Mic manufacturer Rode is giving away M1, M2 and M3 mics for one Australian Dollar throughout August MORE >
The young actress and music artist Miley Cyrus was recently built a recording studio at her parents L.A home for her 16th birthday. MORE >
A British newspaper has commended the impact that a legendary Beatles album cover has had on subsequent album designs. MORE >
Electric guitar manufacturer Gibson has hailed the pioneering design of the SG, noting that it still looks radical today. MORE >
Some of the most famous blues players in history have been praised by Gibson for their bottleneck skills. MORE >
Brian May has encouraged musicians to connect with their emotions when they play the electric guitar. MORE >
A trombone is one of the most popular and versatile brass instruments, featuring prominently in genres as diverse as classical and jazz. As a result, people who are buying one for the first time may wish to consider which type suits them best. It may be a relatively simple brass instrument, but it is vital for learners to make sure they get the right one. MORE >
People who play bass guitar do not get enough credit, a music specialist has claimed. MORE >
Webb Wilder has given a glowing endorsement of one of his favourite guitars - the Gibson Les Paul. MORE >
Jimmy Page has dismissed the idea of using Led Zeppelin's music on a computer game. MORE >
Offering the ability to take recording projects and software on a USB stick, the EnergyXT 2.5 Plus system has been praised by SoS magazine. MORE >
The Epiphone Dot ES-335 has been named the most popular budget electric guitar. MORE >
Feargal Sharkey has praised the wide-ranging impact that music can have on both society and the economy. MORE >
More than 1,000 air guitarists have come together to break a world record. MORE >
Sir Paul McCartney has been praised for his musical versatility by a member of his touring band. MORE >
Music software company Native Instruments, are giving away components from the respected Guitar Rig 3 for free. MORE >
A Gibson electric guitar has been signed by a number of celebrities ahead of a charity auction. MORE >
Guitar World magazine has handed an award to Peavey for its VYPYR 75 guitar amplifier. MORE >
The official poster for the new electric guitar-themed movie It Might Get Loud has just been released. MORE >
Hundreds of drummers will head to Birmingham on Monday in a bid to break a world record. MORE >
Former Doors guitarist Robbie Krieger has given glowing praise to his instrument of choice - the Gibson SG. MORE >
Portable audio recorders now feature in a new special offer MORE >
Take That have outdone some of the biggest names in popular music by winning a second Silver Clef award. MORE >
The Rolling Stones' former electric guitar player has been commended by fans - 40 years after his tragic death. MORE >
Electric guitar manufacturer Gibson has praised one of its keenest exponents - blues legend BB King. MORE >
A music website has called on its readers to name their favourite budget acoustic guitars. MORE >
Electric guitar manufacturer Gibson has hailed its ongoing popularity with some of the world's top rock musicians. MORE >
The Epiphone PR5-E has been praised for its longevity by guitar manufacturer Gibson. MORE >
Blur's brief reunion has prompted the band's electric guitar player to suggest making a brand new album. MORE >
Dave Smith Instruments’ Mopho has been put forward for a 2009 Technical Excellence and Creativity Award. MORE >
Jimi Hendrix has been praised for his use of a Gibson Flying V on stage and in the studio. MORE >
Matchbox Twenty frontman Rob Thomas has revealed that a song on his latest solo album was heavily influenced by INXS. MORE >
M-Audio’s advanced keyboard controller has been commended in July 2009’s Future Music magazine. MORE >
Francis Rossi has said practising on the electric guitar in recent years has made him a far better musician. MORE >
Musicians who enjoy genres such as jazz and classical may be keen to invest in a trumpet, as it suits both styles perfectly. But with many different types available, they may be well advised to consider a variety of factors before choosing to make an investment. MORE >
The new UA vintage tone channel strip – the LA-610 Mk II - now comes with a free UAD-2 Solo plugin DSP card. MORE >
Legendary surf guitarist Dick Dale has said he still gets a thrill from performing live at the age of 72. MORE >
People who want to listen to their favourite live recordings have been encouraged to use a good set of headphones. MORE >
Shure has commended its SRH440 headphones for offering versatility and quality to users. MORE >
Focusrite have added the Saffire Pro 24 to their range of audio interfaces – it has been reviewed in this month’s Sound On Sound. MORE >
Between 18th July and 30th September all purchases of a Fender USA Standard Strat or Tele qualify for a free Champion 600 Vintage Modified Amp. MORE >
Korg’s classic MicroKORG synth has recently received a positive review from The Guardian. MORE >
One of the top blues guitarists of all time has been hailed by Gibson in the wake of what would have been his 94th birthday. MORE >
Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders has revealed that she still enjoys being on the road with her band. MORE >
Music software company East West have recently announced that their summer buy one get one free offer will continue until 31st July 2009. MORE >
Peavey recently launched a new electric guitar aimed at the metal market - the Peavey Void III is the sequel to the popular Void II. MORE >
In this month's Play Music Pickup, the Ibanez RGA42 electric guitar has received a fantastic review. MORE >
George Fullerton, one of the men behind the design of the Fender Telecaster, has died. MORE >
Eric Clapton will brandish a cricket bat rather than an electric guitar this weekend for a special charity event. MORE >
Some of the best electric guitar players in the world have been praised for their contributions to other artists' work. MORE >
A British newspaper has reported that the company behind Michael Jackson's ill-fated London gigs wants Led Zeppelin to play the dates instead. MORE >
Deep Purple's Smoke on the Water has been commended for its highly memorable guitar riff. MORE >
Dave Grohl is returning to his stool behind the drum kit to perform in a new rock supergroup. MORE >
Neil Young has insisted that he wants to remain forward-looking rather than stuck in the past. MORE >
An electric guitar player is auctioning off a Gibson Les Paul that was struck by a lightning bolt 17 years ago. MORE >
Paul McCartney is rumoured to be planning a big farewell tour before he turns 70. MORE >
A father and son who helped to create the largest drum ensemble in history have hailed the "amazing" atmosphere at the event. MORE >
Pop veteran Sir Cliff Richard has insisted that he is not thinking about retiring any time soon. MORE >
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is to make an appearance in the next series of The Simpsons. MORE >
Joan Armatrading has admitted that choosing her favourite guitar player of all time is a difficult task. MORE >
One of the most essential items for a musician, engineer or producer who is recording in a home or studio is a good set of headphones. Listeners can use them to determine whether the recording they are working on is pleasing to the ears, technically accurate and well mixed. But prospective buyers must consider a number of issues before choosing to invest in a pair of their own. MORE >
Julian Lennon has suggested that he could complete a half-written composition by his late father. MORE >
Fender's Road Worn telecasters have been given high praise from Guitar World magazine. MORE >
The Boss PS-5 guitar effects pedal has just received a superb review in Playmusic Pickup magazine. MORE >
Electric guitar manufacturer Gibson has announced that it is supporting a contemporary guitar school in London. MORE >
Fans of The Beatles are preparing to recreate one of the Fab Four's most iconic album covers. MORE >
The three members of rock supergroup Cream are still good friends today, Jack Bruce has stated. MORE >
Musical instrument manufacturer Roland has launched the XXX Sale, offering both great savings across the range, as well as an extended warranty. MORE >
Gibson has compiled a list of the some of the most famous musicians to play the Firebird electric guitar on stage or on record. MORE >
Electric guitar manufacturer Gibson has commended the pioneering efforts of musicians who incorporated distortion into their sound. MORE >
A musician whose acoustic guitar was damaged by an air carrier has become a YouTube sensation. MORE >
An attempt to create the biggest ever drum ensemble in history has succeeded. MORE >
The popular Guitar Hero computer game has been defended by Aerosmith drummer after it was criticised by other rock musicians. MORE >
The most expensive music video of all time is 'Scream' by the late Michael Jackson. No expense was spared on the futuristic production of this video, and the electric guitars that Jackson used were of no exception to this rule, with the Gibson Flying V taking centre stage. MORE >
Buy Ableton Live 8 before 31st August and get the Sampler software instrument for free MORE >
Electric guitar manufacturer Gibson has flagged up what it believes are some of the most notable nicknamed instruments. MORE >
The appeal of Gibson SGs with the world's foremost rockers has been hailed by the manufacturer. MORE >
Electric guitar legend Jeff Beck has admitted that he can get obsessed with the various aspects of playing the instrument. MORE >
Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page has drawn praise from U2 guitarist The Edge after the pair collaborated on a new film. MORE >
The cast of a musical in New York have assembled the largest air guitar ensemble of all time - and got themselves into the record books. MORE >
A world record attempt to assemble the biggest ever group of drummers is set to take place in Birmingham this month. MORE >
A recent release in the Valvetronix series, the VT15 combo has been reviewed in Play Music Pickup this month. MORE >
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