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August 23, 2023Learn Guitar

The Major Scale and the Greek Modes (Part 1)

This is a broad topic, and we will tackle it over two consecutive issues of the magazine. In the first part we will look at how the major scale and the modes are built; in the…

December 27, 2022Learn Guitar

Slide Guitar: Bottleneck and Alternate Tunings

We are bringing back this article on slide, a topic that generates a lot of interest among guitarists, especially when it comes to learning a bit more about the types of slides…

September 24, 2020Keyboards & Synths

Arturia Announces the KeyStep 37

Arturia announces the KeyStep 37, a 37-key controller keyboard with intuitive sequencing, unique chord and scale functionality, and touch-sensitive MIDI controls. It is designed…

September 9, 2020Electric Guitars

Peavey and the EXP Series: Good Price, Well Spent

Peavey's aim with this model is to produce an affordable instrument that can cover edgy styles, from country and ska to metal, with a fiery sound and incisive highs. For 199 €…

September 2, 2019Keyboards & Synths

Arturia's Last Word in Keyboards

KeyLab 88 MkII has one of the best weighted hammer-action keybeds with aftertouch ever made, the Fatar TP/100LR. When a light keyboard won't do, Arturia's biggest controller…

May 15, 2019Keyboards & Synths

Get an Arturia V Collection 7 for Free

Zentralmedia has timed the launch of the powerful Arturia V Collection 7 with a promotion that equips producers who buy the KeyLab 88 with this software for free. It is a MIDI…

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