small LED bars because they are bright, colorful and look great. I do get a few complaints about them being too bright, so I point them down a little. I leave it on sound active so it changes with the beat of the music and if the music stops for about 10 seconds then it will flash through the pre-programmed patterns. I love this light because its small, coloful and easy to use.

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The COLORstripTM Mini is a 19-inch long four-channel DMX-512 controlled LED linear wash light. Static colors and RGB color mixing can be done with or without a DMX controller. Blackout, static, dimmer and strobe are included. Additional features include built-in automated and sound-activated programs via master/slave or DMX. Up to 31 units can be linked master/slave for a color-changing runway effect.

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Dunlop JH-F1 Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Review

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(More customer reviews)Love the Fuzz Face except for the fact it runs on a 9v battery. Better keep a supply on hand

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Hendrix was the master of fuzz — an artist with many subtle shadings at his command. His love affair with the legendary Fuzz Face pedal began in the early days of the Experience and continued to evolve throughout his brief but blazing career.

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M-Audio DELTA 44 24/96 PCI Digital Professional Audio Card Review

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(More customer reviews)I use this card with a Windows XP box and it works just fine. Installation was no problem, and I didn't have any pops/clicks the other reviewers noted. The is about the cheapest "professional" soundcard you can get. The sound (recording or playback) is basically perfect - no noise whatsoever. The breakout box is great since you don't have to keep going behind your PC to make connections. It also reduces the noise you'll pick up if you're doing any recording. The outputs are 1/4" TRS jacks, and you"ll need 1/4" to 3.5mm adapters if you want to connect to any regular computer speakers. I use these with Alesis M1 Active 520 monitor speakers and the sound is wonderful.

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A complete 4 in--4 out 24-bit / 96kHz full-duplex recording system for PC and Macintosh

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DB01 Dimebag Darrell Crybaby from Hell Wah Pedal Review

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(More customer reviews)I must admit I never had any experience with wahs before. OK, I had one under my foot ONCE. It left me with the experience that I was gonna need a lot of time to make my foot do what my ears desired.

I bought a wah anyway 'cause it's just an awesome effect. And since I'm the guy who loves little knobs and versatility, I went for the dime...

Costed a little more than one though, but it's all worth it.

It's really easy to understand what all the knobs do, and it helps the wah-rookie to get into the groove. Starting with a very moderate setting, your foot can't do much wrong, and you won't get the feeling that you can't get a decent tone out of it.

And after surpisingly little time you're the master!

I play around with the settings a lot, and I wouldn't want tot miss it for the world! No standard budget-crybaby for me, thanks, no sir...

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This might just be the most flexible, powerful wah pedal ever. Designed in conjunction with Dimebag Darrell of Pantera, the DB-01 Crybaby From Hell gives you everything you need to do serious wah damage. "It's basically what I'd call a hot-rodded wah," Dimebag explains. "It's pretty tricked out-it's got an extended sweep so you can get it to go more high-endy sounding and deeper too. There's a 5-way selector on the side so you can pick what frequency you're gonna play within. You've got a kick-in boost and LED indicators [Wah on/off, Boost on/off] at the back of the pedal-instead of at the front-so you can see them from the back of the stage. And it's got skateboard skid-tape on it instead of rubber so when you've got beer on your feet you won't slip off it. One other little trick is an extra input jack on the left-hand side of the pedal so you can go in and out of the CFH on just that side if you want. That way, if you're just using the wah, you don't have to loop a chord around the top of the thing, so it's less likely to get stuck under the pedal. I'm real proud of the CFH, man," Dime concludes. "It sounds bad-assed and it looks bad-assed too. It's ready for war!" Power: Single 9 volt battery or Dunlop ECB-003 AC Adapter - Controls: Adjustable "Q" control modulates frequency breadth of effect Adjustable Volume Boost knob from 0 to + 17dB -Volume Boost On/Off switch, mounted on side (red LED indicates on Fine Tune knob adjusts the toe down sweep range. Six-position knob selects frequency center of effect, mounted on side Wah LED indicates Wah effect on Two-position switch for second output jack function selection (located on main circuit board inside pedal.

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CEntrance MicPort Pro Review

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(More customer reviews)The Voice Actor's Guide to Home Recording

This amazingly tiny device solves the dilemma when traveling of having a professional-level audio interface that doesn't weigh a lot or take a lot of space. The quality blew me away. Now every professional microphone can instantly become a USB microphone - best of all you can monitor your work through the built-in headphone jack.

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Finally, a compact USB interface that plugs right into your microphone! The MicPort Pro from CEntrance is a professional USB mic preamp with true plug-and-play installation. It enables instant computer recording with Windows (XP and Vista) and Mac O...

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Electro Harmonix Q Tron Envelope Filter Pedal Review

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(More customer reviews)I've only been thrashing around with this thing for two days, which is not nearly enough to get comfortable with it. The manual is minimalistic but without it I would be quite lost.

What this is, is a wah which is driven not by a pedal, but by the volume of the incoming signal from the guitar. If the volume changes rapidly (e.g. playing staccato) the effect is dramatic; relatively fluid playing yeilds a relatively subtle effect. It also has a lot more parameters than a conventional wah.

It has enough knobs and switches that the number of paths through the configuration space, so to speak, is large. You will spend a lot of time experimenting with it. You will not grudge the time one bit, because it is seriously way cool.

I love the damn thing. And I haven't even tried it on a bass yet.

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Improve your Groove!The Electro-Harmonix Q-Tron - the phattest, funkiest envelope filter ever made! Features like switchable Boost and Filter Mix mode allow for an unlimited supply of all-new auto-wah effects that drip with attitude. Increased frequency response and improved signal-to-noise ratio make the Q-Tron perfect for use with any instrument.Bootsy CollinsandGeorge Clintonalready have theirs. How about you?

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Yamaha HS50M 5" Monitor Speaker Review

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(More customer reviews)The Yamaha HS-50M studio monitors are excellent tools to listen to and work with. On audition at Digital Village I compared them to other small studio monitors by having a CD with acoustic guitar music fed through them. The bite and colour of strings through the Yamahas were reproduced very well. That was enough, I bought them.

I have been using these monitors for almost a year now. They have a fine combination of qualities, and are very serious sounding; certianly not for children, or to play about with. They are for solid work, research, and of course, monitoring.

These Yamahas may lack the real lower thunder bass around 20-40Hz, do not let that put you off, for they can still produce the thunder bass frequencies centred above this. My floorboards rattle and move below my feet due to the low frequency energy coming out of these speakers, and you can hear thuds and thumps captured on certain recordings. Thus quite simply, yes, there is enough bass reproduction here to hear. It all depends on the source quality.

The HS-50M's are very clean sounding, and cymbals have got a natural shimmer and ring. Front and back depth is good, and stereo images shift as necessary. Vocals have a realness and closeness as they should. You can hear the woody resonance of certain guitar notes resound through your chest, and the dynamic range and dynamic capability of these speakers are excellent. They also can be amazingly subtle and gentle.

When testing a wide range of music and sound sources they very clearly make it known their origin, be it a live TV studio or compressed artificial recording.

But the overall beauty of these Yamaha's is because they are so transparent, when listening to old favourites they can bring tears to your eyes, as they accurately portray an era, atmosphere, and emotion.

Highly Recommended.

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The Yamaha HS50M Active Studio Monitor features 70 Watts of power, a 5-inch cone and a .75-inch dome tweeter, housed in a bass reflex-type cabinet.The HS50M reproduces surprisingly tight low end and smooth, high frequency response to beyond 20 kHz. Inputs include a balanced XLR and 1/4-in. phone jack. In addition to master level controls, each speaker has trim switches that allow you to custom-tailor low, mid and high frequency response for different applications.

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MXR Stereo Chorus Effect Pedal Review

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(More customer reviews)I searched trough a lot of chorus pedals from different companies, after doing an extensive research in the internet I decided for the MXR Chorus pedal, but nothing could prepare me for the real thing when I finally plugged it in, Was instant heaven. It preserves the natural tone of the guitar, but also improves the richness of it sound in a very natural way. Really a Great Pedal. A must buy!!!

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This gorgeous sounding pedal will remind you how cool chorus can be. Want to add sparkle to clean-toned arpeggios? Animate strummed passages? Widen and fatten distorted power chords? This box will do it all, cleanly and quietly.

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