Accessories / Gadgets

Silent Peaks are a relatively new Welsh company who specialise in affordable acoustic treatment, aimed mainly at the...

The idea of a capo that forms open chords is not a new one, but the Voice Capo is a new device that makes the job very easy....

If you're a guitar player who uses computers to create music using samples, loops and virtual instruments but don't need to...

Even if youre tightening your belt, you can still upgrade and improve your studio and methods — you just need to be a bit more crafty about how you spend your cash...

Mixing on headphones is undoubtedly convenient, but you can never be sure if your mixes will translate well to speakers. This high-quality headphone amp and processor aims to address that problem.

MXL's USB Mic Mate functions as a USB mic preamp for Macs and PCs, and enables you to plug in your own choice of dynamic or capacitor microphone.

Many companies make multicore cables, but Planet Waves have come up with a simple modular system that covers most eventualities without the store needing to stock dozens of different configurations.

Unhappy with what was commercially available, the Aphex boffins designed the Headpod for their own use — and they liked it so much they decided to release it.

• Peterson Strobotomp strobe guitar tuner • Perfect Tune Bridge guitar bridge

• Vox AmPlug modelling headphone amp • Soundtech LightSnake audio interface cable

To accompany this month's DIY Studio Acoustics article, we look at four useful accessories.

The DI box is a crucial but often-overlooked part of many signal chains — and, as we found out, it really is worth investing in quality.

Ground loops are the bane of many people's home studios. If you're suffering, this little black box from Hall Electronic Devices offers a neat solution.

Little Labs' Redeye gets the GT once-over, while we also offer some handy tips and look at the latest ppedals from Eventide.

I have just started playing mandolin in a live band, and we're currently touring the UK. However, although my mandolin is...

I understand how to record and mix music for surround, but how do I burn an audio-only disc to share my surround mixes with others on their domestic systems?

• Towersonic Speaker Stands • Book: The Insider Audio Bathroom Reader by Paul D. Lehrman • Book: Understanding and Crafting the Mix: The Art of Recording by WM Moylan.

Two very handy 'accessories' come under scrutiny: PJB's Bass Buddy, a Bass Guitar Recording DI Box, and from Little Labs their STD Instrument Cable Extender.

• Kahler 2300 Series Locking Tremolos • IK Multimedia Stealthplug USB guitar interface

• Kinman No-solder Harness & Pickup Set• Haynes Fender Stratocaster Manual

• Graphtech Ghost piezo and MIDI pickup system • Intelli IMT 500 clip-on Chromatic Tuner • Guitar technology news