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Great Mic!! You won't regret your purchase.
Can't say enough good things about this mic!! It produces a great quality sound, and the signal is stellar! Would definitely purchase again. Nice job. | 45 stars
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Works as Specified
As the other reviews say this is a great product for the price and ever since I updated the Firmware and Driver it has worked perfectly with Vista Ultimate. I have also used this product successfully with Adobe Audition 3.0 as well as the included Cubase LE software. In both cases the product performed very well and I have had no problems with it. I do have one issue with this product however (In vista the option to change the devices Sample Rate is missing in the control panel, however it does show up in the audio settings for playback and recording devices in Vista's audio Control Panel) I have never been able to set the device to Stereo 96Khz only Mono? I'm not sure why and it does not effect me since I always record at 44100Khz from my condenser Microphones. This could just be an issue with the build of Vista that I am using since I am using the Service Pack one Refresh Build!!! Also setting the unit to 96Khz Mono may mean that both Mono Microphone Inputs are set to 96Khz! Anyhow this products recording quality is great and it is perfect for what I use it for.I am a Music Education Major and I generally use the US-144 to record my Universities Brass ensembles for competitions as well as to hear the balance, blend and phrasing of the groups so that we can address problems before we make the final recordings for Competitions. This thing saves you a lot of money because you don't have to go to a studio to create a great Live sounding recording.I recommend this product to anyone who is looking to do simple high quality Home or Mobile Recording it is truly worth every penny!!! | 45 stars
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Hamilton Guitar Stand Rocks
I love this stand, it's very stable, adjusts quickly for my bass or 6 string and folks into a compact package. Not the cheapest stand on the market by far but it just flat works great. | 45 stars
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Not that mini
I expected this to stack on my current roto shockmount SKB rack OK. I was mistaken. This thing is much bigger than the roto shockmount. Looks like I'm going to have to buy the roto roller in order to stack this safely on another rack. Still, it is a decent rack. It's a little heavier than I would have liked but that's OK. I'm not gonna be a wimp about it. It could be worse. In the end, I think it's a decent rack for my purposes which are to rack my mobile recording gear. Adding the roto roller to this will provide just enough rack spaces and the two pieces make this workable as far as weight. It's a keeper for me. | 34 stars
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Don't Let the Price Fool You...These are Great Drums!
When it comes to writing a review on a drumset, it behooves the writer to write like Ringo played - to the point without waste!I have always played top of the line professional drums. I started with Ludwigs when I was 13 yrs. old and have over the years, had the pleasure of playing Fibes and Yamaha. I currently own a set of Yamaha Absolute Maple Customs (my jazz set with an 18" bass drum). So when I "had to settle" for financial reasons, on a set of Gretsch Catalina Ashes, I was a bit sheepish to tell my cohorts which line of Gretsch's I was getting. Isn't enough to just say, "I've got a great set of Gretsch drums coming"?That sheepishness lasted until I unpacked the first box holding my rack toms. The first thing I noticed is how heavy these drums are. There is nothing "beginner" or "starter kit" about these drums! These are substantially built drums with incredibly beautiful hardware and trim all around. The next thing was how easy they were to tune. Indeed, I was ready to replace all of the heads with Remo coated Ambassadors, having ordered them the week before, in anticipation of receiving these drums via shipment. The toms sounded so good right out of the box, I just couldn't bear to remove the heads and start over. So I fine tuned the toms and set them up and was immediately taken with their power, punch, projection, and tone! These toms, in short, ROCK! The next test was later that night when I set them up in our band rehearsal space. We play Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and a plethora of driving, louder blues based rock. These drums made playing so damned easy, I was amazed. Instead of fighting to be heard over the electric bass and electric guitar (we're a trio), I was just playing musically and getting off. I was having more fun than I have had in a long time, just playing my drums. Every tom roll, whether singular or graduating from top to bottom or bottom to top, was distinctive, clear, articulate, and brimming with beautiful tone. You could FEEL the toms as well as hear them. My 22" bass drum carried the bottom beautifully and the pocket I set has never been deeper.Now having said all of that, I must admit to the fact that I ordered, along with my set, a new Ludwig Bronze Supraphonic snare drum 6.5X14 and after tuning that baby, fell in love so deeply. So much so that I haven't taken the time (yet) to tune and use my snare that came with the Catalina's. So I can't really review the snare drum however, if it plays and sounds 1/10 the way the rest of these drums perform, I am in for a treat!One last word on the price of these drums. It is obvious once one lays eyes upon the detail of the Catalina Ash set, that Gretsch has really come up with a Pro set but have priced it like a starter set. That may fool some and cause others to decide on a pricier set, thinking that these drums are some cheap beginners drums. Nothing could be further from the truth. I am thankful that Gretsch has decided to price these drums as they have. It is for those of us who own and happily play these beautiful instruments, to crusade and proclaim to the world, how beautiful and wonderful the Catalina's really are! To that end, I have written this review. TRY THESE GUYS OUT......I BELIEVE YOU WILL AGREE WITH MY ASSESSMENT. | 45 stars
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Great for starters!
The Numark Axis 9 is a great startup set for beginning DJs. It includes many features of regular turntables and mixers, but in a much more portable fashion. Its key feature though, is the use of a CD instead of records. The CD is loaded into a scratchable jog wheel, and can be used without harming the CD. That it self is a reason to buy this table. If you like this set, you can also go for a more expensive set, called the CDX Premium Direct Drive CD Turntable, that has the same but greatly improved features, and its jog wheel is the size of a real record and is made of vinyl. | 34 stars
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We returned it the next day.
Bad sound - mic couldn't be heard over the music, until you turned it up to distorted, hissing levels. We returned this item. | 01 star
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Very Good!
I maintain all of my guitars on a regular basis since I no longer have my own guitar tech to do everything for me! Take care of your fretboards any your fingers and fretboards will be very happy! | 45 stars
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Chinese violins
These cheap Chinese made violins look OK opening the box, but they're strictly beginner's material. My daughters needed to upgrade after 1 year, and the supposedly higher-grade models are absolutely no better.The other reviews I read here look suspicious -- seller or manufacturer padding??Take your chances on one of these if you want, but read the return policy VERY carefully. | 01 star
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Good stuff.
Needed to clean up floor space and browsed through here looking for a fix. At first I was inclined to buy the cheap hangers, but then I saw these had a locking mechanism so I decided to get them instead.They come with the proper hardware to install them, and clear explanations on how to do it. But being that I live in California and we get earthquakes often, I opted to toggle-bolt these instead of using the supplied hardware.Now they are super sturdy, look good, and seem to be doing their job nicely. Good stuff. | 45 stars
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Line 6 ToneCore Mono Dock Review
Plus Side:- Very solid piece of machinery with good finish detail on all surfaces. Not as good as the newer Hardwire designs, but better than the tin case pedals like the Rocktron Botique series.- Push-buttons on the sides of the pedal allow easy access to the battery.- Allows use of snap-in ToneCore modules -push button on back allows removal of snap-in modules for quick change out.- Fairly heavy with rubber padded bottom that keeps it from moving around when stomped on.- Pedal accomodates Tap mode if modules support it.Negative Side:- Taller than most pedals, so if you use a pedal box, could interfere with it closing.- To remove modules, you also have to unscrew two hex screws in addition to using the push-button (I usually just leave these partially unscrewed to allow quickly swapping the modules).- Pedal Tap function is fairly smooth, but you have to press down fairly hard for on/off, and it can sometimes make a distinct click sound you can hear through the amp (something like the Boss NS-2 or Rocktron Guitar Silencer can usually gate/suppress this out).- Cost -why would you buy a Mono Dock, $49.99, when you can buy the full pedal(Dock plus $19.99 Module) for the same price, $69.99. In fact, you can usually find the Stereo Dock plus a module like the Liqua Flange or Space Chours for $69.99 -that's cheaper than the Stereo Dock by itself, $79.99.- This has nothing to really do with the Dock's themselves, but the ToneCore modules that snap into them. Althought the functionality and effects are pretty nice, they are made of cheap plastic with just a thin sheet metal cover/label on the top and the knobs and knob stems are plastic so that you could eaisly stomp one and break it off. Does not include anything like a Stomp Lock provided by Hardwire to prevent kicking the knobs. Also, the tab on the backside of the module that locks them into place with the push button on the back of the pedal is plastic and I could see this breaking eventually. Modules are not true pass-through either and tend to generate more noise than some of the other pedal brands like Boss, Hardwire, Electro-Harmonix, etc., especially the Constrictor.aT0mic PorkCH0P | 34 stars
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its alright
I bought this for my little brother. He's 13 and really wants to be a dj. This little set up will get him started. Not a whole lot to it. After all it is for beginners. | 23 stars
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Best bang for the buck
This might be a bit of an unusual usage for this equipment but I use my ART as acompressor for mike audio fed into a vintage AM Amateur Radio Transmitter.This device is great to guard against modulating more than 100 percent while providing a "non clipped" natural mike audio sound.Heck, I might just buy another one....Let me just sum it up...... WOW!!!!!nuff said. | 45 stars
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Best Computer Microphone - Audition Quality
My company purchased one of these for professional quality recording. I use my own for making superior quality recordings of student auditions. Because it is USB, all the background noise and analog RF interference of a PC do not effect the recording. And Blue's microphone is great, too. Better than the quality of the mic's used at our local radio station! | 45 stars
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cool
these made my red and white bass look really cool. and they are pretty easy to put on, as long as you have a really tiny flat-head screw driver. | 45 stars
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Great Sticks!
These sticks are fantastic! I can't recommend enough. Now, I must say - I am a "fake drummer" and purchased these to use on my Rock Band drum kit so I can't give a well educated review. However, if you are looking to replace the crappy sticks that come with the set, these are awesome. The core inside of the stick does a great job of dampening the vibration caused when the stick strikes the pads. They've kept me drumming comfortably through long sessions. This is the same size drum stick that comes with the set, but, are just a bit heavier and feel great while in hand while drumming. | 45 stars
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Excellent Bass!
I have been so happy with this bass! It has great sound, looks awesome, and is really fun to play. I already had an electric guitar and an acoustic guitar before purchasing this one, and was really pleased with the quality, especially for how inexpensive it is. Have been using it a lot for over a month and have had no problems with it and am very satisfied with my purchase. | 45 stars
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Not bad unit
New to MIDI and keyboards (just learning piano too) so take this with a grain of salt. Overall a pretty good controller, but i have problems with some of the faders/knobs not working all the time. this is probably an issue with the preset software which i do not know how to use yet.another bigger issue, is the latency. there is a slight delay ~ 90 milliseconds before the keys/triggers i hit actually respond. this isn't too bad for me to learn how to play the piano, but a little frustrating getting the timing down when using it with Reason. i have used the Axiom 61 on 3 computers so far all with more or less the same results - they are not brand new, but still relatively quick.i'm not fond of the drum pads, they do not seem to respond the way i had hoped they would - again this could be 1) the latency problem, 2) the fact i have never used a stand alone drum pad trigger.finally the software, Reason (which it does not come with) is fairly intuitive, Ableton and Enigma are NOT. a month after I bought this, i still have yet to get it to make any sounds with the Axiom in Ableton. Enigma also is pretty counter-intuitive, however, i am not one for manuals and do like to figure it out on my own.in conclusion, i do like this controller and have quite a bit of fun using it. if everything worked as i think it should, i would like this about 10 times as much. seems like a very solid unit although i do not plan on dropping any time soon. if i had to do again, i would buy a cheaper controller to learn on, then maybe move to something more fancy like this. | 23 stars
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camo capo
the capo is just what i needed i recently purchased a camo accoustic and this is the perfect accentmy next addition will be a buckskin strap! | 45 stars
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Drummin' away
ordered this as an afterthought for our drummer son forChristmas. Weren't expecting it to be here before the holidays, but it arrived in 2 days. He's having a great time with it. He had an old snare drum stand to put it on. Otherwise you'd need a stand for it.Randy | 45 stars
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excellent drumhead
excellent drumhead is ver easy to play and the sound is high quality. trank you. | 45 stars
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Cecilio Trumpet
The trumpet came quickly and worked great. The only problem was that when I removed the first valve to clean it I put it back in and it did not lock in place. Other than that it was perfect. I named it Donald Trumpet! | 34 stars
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Incredible Deal!
I bought this specific model guitar because a friend of mine purchased a similar Dean guitar. I really liked the feel of the one he bought, but after reading the review for this one I chose to buy the Vendetta XM. Everything you read in these reviews is accurate! It is an incredible guitar and very inexpensive - NOT cheap! The sound, the feel, everything about it is top notch! If you are looking for a very good but inexpensive guitar - this is the one! | 45 stars
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Pretty good deal
This mic looks good and sounds good, the problems most reviewers have with it picking up ambient noise are related to it screwing directly onto the mic stand and not the cardioid pattern. If you can find a way to isolate the mic this problem is fixed. I manufactured an adapter, but you still can't tighten the threads all the way tight or sound transfers. The mic will not pick-up sounds it is not supposed to, which is the only complaint I have read from anyone. It probably would work a little better on a boom stand, but that detracts from the looks. Overall worth the money. | 23 stars
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Jazz Machine
If you want to make sounds akin to Kenny G from your trumpet, this is the mute for you. If you want to make sounds like Herb Alpert in his 1980 album, this is the mute for you. | 45 stars
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good harps
if weight and feel is a big deal to u don't get these harps, but,if good sound and value is what u r looking for, get them. i personal love them. if a beginner, learn on another harp and work ur way into these. good for jammin with people unless u need the # and b's | 45 stars
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Works Great!
This is a great setup and did what I want. Do not expect 100 foot plus range though. Yes it did work at 100 feet but static started if you did not have a perfectly clear path from the transmitter to the receiver. | 45 stars
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Amplifies distance sounds
I do notice a better sound quality, and less hissing. Great for lecture records or meetings. Never had to use the clip on my shirt but it seems to stay in place when I played around with it. | 45 stars
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Bang for buck
This is a present for my son. I started playing at age 14 and used Wuhan on my own kit for several years. I love the trashy sound they are famous for. This is a great intro for China cymbals. Add two or three for different color, as none sound exactly the same. | 45 stars
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Cheap and works
Good solid cable...what else can I say besides it works! and for the price you can't go wrong...pretty good brand! | 45 stars
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Truly good sound
It projects well, has "the" sound, seems well built. It is better than I thought it was going to be. | 34 stars
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Good for the price, but do not use if you want a professional instrument
I purchased this harp because I was a college student who wanted to take up a new instrument. I didn't want a small lap harp(not enough octaves) and I couldn't afford a harp any bigger.This harm is first, and foremost, beautiful. I bought mine with vines running up along the side and I couldn't be happier with how it looked...It plays just fine, but the sound is a little plucky. This is expected, as its not an expensive harp and it is a folk harp. If you want a very smooth playing harp you should not get this, but if you are ok sacrificing a bit of sound quality for more octaves (as I was) than you will be pleased with this harp. | 34 stars
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They don't make 'em like they used to.
For the $159 they are currently charging for this case, it is really poor quality. I bought this new one to replace an old case for my Les Paul, and I am shocked at how cheaply the new one is made. I could stand on top of my old case and nothing would happen to it. This new case flexes just by pushing down on the top of it with your hand. The leather pull tab to open the inside compartment fell off mine the 3rd time I opened it. The case says Gibson USA, but comes with Made in Canada stickers on it. Shame on you Gibson. You just don't make 'em like you used to. I think I'll just keep my old case. It survived 27 years. I don't think this new one would survive 27 days. | 01 star
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Lasts forever and keeps tone
I've been playing guitar religiously for the past couple years and have tried at least a dozen types of strings looking for a good sound. I kept coming back to these for two reasons. Most importantly, they sound great. The strings sound natural and balanced. Secondly, and what separates them from others, RARE strings loose their tone much more gradually giving them 2 to 3 times more life than other strings. I've had some strings loose their tone overnight and sound just awful come replacement time. Even on the day I change the RARE's out they still sound "ok." | 45 stars
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Mixman Studio Pro 4.0-The computer music mixing dream
Mixman Studio Pro 4.0 is the best music mixing software I've used to date. I am a PC music mixing veteran and I'm very familiar with mixman. Mixman is easy to use, doesn't need a lot of grunt and gives unparalleled audio quality (speakers willing). Mixman offers hundreds of sounds, cuts, samples, loops, beats, FX's, rythms etc. If Mixman doesn't have the sound you want, You can record it yourself (you can also plug instruments in to your computer). When you've recorded your completed mix, you just click the save button. Or if you want to be heard you just click export and turn your mix in to any of the current popular audio formats and mail to friends or post it on the net. There is also a Radio Mixman where you and fellow mixers can be heard world-wide. The price is also reasonable for mixing software. If you want some no-fuss, no-hastle, reliable and easy to use mixing software you can't go past mixman Studio Pro 4.0. | 45 stars
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Not bad!
It's very cute, a nice size and sounds great for the money. On the other hand the bridge pins are really fragile, and the holes in the bridge are too small for any of the pins I've tried to replace them with (even the Hot Rods pins, which everyone says are tiny). I think this guitar is worth it for anyone wanting to learn to play, but are on a tight budget. | 23 stars
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Not Compatible
I don't recommend this pedal for use with any Casio keyboard. I read all of the reviews, and even after trying all the tricks people recommended the pedal still doesn't work properly. Plugging in with the keyboard off or on, turning off and back on after plugged in, holding the pedal down when turning on...none of it works. It sustains every note unless the pedal is depressed. If you buy it for a Casio, expect to have to return it. | 01 star
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Yes, works great but should cost a third of the price
As others have mentioned, the cover and stand work great, but considering this is made in a Third World country using slave labor I find it insulting that Edirol would charge almost $60 for this (I originally paid $67 in 2007). Can you say "corporate greed?"!. | 23 stars
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Broke after second year
Only used this at 3 parties and it just stopped producing fog all together. Pretty disappointing for the cost of the machine. Even when it did work, it worked sporadically at best and the fog smelled pretty bad. | 01 star
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Great strap
The strap is really sharp and stylish. And the best thing about it is the grip it has on your axe...No "strap locks" needed. I've had a Rat Fink strap for over 5 years, and it show no sign of wearing out. It's the only brand of strap I've seen where the grip holes stay intact. These are made to last. Levy make top-notch gear.I've ordered several more...I order one whenever I buy another guitar or bass. | 45 stars
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Great
Always works well. High Quality, Low Price! You can pay more for something else, but you will need to be a Perfectionest. Im spoiled.Jay | 45 stars
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Smells GREAT and leaves guitar look like new!!! Shiny o_O
I bought this product because my fret board was dry and dirty. Just takes a few drops on each fret and leaves it like new. Don't forget about the smell! Smells like lemon! Don't forget to wash your hands after cleaning the guitar and use a soft clean cloth. WARNING! DON'T USE A LOT. | 34 stars
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Handy, but not perfect...
I bought this to use in live music situations and like several other reviewers have pointed out, it is a bit small (half page sized?), but I was able to attach a piece of 1/4" luan plywood and a binder clip to it so that i could hold a set list, lead sheet, whatever.If you are looking for a small music stand option you could do a lot worse than this, but you may need to modify it. | 34 stars
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Love it!
Huge boost for my fat cardioid microphone. Very happy with it.The hinge is strong enough for my heavy mic and works great with my stand. | 45 stars
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1038 registry errors
Had basic 5 version, which gave me problems. Tried to upgrade, blew the hard drive. Norton said 1038 Registy errors. Talked with computer shop, found that the errors "not unusual". | 01 star
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He loves them!
Purchased these maracas for a 10-month-old who had enjoyed a similar product in a play group. He loves them! They are of extremely good quality. The heads are large enough that they cannot be put entirely into the mouth. I believe these will be popular for a long time, as they do not look like "baby toys". | 45 stars
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Super solid
Heavy, solid, and satisfyingly tactile. This is a great little sustain pedal and I'm very happy with it. | 45 stars
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pickholder
I bought this for my son, and although it was inexpensive, it broke the first time he used it. It wasn't worth anything --- I wish I hadn't ordered it. I expected better quality from Dunlop. | 01 star
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Simply the best.
I'm a singer/songwriter with over 40 years experience and play everyday. While it is true, to some degree, that DR coated strings take a while to maintain their tune, I've never had a set go dull, even after several months of daily use. I've used every brand of strings known, from Rotosound to Elixirs and just happened upon DR's when I bought a used guitar that they were on. I immediately asked what they were and have tried my best to find any other string that can match their pure and powerful tone. There are none! Period! If you play acoustic and haven't as yet tried these, you and your guitar are not sounding your best. If you don't like the idea of "Coated" strings, try the DR Rare and listen to your guitar sound like its never sounded before. I still buy other major brands when they're on sale once in a great while, but I'm never satisfied with them. Once you try these, nothing else will do. They truly are, simply the best. | 45 stars
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works great
Its affordable and works great. What more could you want. The straps thread around the neck and the release is plastic, I love it. | 45 stars
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A + + +
Good quality. It was a great price for it. A + + + + + + + + + + | 45 stars
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dont buy these
add one more to the list, shortly after the warranty expired one speaker stopped working. this is the second M-audio product I've had problems with no more I'll pay a little more for hopefully better quality. | 01 star
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Make your own - save $10!
There was some mention here about what these looked like... little pieces of guitar strings. If you play guitar, and invariably you do if you're reading these comments, you will have changed your strings right? Well, get yourself a little pair of wire cutters, a gas stove (or other appropriate heat source), and a big, thick guitar or bass pick. Cut some old strings about 1.5 inches long, heat the end in a flame and melt them into your newly purchased guitar pick. It takes some doing, but the end result is the same... and much cheaper than $10. | 01 star
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Error in Amazon's description
The description is for the Guitar Care Kit. Polish, swirl remover, cleaner. The vendor ships only the polish. Not a good deal. | 01 star
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Waste of $$
Purchased this item, from the first day it had sound problems. Too underpowered and didn't sound clear. Today it quit on me. I barely used this amp at all. In my opinion a cheaper amp would have sounded a lot better and would still be working. Pyle never again. | 01 star
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get it while you still can...
I am a long time titan fan which they don't make any more so if you want the best stand out their, than this is the one for you super heavy... duty enough said | 45 stars
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As Fred said keeps the kitty litter off the keyboard
I have the Casio WK7500 keyboard and the GKC - 1648 cover fits it very well. It is a very nice cover. I tell you though when you have six cats and they pretty much go where they want to you need to cover everything believe me. It's very well made. | 45 stars
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Nice case
I have a clarinet that is about 35 years old and it was in it's original case which was not in very good shape. I finally decided to replace it and this is a great case. Lightweight and durable. | 45 stars
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Very Good
Muy buen vendedor todo perfecto el paquete llego bien y a tiempo yo lo recomiendo excelente. very good well, done excelent | 45 stars
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Great Guitar
The Studio is a great guitar for anyone looking for an 'affordable' gibson. The sound is absolutely great and it plays like a dream. Naturally you'll want to test it out before buying it, but I don't think you'll be disappointed. | 45 stars
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A toy
I bought this mandolin for $5.00 on ebay and it cost me $35.00 to ship. I own two "real" mandolins and this does not compare. I have broken three new sets of strings trying to tune this thing. I have never been able to play it and I would not give it to anyone. Go for the Rouge for the money. | 01 star
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It's a capo
As advertisedGood, but not terrific ... It functions like a capo ... Hey, no big surprise. As expected. Nothing more to say. | 34 stars
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filter
for the price we paid it's a pretty good pop filter ... but should be better for the filter part ... it was delivered on time and it was relatively cheap . it's adjustable... and relatively well made | 34 stars
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Good product
It's made of strong plastic, doesn't bend or feel flimsy in the hand. Cuts bass strings with ease, winds strings easily. The end that covers the tuning key is very large, and perhaps on smaller, closer spaced, tuning keys may pose a problem. You'll just have to turn one key vertical and then wind the other one, and finish off tuning by hand (of course). I like that it's plastic, contrary to some other reviews, as it doesn't scratch or mar finishes unless someone should get stupid with it, and it's heavy enough plastic that you're not scared to use it. Good product. I'd buy another one without a doubt. | 45 stars
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Great guitar
I bought my Epiphone Casino about five years ago. I was orignally attracted to the cosmetics, and it was a cheaper, thinner, hollowbody.THere's a surprising range of tone you can get out of those two P-90s. The feel was great too. Had a real low action. Honestly, I never had a problem with the guitar, though if the inpur jack were to fall in the body... or a pot... well, you can imagine the nightmare that would be. Never happened in the five years I owned my Casino.The only downside to this guitar is that the combination of P-90s and hollowbody doesn't stand up too well to high-gain music. If that's your style, beware; this guitar will feedback. | 45 stars
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Works great on the computer!
My brother built a computer, and was getting a horrible hum and noise on his computer speakers, or anything that produced audio and was somehow connected to his machine! Even the TV would get the hum when the computer was feeding it video.I figured I would give this filter a try, and boy howdy did it work great! My brother can not actually hear the sounds on his machine, and not have a loud hum in the background! Also, he can output video to the TV without that awful noise!We also afterwards plugged this filter into the wall, and plugged a surge protector into it, and connected the computer to it. Not usre if it has power limitations, but it seems to work with over 200 watts draw on it for me.I definitely found it to be a worthy purchase! Glad I was able to find it! | 45 stars
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Almost a 5 Star purchase!
I recieved this Band in a Box from my husband for Christmas. I had been introduced to it at the college during a Jazz Combo class I am taking. It seemed like it would be very helpful for learning to solo and things of that nature.I find that there are TONS of things in the program that I can't understand how to use. I have read the manual for specific things to try to do and the manual isn't very reader friendly.I find the program to be very entertaining though, and I am glad we got it. | 34 stars
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Beautiful, well made, sounds great
I give this guitar 4 stars because it is not perfect. However, for the price, you are getting something comparable to the $400-500 range from another reputable vendor (Taylor, Martin, Takamine, etc).I find the neck to be on the wider side, which is great for most players unless you are truly experienced and talented. It's not the widest I've ever seen, but it's slightly bigger than most other entry level guitars.Tone is fantastic, sounds bold, good loud acoustic.I'm glad Samick finally upgraded the tuners to Grover's, as I had a previous verson of this guitar (18 years ago, my first guitar) and the tuner's screws stripped the wood and kind of came away from the head. Not a huge concern, and now it appears they have it fixed.I bought this for my brother as his second guitar, the first one was a cheap piece of crap from yamaha. I would not suggest going that cheap ever, no matter what experience level they are. This is a guitar that will last for a long experience range and is worth it to someone that is going to get into guitar.Oh, and Samick rebrands for other labels as well. | 34 stars
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violin 1/2 size
A great deal but needed to be constantly tuned often which didn't know how to do.Teacher put chalk where you tighten to tune and that helped. Otherwise a nice finish and good for child. | 23 stars
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Good preventative medicine
Our daughter's percussion instructor recommended these anti-vibe sticks to keep potential wrist damage to a minimum as the years go by. We've been very happy with them. They're made with the quality you'd expect from a Zildjian product. These were shipped pretty quickly, also. | 45 stars
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Neotech Slimline Guitar Strap
I have purchased Neotech straps for my mandolins and was pleased. This one is also a great product. The strap lock mechanism safeguards the instrument, and allows for easy removal when the strap is not being used. I recommend this product, and the entire Neotech line for folks seeking a good nylon strap. | 45 stars
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Wonderful Quality
This little drum is very well made and seems like it will last for years. It is small, but is a perfect size for a baby or toddler. It hasn't been my son's favorite toy but it's a really cute, high quality drum that's made in the USA. | 34 stars
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Good Value
I've worked with better booms in a recording studio environment, but this one is easily good enough for the church auditorium that we're using it in. It represents a good bang for the buck. Packing and shipping were fine as well. | 45 stars
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great value, good pedal!
I got this pedal to replace the effects on my older amp. It doesn't compare to the $300+ pedals, but its great for $100. Both me and my boyfriend like it, and he is more advanced than me. It doesnt sound good through headphones at all, so if you like this fiture, its not worth it. If you are on a budget but like a good clean sound, and a rockin distortion, go ahead and get it. | 45 stars
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Got iLok? Software won't run without that little devil
What EastWest will not tell you, and you have to look for on their site in small print, is the dongle called "iLok". They make you buy it for about $40, or your software wont work.I have not gotten around to actually review the software for quality - got the Silver version for Christmas.It just bugs me that they cannot tell you about the "iLok". Other software, like Cubase, include their dongle. So why can't EastWest manage that? Sad that they have to treat their customers like that.And what the other reviewer said about not being able to sell your songs if you like? That just sucks big time too. They all go too far with the copyright laws. What ever happened to the times, when you could just record your own music on your instrument and sell it?Shame on you, EastWest! | 01 star
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Standard
Standard, very comfortable to play with. They give a great sound. I don't expect anything less from vic firth though! They also came in a tubular container which was pretty cool. | 45 stars
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Relly nice
Not much to say here but is really nice to have around. Hold my picks tight and has them where i need them | 45 stars
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New cartridge
This is a very well rated cartridge for the price range. It fit the new headshell perfectly. The sound from from my old vinyl isremarkable. The records sound like new and the sound pickup is excellent. | 45 stars
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Great tone
Has one of the best sounds I've heard in a whistle yet. Very crisp with good volume. Great value for the money and for sure one of my favorite whistle for its simplicity and tone. | 45 stars
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Comfortable and secure
Two of my guitars have end pin jacks. A regular strap doesn't hold on these fat pins securly so I always had to keep one hand on the instrument. The unique locking mechanism on this strap gives me peace of mind that my guitars will not drop. It's worth changing to this strap for the padding alone. | 45 stars
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music
The product arrived on time and came well sealed, i was very content with it. | 45 stars
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Rico Jazz sax reeds
These are the best tenor and alto sax reeds I have ever used.. I am always looking for a good bargan on the Rico Jazz reeds. | 45 stars
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Great product
Obviously heavier than the regular slinky but with the same tonally qualities, just alittle deeper. If you are looking for a heavy gauge string than this is worth your time and cash. | 34 stars
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This thing is complete garbage
It's difficult for me to imagine how this product could be helpful for any performer... The noise is THAT bad. I read the reviews and decided it was SO cheap it HAD to be worth buying. I decided to return it as soon as I tried it out. The white noise that you hear is just as loud as any sort of signal you can run through it. Worthless for a stage-performer. | 01 star
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Cute!
I teach music at church so I bought these for the little little kids (18 mo.-3 yrs.). They really dont care to sing much but they love playing instruments. It's just what I needed to get them engaged. | 45 stars
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Good value - Clean and Powerful with solid construction
At first I didn't expect much, as these almost seem "too flashy", like a PA/DJ wannabee speaker. However these really do deliver. Bass is tight and nicely extended, the highs from the array of piezo horn tweeters is clean and airy. The mids are very forward and pronounced - something that can be a pro or a con depending on your use... great for projecting your voice and being heard, but not so great for music. Corner placement will help, and the cabinets are narrower in the rear. Of course an EQ would fix them just fine. Cabinet build, fit and finish is really good.Overall, while these are not a premium speaker system - they deliver an incredible bang for the buck. I have just one tip, you may want to add acoustic padding inside the cabinet. I did, and the bass improved significantly - less boomy, still powerful and deep. | 34 stars
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not for everyone, but I still recommend it
If you have issues with your pick grip, start with these. The problem is that it might be large for small fingers, and this thin type might not provide the best sound for a beginner. But it's a good start for working on pick grip. This is the brand I have used in thumb picks (for guitar). | 23 stars
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Great throne, at a great price!
I must admit, I was a bit hesitant about buying this throne at first, but I am completely blown away by it. At first I saw "Sound percussion" as its brand name, and that's what threw me the most. I had heard of them, but not a lot. So I wasn't sure what I would be getting into.I was almost adamant that I had to get a ROC-N-SOC nitro, and a back rest, because it was advertised as the most comfortable seat on the market. I was reading reviews like crazy, and I really wanted it, but it was out of my price range by a lot. Then I found this, and was happy to hear that it was a sturdy throne, at a decent price.I think the best way to write this review is to start of with pros. and cons.PROS:The throne is very sturdy.it is cheaper than your high end brands like "pork pie" and "roc-n-soc"comfortablethe seat is a "saddle" style throne (at-least I think that is what its called),so in my opinion, its much more comfortable than a circular one.It does not wobble.CONS:the throne comes in two pieces: the seat, and the base. which I was a bit discouraged at, because it isn't that portable. but hey, I don't even drum in a band or anything, so who am I to care?I want to talk about the aspects of the throne a bit though, because its important.1. the throne is considered "Large," which it is. It can withstand a lot of weight.2. the throne base is EXTREMELY sturdy, and only moves if I move it.3. like I said, it doesn't wobble, and stands up completely straight, unlike my last one, which was a no-name brand stool that tilted sideways just enough to throw out my back if I played the drums longer than 5-10 minutes.I dont think pictures/reviews do this throne justice. it is very easy to adjust, and once you find that perfect height, it stays there and doesn't budge, due a lovely "thread locking" systemlastly, the seat itself. It is very comfortable, and is large enough for me to sit on, and have a decent amount of room to move around on.I dont know if it was made to do this, but it has a slight swivel. it isn't loose enough where it spins sideways while drumming, and its tight enough to stay in place when adjusted.Overall:This is a great throne, at a great price, and I don't think you can go wrong with it for 100 bucks. I only wish that sound percussion would make a back rest for it, for an 30-40 bucks maybe. If they did, this would truly be the best throne out there.EDIT: Just the other day, I was bending over to pick up a stick ( I wasn't sitting down), and I noticed a strange smell. turns out, it was the stool. after close to a month or so of sitting on it, it has started to smell like sweat. of course, I can get really into my drumming sometimes, and after like 20 minutes of constant drumming, im sweating all over. of course, this happens with anystool, but because this throne has like a velvet type top, you can really clean it like you could with leather. But other than that, the stool has no other flaws so far. | 45 stars
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Best compressor
This is an awesome product. It produces a really clean sound, giving you that greaty 'plucky' quality. Turning up the sustain between 12:00 and 3:00 is the sweet spot for this pedal. The sustain is so natural. Finally, I like combining it with an overdrive pedal. Set your gain to low or medium (I prefer the Zen pedal, but also use the Ibanez T9 mod plus), and the Keeley compressor transforms that into a truly warm quality that is great for blues/rock, maintaining a nice crisp edge. The Keeley compressor is a bit more expensive than other compressors, but from what I've heard and going by the experiences of my friends, it is well worth the difference. | 45 stars
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Better than expected for piano tuning.
I purchased this for tuning my violin and piano, assuming it would do a great job on the violin (it does) but was wary of how it would work on the piano. I had been using a Peterson Virtual Stobe tuner for years, using standard piano-tuning techniques and equipment, and preferred tuning to a strobe rather than to a needle or LEDs. But battery leakage had put my VS out of commission. With the Peterson VS having its own imperfections, and a new one now running 3-4 times the cost of the Korg OT-120, I decided to give the Korg a try. (I also purchased the clip mike just in case its built-in mike balked at some of the overtones on my older piano.) I now use the Korg OT-120 regularly, not only to tune my piano and violin, but also as a practicing aid for the violin. It's very responsive and useful in verifying that I'm hitting pitch. After a few months of use I can say that the Korg OT-120 has exceeded my expectations for ease-of-use, value, and effectiveness for tuning my violin and piano, and for practice (strings). The tone generator is useful for ear training as well as for tuning. The display is smaller than I'm used to on the Peterson, but then again the Korg is much more portable. The clip microphone has come in handy for tuning some of the trickier strings at the lower and higher octaves, but I don't need to use it very often. Although I prefer the strobe for how it linearly visualizes pitch adjustment, it took less than half a tuning session to re-adapt to a needle/LED style display. Note: The Peterson has a larger number of tuning temperments than the Korg, so if you're tuning for early music make sure to review the temperments available on the Korg before buying. Nor can you store custom temperments on it. | 34 stars
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Seems sturdy, but not for 12 strings.
I originally bought this case with the intentions of using it for my 12 string acoustic guitar. The case itself feels wonderful. The construction is tight, and is very sturdy, the latches work well and don't slip, and the inner compartment is just the right size for accessories. I definitely suggest this case to buy, but make sure you measure your guitar first, so you don't end up in the same situation as me. | 34 stars
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Some good items included.
The last time we were at the clarinet repair shop, we were told that only trained professionals should EVER attempt to oil clarinet keys, so the key oil is basically useless. The rest of the items in the pack were adequate but somewhat diasappointing. It was not an expensive kit and you get what you pay for. | 23 stars
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Excellent tuner
I am a active musician over 15 years. I've using Boss tuner however its high pitch measure wasn't really good. When I first use Korg CA-40, it's perfect for all kind of instrument. Actually, I just done my piano tuning with this small tuner. Excellent... Two thumbs up !!! | 45 stars
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Great Value
Having owned and played many different digital pianos over the years I can confidently say this is near the top in feel and sound for 88 key weighted action. Sure, you will get a lot more flexibility and function for 2 to 6 times the price but if you want something simple with good feel and basic sounds I doubt anything else comes close at this price. | 34 stars
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NOT Mac compatible! Be careful what Belkin tells you
I, like many people, have an older Mac (B&W G3 running OSX Tiger) and was looking for a wireless solution. I contacted Belkin directly and spoke with one of their "techies", and was assured that the Belkin F5D7001 adapter would work on my machine. So I ordered it, installed it, and.....nothing. I contacted Belkin to see what the issue was, and now this time time he assured me that this card IS NOT Mac compatible. Very frustrating. Be aware of the information out there. | 01 star
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Great product - Logos safe
After reading at length about various cymbal cleaning products, it seemed that most experts recommended Groove Juice. I picked some up today and it worked great as advertised. I cleaned a Zildjian 21" A Sweet Ride that had a couple of years worth of fingerprint marks that soap and water did not remove.I cleaned the cymbal in the tub by spraying Groove Juice onto the cymbal and scrubbing it with a tooth brush and then rinsed with warm water. While it says you can just spray and wash off, it only gets it 75% clean because the spray bottle doesn't get into all of the grooves. So, a toothbrush is needed to get it perfect. I took care not to use the tooth brush on the logos and I can happily report that none of them were affected by Groove Juice.Pros: quick, painless, quite effective, logos survived.Cons: Terrible stench, gives you a head ache after a minute or two. Wish you could use it outdoors but there is no easy way to get a tub outside with running water. The sprayer on the bottle didnt work so I had to pour it into another container.Will definitely use again! | 34 stars
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Trumpet Mute
The product was just what I was looking for. It meets my needs totally and has helped me to be able to practice my trumpet playing when I am traveling and in hotels. | 45 stars
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Nothing to say but as advertised
Been using this type of string for about 25 years. Nothing much to say other than it is a decent deal! | 45 stars
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Awesome Disco Ball At A Great Price
This disco ball was perfect. It is a great size, and it doesn't use a cord. The light is metal, and very large. The lights comes with four color changing discs, and everything is made of good quality. I have not had any problems with the motor, or light, and both have been on for hours at a time. Overall, great disco ball at a great price. | 45 stars
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Great Product
Love it. Fits around my mic stande accessory a little too tight. Other than that i love my product :) | 45 stars
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