24 Results for "Passive"

NAMM 2019: Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray Short Scale bass

Ernie Ball Music Man has released their first ever Stingray Short Scale bass with a 30" scale length. But can these models keep that low-end intact?

NAMM 2019: Noatronic adds MIDI control to your guitar!

Designed in Denmark, this little guitar upgrade could add MIDI expression to your guitar - without the need for any routing or permanent modifications to your instrument!

NAMM 2019: Mackie debuts new flagship DRM active & passive loudspeakers

A major new series of passive and active PA speakers from Mackie: the DRM series covers the 1600-2300W range and includes features like on-board DSP and integrated colour display.

NAMM 2019: EMG pulls out a bag of new Signature pickups for bass and guitar

EMG has added new signature pickups designed for Lars Frederiksen, David Ellefson, Frank Bello, Tom Araya and Prashant Aswani; the new sets are due to ship in late January 2019.

FamilyTool – an extension to the Mother-32, DFAM or any semi-modular

FamilyTool is a 20hp box that adds passive functionality to your patchable synths with a mult, attenuators and a bunch of mixers. With some stretch goal power it could also be a little Eurorack box.

Seymour Duncan and Dave Mustaine issue Thrash Factor humbucker

How did Mustaine get THAT tone on Rust In Peace? Might have been down to an oddly wound stock Seymour Duncan humbucker - so now they have recreated it in the form of the Thrash Factor.

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?

G&L debuts Kiloton bass Tribute Series for those on a budget

Taking Leo Fender's Kiloton bass design and making it more affordable for the masses: Have G&L made enough savings for this to be a contender in the budget bass market?

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.

Italia Guitars with hot-looking new Maranello Cavo short-scale semi-hollow bass

These new short-scale, semi-hollow Maranello Cavo basses look like they pack plenty of punch, with some nice finishes and some tasty-looking Toaster pickups. But will they play as good as they look?

Seratone bass fuzz pedal: Rocket Surgeon aims to warm bass players’ hearts

A brand new 'mind-altering' dedicated bass fuzz two years in the making, the Seratone is the first effect by effect pedal upstarts Rocket Surgeon.

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...

ISE 2017: L-Acoustics’ new Syva PA reaches 35m

'Syva' is L-Acoustics' latest offering for sound reinforcement, in small to medium sized venues and conference centres. Debuting at this week's ISE 2017.

Amphion MobileOne12: Too small for a big sound?

Amphion package their One12 monitors with amp and cables in a wooden carry case for release at NAMM2017. But at this size, do they have enough low-end to produce the goods?

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.

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!