https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuEvUr033S8 We liked the Casio digital piano we review elsewhere...
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REVIEW: Yamaha Stagepas 1K
We’ve tested out some of the previous Stagepas entries from Yamaha in the past, and our...
My Favorite Axe with Slenderbodies
We recently had the boys from slenderbodies share their favorite guitars with us in our...
How to Break the Rules of Mic Placement for Better Recordings
Where Did You Stick That Mic? Or, Breaking The Rules To Facilitate Better Recordings Before we get into the meat of this month’s article, I’d like to start responding to readers’ questions. Please...
The Perfect Stocking Stuffer For Guitarists: Mantus & Swab-eez
Innovative Products of America, Inc. Swab-eez ($10.95) & Mantus Tight Access Tool ($14.95) Mantus PROS: Strong grip, plenty of applications, cheap. CONS: Would be better for electronics if there...
TOUR TEST FINAL REPORT Part II: Mitchell Element Guitar & Acoustic A40 Amp
[Editor's note - in September we put out a call for musicians to enter to win a fantastic prize pack of a Mitchell Element Guitar (ME1ACE) and an A40 Acoustic Instrument Amp (from Acoustic...
TOUR TEST FINAL REPORT: Mitchell Element Guitar & Acoustic A40 Amp
[Editor's note - in September we put out a call for musicians to enter to win a fantastic prize pack of a Mitchell Element Guitar (ME1ACE) and an A40 Acoustic Instrument Amp (from Acoustic...
How To Maintain Perspective in The Limitless Realm of Digital Recording
How To Maintain Perspective in The Limitless Realm of Digital Recording As we find ourselves moving fast along the digital highway, there has never been a more important time to cultivate a...
The Changing Relationships Of Modern Music Production
The Changing Relationships Of Modern Music Production Know your role and understand theirs to optimize studio relationships and results Technological issues have you stressing over your band's new...
MY FAVORITE AXE: 1982 Gibson Les Paul Standard with Ben Tyree
MY FAVORITE AXE with Ben Tyree BACKGROUND NYC guitarist Ben Tyree is a performer/composer of virtuosic ability, infectious groove, and eclectic tastes. That versatility has led to work with artists...
Up Close With Jimi Hendrix’s 1962 Fender Jazzmaster
Jimi Hendrix's Famed 1962 Fender Jazzmaster BACKGROUND My friend Rudy from Rudy's Guitar Shop (NYC) handed me this instrument and I immediately played things I've never heard come from my fingers....
5 Pawn Shop Amps That Can Still Melt Faces
There are few things I enjoy more than getting a good bargain on something, especially when that bargain is on music equipment. Maybe I get it from my cheapskate mother. Fortunately, there are a...
Updated Video! Suitcase of Drone: Ambient Tape Loop Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOmWpPK0ghg&feature=youtu.be This is the official recording and live setup of Austin based experimental musician Amulets. This rig (lovingly called the Suitcase...