Is there really any need to fork out for a hardware synth these days? We place a trio of hardware classics up against some ...

The Sonos Era 100 is $200 cheaper than the Sonos Era 300, so how do these compact wireless speakers compare in sound quality when used as a stereo pair? Surprisingly well. The Era 100 is a compact ...

Roland VAD307 features shallow wood shells (10" tom, 12" floor tom, 14" snare) that provide an authentic acoustic look and feel while housing mesh heads and sensors seamlessly. High-quality chrome ...

We recently looked at Tiny vinyl, a new miniature vinyl single format developed through a collaboration between a toy industry veteran and the world’s largest vinyl record manufacturer. The 4-inch ...

This video compares the exhaust sound and acceleration of two BMW M4 F82 models – one equipped with an Akrapovic exhaust and the other with the stock system. Revs, engine tone, and launch performance ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The best way to think about this new speaker is that it occupies the same spot in Amazon's lineup as the venerable and discontinued device ...

As is the case with things like road bikes and film cameras, there are now tons of old high-end speakers that are still in great condition, but that go unused simply because they aren't modern. The ...

The sequencer on the 808, a row of 16 color-coded buttons, offered artists a way to store beats they programmed. Courtesy of Roland Even if you don't know the Roland TR-808 drum machine by name, ...

J. Scott Thurlow is a Senior Contributor based in the NYC Metropolitan Area. While he is not actually Alan Wake, Scott has been ranting about games since falling in love with them at a young age.

Roland is all about precision, feel, and long-term durability. Their V-Drums have led the pack for years, built with professionals and serious players in mind. Accuracy and realism are the focus, and ...