The quartet communicated intimately and naturally in a programme of music by Shostakovich, Ravel and Stravinsky A hushed chord sustained by the second violin, viola and cello. Fragments of a melody ...

For touring musicians looking to lighten their load, studio engineers demanding immaculate intonation, and any player seeking a modern, highly visible board centerpiece, the Strobo-Sonic Pro is an ...

The improvements leave little to nit-pick about, with the smoother reverb and overdrive sounds and the improved clean volume taper. And it certainly looks a treat, too, in its black western vinyl. The ...

I keep going back to sample excerpts of the Dallas Symphony’s new 13-CD set of Wagner’s complete Ring of the Nibelung. Is the orchestra really playing as gloriously as I think? The answer is ...

While Vitsoe might be the first name most designheads think of when it comes to modular shelving, I was introduced to the String Shelving System by a particularly stylish coworker in my 20s and have ...

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Among the myriad reimagined versions of Shakespeare’s plays, one question continues to fire up creatives of many stripes: What if (insert name of tragic heroine ...

Even though Fender Audio isn’t steeped in the world of Bluetooth audio, the Elie 12 makes a statement as part of the brand’s entry lineup. It’s a do-it-all speaker that somehow combines minimalist ...

Multi-purpose tools are often a compromised solution—they can do multiple things decently, but perhaps not as well as a dedicated tool. The compromise with the Ryobi Expand-It system is having a tool ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The first time I saw the Elie 6 and Elie 12 in person, my eyes were immediately drawn to the design. These certainly don't look like your ...

Clean and stylish aesthetic. Good build quality. Impressive sound with class-leading bass. Works as an amplifier for multiple instrument types. Good battery life. Stereo-pairs with a second speaker.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. I know what you're thinking: "Isn't Fender a guitar company?" It sure is, and has been one of the most iconic names in guitars and amplifiers ...