Yamaha’s HS-4 Studio Monitors Are The Perfect Christmas Gift

Although the Yamaha HS-4 are intended for studio use as near-field monitors, they also make a great pair of bookshelf speakers for a computer or bedroom sound system.

“It can be very clean or it can get incredibly dirty”: Rob Chapman is branching out into tube amps

The Cloudhammer is a high-end 40-watt all-tube head that’s hand-wired in Belgium by AmS Amps’ Ben Genot, and the prototype looks and sounds pretty sweet …

Essential Tips for Maintaining Your Tube Amplifier

For musicians and audio enthusiasts, tube amplifiers deliver a warmth and dynamic quality that many consider unparalleled, according to Masterclass.

“The amp easily turned in a convincing Van Halen ‘brown’ sound”: Laney LFSUPER60-112 Combo review

One of the UK’s leading legacy amp brands, Laney has been synonymous with Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi during his era-spanning reign.Not content trading simply on its heritage, however,…

Boss crams tube-like Katana tones into compact practice amp

Though playing through a huge rig can be supremely satisfying, it’s not really practical for jamming at home. Boss has birthed a new 10-W combo amp that packs…

Reviving a Yamaha Superwoofer with New Covering

Watch the incredible restoration of a Yamaha superwoofer system, transforming it into a powerhouse of sound. With expert repairs and a brand-new sheet covering, this subwoofer is brought…

Blackstar unveils St James 100, “world’s lightest” 100W tube amp with both EL34 and 6L6 power tubes

Credit: Blackstar Amplification Blackstar has fully engaged beast mode with the unveiling of its new four-channel flagship tube amplifier, the St James 100 – a feature-packed 100-watt monster…

Yamaha Corporation Reports Mixed Q2 FY2025 Results

Yamaha Corporation ( (YAMCF) ) has released its Q2 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Yamaha Corporation presented to its …

11 Products Yamaha Makes Besides Motorcycles

Yamaha’s motorcycles may have put the Japanese company on the map, but did you know they make a slew of other motorized products and vehicles?

“Quite possibly the ultimate busker’s tool”: Yamaha TAG3 C TransAcoustic review

Yamaha has expanded its TransAcoustic concept to include more onboard effects, including delay and looping, with fine-tuning and the option to play backing tracks via a dedicated smartphone…