Donner Circle Looper Review 2022: The Best Budget Looper??

Spoiler: The Donner Circle looper isn't just any old looper. In fact, when it comes to guitar effects pedals, the Circle is the top of Donner's range - it's the bigger brother to more compact pedals like the One & Triple (both also touched on throughout this review). Plus, it's also a worthy contender…

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Boss RC 600 Loop Station Review 2022: Just Another Boss Looper??

The Boss RC 600 loop station does things a little differently. That's because, when designing their 2022 breed of loopers (the RC 505 MK2 & the RC 600), Roland have taken things back to the drawing board, and conducted a full-fat redesign! Underneath, the RC 600 is worlds away from it's older brother.…

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Boss RC 505 MK2 Loop Station Review: Is This The Best Looper in 2022?!

The Boss RC 505 MK2 loop station ain't just any old looper. It's a loop station that (we think) improves on a winning formula. Call it the rightful successor to the original, which when it was released over 8 years ago, made the art of looping so much more accessible. In which case, with…

chewie 2 loop pedal being used by Ed sheeran

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Chewie 2 (AKA Ed Sheeran’s Loop Pedal) What on earth is it??

Watch Ed Sheeran perform live and it won't be long before you spot his secret weapon: the Chewie 2 loop pedal. A nifty piece of kit that with which, Ed happens to be quite the expert. But don't just take our word for it. Even Roland, the (the high-end instrument manufacturer) has come out…

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Best DJ Laser Lights 2022: Here’s 11 DJ Lights For Your Post-Covid Rave!

To have the best DJ laser lights is just common sense - something that if you're a seasoned pro behind the decks, you should already know. And that's because when it comes to DJing, your ability is usually only half the equation. Don't get us wrong, it's major kudos if you have a slick…

Will fog machine set off smoke detector?

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Can Fog/ Haze/ Smoke Machines Set Off Fire Alarms? Here’s The Truth!!

Fog and haze machines are usually seen as a first class ticket to setting off a smoke detector, or worse, a set of sprinklers! A reputation that's understandably given this pair of atmospheric effects a bad name. So much so that DJs and venue hosts alike, are often anxious about using foggers or hazers altogether,…

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Best Fog Machine 2022: 10 Indoor/ Outdoor Fog Machines Worth Your £££

The best fog machine creates atmosphere - something that's essential whether you're hosting a concert, wedding, theatre show or just kitting out a new nightclub. And that's because it's atmosphere that turns ordinary moments into extraordinary. Put it this way, concert goers don't go to see their favourite musicians perform live for a studio…