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Danelectro Dano '63
A retro beauty from way back in the day is reborn, and the results are, like, now, man
Alesis Performance Pad
It's more than just a MIDI controller, but some old-hat built-in sounds let down what could have been a very useful device.
Bangers & Mash Custom Kit
A hand-crafted, custom-built kit with fanatical attention to detail
Tamburo Ash Series Kit
Tamburo's Ash Series kit impresses in many ways, replace the poor hardware and you're onto a very decent beginners' set-up
Roland RMP-3 Practice Kit
The RMP-3 is well worth consideration if you're serious about getting the most out of your practice time, and having fun while doing it
Synesthesia Corporation Mandala 2.0
With its powerful software 'brain', the second version of the Mandala is worthy of a place in your stage or studio setup
Schwa Olga
This is a synth that looks and sounds just a little different to its contemporaries
Peavey Windsor
The USA and China combine to create an amp with a distinctly British accent
D16 Devastor
More than just a simple fuzzbox, Devastor can toughen up your tones in ways that other plug-ins can't
Moonphaser Analogue Phase Shifter
The Moonphaser draws its inspiration and tonal qualities from the magical phaser designs of the seventies.
Sugar Bytes Effectrix
An addictive and inspiring plug-in that enables you to sequence your effects
IK Multimedia ARC System
This software-based room correction system can provide you with a better mixing environment.
Epiphone Slash Signature Les Paul Standard Plus Top
A tempting proposition sitting between the Epiphone Standard and Gibson USA Standard models
Tama Superstar Custom Hyperdrive Kit (SL52HXZBNS)
Are small, shallow toms the next big thing? Tama certainly thinks so and this kit proves why
XLN Audio Addictive Drums
A slick-looking, great sounding drum ROMpler that won't fill your hard drive
Pete Engelhart Cha Cha Bell
Pete Engelhart's range of affordable handcrafted instruments might be too lively for some, but their innovative looks and sounds are wonderful
Blackstar HT-Dist DS-1
US and British-style overdrive from a new team of ex Marshall men
Blackstar HT-Boost BT-1
An excellent valve-driven boost pedal from some ex-Marshall men
Gibraltar 8600 & 9600 Hardware
Apart from a few minor details, Gibraltar have delivered something for both classic kit-lovers and bear-like rockers alike with these crops of metalwork
Native Instruments Absynth 4
Absynth has always been a big favourite with intense sound designers - this version allies accessibility to its power features
