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Expressing a musical note such that it sounds analogue and ‘real’ is a challenge for developers of sampled sounds, as heard on many digital pianos. The compromises inherent in the technology are why M

HISTORICALLY, FENDER LIKES to change or refresh its ranges every four or five years, and here, the new American Professional Classic range replaces the American Performer models we first saw in 2019.

IF YOU’VE BEEN paying attention to the contemporary guitar scene over the past 24 months, chances are you’ve heard of Mk.gee, everyone’s favorite fast-rising guitar hero who has ushered in a tonal rev

COMPARED TO THE “holy triumvirate” of the Gibson Les Paul Standard and Fender Stratocaster and Telecaster, the Gibson SG Standard is the solidbody guitar equivalent of Rodney Dangerfield — it doesn’t

THINKING BIG Bluesound Pulse Cinema Mini £799 Launched just in time for Christmas, this wonderfully compact (850x74x140mm), fully-featured Dolby Atmos soundbar boasts a size-defying 280 watts of high-

MY FAVORITE ENSEMBLE to play in is the power trio. With only three instruments — electric guitar, bass and drum kit — there’s so much freedom to explore concepts like space, time and dynamic range. Th