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Remo Powerstroke 3
Packaged wonderfully. It even had the box the head would come in at a music store. That box was packed inside yet another box and was packaged to prevent any damage. The head was not damaged at all and it sounds AMAZING. Great buy, will continue to buy also. | 45 stars
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The perfect size for an adolescent
I purchased this for my nephew's 12th birthday, as he's been asking for a keyboard for several years. He seems to be very happy with it, and it works well. Has a lot of different features that he can play around with. I'm sure it will provide him hours of entertainment for years to come. | 45 stars
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LOUSY!
This product is now discontinued, but no one bothers to tell you that before you make your purchase. Yes, it was very inexpensive, but you cannot update anything or register the product any longer!Two thumbs down! | 01 star
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The perfect bass
This bass is perfect for a young or old man. It's serious, big and have a great sound. It's a great bass! | 45 stars
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Looks are not everything...
Initially I was a bit disappointed with this rainstick; the cactus is not very attractive. It looks very much like an old piece of wood that has been allowed to lay out in the weather for an extended time. Depending on how it affects the sound, I may try braiding a leather lacing around it to give it a more interesting appearance. After playing with the rainstick for a few minutes I became more and more pleased with the purchase. I like the sound variations you can produce with it.The rainstick I received does not have a frayed string around the middle as shown in the picture; it has a woven band near one end that is far more attractive, being colorful without being gaudy.The rainstick seems a bit over priced, but I'm giving it four stars because I like the sounds you can make with it. | 34 stars
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good
not bad but not large than I expectedit's about 1inch size.(square)and easy to use. that's good.I saw one small stamp.. I wonder how small it isif this larger stamp is not that big. | 23 stars
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Ode to the Dream of a Pink Guitar
Oh, how I longed for a guitar of my very own. Preferably, pink, with light guage strings and a low, low asking price. Imagine my joy when I see Austin Bazaar's 38in pink cutaway steel string accoustic guitar! Imagine my disappointment when it arrived. Now, I know that you're not going to get the best guitar in the world for under forty dollars, but the description and pictures are somewhat misleading, and it said the original price was over a hundred dollars (which is just crazy).First, I have no idea how many lights they have shining on this thing to make it that beautiful light pink color we see in the picture, but the color is actually a much darker color pink, with an even darker pink close to the edges of the guitar. Now, I also know that an item's color doesn't always photograph well, but we have here a "customer" image that also shows a light, girly pink. I felt safe in assuming the thing would be a light, pretty pink. Instead I got dirty, grunge girl pink, which is ok, just not what I wanted. Also, it has a rough, crappy finish in some spots which just sucks.The next biggest disappointmet was the head. The head on my guitar is not the head of the guitar that is pictured. This is what makes me feel "kinda" ripped off. The head of the guitar that's pictured, is typical of most guitars with individual tuning pegs that claim to be made of brass and steel or some such things, and is solid. Usualy the brand name goes here with some sort of cool little design, but not always. The head of the guitar I actually received is completely different. Ever see the head on a classical guitar? It looks like that. Did you ever see a cheap kid's guitar for sale at Walmart? It looks like that. And the tuning pegs are definitely plastic. I hate classical guitars. The only thing that makes this NOT a classical guitar is the steel strings. And the cutaway I guess, not sure on that one, but whatever.The only reason I'm keeping it is becuase it was so cheap and it would be a hassle to send it back. It plays reasonably well, and that's something at least. Not much, but something. | 12 stars
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It's okay...not the best.
This capo is really just adequate for me. I mean, it does the job...just not well enough for my liking. I play a Takamine EA10C and find that this capo works fine...on four of the six strings!...I tend to always have buzzing with this capo on both the B string and high E string no matter what fret its on or how I position it...Bottom line, I'd just get a Kyser or Shubb. Both work MUCH better. | 23 stars
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How do they do it for this price?
I was shocked at how great this little violin was for this price. I don't know yet how it will hold up with my musical little 3 year old grandson, but it will be worth it to me to get that picture. | 45 stars
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AWESOME LIVE DRUM HEADS
These drums will give you the right amount of loudness to perform in live settings. Everyone in the crowd will hear what you have play, and the with right amount of stick definition to the low end these drum heads create will astound you. Use these for live, you'll be the star of the show. | 45 stars
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Works great, sturdy enough for my heavyweight Les Paul ~
This is super easy to install. Make two pilot holes. Widen them. Screw in the two sheet rock screws (unless you find a stud), then screw the unit in.The guitar hangs freely, so there is no buffer at the bottom, but since it's a bit of a distance from the wall, I have not worried about the bottom swinging in and hitting the wall.I have two staggered on the wall and my guitars look great, and it saves space! I turned an empty section of wall into a functioning guitar rack that looks great! And it's so sturdy I am not worried in the least about it coming down. Works great for my heavy, solid body Les Paul Black Beauty and my Washburn BT4 (Strat style).Highly highly recommended!!! | 45 stars
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Great Sticks
I got a few pairs of these as a gift. I wasn't sure if I'd like them because they are smaller, lighter, and thinner than the 5A and 5AN I usually use. I am a jazz and blues drummer, and I usually play in small, intimate club settings. They have enough weight behind them to get solid strokes, but the thinner shoulder and tip cut down on the unwanted volume and attack. They're not as thin as a 7A or as thick as a 5A. They seem to be right in between. I love them, and now I don't use the 5A or 5 AN as much anymore. If your style is more rudiment or jazz chops oriented, I think you'll like these. If your style is to plow through a drumhead, then these are not for you. Hope this helps my fellow drummers. | 45 stars
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So simple, very effective, wish I had invented!
I use about 60 of these floaters on the 2x6 floor joists of my vocal isolation booth to decouple the floor from the concrete foundation of my home office. Very simple. A secret I picked up on YouTube was to staple the floaters on one side to the joists so they do not fall off when moving the structure around. I love the simplicity of these things. Wish I could charge 2 bucks a piece for them! | 45 stars
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SURE NOT
I TOOK A WHOLE MONTH FOR THIS PRODUCT TO ARRIVE, I CONTACT THE SELLER TWICE AND SHE TOLD ME THERE WAS PROBLEM WITH THE SHIPPING AND SHE WILL SEND ME AN EMAIL WHEN THE PRODUCT WAS READY TO SHIP. IN THE WHOLE MONTH I DIDNT RECIVE NO EMAIL ABOAU THIS ALL THE EMAIL THAT I RECEIVED WAS SAYING THAT SORRY ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND ALL THAT.THE PRODUCT IS GREAT THE SELLER AND ALL THAT NOT THE BEST | 12 stars
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Big upgrade in my flugel sound!
This mouthpiece is beautiful to look at, easy to play, and sounds great! It's such a treat to be able to improve my sound with zero hours of additional practice! | 45 stars
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Good value. Concider them disposeable for a professional.
Bought a set of these earlier this year based on reviews here. Always experience fast delivery on Amazon. Using them in a weekly karaoke show at college bar. My host says they sound pretty good. Thery're not Shure's but I don't wanna invest that kind of money for singing drunks (lol). One mic has lower gain than others but that's the worst I can say right now. If I have 2 mics still working after a year, I'll feel like they paid for themselves. Ordered a refurb set last week, ordering another today as the price dropped. Removing a set of AKG's from one show to save for back up's. Going to let the drunks sing with the good cheapies! | 34 stars
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It's OK
Don't get me wrong--this isn't a BAD product, but it really isn't very useful, either. I find the dancers are fairly amusing for a while and the analog recorder makes a really easy way to record old tapes, but that's about it. Also, the recorder ONLY records in proprietary Micro$oft .wma format instead of offering a useful-for-editing format like .wav. Because of this, the only time I ever use it is when I am feeling lazy and I have it set my recording level for me.I would only recommend this product if:1. Like me, you can get it "Free after rebates" (don't forget about taxes and shipping). Don't even think about paying more than $5 (after taxes, etc) for it.2. You already know you like a certain feature (like the dancers)--don't get this hoping for something great because you will probably be disappointed3. You have a lot of extra space on your hard drive and4. You have a fast internet connection (Downloading dancers requires up to 20MB or more PER DANCER!) | 12 stars
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Popular E string
This is one of the most popular E strings. works well with most of other brands like Dominant or Helicore.Somewhat over rated like most of other strings but that's how it is.Personally, I can't tell the difference between this and other steel or aluminum E strings.Nevertheless, this is good E string that works well. If your violin produces harsh sound with this, try Obligato. | 34 stars
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Terrific Value and Excellent Service
I ordered this terrific Guitar for my daughter for Christmas, and she absolutely loves it. It arrived right on time as promised, and made a little girl very happy! Not only was it a terrific value, I was thrilled with the quality of the product and speed of arrival!I would definitely purchase from this vendor again with out any hesitation! The joy in my daughters face when she saw her first guitar was priceless. | 45 stars
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Great product
I have used this rotor oil for my horn for a long time. It is easy to apply and the rotors are smooth and quiet. | 45 stars
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Easy to setup and handy.
Using Ubuntu Linux with a Roland SC-55 and Kurzweil piano the UM-1EX was detected by Rosegarden software with no need to use the Edirol driver CD. Playback to both devices works flawlessly and keyboard to computer also handled without problems. The cables are of a gauge that will handle some abuse. Does what I want for a reasonable price. | 34 stars
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the good and not-so-good
I am not a violin expert, but I have played in the past on rented school violins. That is my frame of reference.I have been told by a person who knows violins that this one decent. It is very attractive and it has a full sound. For the price we spent (about $100 less than the current price) I thought it came with an attractive, decent case. The package included a nice velvet cloth to place over the violin, some inexpensive rosin, a shoulder strap for the case, and an additional tailpiece. The tailpiece on the violin has fine tuning bolts and they work the way I expected.I replaced the bridge because it was warping after a few weeks. I also replaced the strings for somewhat better quality ones, but honestly, the string replacement only mildly improved the sound of the violin and its ease of playing. The bow seems decent -- it tightens up properly and is not shedding its hair.The turning pegs work - they hold the tune. But they can be hard to turn. BUT - I'd rather have them hard to turn than not holding the strings in place!I am a bit disappointed with the sound of the violin. The sound is full and it resonates in the violin body, which is good! But the sound is bright and a bit harsh. I purchased an inexpensive mute, which actually sweetens the sound quite a bit.The chin rest is not the one in the picture. It came with a center bolting rest, which I find rather uncomfortable. However, it is a perfectly good chin rest. | 23 stars
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eskeptic drummer
first of all i need buy something with a low price and great quality this cymbal is that low price and great quality¡¡¡¡ | 45 stars
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Does what it's supposed to do
I don't know much to say about it--it just works. The connections are nice and tight, no hiss or other noise is present when in use. A+ | 45 stars
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Wonderful Deep Booming Sound
My Remo Buffalo Drum 16" is perfect and exactly what I was hoping for. The sound varies depending on where and how hard you strike it. It's very loud and gives me the deep resonating boom I was looking for.The 16" is a very nice size for me. Just the right size of large. I was thinking about getting the 22" but am glad I didn't as it would be too big. And I thought about getting the 14", which probably would have been just fine but, I really love the 16" size. Very comfortable to hold.I can't wait to take it to a drumming circle. | 45 stars
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Do not buy this as a wash
I need a high power UV light and since the Chauvet LED Shadow has been back ordered by everyone for over a month and won't be available for at least another month I needed an alternative solution. I figured the American DJ P-64LED/UV would do the trick if I put a diffusion filter in front of it. Note that its more expensive than the LED Shadow, has less LEDs and a narrower beam. All negatives IMHO. Well I just unpacked this about 30 minutes ago and nearly panicked. Default it has a constant strobe effect and the manual makes it sound like you can't disable the strobe. Turn all 4 strobe related switches off and it stops. I'm a bit concerned about the thing anyway, it seems to flicker a lot anytime I move or adjust it. Power plug is firmly connected, but all LEDs (including power LED) flicker if I jiggle it. I'm not particularly happy with it considering the price, if you can get Chauvet buy that instead its much higher quality. But if you need a long-throw UV par I suppose this would do. | 23 stars
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Nice Addition
Microsoft Plus for XP is a nice Addition. It was Fantastic, it didn't have as many different games and screen savers as I thought it was going to but it was still a plus to XP. I would buy it again. It has extra things that I will probably not ever use. But if you are a audio and visual buff, you will probably love it! | 34 stars
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worth it
I bought this set for my husband. With the guitar being the most important part of the deal it was great. case is more of a cover, the book is basic(not in a bad way) ... but the tuner didnt seem to work too well. I say for someone that is just learning and wanting to see if they like it this is the perfect route to go. | 34 stars
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Great look!!
I bought this for my customization project. It came pre-shielded. Fits and looks awesome!! Tortoise shell color made my Strat really stand out. | 45 stars
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Wasted my time, AARRGGG!!!!!
Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't. What good is an unpredictable MIDI interface? Downloaded the driver onto my new Windows 7 computer and began my frustrations and dissappointments. I used a MIDI controller keyboard and a Yamaha PSR-292 with no lasting success. | 01 star
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Heavy, sturdy, and work very well!
We purchased this pedal for our Casio WK-200 keyboard. WE specifically wanted a pedal that felt like a piano, not a cheap plastic one. This pedal is perfect! It makes our playing experience much more enjoyable! Definetely worth the purchase... buy now! | 45 stars
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LINE 6 HD150 AMP
The amplifier and its features are great. The documentation is poor. If you are the type of person that has an unlimited amount of time to spend navigating their rather obtuse website, then this has been sent from heaven to you. Have fun. On the other hand, if you actually need to use the equipment, do not have hours upon hours of spare time, and prefer getting the answer to your particular need rather than reading about everything else in the universe, then this amp comes from Dante's lowest level of hell. For example, it took 4 hours, two phone calls, and a 2 day wait for an answer before I had the info needed to plug it in to a Line 6 double stack speaker array with confidence that it would not burn up from lack of proper impedence matching (which they warn you about but do not provide info to prevent). This company has a serious disconnect between the high quality of their hardware and the low quality of their USEFUL documentation. But... the amp itself is great, if you ever figure out how to use it after it has been turned on. | 34 stars
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Mackie Excellence SRM-150
Awesome little speaker.Very Versitle.I am a drummer and use it for a stage monitor.Crystal clear with no distortion.I am very happy with Mackie Products."The poor mans Bose" | 45 stars
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took 2 weeks longer to arrive than they said it would...
I am not sure if it was the postoffice that delayed the arrival or the company I ordered it from. I got an email stating the musical washboard would arrive on December 20th and it didn't show up. If it hadn't been intended as a Christmas present it would have been less of an issue. I called the company and they said it was at a postoffice a couple hours away from me and I should get it soon. They also said if it didn't show up within 2 weeks to call them back and they would try to figure something out. Luckily the item arrived (although it was more than 2 weeks late) so I didn't have to call again to search for my missing item. | 34 stars
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Don't learn the hard way
Buy one...NOW!!After 30 years of gigging with low to mid end guitars, I finally broke down and invested in a Taylor 814-CE. The difference in tone quality from the cheap guitars is amazing, due to in part, an extremely thin UV cured finish that allows the solid Indian Rosewood and Sitka Spruce tone woods to resonate properly. Feedback on stage with floor monitors had always been an issue with any acoustic guitar I played, but I lived with it becuase I hate those rubber plugs.Unfortunately, after only about six months gigging 2-3 nights a week, I started to notice wear on the bottom edge of the sound hole (something that never happened to any of the cheap laminated thick finish guitars I had played all my life). Realizing I was not going to change my playing style and it was getting worse, I started researching a solution on-line. All I could find at first were the cheap hole plugs I HATE. The thought of sticking a $9 tone killing rubber plug in my $3000 Taylor to prevent further damage did not sit well with me. Then I discovered the Lute Hole Cover. Not only did it completely resolve the feedback issue without sacrificing any tone, but it completely hides the damage and prevents any new wear. And it rates an eleven in the eye candy department!! Don't learn the hard way...get a Lute Hole today! | 45 stars
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makes the job doen
the material feel a little cheap but it make s the job done, it will work good for basic karaoke kids microphones and goes well on my microphone metal stand | 34 stars
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ME NIEGO A GRABAR POR PC!
La verdad grabar en el PC no es lo mio, lo intenté con CUbase, Cakewalk, en fin, yo requiero de un equipo cómodo, confiable, seguro que me de lo que un software ofrece hoy, y ese equipo es el Tascam 2488MKII, gran procesador de efectos, cómodo, excelente calidad de sus componentes, en fin... | 45 stars
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Best Darn Instrument to PC/Mac cable in town!
Perfect for using musical instrument connected to line in on the PC or Mac for your favorite applic's. There is no better in quality or workmanship. It is worth the price. | 45 stars
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Wrong choice for me
Well the mouthpiece might be great, but apparently is not the same size as a 3c for Cornet. We wasted our money | 12 stars
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A sad imitation of a classic 1960s guitar
I really wanted to like this guitar. I played it for a couple of weeks, hoping the flaws would stop bothering me, but I finally realized I just had to overlook too much to feel okay keeping it. I sent it back.First of all, the good things. It sounded good, really good, what with the P90s and the fully hollow body. I think the Casino Elitist sounded better, a little richer and more solid, but it was close; really they were both good sounds, just different, almost coming down to personal preference. And the action felt good, too, low and fast. The quality of the woodwork was good overall, except for a clumsily-cut curve in the headstock, which disappointed me because, to my eye, this nice little arc carved on each side of the headstock is part of the iconic design of the Casino, a nice little detail that sets it apart from its Gibson cousins. The polyurethane finish was well done, smooth and even.But the stain was another story. It was applied in blotches, and you could see streaks and sponge marks where the stain had been allowed to dry too much before wiping off, or something of this nature. Streaky, ugly, blotchy. Not good.The pots appeared to be cheap, and when you twisted them, they wobbled on their axis rather than spinning straight. This did not inspire confidence; I feared for their longevity.But the frets were the deal killer. The fret job was abandoned halfway to completion. Maybe they thought nobody would notice. Maybe a lot of people wouldn't. Here's what they did: the frets were hammered into the fingerboard, the ends smoothed off, and the frets were leveled with a file or belt sander. Then some worker began the job of crowning the frets with a fret file . . . and there it ended, throw the guitar in a box and ship it out the door. The crowning was never completed, so the tops of the frets were not properly rounded, but were left way too flat, too wide. And the file (or belt sander) marks had not been sanded smooth, so the harshly flat tops of all the frets had ridges in them like corduroy! Imagine what that feels like when you play it. Bend a string and instead of a nice smooth feel--and sound--you get this grinding feel, and a grinding sound as well. It was kind of funny, kind of funky in a dime-store cheapo guitar way, like some $29 Woolworth guitar one of those old real roots Chicago blues guys might have played back in the '50s . . . but for a guitar at this price point, a guitar that's trying to be a real grown-up guitar instead of a toy guitar--this is completely unacceptable. Laughable really, deserving of scorn. Where was quality control? Or is this the standard the once-proud Epiphone company has set for itself? I will never know the answer, but I do know I will never risk buying one of these junkers again. It cost me over 80 bucks to ship this guitar and case back to the online store I bought it from--they shipped the guitar and case separately, so two boxes, two FedEx bills--so, expensive experiment.Too bad, because I really wanted to like this guitar. | 01 star
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Decent system
I purchased 3 of these for use in my church. I should have read the description a little closer, didn't realize this particular item doesn't include a mic, so we had to get the mics from a local dealer. It's a pretty decent wireless system, we've had a few issues with interference and pops, but not a bad deal for the price. | 23 stars
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Great bang for buck
This little mixer does the trick. The power LED is insanely bright blue, though.And it could use an on/off switch, but I have mine hooked into a power strip with the amp and components so it's not on all the time. | 34 stars
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Gibson SG worn cherry
I purchased this guitar because I was playing in a "Doors" cover band and we were entering in a tribute band competition. I thought I would play it for one or two shows and quickly go back to using my Strat. Boy was I wrong. This guitar is great in every way, the tone, the feel, the fact that it's light and doesn't break my back. It has been my main guitar now for 3 months and I play it for everything. | 45 stars
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Excellent quality and sound
I am a teacher that often has trouble with my voice so these help project my voice saving me from soar throats. Our school uses a Sure sound system but the small microphone that came with the unit was a clip on and did not pick up my voice. This unit is fairly comfortable a works great. They offer 3 connector styles by modle number. Make sure you order the right model number based on the type of connector you have on the "receiver" unit it plugs into. You can view a PDF verson of the schematic online to see which module number you need. | 45 stars
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Great quality for the price
I have been playing this harp for 2 years, and it has served my needs quite well. I love it!These Mid-East Manufacturing harps tend to get a bad rap because so many people get one as a starter when they don't know anything about harps, and sometimes the quality isn't totally consistent between harps. Just make sure there's a good return policy when you buy it, in case you get a "lemon" (again, I am pleased with my harp and have had no problems). It's true that it's great as a starter harp, but it is also still good when you become a bit more advanced. I play mine all the time, for my own private enjoyment as well as for public performance.This harp has good tone, and it holds a tune beautifully. Some have complained that the pegs get loose, and the strings buzz, but I have not had any problems with either of those things (pegs on this style of harp---including the expensive ones---do tend to loosen, but that is easily fixed. You can look up how to do it online). You do need to calibrate the sharpening levers yourself, but that is really easy to do as long as you have a small Philips screwdriver and a tuner.There are 2 drawbacks, in my opinion, on this harp: One is the limited range but for many songs, you can just move up or down an octave, or re-arrange the left hand notes to fit the harp's range. The second is the quality of the levers. They are pretty bad. However, if regulated properly (again, not very difficult) they can be adequate. I only use the C and F levers when I play this harp, even though all the strings have them.This is a really good harp to buy if you want to explore harping but aren't sure about investing a huge amount of money. It is also nice if you want to have an easily portable harp that still has good sound. With the (very) low price and good quality, this is a great deal! (So I still give it 5 stars) | 45 stars
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Don't buy Behringer if you want long term support
Not a bad controller for the price - a lot of capabilities. Slightly lightweight and cheap feel, but then it is cheap. However, forget it if you want to use it beyond Windows XP 32 bit. Behringer say they provide a Win 7 64 bit driver, but it is only an audio driver, no controls! Why would you provide this for a Deck controller? It shows very poor attitude to customer support not to provide support on the next generation of PCs. | 12 stars
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Good!
For some reason I was still shocked by the size of this guitar because it was tiny but I like all of the accessories that came with it. The only thing that didn't work was the strap because the actual guitar didn't a place for me to place the strap. The extra strings were helpful because I broke a string while trying to tune it. | 45 stars
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These strings Rock!
These 80/20 Bronze strings feel and sound batter than any Phosphor Bronze strings I've ever played. They give my steel string acoustic guitar the Electric feel I want, more than any other strings I've tried. Not quite Super Slinky, but more Slinky than other acoustic strings available. I'll never switch back to Phosphor Bronze again! The plain steel 'G' string makes less noise when changing chords too. Some reviews say this string won't stay tuned, but I've never had a problem. They even stay tuned under extreme bending conditions. Less neck tension too. I give the Rock and Blues strings 2 thumbs up! Too bad my local music stores won't stock them, so I'm ordering 2 sets from Amazon. | 45 stars
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APC H15
This is a very nice piece of equipment. Very simple, very well designed and exactly what I needed to protect my investmant. I was initially concerned that it would not have enough current handling capacity for my amps, receiver, plasma and other electronics, but has not even come close to the 15 amps that it is rated for, most of the time runs about 6 or 7 amps. Very pleased and would recommend to others looking for a great power conditioner/surge protector.Thanks. | 45 stars
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Doesn't do all that it says it does
I bought this program for one reason and one reason only: it was the only CD-burning program among the dozen or so I considered that claimed to be able to convert REAL files to .mp3s or .WAV files. After two hours at the computer and countless consultations of the manual, I re-checked the box to make sure I hadn't misread it. I hadn't - the box definitely lists REAL files among those the program can import and convert, and it also says it's compatible with all types of formats - but this clearly isn't really the case.It does appear to work as well as any other program with respect to other formats and creating CDs from records and tapes, but the screen layout and the recording process are needlessly cumbersome, and there are a lot of bells and whistles that don't appear to improve the sound quality of the recordings much if at all. For a simpler and more user-friendly program, I recommend Cakewalk Pyro. (It isn't compatible with REAL files either, but it also doesn't claim otherwise.) The only good thing I have to say about Magix right now is that thanks to them, I now know Circuit City's return policy really is as good as their commercials say. It's nice to know some companies don't lie about their products or services. | 01 star
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Excellent Value
I am not an experienced Guitarist, but I sure noticed the difference when I put these strings on my new guitar. I will defenitely buy them again. | 45 stars
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Bad Guitar
I bought this product hoping for a nice beginner guitar with nothing wrong. The neck was warped 2 dents and the head was bent. I went to a local music shop to see what they could do. They adjusted truss rod and it did not respond then they lowered saddles as low as they can go but now only 5 frets are in tune. Poor product | 01 star
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Toy Ocariina
The product is really just a toy, but it's priced appropriately so I have no complaints. Someone looking for a real musical instrument should expect to pay much more, and look for a wooden or ceramic version. | 12 stars
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Great speaker!
This amplifier is lightweight, and delivers great sound. So far I have used it with a keyboard, with an instrument microphone on my harp, and hooked up to my computer. In each case, it gives full, accurate sound reproduction. So much better than the bulky 40-pound amp I was lugging around! | 45 stars
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This...
...is a must if you have any of the Danelectro/FAB pedals. As anyone who has one of these pedals knows they eat 9-volts like candy, this is the solution. You get one of these and hook it up to a power splitter (Search for Visual Sound One Spot Multi-Plug 5 Cable) and you are good to go for up to 5 pedals! No more battery swaps, no more searching for a 9-volt every 5 minutes... | 45 stars
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Only 16 bit digital converter.
Just wanted to let everyone know that the USB diital interface in this unit is only 16 but rather than the standard 24 bit used by pretty much every studio nowadays. It's still handy if you just need to record something quick on your laptop and need a mic pre to do so. | 34 stars
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Great sounding Mic
I use this mic in a small church setting with close proxcimity to the front of house speakers. I am amazed at the headroom I have to work with and zero feedback unlike the peavy mic I finaly replaced (after 10 years). The old mic was always on the verge of feedback and I had to cut the e.q. settings to make it work, now I can e.q. this mic perfectly for the best natural sound. Also sound transfer from the podium to the mic was always a problem before, now it's non-existent. This is a great natural sounding mic that I would highly recomend. | 45 stars
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Great quality, but lacking in practicality
Another reviewer liked this Gibralter stick holder much more than the pro mark stick depot, so i decided to give it a try. What can i say? I was impressed. The actual material is very sturdy and durable. I can expect a good long life from this product, and that's perfectly fine with me, of course. It does not slip down the stand at all, and holds lots of sticks.Overall, a very reliable and useful stick holder. The major drawbacks became apparant after a lot of use. For one, I don't really have 20 sticks to jam in the bag, so I end up with only a few sticks floating around in the bag, which can prove to be a little unpractical. They are harder to grab and hop around a little every time I use my hi-hat pedal. The other problem is the fact that you can't angle it towards you, so access is slightly awkward. I know after reading that, you'll probably be thinking, "Man what's with the complaining? That's not such a big deal." But it really starts to get to you after you use it extensively.So the final verdict? I would definitely recommend that you buy this if you need a stick holder, but be sure you can deal with these little annoyances. This is definitely much better than the pro mark depot, which i tried as well. That one is great at first but slips down more and more often with time. With this, you are guarenteed quality, extensive use, and overall reliance. | 34 stars
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Pickers Pal is the Best
The Dunlop Picker's Pal is the fastest Capo I've ever used and if you've configured it correctly, always keeps the guitar in tune.You can keep it attached by the head stock while not using it (At least you can on a Martin D-35) and then quickly slip it to whatever fret you want in less than 5 seconds and the guitar will be perfectly in tune. My first Pickers Pal lasted me 30 years until my son broke it. I just purchased a new one and hope it lasts at least half as long. | 45 stars
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windows 7 drivers now available
I mainly wanted to post that PreSonus just recently put out a driver for Windows 7 (finally).With respect to the product, I use it, I like it, it works fine for the little bit of fiddling around I do with recording (which isn't much really).It also works fine as an External Sound Card for general computer use too.My only complaint is that the input levels are rather low, which is why I only gave it 4 stars. If you hook up a dynamic mic (i tried a couple, including my standard SM58) you have to crank the level all the way up, and maybe even turn the boost on, just to get a decent signal level, which makes it kinda rumbly. I just bought a MX990 cardioid for $45 to use with it (the 1394 will supply the phantom power), and an art tube preamp for $25 for some more oomph if needed, and my signal level issues are gone. | 34 stars
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Only buy if you can't travel with a larger guitar
I really wanted to like the Rover, but I returned it. Here's why:Pros:- Nice tone, when you get used to it. As everyone says, you can't compare this to a larger guitar. It sounds great on its own, however.- The neck plays nicely.Cons:- It's very, very hard to hold. I didn't install a front strap button as some people suggested, but I just couldn't get over having to deal with how to hold the Rover every time. I'd rather travel with a slightly larger guitar that I can play while resting on my leg. Example: The Emerald X7 carbon fiber guitar, which admittedly is much more expensive ($900), is very small and light, yet sits perfectly on my leg. I'd rather try to find a cheaper guitar for camping, etc. that I can play resting on my leg than keep the Rover.- The included straps and case had a horrible, sickening, chemical smell that didn't go away after a whole week on my balcony. I got this for a great price from Amazon, but shipping an item with this kind of strong smell is unacceptable. I shudder to think what the factory employees are dealing with who inhale this all day.- With the included strings, it was difficult to tune. I didn't try other strings because I returned it.- The case is larger than it needs to be, somewhat negating the Rover's size advantage. | 23 stars
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beautiful but not flawless
The gold trim pieces look beautiful on a good strad. But the particular set I received had rust-like spots on a few pieces which kind of disappointed me with how much I paid. But from a few feet away it wasn't noticeable. Overall a very cool thing to have to bling out an all silver strad! | 34 stars
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confusing product that should be a part of Reason 6.5
Let's face it--nobody is perfect, and that includes the good people at Propellerheads software. When I read about "Record" being released as a stand-alone product I knew a mistake was being made that would eventually be corrected, and wondered to myself, "Why on earth would they not build this directly into Reason?". Recycle not being built into Reason is another mistake that I am hoping gets corrected ASAP.Starting with 5 stars, I subtract four stars from this product for the way Propellerheads software presents, describes, and sells this technology. I then add a second star because for those who can decipher the true functionality of this program it actually does something extremely important: it allows you to import audio, slice it up based on Propellerhead's famous special audio detection technology, and then save it as a ".rex" file for use within Reason. Most people do not realize that without Recycle, Reason cannot do this! More specifically Propellerheads "rex" technology is a special and really great way to modify loop pitch without changing duration, and modifying loop duration without affecting pitch. These are some of the most important indispensable "secret" tools of the music production trade, especially when it comes to hip hop and electronic music production. Regular producers of other genres can also use Recycle to great benefit for all kinds of purposes.As a Reason owner there is nothing about Propellerheads that infuriates me more than this Recycle situation. If you buy Reason 6.5 without Recycle you are missing one of the most important features that exists within Reason--a fact that is not clearly explained at a pre-sales level. In plain English: poor Doctor Rex is only half-working until you buy Recycle. This whole situation is confusing to both new and existing Reason owners, and those who truly understand what Recycle does eventually come to the realization that their Reason purchase is incomplete. This is a stab in the chest to paying customers. People new to the idea of using Reason are especially left in-the-dark unless they discuss the matter with seasoned Reason veterans or dig through forums.In general I find this manner of marketing misleading. Without Recycle, Reason 6.5 owners cannot "slice" imported audio for full utilization within the Rex modules. Many customers do diligent research before buying Reason, yet learn about Recycle the hard way. Propellerheads has every right to sell this as a stand-alone product--I simply do not agree with their decision to do so. For what I paid for Reason / Record I feel this functionality should have been included. This is a sales driven problem and has nothing to do with development. They've had ample time to integrate Recycle technology into the Rex modules, and have simply chosen not to do so, at the expense of their customers.Finally, since problems like this have been fixed in the past, my crystal ball shows the future of Reason (v7) having an enhanced Rex module that performs all of the functions of Recycle (mainly slicing and trimming imported audio) directly within it. Can anyone say Professor Rex? Let's see what happens. | 12 stars
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A Little Cheap
There is no doubt that On-Stage has created simple, affordable stands, but it also makes them cheap sometimes. Now, the stand is made of metal, which is good, but the wood-floor screws were INSTANTLY stripped when I wanted to put in the rug-friendly ones. The grooves were made of PLASTIC. Who uses that? Also, the main beam began wobbling and I had t tighten it up again while I was positioning it around my station. Finally, on top is a non-skid surface. It's not full covered (I would've preferred that), but it's also a cheap material and you can see that it is because I noticed in one of my stands that there was an incomplete strip that they made up for with a separate rubber strip piece, so there's a slash down on side.Whatever, they do the job. But I'm not dying to tell everyone to get On-Stage stands. They do okay for what they're worth. If you're on a tight budget though, you can't go wrong. It'll do what you need it to do. Although one thing is nice, it's adjustable to various heights and includes a pin to hold it in place. That makes me happy. =) | 34 stars
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i just dont get it.
he sounds awful.as if hes in pain.i know for a fact after 1 second,i was in pain.poetry?!?!?!?!?consider who was listening to this poetry,high hippies.and people complain about ashley simpleson!!!!!!!!!!!!!im sure its too late but im willing to ante up for a vocal cords transplant and have him redo all of this crap.you hippies must have had some good stuff! | 01 star
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Clear sound
I'm recording my sermons on Sunday morning for a small church, [...]. See for yourself, quality sounds good. Only downside is that the microphone is not easily hidden. | 45 stars
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Excellent
This is my second experience bying in Amazon, and the presentation and the accuracy on the delivery was excellent.This product is over my expectation easy to learn and use.I recommend this way of buy because is over all safe and easy. | 45 stars
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Sonic Foundry to Sony
Well it took Sonic Foundry a good while to release this edition of there Acid 4 program. Was it worth the wait? Not really but for what you are paying for this program it is a steal. They changed a few things that make this worth buying (even if you are a Acid music 3 user) the song rendering is a lot better then what was offered with acid music 3. There is no internet noise (as I call it) when using the render option. The files sound really clear. The upload site has changed with this program ,for it will send you to the Screenblast site. The get loops/media option has changed with this program also you have the option to purchase loops from a Sony Screenblast site and become a member of this site (with a credit card) but that is a good thing because the loops where horrid that came with this particular program they seemed not only to be slim pickings they where some what generic. The program it's self is very stable,if you are looking at any Magix program do not waste your time stay with this program. I have not had this program crash my computer (Sony Vaio Laptop) and it is still very easy to use. With my purchase of this program it came with a free light version of Sound Forge 1.0(Sound editor program), which has not been a bad program and has been useful. The people who have never used this program, you do get free webspace to use your program with (Acidplanet is the name of the web site).There you can upload your creations and also enter remix contest for different signed artist(Madonna, Depeche Mode,Beck and ect.). If you can not play a lick or have nil musical talent this is also a program for you. I am the most untalented person out there and I have made some very pro sounding music and even remixes.This makes this program fun and gives hours of fun and can take as little as 5 mins to come up with your first track.If you are a musician or singer, you can record in from the inline on your computer (You will need to use Acid Music Pro.4 to use your Midi input). Thats it your talent has been added to your new song.This a good deal for the money and I have always said this about Sonic Foundry products (Comparing to Magix and Turtlebeach),but you may want to pick up a loop(s) library when buying Acid Music 4. | 34 stars
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Good quality!
I love it, especially I've been practicing violin with my script on the table etc, really hard for the neck.Now having this i can make it stand up to my eye level. Definitely a must especially if you practice long hours.Need to get the rubber for the foots tho or it will scratch your wooden floor if you have one.I bought the Manhasset floor protectors soon after that. | 45 stars
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AD-1 AC ADAPTER
THIS ADAPTER IS NECESSARY TO OPERATE MY KEYBOARD. IT WORKS BEAUTIFULLY. | 45 stars
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Solid throne
I needed a solid throne to replace my IKEA computer stool I've been saddled with for the past year. The stool is heavy, easy to assemble, and works as it should. I don't have any long term usage to report but I've seen reviews complaining the stool eventually loosens and will rotate which would be annoying if true. But at this fairly low price point you can't complain about much, and it's better than the real cheap thrones. | 34 stars
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great sounding strings
I use these strings on my gig guitar because the are light enough I can play a couple hours without shredding my fingers but they are big enough to give it a nice warm sound | 34 stars
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Exactly what i would expect from American DJ
Exactly what i expected, reasonable, American DJ quality.... and a perfect fit and the colors were just right. not like the cheap ones i've bought before ... i took one star off because there was no clear one.. | 34 stars
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Super case for the bucks.
I'm very happy with the quality of the mandolin case. Very good protection for a great price! way to be Amazon! | 45 stars
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Great where it counts
I was a little reluctant to purchase this after reading some of the reviews complaining about the complexity of the interface. I'm glad I went ahead with the purchase anyway, because the issues mentioned are minor.I want to stress that I am not a pro audio person (although I do work with pros who use m-audio and other brands); I use recorded audio in a few of my online projects and for for use with photo slideshows and video.Pros:Quality of recorded sound is superb. I haven't heard better.Price is among the lowest for the type of product.Many sample rate options, recording mode options and effects.Automatic level controls (if you want it), compression and limiting.Takes an ordinary SD card and ordinary AA batteries (a big plus).USB connection with the ability to function as a USB microphone.Cons:You need to spend maybe 5 minutes with the manual to get started.A bit of a cheap plastic feel to the case.Bit of a clumsy tripod mount case.To learn all of the options, more than 5 minutes is required. However any ordinary person spending just a few minutes can figure out how to use the basic features (seriously). The major problem with the interface is only that you must use the side jog wheel to scroll through the menu, and the middle joystick to click on a menu item -- a bit strange, but very minor; when you understand this the rest is easy. If you don't know to use the side jog wheel, then it could be a real brain teaser (but if you read this you know).Ironically the biggest negative for me is really just the accessories. The tripod case requires velcro staps and seems a little "fiddly". The carrying case for it is just a little cloth bag. Some nicer accessories would be great.Personally I think other reviewers have strongly overstated any interface issues; the cons are really very minor compared to the important stuff: the quality of the sound recorded. I'm giving it 5 stars not because it is the best all-around, but because it is without a doubt the best value (and really good quality, among the best). | 45 stars
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Perfectly fine
This is a perfectly adequate drawer - does the job and it's affordable. Doesn't have a Fort Knox kind of feel but it's a good value. | 34 stars
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excellent stand-bad customer service
I ordered 6 of these stands since I teach a group keyboard class. The stands are excellent quality, nice and sturdy, easy to assemble, and the "squeeze-trigger-easy-release" makes them super easy to take up and down, which I do twice weekly! HOWEVER, I paid extra for expedited shipping since I needed them by a certain day, and they did NOT arrive on that particular day. I called the company and they said "sorry, for some reason they were sent regular ground shipping so they should be there in 3 more days"...they SAID they would credit me for the additional shipping, which I have yet to see. Not great customer service!!! | 23 stars
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Excellent product
I purchased this stick bag for my son. He is very picky and he loved it. | 45 stars
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Definitely a good buy.
I started to play the whistle just a few weeks ago and already have learned a good few songs. One of the key things to remember when you are beginning an instrument is to not get an instrument that discourages you from playing, because IT sounds bad.With that in mind, this whistle is fantastic for beginners. It is the not a top-of-the-line whistle like you may want to get when you have some experience under your belt, but it is definitely a high quality whistle that's easy to play, and sounds good.It's cheap, good quality, and it sounds really great. If you are interested in starting the tin whistle, or even just getting another whistle to your collection--this would be a great idea. | 45 stars
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Nice case
I have to say at this time I have not used it much yet. I did look closely at it when it showed up here. My favorite guitar (Electric I made here at home) fit very well. Fender Telecaster style. Nice price to. | 34 stars
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Awesome
This mic just blew me away. This mic poduces a clear and powerfull sound without much stress to the singer and any sound enhancement. An amateur sound engineer (louds of gear but lacks the knowledge) had problems with getting it right because he's used to cheap and old mics. He really could not handle this sound quality. Believe it or not you can screw up good sound easier than fixing a bad one. A studio engineer offered me money when he heard what this mic did. That and it's live performance is proof to me that this is an awsome mic. | 45 stars
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Its Okay
Even at only $5 this seems overpriced. That is true for any Shure brand accessory. It fits very tight which should help noise from the foam slipping. It is so tight though, that it takes some work to get it on and off. I would have been better off buying their more expensive windscreen with the metal collar and set screw. | 23 stars
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For the home bassist on a budget
I used a BP200 for about 8 years, recently selling it. At the time I bought it, it perfectly fit my needs, but I eventually outgrew it. However, as long as you fit the intended audience for this pedal (digital multi-effects for home/practice usage on a budget) it is more than sufficient. Just don't expect to keep it forever, it will make a good hand-me-down to a novice bassist.The biggest benefit of this pedal is that it packs a lot of features in for not a lot of money. It has all of the most commonly used effects (reverb, chorus, delay, wah, envelope filter, flanger, and phaser) as well as several less common (fretless and synthtalk). The delay and reverb can be used in conjunction with one other effect. As well, there are a good number of amp and cabinet models to choose from. The expression pedal can be assigned to nearly any parameter that you would want to change in real time.In my usage, I used few of the features with any regularity: compression, EQ, amp and cabinet modeling, reverb, and volume. The compressor was a disapointing 2-knob (level and post-gain) with fixed threshold and no feedback as to gain reduction. Because of this, I just set the effect low, and hoped it would work. I would have traded crossover frequency (which I never used) for the ability to set my own threshold on monitor the level. The EQ and amp settings are linked, with the amp type determining the frequency bands. Both settings have middling sound, and didn't seem to add much to my tone, only subtract from it less. The amp models also seemed to add a lot of hiss (I turned off amp modeling while recording), and the distorted sounds were difficult to coax into a mild distortion that didn't sound like straight clipping, though some of the heavily distorted presets sounded good (aside from the hiss). The cabinet models were nice, but I also don't think they added to the tone, just changed it. The reverb settings were decent, although by default they seemed to be set far to excessive. The ability to use the expression pedal as a post volume pedal was nice, and I frequently used this as a mute between songs.The BP200 also can be used as a decent pedal tuner which mutes the output while tuning. This was useful, although tracking could be slow at times on the E-string.Construction left something to be desired. My right foot-switch was flaky and required nearly my entire body weight to activate. I was able to fix this with several layers of electrical tape on the post on the back of the foot pedal that activates the switch. This required opening the back of the pedal, and was performed long after my warranty had expired. The expression pedal died soon afterward, though I sold the pedal before determining how to fix it.Because I didn't like the tone and didn't use many of the features, I have since replaced this pedal with an analogAguilar Tone Hammer Bass Preamp Direct Box. It replaces the EQ and amp modeling of the BP200, yet has a far better tone and far less noise. However, it is more expensive, has fewer features (I need an additional compressor and tuning pedal), and doesn't have the effects capabilities. The BP200 taught me what I wanted from my bass tone, and as soon as I had money to upgrade it was replaced without looking back. If you are looking to experiment at home buy a BP200, but if you want a gig or studio-worthy sound you need to look elsewhere. | 23 stars
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Comfortable chin rest.
Despite spending a fortune on the violin the original chin rest we received had metal pieces directly over the tailpipe which scratched our son in the neck. These well made plastic ones are smooth to the touch so even if they do hit him in the neck (which is unlikely as the are not directly over the tail of the violin) there are no complaints. | 45 stars
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Portable music stand
Great portable music stand for the money. Not real strong but I knew that for the price. Lightweight for teenager to take to camp and performances. | 45 stars
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Doesn't work! Don't buy!
I bought this at Target. It doesn't work. Absolutely no sound comes out of the microphone. Both my husband and I have tried everything to get it to work w/ no luck. Unfortunately, I lost my receipt so I can't return it. Good as a CD player, but that is it.. | 01 star
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Great for the Money
I bought these to go into my dorm room for listening to music and what not and cannot complain. It came in its original box and sounded great! Have 2 of them hooked up to behringer board. One of them had a problem with the amplifier but I sent it to pyle and they sent it back in 8 days for free, no questions asked! For the price, I can't complain! | 45 stars
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Affordable, Gets the job done!
If you need the audio boost....but don't have many bucks...the mono tube mic is the way to go!I used it until I was able to move on...but it served me well...Still use it from time to time.Carol Garrett | 45 stars
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LightSnake Podcasting Kit
This was bought for my Son-In-Law and my Daughter so they can have some good microphones to use for their Podcasting. He asked for it specifically so since he only wanted this name brand I got it as a gift and they said that it works great and it is just what they were hoping for which makes me very pleased.Thank you for making it available at a great discounted price. | 45 stars
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PK
What more needs to be said in the music world about the quality of Martin. Great price & great sound from these strings. I will not go anywhere else besides Amazon. | 45 stars
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Great product for price
I bought this as a gift for my husband. He seems to be very happy with it, sound quality is good, and customer service has been good overall. I would recommend this product for an intermediate player | 34 stars
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Great item!
I bought this for my husband because he said he wanted it and i have enjoyed it more than him!! | 45 stars
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barcelona 41 inch full size dreadnought acoustic guitar
I chose to only like it rather than love it because it was exactly what I was looking for and was delivered in a timely fashion, but there was a broken piece inside of it. my son didn't want to send it back. He said it wasn't a big deal but i was a little disappointed. | 34 stars
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Martin 1200's
Ordered the strings from Amazon because strings on Maui are just huge ripoffs. People want 12.50 a set or minimum 6.25. I have used these since I bought my D-28 in 1976. They just seem to work well with the guitar. They last and have great mids and base as well as a crisp high end. Great strings, quick delivery and a great price. Will continue buying them this way from now on. | 45 stars
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WAS good, then...
I enjoyed this little guy for the first month I had it. Then, the tube fried or something. Turned it on one day and smelled like something was burnt, and the only thing coming out of it was really distorted crackles. Sure seems like at least a blown tube. Tubes are delicate, but come on, had this thing just about a month and it already fries. Really annoying. I had just thrown away the shipping box, too. I'll contact ART support and see how they are. Really looking forward to packing, shipping, waiting, trying again with this NEW product. I'll leave another review after I see how their support is. | 12 stars
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Great for the price
These maracas are definitely nice for the inexpensive price. Without the made in china stickers you will never know they aren't from old Mexico. Nice lacquer finish and a soft, sandy rattle. | 45 stars
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Nice reeds for the money
These reeds are just a few dollars more than the bargain reeds. Every reed in my first box was good. No duds. I highly recommend these reeds. | 45 stars
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Great Metronome
Received the Matrix MR-600 Metronome quickly. Works well and is exactly what we expected. Great product that our Piano Teacher recommended.Love that you can control the volume and that it has the ear plug option. Would recommend! | 45 stars
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Awesome :-)
Firstly, don't be turned off seeing that very few people have rated this product. The truth is that, if you look around for a PCMCI audio card in audiophile sites and stores, you will see this product reviewed exceptionally well. The average Joe only goes for the commercial hype and don't know of any venerable professional audiophile products.Let me put one thing straight. If you decide to pay for this product, you better be having some good quality headphone (and i don't mean a Bose :-).. for all those who think Boss is any good..) like Grado, some higher end Sennhieser, Koss, Etymotics, Sure, etc. Because if you don't, you may be disappointed with this sound card. The analogy is if you have a bad eyesight and you are viewing a girl from 20 feet, it wouldn't matter if she got pimples on her face or not, you won't make any difference. On the other hand, if you have a good eyesight, you will notice the difference. Same goes here, if you sport a cheap headphone, don't waste your money on any high end audio gear.<<<<<< Sound Quality >>>>>>: The first thing you will notice when you play an mp3 is the well improved Bass, near pristine high ends. A few hours with the Indigo io and you'll hate to listen to anything without it. Indigo gives you much more depth to the music and overall a fabulously improved sound quality.<<<<<< Extra >>>>>>: Another very important feature of the Indigo io is its near zero latency via its input jack. If you play some music instruments and would like some quality hook up to the laptop and yet be portable, you have no other way to go except the Indigo. There is no other product in the market that gives this quick response in a PCMCIA form factor.<<<<<< Comparison with Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2zs >>>>>>: The comparison if of interest to many people. The Indigo blows away Creative in terms of sound quality. Its like comparing a Mustang to a Corola in terms of speed and acceleration. If you have a 7.1 speaker system you would like to hook your laptop then Creative is the only option. I use a Headphone and I want the best sound quality, so Indigo is all for me. Some people say "for games the Creative is better".. I just don't understand that.... if the output sound quality is way better by the Indigo then how in games it will give poorer output than creative.... just doesn't make sense.<<<<<< Competitor worth considering >>>>>>: Headroom Total Bithead. | 45 stars
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Pretty good!
Really nice item! The picks are nice in firm in you hand when you play and can't really even break em! They are defiantly worth the money these are my new favorite picks to use! The one problem is they only come in the color purple. Other than that BUY THESE PICKS! | 34 stars
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