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Latest articles by Music Radar Team

Zildjian A Custom Fast Crash 14"
By Music Radar Team last updated
Zildjian's A Custom Fast splashes and crashes are modern, sophisticated and super quick, perhaps too quick for some

Boss GT-Pro
By Music Radar Team last updated
High-end processor offers a rack full of guitar sounds and smart editing functions

Korg microX
By Music Radar Team last updated
Korg has taken the Triton sound engine, mixed it with some controller features and packed the whole lot into a compact keyboard

Boss BR-600 Digital Recorder
By Music Radar Team last updated
The latest BR multitracker in sleeker format

Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Ride 20"
By Music Radar Team last updated
These dual surfaced Custom Ks inspired by Akira Jimbo are expensive, but the odd sizes and varied bells make them extremely versatile

PRS Johnny Hiland Model
By Music Radar Team last updated
Johnny Hiland joins the elite group of PRS signature artists to create the first bolt-on PRS signature model

Boss RT-20 Rotary Ensemble
By Music Radar Team last updated
Turn your guitar into a Hammond organ with four rotary speaker simulations and more

Boss GT-8
By Music Radar Team last updated
All the FX power you'll ever need at a keen price

Zildjian ZHT Mastersound Hi-hats 13"
By Music Radar Team last updated
These cymbals might not quite be the real thing but the use of a B12 alloy adds a touch of unmistakable quality to this price range

Boss RC-50 Loop Station
By Music Radar Team last updated
Looping goes to the next level

Boss BR-1200CD
By Music Radar Team last updated
A do-it-all machine aimed at the solo recordist

Zildjian K Custom Session Ride 20"
By Music Radar Team last updated
The K Session Custom hi-hats may not be the most powerful on the market but the dry, classy response from this line-up was a welcome surprise

Korg Legacy Collection Analog Edition 2007
By Music Radar Team last updated
Korg's killer suite of classic hardware emulations has been given a big boost with the addition of another beauty from its back catalogue

Marshall RF-1 Reflector
By Music Radar Team last updated
Six flavours of reverb for any gigging guitarist

Zildjian Z Custom Series Splash 14"
By Music Radar Team last updated
Zildjian's additions to the Custom A and Z ranges mostly live up to their reputation as fantastic cymbals and if you choose carefully, you can find some real gems in there

Marshall RG-1 Regenerator
By Music Radar Team last updated
Vintage style Uni-Vibe sounds for guitarists on a budget

Korg Kaoss Pad 3
By Music Radar Team last updated
The Kaoss Pad has been a firm favourite since 1999, and the third version is the best one yet

Premier Rock Legend Kit
By Music Radar Team last updated
The monstrous Rock Legend kick can be hard work but if you need big sounds on a small budget, this kit's for you

Marshall JVM410H head
By Music Radar Team last updated
A flagship amp that will blow your socks off and ears off

Marshall Vintage Modern 2266C Combo
By Music Radar Team last updated
This KT66-powered range recalls classic '60s sounds

Premier Modern Classic Solid Shell Snare
By Music Radar Team last updated
Premier's Modern Classic Snare sounds superb and if you can afford one, or even find one, you'll love owning it

Guyatone GST-CO4 Ultrem
By Music Radar Team last updated
With tremolo back in vogue, Guyatone's optical pedal is just what you need

DigiTech DF-7 Distortion Factory
By Music Radar Team last updated
Seven classic fuzzes in one pedal? You're on!
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