75 Results for "active"

NAMM 2018: Squier Contemporary Series launches today

A cool new modern day range of Stratocasters and a new Telecaster for players on a budget, some cool new features, but also a few missed opportunities as well...

NAMM 2018: Earthquaker Devices want to manipulate your drive with the Westwood

With an active EQ section designed to compliment you amp's tone, this subtle drive pedal from boutique effects builders Earthquaker Devices looks like one to check out.

Ibanez SRF706 Portamento Fretless Bass: A seriously smooth six string

A modern-looking fretless six-string bass with some nifty features and enough tonal options to keep players happy: Will the SRF706 Portamento be a hit for Ibanez?

Old Blood Noise Endeavors’ Fault is a refreshing take on distortion pedals

This widely respected maker has just released Fault, an OD/distortion pedal. What can they bring to the gain pedal table? A lot, it turns out: a refreshing approach yielding a versatile new effect.

Cort wants you to splash out on its new GB74JJ Aqua Blue bass

Replete in a stunning Aqua Blue finish, this 2017 model bass has been kitted out with some decent hardware and a price tag that many will find tempting.

HK Audio present even more options to chose from with Linear 3 boxes

German pro audio manufacturer HK Audio must be one of the busiest loudspeaker brands about today. They've just announced 3 new Linear 3 'top-boxes' and 2 more active subs. Oof!

Providence BFX-1 pedal switching solution for active bass players

This new pedal looper for active basses is the latest pedal-friendly switcher from Japanese company Providence and has their handy Vitalizer circuit onboard too.

Genelec piles on the superlatives for ‘The Ones’ compact studio monitors

Ignoring their "low Finnish profile", Genelec show maximum confidence in 'The Ones' - "the world’s smallest three-way coaxial monitor”. Interesting and significant release alert!

Are QSC really providing twice the power on their new K.2 PA speaker series?

Have QSC really doubled up the power of their well-known K Series active PA speakers, or is the K.2 Series just a marketing frolic?

HEDD Type 20: A midfield monitor to bridge home and pro applications?

Berlin-based HEDD have introduced the Type 20, a compact 3-way midfield monitor for owners of smaller studios. Can this speaker successfully bridge the home and pro markets?

Warwick Leland ‘Lee’ Sklar Masterbuilt signature Bass I

Living legend Leland Sklar gets his own signature bass with plenty of tweaks based upon his many years in the business.

LD Systems’ Stinger G3 Series: The Nissan Micra of Portable PAs?

In their third generation and with a name like 'Stinger G3', you'd expect something special. The name, however, might be the only stand-out characteristic for these boxes...

EM Acoustics crash into compact PA market with ESP Series

British company EM Acoustics' new ESP Series are compact active speakers for those small PA duties that pack some 1200W of power and a coaxial design. Could these stir the competition?

dBTechnologies B.Hype portable live speaker: “Aggressive” yet “accurate”?

dBTechnologies present a new compact PA and wedge monitor solution - but can this speaker be both aggressive and sonically accurate, as their marketing claims? We take a look at how they aim to square that ...

Suhr JM Pro – A modern take on the classic offset

The new Suhr JM Pro Series comes in many flavours and has something for everyone it would seem.

Magnetic Effects Zola: A boutique boost for decent money?

With plenty of headroom via its internal 30v circuit and some 20 dB of boost, Magentic say that their new Zola effect can help keep your guitar tone intact in all situations.

NAMM 2017: Orange Acoustic Pre-Amp – The Heat is on!

A stereo valve preamp designed to give acoustic players control and flexibility for both live and recording work - the Orange Acoustic Pre Amp has its own Heat control!

NAMM 2017: Dynaudio upgrade LYD range with LYD 48

Adding a new model to a range of monitors can be a risky move. Is the LYD 48 a quick fix of existing issues, or a model worthy of the title 'flagship'?

QSC extends K and E Series with new subs and a full range speaker

QSC are showing three new products at NAMM: The K Cardioid Sub extends the K Series, while the E Series sees a dual 18" sub and a dual 15" full-range unit. And the prices seem fair, too.

NAMM 2017: PMC to show next-gen MB3 and BB6 monitors

PMC has announced it is presenting a new series of main monitors at NAMM in a couple of weeks - the next-generation MB3 and BB6 are almost upon us.

Mesa/Boogie Subway Bass DI-Preamp pedal – A mini bass monster!

The Mesa/Boogie lads have been busy: the D-800 Series amp has now spawned a preamp pedal, while the amp itself sees an update and is paired with a new lightweight bass cab, as well. Phew!

Cort Action DLX AS OPN Bass Guitar: Stripped back to basics

Stripped back, but not where it counts. Can this budget bass punch above its weight?

Quilter Amplification Bass Block 800: Sizing down your sound?

Are you a gigging bass player, travelling to a lot to venues and carting around a huge bass head? Maybe you need something a little smaller, and less time at the chiropractor? Quilter may have a solution for ...

Nura Headphones to deliver tailor-made sound

Here's some interesting new technology currently seeking funding via Kickstarter: Nura headphones measure and calibrate to your personal hearing profile.