Upgrade to the Smart Box or Stay with the Pocket Master?
So you’re looking at Sonicake’s multi-effects lineup and wondering whether to grab the budget-friendly Pocket Master (QME-10) or invest a bit more in the newer...
Is The Sonicake Smart Box the Improved Version of the Pocket Master?
If you’ve been following the budget multi-effects pedal market, you’ve probably heard of Sonicake’s Pocket Master—that surprisingly capable little unit that punches way above its...
Still Debating with Myself Between the Hush X and the Leego Headless Guitar so I Made a Side-by-Side Comparison
Arghhh! Why did Leego Headless Guitar have to appear in my radar so near to 2026 when I’ve already made up my mind about the...
Leego Headless Guitar vs Donner Hush X: Why This Almost-Identical Guitar Is Making My 2026 Decision So Hard
I really hate it when a product just comes out of nowhere and shakes up my entire plan but that’s what the Leego Headless Guitar...
A Small Band’s Survival Guide
Notes from a 9‑Year Musician in Davao This article is a band survival guide for Davao musicians, written from nearly a decade of experience. Expanded...
Enya Inspire Wireless Footswitch Review
I think I’ve waited long enough and no one’s probably going to come out with an Enya Wireless Footswitch review. So, I guess I’ll have...
Donner Hush X Pro Review
A few months ago, I did a review of the Donner Hush X travel guitar. And just when I thought the world of portable guitars...
GarageBand vs BandLab — Which is Better for Your Portable Home Studio?
If you’re a musician working from home, chasing ideas between phone, room, café or living room — you want tools that are easy, cheap (ideally...
Old Phone, New Tracks: Samsung A73 5G vs iPhone SE2 — Which is Better for a Portable Home Studio?
I’ve been using my Samsung A73 5G as my BandLab device and I’m very happy to say that it gets the job done. But I’m...
Busking in Davao City: A Labor of Love, A Profession, and a Growing Occupation
If you’ve walked around Davao City lately—Roxas, Obrero, the corners of Matina, or even inside certain malls—you’ve probably noticed something new: buskers. Guitarists with portable...

