My good friend and fellow guitarist David pointed me to Engadget.com, where there is a profile of the new Yamaha MW10/MW12 USB mixer. You can plug these mixers into either a Mac or a PC to turn your computer into a mixing studio. Depending on the model, the mixers feature either 10 or 12 inputs, including XLR, 1/4-inch phone jacks and RCA jacks. Cubase LE software is included with both mixers. The Yamaha MW10 has an expected retail price of $249, and the MW12 has an expected price of $379. Visit the Yamaha site for more details.

Line6 have announced a new line of effects stompboxes and effects modules. The new ToneDock effects pedals can be modified by using the new ToneCore effects modules to generate a wide variety of sounds without the need for multiple effects boxes.

Review: Sabine Metrotune MT9000  4 out of 5 stars

Recently, I was taking classical guitar lessons from a local guitar teacher, and he recommended the Sabine Metrotune MT9000 tuner to me. I already had a Yamaha YT-2200 chromatic tuner that I like quite a bit, so I wasn’t sure whether I needed a new tuner or not. However, after seeing the Sabine tuner and using it during the lesson, I immediately saw the advantages of it. Not only is the MT9000 a chromatic tuner, it is also a metronome. The metronome itself is really nice, as it allows you to easily adjust the tempo with a touch of a button. The interface is very large and easily lets you view the current note when in tuner mode or the current tempo when in metronome mode. In addition to the metronome and tuning capabilities, this device also includes a tone generator. A handy case was also included that helps protect the tuner when not in use.

If you’re in the market for a guitar tuner, then I’d recommend taking a look at the Sabine Metrotune MT9000.

DVForge has recently announced the JamPod, which allows you to plug your guitar or bass into your iPod and hear it through the iPod’s earphones. The JamPod will be shipping on April 8. DVForge also has several other products for the iPod and for guitar.