Akai's MPC XL groovebox is the most powerful device the company has ever made

This beast can load up to 32 instruments and 16 audio tracks simultaneously.

Taylor Guitars: Kurt Listug and Bob Taylor. From $3,700 Shop to Global Icon

In this episode, Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug tell the unlikely story behind one of the world’s most respected acoustic guitar brands—how it grew from a tiny San Diego repair shop doing $30,000/year into a global business with nine-figure revenue.

RANE's New 'SYSTEM ONE' Is the World’s First All-In-One Motorized DJ System

RANE is kicking the year off as strongly as it ended the last, announcing what it calls “the world’s first motorized standalone DJ system” – the RANE SYSTEM ONE.

M‑Audio Announces The Launch Of Its New BX5BT Bluetooth Studio Monitors

M-Audio makes a range of affordable equipment for music producers, content creators and multimedia professionals, whether they are working at their desk or in a home studio environment. The company has a reputation for making professional-quality audio devices at accessible price points and the BX5BT Studio Monitors are no exception.

Nike Socks, LEGO Sets, and 43 More Gifts on Sale for Gen Z

For the past month (at least), we’ve been rounding up the best gifts for teens and tweens of all kinds — gifts for teen girls, gifts for teen boys, tech gifts for teens, gifts for tween girls and boys, gifts for Tween Row tweens, and plenty more.

The Best Karaoke Gear for Jamming Out at Home

Looking to make karaoke night a regular thing? We’ve tested everything from Bluetooth speakers to full-blown PAs.

The 50 best tech gifts of the year, hand-picked by professional gadget nerds

Make somebody's life easier with one of these high-tech hits.

After 30 Years Playing Guitar, This Is the One I’d Keep Forever

Electric guitars are like fine wines. Everyone has slightly different tastes, and they feel more comfortable the longer you keep them around. I’ve played dozens of electric guitar models over the years and once owned a classic Rickenbacker and a Fender Telecaster at the same time. Recently, I had a chance to review the Powers A-Type electric guitar and it blew my mind. It’s my all-time favorite axe, even though I’ve been practicing Pink Floyd licks since before time immemorial.

I'm a Full-Time Creator, and Here's the Gear That Made My Apartment Into a Video Studio on a Budget

Commentary: These lights, cameras, and microphones help me create quality posts without breaking the bank.

DJs, rejoice: there’s a new controller in town. RANE – the American pro audio and DJ equipment manufacturer – has announced the RANE ONE MKII, an updated successor to its popular RANE ONE controller from 2021.

Taylor Is Building Eco-Conscious Guitars With Suburban Trees

The California-based company is using wood sourced from cities in the state to produce a more eco-conscious instrument.

Chalkboard' Debuts as First Social Messaging Platform for Sports Betting

Chalkboard is the first platform for sports bettors fueled by real betting data with a unique social platform that provides seamless real-time bet tracking, score updates, and social interaction between sports fans.

Guitars Are Back, Baby!

Painted by some as a boomer relic just years ago, the guitar is seeing a revival that may just extend past the stress-purchase quarantine bounce.