Music Hardware
There are many different types of music hardware that are covered in this section.
These include computers, electronic instruments, MIDI and audio interfaces, PA and many more.
Computers
All of the computer manufacturers offer quality products. Click on the computer manufacturer name
to open their website.
Acer,
Apple,
Dell,
HP,
Lenovo(IBM),
NEC and
Toshiba.
Synthesizers and Sound Modules
Click on the keyboard manufacturer name to open their website.
Casio,
Korg,
Kawai,
Kurzweil,
Roland and
Yamaha.
Electric and Bass Guitars
There are lots of guitar manufacturers, but this list is arguably the most popular brands.
Click on the guitar manufacturer name to open their website.
Ashton,
B.C.Rich,
Dean,
Eastwood,
Epiphone,
ESP,
Fender,
Gibson,
Gretsch,
Ibanez,
Maton,
Music Man,
Peavey,
PRS,
Rickenbacker,
Squier,
Taylor,
Washburn and
Yamaha.
MIDI and Audio Interfaces
These devices connect computers to MIDI and audio devices such as synthesizers.
Most popular MIDI and Audio Interfaces connect via USB and don't require drivers to be installed.
Click on the manufacturer name to open their website. The most popular brands are
Edirol,
Emu,
MOTU,
M-Audio and
MIDI Mate.
Amplifiers and Speakers
A number of guitar manufacturers also make amplifiers and speakers.
The most popular brands are
ATC,
Bose,
Cerwin Vega,
Epiphone,
Fender,
Gibson,
Marshall,
Mesa/Boogie,
Orange,
Peavey,
Roland,
Tannoy,
Vox and
Yamaha.
Mixers and Microphones
A number of manufacturers make both mixers and microphones, although some specialize in one or the other.
Click on the manufacturer name to open their website.
AKG Acoustics,
Allen & Heath,
Audio-Technica,
Behringer,
Beyerdynamic,
Electro-Voice,
M-Audio,
Mackie,
Neumann,
Peavey,
Phonic,
Rode,
Samson,
Sennheiser,
Shure,
Soundcraft,
Telefunken and
Yamaha.
Other Recording Devices
There are specialized recording systems such as the
Superscope,
Roland and
Yamaha digital audio workstations
that record directly to their internal drive.
