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Author: Michael Stern

Michael Stern

  • New Toys: WARM AUDIO TUBE SQUEALER Guitar Distortion Pedal—A Guitar Center Exclusive

    Content Slide, Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, New Toys, Reviews
    February 19, 2026
    by Michael Stern
    Based in Austin, TX, Warm Audio specializes in recreating legendary vintage recording gear, such as microphones, preamps, and compressors, at a fraction of the cost of the originals. Founded by ...
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  • New Toys: Eventide Audio Temperance Pro

    Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, New Toys, Reviews
    February 19, 2026
    by Michael Stern
    Eventide Audio, one of the earliest pioneers of digital audio has released the “world’s first musical reverbs,” Temperance Lite and Temperance Pro. Temperance Pro adds 29 modal spaces, advanced sequencing ...
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  • New Toys: AKG C-Series Professional Condenser Microphones

    Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, New Toys, Reviews
    February 19, 2026
    by Michael Stern
    New from AKG are the C-Series Professional Condenser Microphones. With microphone design excellence dating back to 1947, AKG microphones are recognized as being among the finest in the world and ...
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  • New Toys: CASIO LIMITED EDITION PRIVIA PX-S1100 DIGITAL PIANO IN LIFESTYLE COLORS

    Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, New Toys, Reviews
    February 19, 2026
    by Michael Stern
    Since 1980 Casio has been a leading manufacturer of powerful, affordable, and lifestyle-oriented musical instruments. Casio has always been a value-oriented brand, yet they manage to provide professional features at ...
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  • New Toys: Marshall DSL40CR Combo Amp Stealth Black-A Guitar Center Exclusive

    Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, New Toys, Reviews
    January 22, 2026
    by Michael Stern
    Founded in 1962 and the epitome of an iconic rock 'n' roll brand, the very name Marshall Amplification conjures up images for those in the know. Whether it be a ...
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  • New Toys: Harrison Audio 32Classic Mix Strip-Analog Mic Preamp and EQ

    Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, New Toys, Reviews
    January 22, 2026
    by Michael Stern
    Harrison Audio was formed in 1975 after Dave Harrison’s innovative 1974 design of the world’s first “in line” console, the MCI JH-400. By combining the formerly separate recording and monitoring ...
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  • New Toys: Lutefish Stream-Real Time Low Latency Internet Jamming System

    Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, New Toys, Reviews
    January 22, 2026
    by Michael Stern
    Lutefish Stream is a new hardware and software platform by Wenger America designed to give musicians a way to jam in real time over the internet at distances up to ...
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  • New Toys: Apogee Electronics Pultec EQP-1a EQ Plugin

    Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, New Toys, Reviews
    January 22, 2026
    by Michael Stern
    Throughout the history of digital audio workstations, there have been countless Pultec EQP-1A plugin emulations. Apogee developed the only Pultec EQP-1A plugin officially licensed and endorsed by Pulse Techniques. The ...
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  • New Toys: Taylor Gold Label 714e Acoustic-Electric Guitar

    Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, New Toys, Publisher's Choice, Reviews
    December 18, 2025
    by Michael Stern
    Expanding on the success and warm reception of the new Gold Label Collection, Taylor Guitars adds three models. Debuted in 2025, the Heritage-inspired Line adds new 514e mahogany and 714e ...
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  • New Toys: SSL 18 26-in/28-out High-Performance USB Audio Interface

    Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, New Toys, Publisher's Choice, Reviews
    December 18, 2025
    by Michael Stern
    Solid State Logic (SSL), is a British recording console manufacturer associated with the most famed temples of sound. Formerly accessible solely in multi-million-dollar A-list recording studios, the legendary SSL sound ...
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  • New Toys: Shure KSM11 Condenser Live Performance Microphone (Wired)

    Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, New Toys, Publisher's Choice, Reviews
    December 18, 2025
    by Michael Stern
    If you are a performer that uses and maybe even loves microphones, there is no question that you have at one time or more held a Shure microphone in your ...
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  • New Toys: ROLI Piano - Airwave and Piano A.I. Assistant

    Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, New Toys, Publisher's Choice, Reviews
    December 18, 2025
    by Michael Stern
    ROLI, a U.K.-based music technology company, was founded in London in 2009 and is focused entirely on innovative keyboard products. New for 2025, the ROLI Piano and Airwave system is an ...
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  • Gifts Under a Grand 2025

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    November 20, 2025
    by Michael Stern
    Akai Professional MPK Mini IV 25-Key MIDI Keyboard Controller  The Akai Professional MPK Mini IV is a compact 25-key MIDI controller designed for portable music creation. It features an upgraded ...
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  • New Toys: Singular Sound BeatBuddy 2

    Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, New Toys, Publisher's Choice, Reviews
    November 20, 2025
    by Michael Stern
    Singular Sound offers a selection of “one man band” pedals. Their integrated system of drum machine, the BeatBuddy, and looper pedal Aeros can be used individually or together and are ...
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  • New Toys: Audiomovers Listento Plugin

    Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, New Toys, Publisher's Choice, Reviews
    November 20, 2025
    by Michael Stern
    Audiomovers was founded in 2017 to solve the challenge of remote audio collaboration. The 2020 pandemic created an unprecedented demand for remote work solutions in the music industry, which Audiomovers was uniquely ...
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  • New Toys: Martin D Jr E StreetLegend® Burst Junior Series Acoustic Guitar

    Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, New Toys, Publisher's Choice, Reviews
    November 20, 2025
    by Michael Stern
    C.F. Martin & Co. is recognized as the world’s oldest surviving continuously operating guitar manufacturer. The company was founded in New York City in 1833 by German immigrant Christian Frederick ...
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  • New Toys — BOSS RT-2 Rotary Ensemble: Guitar and Keyboard Leslie Speaker Pedal

    Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, New Toys, Publisher's Choice, Reviews
    November 20, 2025
    by Michael Stern
    Some of the most iconic tones ever recorded involve the sound of the Leslie Rotary Speaker. A staple sound for jazz, R&B, gospel, and rock music, the Leslie speaker was ...
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  • New Toys: Kali Audio HP-1 Multi-Reference Bluetooth Headphones

    Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, New Toys, Publisher's Choice, Reviews
    October 23, 2025
    by Michael Stern
    Kali Audio was founded in January 2018 by former JBL employees with the goal of creating high-performance, high-value professional audio products. All products are designed and engineered in their Burbank, ...
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  • New Toys: Gig Performer 5 Essentials

    Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, New Toys, Publisher's Choice, Reviews
    October 23, 2025
    by Michael Stern
    Gig Performer 5 Essentials is a live performance plugin host designed for musicians who use virtual instruments and effects on stage. It functions as a bridge between studio software and ...
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  • New Toys: Ciari Guitars' Steve Stevens Ascender Premier Electric Travel Guitar

    Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, New Toys, Publisher's Choice, Reviews
    October 23, 2025
    by Michael Stern
    Plato famously said that “necessity is the mother of invention.” This is how the story of Ciari Guitars evolved. Founded in 2016 by musician and medical patent attorney Jonathan Spangler, ...
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