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Make your personal computer be a personal compter! Computers are wonderful tools that have greatly changed just how we do just about everything. Apple iLife software continues this tradition. I have used both Mac and PC computers. I have also used software written for both. There is nothing easier or more intuitive than Apple iLife. It is not the most powerful software. For $400-$600 you can by professional grade software that will blow the socks of iLife. However, for the average "Joe" there is nothing better. It doesn't take a lot of computer savvy. iLife does most of the work for you - and quickly. Other software we have used for loading pictures is slow, hard to manage and less desirable in many ways. I used this software at my sister-in-laws wedding. In no time at all I had a wonderful slide show set to music for everyone to watch. Doing all this work on a PowerBook G4 15" laptop allowed me to later show my father-in-law what he missed due to some health issues.With iLife, you can edit your pictures. You can order copies with just a click of a button. With just another click, you can e-mail them to anyone in your e-mail address book. Another click you can post them on a web-sight for your friends to see. For example, we recently moved to a new state. I posted a slide show of our new home for all our old friends to see. We had over 60 different friends view the web sight. Can you image the cost of making prints for all those people? In addition, you can set your pictures, web sights to your favorite music in iTunes.Speaking of iTunes, I love music - always have. If you like to listen to music, make your own recordings of your favorite tunes you will love iTunes. Plus, iTunes makes it easier and more affordable to buy music. I don't understand why the music industry continues to over-price their CD's but they do. And who can afford to buy an entire CD for just two or three songs. Now, with iTunes you can buy only the songs you want from a particular CD. Once down loaded, you can arrange them in any order you want, burn them on your own CD or hook your Mac to your home stereo and listen through you speakers. In addition, whatever music you have in iTunes is easily used in iPhoto, iDVD or the other applications iLife opens for you. You will not be disappointed with iLife unless you desire to spend tons of money for three or four different software programs that will not work together as seamlessly as iLife.

45 stars

PW-10 Vary Wah This wah pedal is tough and seems durable, it does the job, it emulates 3 different wah pedals and it sounds good, it also have other extras like distortion and booster functions, I like mine it can change 3 memory settings plus manual mode so you can have the 3 wahs ready to use, it is fun to play with but some musicians can find it a little bit complicated so keep the manual on hand, or if you bought it used with no manual....download it, you are going to need it!

45 stars

Solid I just got this in the mail this morning and plugged it in this evening. It really does sound great. I was surprised at the quality, actually. It doesn't feel flimsy at all and I felt pretty comfortable rocking out a bit with it.The sound is crisp and dirty- Some of the crappy (yet $40) pedals I've had in the past sounded muddy, where you just got a buzz rather than being able to distinguish notes. Nothing wrong with muddy, but this pedal sounds really clear. While maybe the range on Boss or other pedals is probably greater, I feel like this one fits a certain sound very well. I read somewhere that they were based on Japanese pedals of the late 70s, and I feel like that late-punk sound is very much in this pedal.Not bad at all for the price. Maybe I'll review again after playing it for a few months.

34 stars

Perfect Cheap, free shipping, looks nice. Plus it includes regular sheet music notation above the tab (exactly like in the Guitar Pro layout, if you have that software). Couldn't ask for more.

45 stars

The cowbell is not included like you see in the picture. The cowbell is not included like you see in the picture. Maybe I should have read the desc. more but this was a quick buy, or so I thought till it showed up with no cowbell.

12 stars

Unmatched Full-Toned Brightness & Resonance I've been using D'Addario Phosphor Bronze on my Ovation Folklore for over 30 years. I've tried others through the years, but none could match the full-toned brightness and resonance of these long-lasting acoustic guitar strings.

45 stars

In Tune I recently bought a beautiful autoharp at a thrift store that had no tuning wrench. I found this one on Amazon, so now my "new" autoharp sounds just as beautiful as it looks.

45 stars

Nice sounding pickup... Well, it's never fun shelling out somewhat big bucks on something that you can't be sure of how it will upgrade or ruin your tone. With pickups, it's always a case-by-case situation. I bought this pickup for my Mexican made strat after listening to the various samples at the Seymour Duncan website and am pleased with it. I installed it myself because I usually don't like anybody doing anything to my stuff but me. As with any reputable electronic manufacturer, S.D. enclosed a wiring diagram that shows the various wiring options. I chose the most straightforward because I wanted it in as soon as possible and anything would have been better than the stock pickup. I actually put this in the bridge position, which is not where it's designed to go, but I like the way it sounds there. Hum is gone. Tone is not as muddy as it used to be when I play with distortion. I actually get artificial harmonics now. All this and I don't have a bonafide humbucker sound. Just what I wanted...It's still under trial but it's definitely better than the stock pickups that it came with. I have since bought a JBJr that I put in the neck position for now, but I'm going to switch the two and see what that does for my tone and then I'm going to try different wiring options as per the included diagrams.Also worth mentioning, Seymour Duncan has an exchange policy that looks pretty good. I've never tried it though.

34 stars

Great pedal This pedal works like a charm. Stays in place and works as de.scribed. I would buy this again if I needed to replace it

45 stars

Excellent These drum heads are ridiculously durable. They can take a good beating daily and still retain their amazing sound. Took a little while to break in, but that's the case with all drum heads. I recommend them.

45 stars

Great ABY, much better than my Morley I purchased this to replace a Morley ABY. I've had the Morley for a while and had several issues with it; buttons not activating, noise on the channels, signal quality loss, etc. The Radial resolved all of them.Sturdy unit, buttons work great, signal quality is even. The ISO feature resolved the noise issues I had been having (splitting a signal at the guitar for direct and amp for recording options). Overall, very happy with the product.

45 stars

Works satisfactorily and is a great price The stand seems a little delicate. But we are very satisfied with it. It is functioning well. We don't fold it. It has been kept open, with a book on it since we bought it. We weren't looking for a portable model. it was just a bonus. But, I cannot review the portability feature.

34 stars

Awsome litte amp For a 15 watt amp it has the sound of a much bigger amp. I love the various different amp settings that you can get out of it. This amp has as good a sound as a tube amp I had in the 60's. I would recommend it as a very good home practice amp.

45 stars

good value This is exactly what I needed. Just a metronome to keep tempo. It does exactly what it is supposed to do for a reasonable price. I bought it for some younger students because it is easy to use.

45 stars

Great product Is a great product for a great price, I would definanatly recomend this to any one looking for a great disco ball spot light.

45 stars

Improvement over old version The newer version of this mute bag has a few small but significant improvements over the old version that make it really great. First of all, the zippered pouch on the side now zips all the way around and down the two sides, this allows it to open enough to hold a music folder. There is also now a shoulder strap. Similar to the old version, the main compartment has a moveable divider and is more than large enough to hold 4 mutes or 2 mutes plus a trombone stand and a music stand. Overall this is a great bag.

45 stars

Terrible case of false advertising This is just awful. I am a pick purist, if you will, and do not appreciate false advertising. I chose these picks because: 1. I like the shell pick design and 2. because I love the planet waves logo that THE PICTURE SHOWS ON THE PICKS. When I recieved the picks, they had no logo on them, except for a barely passable shell design and the words Planet Waves on them and the size. I was pretty ticked. I will probably never buy from planet waves again. THey are even too irresponsible to put in the correct pictures for their products, and most of them don't even have pictures. Plus, the picks are not even that great quality, contrary to "made of the highest quality celluloid". I hope that this company gets its act together soon.

01 star

Guitar string winder/cutter This thing is great! I changed my guitar strings for first time ever in about 15 minutes with this nifty tool.

45 stars

nana Karaoke is alway fun. The CD is good. The CD was enjoyed by all. It was a lot of Family fun. Get one and enjoy family and friends

23 stars

Not the right size This bridge is VERY tall. The width is right but the bridge raises the strings about 1/2 inch too high. It is also very thick giving the violin a muffled tone. I bought it to fix up and sell a student violin. I'll have to cut it down and sand it thinner. Pay a few dollars more if you dont want to do any woodworking.

12 stars

Audio Microphone Since receiving this product I have used it extensively. Its performance is absolutely phenomenal for single user interviews. Even in a crowded hall, the audio quality of the subject is picked up and those around are filtered out (there is some background noise of the crowd but most of it isn't picked up). It uses a single AA battery that lasts forever, I've even left it on in the camera bag and a couple days later I pulled it out and the microphone still operated. This microphone is a must have for any videographer.

45 stars

Gibson's best? I own / have owned most of Gibson's mainstream guitars. The Les Paul 'Custom' is about as "pro" as you can get. If you have small or large hands the neck is very comfortable / fast. The look is Les Paul, what more can be said about that? Gold hard-ware gives the guitar a touch of class. Probably the most identifiable big name guitar out there. The sound has no limitations and it can be as warm and smooth as anything else out there costing a lot more money. One problem; Hope you have Bill Goldberg shoulders as this is one heavy axe. Make sure you get a real wide and padded strap for long "sets". I have had my Custom for 7 years now and have no intentions of "filing for divorce". Expensive but a well made "in America" product. Mark of a pro. Set some bucks aside and do it. You only live once.

34 stars

Nice and beautty. Nice and beautiful. Does it's work well.The difference from a pantyhose based DIY pop filter is... this is more beautiful... nothing else that I know.But that part is well done. It looks nice.

45 stars

satisfied!! I did a extensive search for a comp pedal, I saw a lot of video reviews at youtube and at last i found a winner. This pedal does not mess with your tone and adds no undesirable noise. When you turn it on is like take something out of a hideout and make it visible. For the price you got a pro comp pedal under $ 80. Check out for great deals at Amazon! If I lost it or broke it, I will buy it again.

45 stars

Not for acoustic guitars I bought this bag for my daughter's half size Yamaha classical guitar. The guitar doesn't fit; the bag is too small. This bag doesn't have any depth; two sides are touching each other. This bag seems to be designed for an electric guitar and not for an acoustic guitar. I returned the bag; I love the Amazon return process.

01 star

not a real instrument - out of tune and unplayable This is a toy. It will make noise, but not music. The bellows on mine was separated from the frame and leaking air and had to be glued together. The keys are clunky and the vinyl straps have sharp edges and are very uncomfortable.

01 star

Korg Chromatic Tuner This product is great. Good price. Brand new. Shipped well, and fast. Use this product every day, more than once. Great for students and musicians of all kinds. Very nice.

45 stars

I'm happy with my 'workhorse' Choosing a microphone is a difficult process. There are a variety of low quality and high quality mics on the internet. But how to know the difference, and how to narrow the choice down.First of all, stick with a name brand if you are doing anything at all that requires a good tone quality. I've been using a Radio Shack-branded mic I bought to do some interviews of WWII vets (a great project - a real learning experience for me). It's a lapel mic (lavalier mic if you want to be fancy). The tone quality is OK, especially if you pin it to the, well, lapel or shirt of your subject.I wanted something better for new projects. I like shooting animals and interviewing folks. I can't be handing over a microphone that is 3/4 of an inch long!The more research I did, the more I ran into descriptions of the ElectroVoice microphones. They have a nice line of mics, mainly in this price range or higher. For interview purposes, the 635 seemed to fit the bill. I ran into comments that the mic was a 'workhorse', 'never failed', and is 'the standard for ENG.' (ENG=Electronic news gathering)The mic is smaller than I thought it would be, but very high quality in appearance and manufacture. I chose the black color, since I thought it would look more professional.The sound is very good. I can't tell you Signal-to-noise or anything like that. I just know that when I hit the P's and B's (hard consonants) I don't get the 'explosion' of sound from this mic like I do with the cheapie.Highly recommended. You will enjoy holding and using this mic. Sometimes, you can just feel quality, and this is one of those products.

45 stars

Perfect fit for a perfect Les Paul First off, let me say, that if you own a Les Paul, and want to alter it in any way, Gibson Gear Products are the way to go!I own a 2010 LP Studio, and it is an excellent instrument, but I wanted to sharpen the look. I bought a blank black truss rod cover, and it really sharpens the look of the guitar. It's a stock part, comes with the mounting screws, and fits perfectly.Buying this will not only improve the overall appearance of the guitar, it also helps it keep its value.Great Buy! Gibson gear is aweseome. I also recommend that you check out their machine heads too!

45 stars

It's not as good as it looks! This is one to avoid. I've been waiting for this to be released for several months, and it came in the mail today! Unfortunately it will be returned tomorrow!For starters it is not Dolby 7.1 it's Dolby 5.1. If you go to the Vocopro web site you will see that they now list it as 5.1. It was supposed to be released with 7.1 as Amazon still has it listed as of June 21, 2005, but there must have been a last minute change prior to production. I advised Amazon and I'm sure they will follow up with the correction.The second major issue it does not play mp3 songs recorded on a DVD, only on CD! I tried a DVD+RW with mp3 songs that my $40 DVD player has no trouble playing and it glitches like mad! The manual did indicate that it does not support the format on DVD, but they don't list this or several other limitations in their online specs.The last straw is the remote. I don't know if the one I got is defective, but it's the weakest one I have ever used! From less than 10 (unobstructed) feet away, it acted as a suggestion device. It was like, maybe, or most likely not will the player actually carry out your suggestion. I removed the 4 new aaa's that came with it and used new Duracell's and there was only a minor improvement. A few hours with this thing trying to toggle through songs would result in even the mildest tempered person smashing it to pieces.As of now Amazon is sold out of these, but I'm sure they'll be getting them all back soon! Thankfully Amazon has a good return policy.On a positive note the Karaoke package is quite nice. Nice microphones, cables, and 6 CD+G's in a carry case (nice song selections too). As a Karaoke machine alone this may be a good purchase, but it seems Vocopro tried to do too much and missed the mark. In the future I would recommend they stick to what they know, letting wannabes and drunks make asses of themselves by destroying once great songs.

12 stars

Best sounding out there I use these on my Art and Luthurie Ami, and boy do they work. the tone is improved, the feel is improved and the experiance is improved.

45 stars

only one you need There is a new version out, upgraded with additional noise suppression. Of course, I always thought noise is what you make it, so make the most of it. This box is for the pure, classic sounds. A tube screamer and the best compression short of a janglebox. I play it doing acoustic; classic rock on a strat; but most of all blues and rock on my homemade electric 12. Practically nothing this box can't do. I'm going for the new model, but definitely keeping this one.

45 stars

Not even good enough for a 2-year-old This violin is absolutely worthless. I bought it for my almost 3-year-old who loves musical instruments. The bow is completely unusable - it is so loose that it is impossible to get a sound out of the violin, plus the hairs in it were falling out within minutes of opening it. Several of the strings on the violin can't be tightened because the little knobs have no traction. The neck wrest fell off within minutes, and the bridge wouldn't stay on. I still bothered to buy another bow that was of higher quality, but even then I couldn't get any sound out of the couple of strings I was able to tighten on the violin.I also accidentally bought two of these little violins. I tried to return one, but when I contacted the company through Amazon they never responded so was I unable to return it. Thus, I opened the second one to see if it was any better than the first and it was equally unusable.This violin is of no use that I can tell. It was a big disappointment on Christmas morning. They shouldn't even be selling it. I would have given it NO STARS, but that didn't seem to be an option. $70 down the drain.

01 star

Great for the Price I bought 15 of these to create a "fairy dust" type twinkle effect. They were a bit bigger than I thought they would be (About 2.5 inches wide, and 3 inches deep), but with the size of our stage they worked perfectly. If you want a smaller, less noticeable strobe, I'd look for the curtain strobes which are tube shaped. All in all these were some of the cheapest priced curtain strobes I could find, (with free shipping) but they work just fine.

34 stars

Adjustment knobs broke off The stand, itself, seems a bit sturdier than other wire music stands. The adjustment knob at the bottom tripod broke off almost immediately, but it still worked fine without it. 4 months later the knob in the middle broke, which made it impossible to adjust the height. It was transported by a 5th grader in a case with his bells set, so would probably stand up better with better care.

23 stars

Its A $20 Gig Bag..... Its a $20 gig bag so it looks like it should for that kind of money. If you are only worried about marking up your guitar while going to and from your buddies house your good. If you are trying to keep it in good shape going back and forth to school, this is not the gig bag for you. I only need this so that my guitar is safe on car rides from Louisiana and Texas. There is no real support or extra padding at the bottom of the bag as some have, so if you set your guitar down hard on the end you can hear it reverberate through the whole thing when it bangs against the floor. It gives you one of those teeth gritting moments! :)Anyway, if you only need something to make it back and forth on a safe ride, this is the gig bag for you! If you are planning on hitting the road or take a lot of trips, invest in a more pricier bag!

23 stars

good product I purchased these for my son who is in a high school band. They are just as they are advertised. They have good sound but can break when kids are using them (as you'd expect). I've bought them before and I will be buying them again and again.

34 stars

Great set with big range for the price I really enjoy using my Pyle Wireless Mics. I was worried with it being Vhf band that it would be taken over by the ew video sinals which would make them obsolete but so far so good.I can get abot 100 ft from the base unit and they still work well, although they do run hot (meaning feedback if you don't addjust your highs on your mixer) they are great for our needs (karaoke, small bands, and trivia).The sound quality is excellent and beats our single wirless mic that was twice the price.I want another pair but these have been discontinued so I am buying more from Amazon.These have a good solid feel and work even after being dropped by the drunks.

34 stars

Still female to female, as another reviewer mentioned. As the photo is clearly femelle á femelle he took a chance and got what he wanted in the first place. His review was recent so I did the same (thanks!} with the same desired result. Nice piece of gear for the price, heavy and sturdy--you don't want the kids to throw it across the room. If Amazon changes its info and offers a female to male here ( (the point of which would be?) they should note it here. For the moment you're fine, only Prime f to f adapter here, a good price too. I'm still awaiting the Platinum Elite Pro Reference Titanium Edition, just praying they can keep the price below 4k.

45 stars

For Canadians If you're expecting a delivery by Canada Post, don't go on vacation. I had my mail held for 3 weeks (cost $27 ). When I returned, the mail was delivered as requested, including a card saying I had a parcel with customs duty due, and it would be returned to sender in 5 days if not picked up. So I didn't get my reeds. I'm asking the vendor to start the process again. Not Amazon's fault, they have always provided good service.

45 stars

Malfunctioning I installed the program right away, but it didn't work. Didn't transfer nothing from my Ipod to my Ibook. Is there a way to return it?

01 star

Excellent product - excellent price This is a solid stand - easy to put up and take down. The material is first class. The mechanical locks work easily and effectively. Packs away nicely in the case provided. It was recommended by several of the musicians in the group that I play with.

45 stars

Didn't meet our needs Wanted to use in place of handheld wireless microphone, but you still had to hold it up to your mouth to get good reception.

12 stars

great product This is a great little item; does everything it says it will do.Would buy again. (buy the power cord so you don't go through a million batteries in the first week)

45 stars

awesome the metronome works great, i have been using quite often and will continue to do so, thank you very much

45 stars

Does what it should Works great, even if it is a little pricier than I would like. The internal splitter is a great feature as it really cleans up y wiring. Just plug it in and everything works. Also works with cable modems so no worries there.

34 stars

not impressed So difficult to use it darn near useless, and it's not just me. I gave it to two other people and neither of them had any luck.The people who write these reviews typically are premature with praise.I've had this baby for two years so I've put it through it paces and it is not at all user friendly.

01 star

This cartridge has a worse signal-to-hum ratio than any other cartridge I've ever used. I have 4 other cartridges (1 Numark and 3 Audio-Technica) and 2 turntables (1 Technics and 1 Numark).This cartridge has 2 big problems- Low output level and high susceptibility to hum.The first problem would be forgivable- a low output level can just be cranked up- if it weren't for the other problem.None of my other cartridges on either of my turntables produces _any_ audible hum.This cartridge has it so strong that it is unusable for normal listening, much less archiving.Probably if there was no AC field nearby, it would be fine, and there is a television within 4 feet of the turntables.However, the bare fact is that none of the other cartridges are picking up the hum - only this one is problematic.It is the lowest output and by FAR highest AC-hum-pickup cartridge I've ever used...Note, the frequency response and construction are all pretty good - I just wish it didn't have the major flaws...

01 star

Great Price, Good sound... but (iMac users) If your new to sound editing or using Avid systems your going to either LOVE ProTools, since its largely considered industry standard and you'll happily know your using a real audio editing system, or HATE ProTools because you dont know how to use it. Either way, know what your getting into before you buy it. It took me 6-8 months before I felt comfortable using the software. Been using it since film school, (2005), this is my second MBox. Previously owned the MBox1 (upright model) with no problems for 3+1/2 years.MY BIGGEST COMPLAINT... on some computers, seems to happen to iMac computers more often, when your MBox mini is plugged in it will crash your CPU, and its really, really annoying! So do your research before buying this!!! This unit is not hot swappable so you must shut your CPU down before plugging/unplugging it. And even then, it will still crash your other applications (Safari, FCP, etc)esp. if you have your MBox routing your CPU audio through it. It will also cause tons of Permission Errors (Disk Utility had to correct around 100. Most I've ever seen.) Some people have no problems at all, but those CPU seem to be dedicated machines to strictly sound editing. If your like me and have only one main CPU youre going probably going to have issues as I and many other have.YOUR FOREWARNED!!! IT DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY!!!! Some people blame the sound driver created by Digidesign. EITHER WAY, IF DIGIDESIGN/APPLE could get together and fix this problem I would actually be a satisfied customer!!!iMac 200910.5.82.66 GHz Core duo4 GB memery

34 stars

It's a Gamble I read such great reviews on Amazon before making my purchase. I was so excited to get my Snowball so that I could record high quality stories for my long distance nephews and great aunt who has trouble reading now. I was able to record about three stories before I noticed that the sound quality that I was getting was horrible! I thought, "maybe I should be using a different setting." I recorded a few more stories with horrible quality before I realized that, even though my mic was plugged in, and the red light was on, the computer was not registering the mic at all. I was recording through the shoddy mic in my macbook. If I jiggle the chord where it connects the the mic, the computer will acknowledge the mic, but only for about a minute before the mic drops off again. What I can record in that minute is fantastic, but then it'll take another 10 minutes of jiggling the cord to get another minute of recording. I have e-mailed Blue about this, and hope to hear from them soon (I will certainly update if/when I do), but I think I got a bad usb cord. Although, I've noticed that the cord is loose in the microphone, so perhaps the problem is that. Anyway, I'm horribly disappointed, and really annoyed to have to put off my reading projects again.

12 stars

Great Lavalier Mic I use this mic with a wireless system and it has very good clarity and is very hot, it will pick up loud noises from a distance of about 40 ft., so I turn down my mic recording level to eliminate that problem. My only complaint is the mic clip that came with the unit will not hold the mic, it pops out of the clip without fail. I would think Sony would send a mic clip with the product that is engineered to work with the product it is packaged with. That is the reason for a four star rating. As far as quality goes it is a five star product. I use a wire adjustable clip and it works just fine.

34 stars

keyboard stand quality The stand is a great design but it will not support the weight of a pillow!

01 star

Solid strap Its a pretty Solid strap, comfortable, it does it's job well, and it matches my red and black guitar. Word

34 stars

Audio Technica ATR 288W Ok I bought this just for home and youtube video's and under the brentsfilms channel.It makes a couple sounds of static even if you are close to the camera. But you just have to find a spot where there is not much power around. Then it should do just fine. It is perfect for the money and Beach Camera is just the place to get it. Low price, Great customer service, and fast shipping.No longer than a week. Like I said for the money it's great!

34 stars

Some great rattles These little egg shakers were a real hit with our daughter. She can pick them up easily and enjoys sitting and shaking them. She even likes when we shake them for her.I would recommend these to parents whose child can sit up and grab objects well.

45 stars

Superb Audio CD Creation Tool Those who know this product know it well, and those who do not are missing out! I have yet to find software that enhances the process of creating a mixed CD like this program does it. Those with even a bit of digital audio skill will comfortably be able to utilize this snappy program. For me the best feature is the user interface; lining up and/or crossfading tracks is enjoyable with this software, even fun! A remnant of the great Sonic Foundry past, this now-Sony gem is an absolute must-have for anyone who likes to get creative with burning audio CDs. These are precision tools that will let you fine tune things like indexing, in-and-out points, and silence between tracks if desired. Let the beat-matching begin (or not), and take your time until the mix is just right--there's no rush with CD Architect.

45 stars

Mic clip Perfect, adjustable and ready for work. I recommend this product to anyone looking for one.

34 stars

great sound from large desktop speakers These speakers sound fantastic, but they are not compact desktop speakers by any means. If you have the space you will be happy with them.

34 stars

Awesome hand bells The children thoroughly enjoyed the bells. The only thing i would change is the paper numbers on the handles. Children seem to peel those off. But it helped include mant age groups and was fun to participate with. Thanks

45 stars

Good mute This mute is of good quality, and has held up well over the past few years of ownership.My only complaint about the mute is that the tone is not as bright as others that I have played, however it is excellently free blowing and good for multi-purpose use.

34 stars

Good, but not what I was expecting This is an okay entry-level keyboard. It's actually more like a toy than I was expecting, but it's fine if you're - like me - just learning to play the piano/keyboard. I mean, there's no sense in spending a ton of money if you don't know what you're doing. This is fine for that, but it IS just a glorified Casio keyboard if you ask me. The audio quality isn't much better than a toy with regards to all the instruments and other sound effects it claims to be able to reproduce.Also worth noting, it's quietest sound level is still pretty damn loud. And it's buttons are noticeably cheap-feeling. Not the keys; they're fine. But the other buttons. Again, they're not bad, they're just toy-like - especially since they're bright orange, blue and green/yellow:)So, not 100% satisfied, but good enough.

34 stars

Great transaction These were a treat - excellent customer service as item arrived well ahead of schedule which allowed me to give as a last minute gift.

45 stars

Don't Waste Your Money! This program is good, UNTIL you get the ringtone on your phone, and it sounds worse than an AM Radio station. Don't waste your money on this thing, just pay for the decent sounding ringtones.

01 star

awesome stand This stand rocks. I've had it for two years, throwing it around in our band's trailer and it is as sturdy as always. I leave the second tier on permanently and it still folds up quick and nice. The Quick-lok system never fails and the way you squeeze the handle at the top to unlock the middle of the X is convenient and sturdy. Couldn't be better for me

45 stars

versatile and solid Needed a dbl rack for EMU61 xboard (lower tier) and mixer+effects+laptop+eq on top shelf, and the adjustability makes it future proof for me. Looks good too.For under a c-note you won't do better if you need two tiers and flexability.

45 stars

Great microphone system i have been using this microphone for more than a year in a school, and it has been great. i have no trouble with it. I use rayovac rechargeale batteries, and i never have had a problem.

45 stars

This is a Really Good Thing of Software stuff! I used this program in my Electronic Music class. I really enjoyed it. It wasn't super difficult to use once I got used to using it. And it was really fun. If it wasn't soooo expensive I would buy it. But oh well...maybe someday (i need a freakin keyboarder too!).

45 stars

price OK for quality This seems to be the right price for the reeds. However, sometimes shipping is excessive given the spend level and the product. I buy these for my son, I really don't know much about the quality of the product I rely on the recommendation of the band teacher.

23 stars

Good midi keyboard This is definitely for someone who has a computer that does everything for them, which is how mine is set up. All my effects and everything are on the computer side, this is just a keyboard for input, I use mine for production. Unit is somewhat flimsy, but doesn't matter if it's just sitting on a desk. Not a performance keyboard, but great for basic use. I would recommend it for a beginner or someone who just wants to use a keyboard with their computer. Remember though this has NO SPEAKERS, solely for use with a computer.

34 stars

Amazing Budget Microphone For On-Camera Interviews I purchased this microphone for on-camera interviewing purposes. Initially, I was going to buy a $150 microphone because I was nervous about this one picking up background noise (I was filming during a large after-party). I am 100% glad I chose this one and didn't spend the extra $100. It provides a crisp clear sound even when there is total noise all around you. You could barely hear the ambiance of the party and the interviewer and interviewees both came through beautifully. Definitely pick up this microphone if you are going to be interviewing people in a loud/crowded place. It's not too expensive and the Shure sound quality is one-of-a-kind.

45 stars

Useless Folks !!! You can record your mix but can't save them in a useful format. Forget about burning your own CDs, this won't cut it. Besides it uses humonguous amount of resources and is very unstable as a result. I would not recommend it.

01 star

Looks cool, sounds decent, take note of size I decided to fork out a few extra bucks to get this shaker because it's rather unique, and I wanted to hear the sounds that other reviewers described as rattlesnake-like and mellow. It's is indeed more mellow (a lower tone) than other shakers, and its appearance is just as neat as the pictures show.There is a disappointing problem (for me), however, which is its size. The egg is a little over 3" (8cm) in length and 2.25" (5.5cm) across. My hand, from tip of middle finger to base of palm is about 6.75" (17cm) and I cannot adequately enclose the shaker with one hand. (See picture uploaded product image.) I can do the standard "accent" note/shake just fine, but incorporating techniques that include opening up and enclosing my fingers around it in order to make a muffled or less-bright sound is rather cumbersome, I can't get as much dampening effect as I'd like, and it is much easier to drop. If you have nice, big hands, though, go for it. Or if you intend on holding it without that sort of technique, this will probably suit you just fine as it is.This is probably also a good size for small kids who aren't as concerned about producing specific sounds to grab (as intended, Nino is a children's line of products). I wouldn't recommend this for infants who still put objects in their mouths simply because it is a skin.

34 stars

don't buy it not heavy enough for reflexes, rubber tip fell off after minimal use. Upside is tuning fork & brush/pin included.

23 stars

Pretty Sweet! I've only had this a few days, but I'm already wondering why I didn't buy this years ago! I needed a way to record semi-decent audio onto my newish laptop w. windows 7 as the onboard soundcard is basically worthless for recording actual music, and this is certainly doing the trick.Installing on 7 was a breeze once I found the right guide on the m-audio website and after an hour or two of fiddling, I was able to get workable levels. W. just my bass guitar and a shure sm-58 I recorded some acceptable sounds that I'm hoping to add more to. I'm using the open-source audacity software and not the bundled demo stuff, so I can't speak to that.For the price, this is a great deal so far - providing it remains compatible. I see a lot people saying they couldn't get it to work, but the drivers I got from the website seem fine. And it's true - the headphone function is nice. I can just plug this into my comp, turn it on, and listen on my headphones. When I'm done, I turn it off, and my laptop switches back to the audio output which is hooked up to my speakers. All in all, I think this is a nice little package at an affordable price. It's really not PRO, but for basic recording needs on Windows 7 I think I got the best thing on the market I could afford.

45 stars

Quick and easy As most violinists, I have several different kinds of violin mutes accumulated over the years, ranging from a rosewood mute, heavy practice mutes made of rubber or metal, to mutes that are used in actual performance. I am using this one more than any other "one-handed" rubber mutes because 1. this one does not rattle a lot when not in use; 2. I can put it on the bridge and off rather quickly during fast orchestral passages. And it is more reasonable than other rubber mutes.

34 stars

decent microphone, low price It doesn't actually cancel out much noise but it is decent on pick up. With a little sound editing you can cut out the background noise and make it work.

34 stars

Not what i expected Its very muddy like everybody else said do like i didnt and listen 2 them this mic is very clear but ima rapper and this mic did no good for me

01 star

noisy Disappointing, line inputs are noisy for a product described as "high resolution" with an optical out. I would not recommend this product.

01 star

Be careful before buying this My husband purchased this guitar for his christmas present. He wanted to learn how to play guitar on an inexpensive one in case he didn't understand it. I wish he would have paid more attention to other customer reviews. The strap that was sent is too small, it's more like a child size strap. Also, it's not the right kind of strap, making it pretty useless. From the picture, my husband also thought it came with 3 picks and a second set of strings; it doesn't. It comes with ONE pick and no extra strings. The guitar itself looks good, and it sounds decent. I would say this is definitely a beginners guitar. If you want this for professional reasons, I would look elsewhere.

23 stars

New ones worse The old ones were better. I have two and they work fine. The new one I bought is cheaply made. It doesn't hold as much water and dries out quickly. Planet Waves should go back to the old model. -Alastair L-C

01 star

Accessory Table I bought this to place my cell phone/music player, headphones, ear plugs, and other accessories next to me on my drum set. Fiber glass, soft cloth on placing surface, very firm. Doesn't scratch anything. I would recommend this to any percussionist for placing shakers, tambourines or anything on a stand. One thing to have in mind, is that it doesn't have any kind of adjustments, but it will fit large diameter tubes (1 1/2").

45 stars

Best thing I've found for rounding out a tele's sound. I put this in with a EVH smooth pot for volume and what a difference this makes, no load means crisper tone. I would recomend this to anyone who wants to get a lot more straight tone out of your tele.....

45 stars

Great for beginners I have taught public school orchestra for the past nine years and I have found that these strings are great for the cost. They stay in tune, wear well, and have a pleasant tone which is more than I can say about similar strings in this price range!

45 stars

Beautiful music is coming out of my computer! This is a great product. It has an excellent user interface and good help files. I have been downloading free Soundfonts from the internet (I have a SB Audigy sound card) and playing them with the midi sequencer. Wow.

45 stars

Better than more expensive options This fits nicely on my Cecilio 4/4 electric violin and mutes better than metallic mutes.For the price no better option.

45 stars

Cheap elevation I like that it came with a set of speakon cables, but more importantly, pretty solid construction on the stands. My speakers are under 65 lbs and the stands took it with no problem. I've already done 4 parties since I've gotten the stands, and they've performed as expected. Great Buy for the price.

34 stars

Impressive sound Was looking for a beginner guitar for my daughter and found this one. Very impressed with he sound and the light weight. Just noticing the Amazon price as of today is under $70, so that is a steal. I have noticed some buzzing of the machines ( the tuners) after a year or so but that may have to do with my daughter simply not handling with care. While I own several higher quality guitars, I actually like playing this guy when he is hanging around. I would recommend light guage Daddario EJ 16 strings as well for a nice crisp tone.

45 stars

Makes for a Solid Case Great case for a great price. Seems solid and durable. Never dropped it, but it definitely protects guitar from bumps and scratches (that is when the guitar is in the case).

45 stars

Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky These strings are great if you're playing a style of music that requires at least a full step down tuning (DGCFAD). As is expected with Ernie Ball, the strings sound great and last forever.The tone is super thick (thus the name of the strings), and sound great for metal.If you need some strings for any genre of metal, or are just looking for a thicker sound for your playing, I would recommend these strings.

34 stars

Picks don't stick Good pick, durable and bright so I can see it easily on stage. The only thing that I don't like is that they are pretty slick so they are hard to keep a hold of.

34 stars

One of the best distortion pedals Over the years I've tried many distortion pedals and I could not be happier with this one! It is responsive but not overbearing. Don't be fooled by its price or size. I used it through my Fender HotRod Deluxe and this pedal offers a warm full tone and it really can rip. I highly recomend this pedal for those who don't want to throw down $150 for a Tube-Screamer.

45 stars

Guitar pedal power supply review This item met my needs exactly. The only issue I would have is they should be included with the guitar pedals. But I am sure not the first one to make that statement.

45 stars

Very Nice Guiter I bought this guitar for my dad who had a really old one that wouldn't stay tuned. He loves this one. They sound is good and it's easy to play. He's been playing for years but he's only a recreational player so this was perfect for him. For the money, it's a very nice guitar. It arrived in very good condition with good strings. No problems. I also bought him the classical version of this guitar which is also very nice.

45 stars

ROVNER ALTO SAX LIGATURE I BOUGHT THIS LIGATURE TO GO WITH THE SELMER MOUTHPIECE. VERY EASY TO ADJUST AND WORKS GREAT.

45 stars

drummers/shooters stool Cheap is as cheap does. One of the potmetal cast lugs the leg extension arms attaches do broke off while I was sitting on it and it dumped me on my back which when your not expecting it is quite an event with a gun in you hands. Once again I've proved to myself you get what you pay for. I would not recomend this product to anyone.

01 star

Thrilled Fantastic product! My son got it for his 4th birthday and plays every night. It still looks like it did the day we got it even though he can be rather enthusiastic. Sound and durability are great!

45 stars

Great looking hanger I bought this because, I'm currently a little crammed for space, and needed to story my axes off the ground. This guy, attaches easily to the wall. and holds my heaviest guitar-15 pounds-with no problems. It looks beautiful, and alows you make an artful wall display out of your guitars.Please note you should screw it into a stud. It does come with some mollee bolts, but I wouldn't recommend risking your guitars on those. Just go into a stud.

45 stars

Best strap for your money This is the BEST strap I have ever owned. High density strength with super stiff tab ends. Its stiff when you first get it, but I'm sure it will loosen up as I use it more.Everyone has said that you don't need to use strap-locks with this strap. Well, they're right. This thing isn't going anywhere, any time soon. It's long so you can wear it in any position, if you like to hang it low, that's not a problem. It also distributes the weight evenly across the whole strap, instead of just your shoulder. The design is silk-screened onto the strap, and looks like it will last a good long while.Hands down, best strap you can buy in this price range. I would pick one up soon, as it looks like there aren't many left. I only wish I mad more money to buy another one myself.

45 stars

Perfect Perfect and simple stick bag. The inside is thinly padded with what I will call a velvet-like material. High Quality Zipper! (the only thing that matters in a stick bag cause its the only thing that can go wrong with a stick bag!).

45 stars

Great sounding strings! I was using Ernie Balls for a while but decided to try something new. I went into a local shop and was recommended these strings. I can highly recommend these. They sound fantastic. Bright, crisp, colorful. Definitely pick these ups.

45 stars