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Tuesday, July 24, 2018

A Closer Look At 2-Way And 3-Way Speaker Systems

If you’ve ever shopped around for studio monitors or PA loudspeakers, chances are you’ve come across the terms 2-way and 3-way. These two terms are pretty straightforward – they designate the number of speakers featured in the monitor. While that might seem simple, there's a lot more going on that just the number of speakers. Below, we take a closer look at these type of systems and things to think about when deciding between the two.

 

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Monday, July 23, 2018

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A Closer Look At The Gallien-Krueger MB115-II Bass Combo

 

As an industry leading manufacturer, the name Gallien-Krueger is well-known in the music equipment world, especially among bass players. Founded in 1968 by Bob Gallien, the Stockton, California-based company has built a well-earned reputation for their high-quality amplifiers and accessories. We recently took a good look at a few of their fantastic amp heads -- the MB200, RB1001-II, and Fusion 550. Today, we're taking one of their popular combos for a spin -- the GK MB115-II.

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Brand Spotlight: Raw Vintage Guitar Pickups And Accessories

 

Like cars, vintage equipment is a huge market in the guitar world. While the latest guitar models feature plenty of great innovation and outstanding tone, there's just something about the classics that will never go out of style. But just like cars, finding vintage parts can be easier said than done (or very pricey). In comes manufacturers like Raw Vintage -- a company dedicated to recreating vintage-specific pickups and accessories. Below, we take a look at a few of our favorite products from Raw Vintage.

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Friday, July 20, 2018

Brand Spotlight: Neumann Microphones

 

Very few manufacturers are as revered in their line of business as Neumann is in the world of professional microphones. With almost a century of experience and a long legacy of innovations, many consider Neumann as one of the best (if not THE best) mic manufacturers in the world. And while classics like the U47 and U87 are still worshiped to this day, the company continues to pump out amazing mics. Below, we'd like to take a look at four modern Neumann mics that continue the excellent legacy the company is known for.

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Thursday, July 12, 2018

A Closer Look At The Boss Katana Guitar Amp Line

 

As one of the early pioneers of digital effects, Boss is highly responsible for pushing the limits of what pedals could offer musicians outside of the studio. But as great as their pedals are, Boss is more than just an effects manufacturer -- they also make their own amplifiers. Based on the tech behind their popular Waza amplifier, the Katana line of amps embodies everything that Boss gear is known for -- powerful controls, versatile sounds, and very competitive prices. Today, we take a look at three different flavors of the Boss Katana guitar amp line up -- a 1x12 combo, a 2x12 combo, and a fully featured amp head.

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Thursday, July 5, 2018

Great Solid-State Guitar Amplifiers Under $400

 

A few months ago, we took a look at a few great tube combo amplifiers priced under $600 that we feel provided the best value for the money. Today, we'd like to give the same treatment to the solid state amplifier! While they might not be regarded with the same amount of praise as their tube brethren, solid-state amplifiers are by far more durable and affordable. But just because tube amps are still king doesn't mean you can't find a great solid-state amplifier that sounds great. Below, we take a look at four solid state amps that we feel offer the best bang for your buck.

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Wednesday, July 4, 2018

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Monday, July 2, 2018

Quilter Labs MicroPro Mach 2 8-Inch Combo Amp Review

 

Quilter Labs is known for their use of Class D amplifier technology, also known as “switching amps.” These aren’t your more common transistor or even vacuum tube amps we’re talking about here, but a whole different technology. The reason this is important to know before heading into our review is that in order to fully understand the MicroPro Mach 2 8" Combo, and how such a little amp can pack such big sound, we have to understand that we’re dealing with a different beast than transistor or tube.

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Brand Spotlight: J. Rockett Guitar Effects Pedals

 

At ProAudioLand, we love guitar effects pedals. Whether it's from the big name brands like Boss and MXR or the lesser know boutique manufacturers like Analog Alien and Walrus Audio, we love sharing with our visitors all of the great pedals out there. With that in mind, we'd like to take the time to take a closer look at a brand of pedals that fall into the latter camp -- J Rockett Audio Designs. Formed in 2006 by longtime musicians Chris Van Tassel and Jay Rockett, these pedals are built with one simple all-encompassing mantra -- for players by players. Below, we take a look at a few of our favorite effects from the guys at J Rockett Audio Designs.

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