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Music making can be frustrating when your creativity is hampered by technology. Novation's MIDI controllers, such as Launchkey and Launchpad, along with MIDI keys and synthesizers, simplify software control and don't require tedious setup. With intuitive layouts and ready-made mappings, you can focus directly on the music, whether you're creating at home, in the studio, or during a DJ set.

Cables are an inseparable part of music equipment. They connect instruments, amplifiers, effects, monitors, and recording devices, and they gradually accumulate in every setup. Without a basic system, cabling quickly becomes cluttered, which complicates connection and routine handling of technology. Cable chaos is not just an aesthetic problem. It increases the risk of connector damage and tripping, worsens orientation in the wiring, and can cause technical complications during live performance or recording, such as signal drops or unwanted noise.

BOSS has expanded its GX series with new multi-effects. It offers modern guitar and bass pedals that combine hundreds of effects, amp simulations, and flexible controls, allowing you to create unique sounds, change tones, and experiment without a large pedalboard.

Whether you’re using just a few pedals or a full pedalboard, improper setup can cause hum, hiss, or other noise. In this article, you’ll learn how to correctly arrange, power, and ground your pedals to keep your sound clean and free of unwanted effects.

BOSS introduces the new XS-1 and XS-100 Poly Shifter pedals, which combine advanced algorithms, natural sound, and precise polyphonic pitch shifting. Whether you're playing chords, solos, or experimenting with bass lines, these pedals open up new possibilities for your music.

Every turntable is an electronic device that has a complex structure, and certain principles of use must be kept in mind. Nevertheless, it does happen that a problem or malfunction occurs on a turntable. Many times the problem is not as serious as it looks, and you don't have to throw the turntable in the trash right away. Whether you have a new, just bought or older turntable at home, we'll take a look at the most common problems and give you advice on what to do about them.

Picking the right guitar is the first essential step. Your first guitar can bring you heaps of fun, or totally discourage you. Getting to know how to play an instrument is a process of constant trying, making mistakes, trying again... and unfortunately making more mistakes. Therefore, choose right away a guitar that'll keep you motivated to keep playing despite the first difficulties. But how to pick the guitar without any previous experience? Ask yourself a couple of questions that'll help you to navigate through a huge selection of guitars.

Having a full setup studio at home makes life much easier for many musicians. Besides playing your beloved instrument, you can also make your very own music at this place. Do you want to pursue a career in the music industry, or are you simply a creative spirit? Set up your own home studio with all the studio monitors, microphones, audio interfaces and much more. We have some tips for you how to do it.

One faulty cable, a wobbly stand, or a tuner you can’t rely on – small things that can ruin an entire concert or rehearsal. It takes just a little: upgrade or supplement your gear to play more comfortably and with greater confidence that everything will work as it should.

If a child is naturally attracted to different sounds and music from a young age, parents should pay attention. Almost every toddler enjoys banging on various objects, but if the child doesn't stop doing this even later in life, it's time to look around for an instrument to further develop their talent. Drums for children are the perfect choice. Do you know how to choose them?