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I think it depends on the style of music, etc. I find the punchiness and 'pop' achieved with this EQ (because of the Boost), you get through the mix better, and it works well for a bass solo. Regardless, I downsized my gear quite a bit, since focusing on what I need and don't need... but also...

Nothing cuts through a mix than proper equalization… separating the frequencies and making certain each instrument sits properly and effectively. This is true of a clean or driven/distorted tone. Bass is no different, and years ago (when I first dabbled in music), I found it difficult to learn...

Late 2022, I saw an advertisement, likely in my Hotmail feed, for a ‘system’ that involved pedals, a pedalboard-type concept, as well as a switcher. I was intrigued immediately and looked into the LiberaToe-4. The LiberaToe-6 is an expanded version (six integrated units/pedals vs. four), along...

I'm with you on the phone/tablet thing. I don't have either (land line, no use for a mobile) and I'm unable to access all the artist presets, etc. Other companies are like that... it seems only apps for phones/tablets.

Off the bat, the Universal Audio’s Woodrow ’55 is not a simulation but an emulation; and this is as close to something other than an actual amp sounding like an amp. Woodrow ’55 is based on the Fender Tweed 1955 amp, together with its functions, but also amp reactions, such as that rumbling...

If you (think) say so.

Be aware of the health implications of wireless IEMs (Bluetooth, radio waves, etc.).

Boostequila is a diverse beast! It is a dual-boost, which means two channels, one you can dedicate to a clean channel and the other a dirty channel, or one for rhythm crunch and the other lead, as two common examples. Switching channels is done direct from the footswitch (hold for 0.4 seconds...

The KERNOM RIDGE is an award winner, and for good reason; and the engineers just established a new precent that surely will be followed. When most guitarists are thinking what drive may be the best for certain sounds or applications, the Kernom people sought out a way to put nearly every drive...

Darwin is an analog touch-sensitive overdrive that can be purchased as a stand-alone pedal or as a module for the LiberaToe system (pedalboard/switcher). It’s amazing how any pedal or amp can sound different, depending on one’s speakers/cab sim, and so, be aware that the demo uses the Hagerman...

My first review for a LiberaToe pedal, and I can’t say enough about this company (I’m already into my eighth pedal from this company, with more reviews coming). Fire Sword is one intense distortion and it has a number of things going for it, far superior to other distortions I have tried...

TONE GROUP Tone Group is a true bypass 10-band EQ, ideal for any instrument, including bass (basic frequency range for bass is 40Hz-400Hz-4000Hz, whereas Tone Group ranges from 31.25Hz to 16kHz). Like other EQ pedals, this can be used to cut or boost specific frequencies; Tone Group’s cut or...

AMPHONIX Pocket amps have a lot of use, including silent playing, jamming to backing tracks, pre-gig warming up, and even direct recording for newbies who want to get their feet wet with a DAW, etc. Sonicake took that tech and went one step further, at least further than I’ve seen from other...

This video demos the ten new algorithms with the H90: Wormhole, Weedwacker, Polyphony, Even-Vibe, Instant Flanger/Phaser, Prism Shift, Head Space, Bouquet Delay and SP2016 Reverb. It airs live February 27, 2023 at 7 PM EST. The video will be available after the live release, and the video...

This is a general video, on how I use Band-in-a-Box and why I like it so much. It also includes some of the new features and music styles. Without a doubt, if it wasn't for this program, with the ability to very quickly create backing tracks and compositions, I would not play guitar. I enjoy...

OK, let's say that you have a pedal company, and no pros are playing your gear. Then suddenly you have a handful of pros playing your gear. Does that mean nothing in regard to marketing and getting your gear noticed, so that you can sell more gear... so that your company continues to thrive and...

True of any company, no?

In conversation with Soren Jongberg, CEO of Carl Martin. Soren discusses some Carl Martin history and what pedal put them on the map, as well as recent gear builds and some future releases. There's a demo for the Ampster pre-amp pedal at the end of our talk. https://www.carlmartin.com/