ZOOM MS-60B+: Minimalist’s Dream Rig or Too Much Packed in One Box?

The Zoom MS-60B+ looks like something cooked up in a mad scientist’s workshop. It’s barely bigger than a standard Boss pedal but somehow crams in five footswitches, a full suite of amp sims, over 90 bass effects, and the ability to stack six of them at once. This thing shouldn’t exist. But it does. And […]

ROG Phone 9 Pro

It’s hard to follow up a gaming phone that already tried to be your everything. But ASUS seems determined to raise the bar again with the ROG Phone 9 Pro, a phone built not just for gaming but to stake a real claim as your daily driver. It’s bold, fast, stuffed with power, and more […]

Joyo Monomyth Bass preamp | high gain bass tones for cheap

The Joyo Monomyth is a bass preamp pedal designed to offer a blend of EQ flexibility, drive control, and direct output options for both live and studio applications. With a six-band EQ, a dual-channel drive section, and built-in DI output with cab simulation, it provides bassists with essential tone-shaping tools in a compact package. Design […]

Valeton GP-200LT: Great for Guitar, But What About Bass?

The Valeton GP-200LT is a compact, budget-friendly multi-effects pedal packed with amp sims, cab modeling, and a solid array of effects. On paper, it looks like a killer option for bassists who want an all-in-one solution for live gigs and studio work. In reality, while it does a lot right, it doesn’t quite nail the […]

ASUS TUF Gaming FA506NFR: is the RTX 2050 good enough?

Gaming laptops have gotten more powerful, but not everyone wants to spend a fortune on a high-end rig and that’s where the ASUS TUF Gaming FA506NFR comes in. This is a budget-friendly gaming laptop with enough power to handle modern titles, but it’s not without its limitations. If you’re looking for an affordable gaming machine, […]

ROG Phone 8 Pro: The Gaming Phone That Wants to Be Your Only Mobile Device

It’s 2024 and gaming phones are no longer the quirky niche they once were. The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is here to prove that not only can a gaming phone deliver high-end specs but it can also rival the flagship devices from brands like Apple and Samsung. But at a premium price tag of […]

TUF Gaming BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 Router – Gaming focused connectivity

The Wi-Fi 7 standard was announced earlier this year, and I can’t believe how fast this transition is happening as I was only able to get my Wi-Fi 6 gadgets this year. After all, Wi-Fi 6 hasn’t even been out for more than 5 years and I’ve still yet to see everyone person I know […]

ROG Strix SCAR 16: A Powerhouse for AAA Gaming

Gaming laptops have come a long way coming from the bulky machines 10 years ago, to sleek high-performance machines capable of delivering AAA gaming experiences. I have now the opportunity to talk about the ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JZR-RA091WS), a creation from ASUS designed with elite gamers in mind. With its tagline “For those who […]

REVIEW | ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) – slim, beautiful, powerful

Introduction If you are doing a lot of creative work or diving into the latest AAA games, I think the Zephyrus G16 the device you would want for increased productivity and gaming experience. By far, this is one of the most powerful gaming laptops that I have tested in quite a while that offers performance […]

ElectricNim Karah Bass Preamp DI

The are loads of effect and preamp pedals around, but ElectricNim stands out with its 100% Philippine-designed and made products. I was looking through ElectricNim’s handmade botique pedal offerings, and I decided to check out the Karah Bass Preamp DI as I was window shopping for a preamp+DI+compressor combo anyways. This compact yet powerful pedal […]