The HUB by Musician's Friend

Musician's Friend's Ryan Silo tweaks his guitar pedalboard

Anatomy of a Guitar Pedalboard

Posted on Friday, 21 September 2018 11:27.

Ryan Silo of Musician’s Friend dishes on his two-chain guitar effects pedalboard and the stomp boxes he can’t live without.

Michael Anthony with his Peavey VB-MA Bass Amp and MA-810 Speaker Cabinet

Bass Icon Michael Anthony on His Peavey VB-MA Amp Head & MA-810 Cab

Posted on Friday, 21 September 2018 13:51.

We explore his signature bass amplification rig and the sonic realities of touring massive venues.

Yamaha MODX Keyboards Announced

Posted on Friday, 14 September 2018 10:39.

Building on the technology of their flagship MONTAGE series, Yamaha has introduced the new MODX series of keyboards.

Native Instruments Announces KOMPLETE 12, TRAKTOR S4 MK3 and more

Posted on Friday, 07 September 2018 09:39.

Native Instruments announces new products aimed at producers, DJs, keyboardists and more.

Universal Audio Apollo X Audio Interface Family

Universal Audio Apollo X Audio Interface Series Unveiled

Posted on Thursday, 06 September 2018 10:00.

Universal Audio's Apollo X Thunderbolt audio interfaces deliver elite audio conversion, more DSP and surround sound monitoring.

Gibson 2019 Electric Guitars Previewed at Summer NAMM ‘19

Gibson 2019 Guitars and Basses Unveiled

Posted on Friday, 31 August 2018 21:00.

Gibson has unveiled their latest line of Les Pauls, SGs, ES-335s, basses and more.

The SG Guitar Buying Guide

Posted on Wednesday, 15 August 2018 11:30.

How to Choose the Gibson SG or Epiphone SG electric guitar that's right for you and your budget

Can I Record & Mix Music Just Using Headphones?

Posted on Thursday, 09 August 2018 11:43.

Are studio monitor speakers essential for home or mobile studio owners or can you get away with just using headphones?

Milkman Sound Creamer Guitar Amplifier Hands-On Review

Hands-On Review: Milkman Sound Creamer

Posted on Thursday, 02 August 2018 09:55.

Curious about Milkman Sound's Creamer combo amp? Read on for our in-depth review and sound clips.

Jamie Stillman of Earthquaker Devices on-stage with Relaxer (Photo: Nick Garcia)

Fuzz Pedal Design with Jamie Stillman of EarthQuaker Devices

Posted on Wednesday, 01 August 2018 08:58.

This restless innovator and his crew of obsessives hand-build astounding guitar effects pedals out of their headquarters in Akron, Ohio.

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