Benjamin Ricci

The Beths on Crafting a New LP in the COVID-Changed Musical Landscape

At first glance, Elizabeth Stokes and Jonathan Pearce of The Beths seem like your average indie rock musicians. Taciturn, a bit self-conscious and noticeably introspective, the Auckland-based pair comes off as the type of people who might feel more at ease on stage or...

Auralex Acoustics Offers Roominator Starter Kit

Auralex® Acoustics, Inc., the world’s leading brand of acoustical treatments, offers its...

iRig Keys 2 PRO MIDI Controller iRig Keys 2 PRO MIDI Controller

IK Multimedia’s new iRig Keys 2 PRO MIDI Controller is entering a crowded field of MIDI...

Mackie ProFX v3 Mixer REVIEW

Mackie’s latest revision to its classic ProFX mixer lineup, the new ProFXv3, adds a number of...

TC Electronic PolyTune Clip Tuner Review

by Chris Devine | Sep 30, 2015 | Best Electric Guitars, Best Guitar Picks, Effects Pedals, & Accessories

TC Electronic PolyTune Clip Tuner - $49 PROS: Small, plenty of tuning options and modes, easy to use. CONS: May harm certain finishes with prolonged use. Originally, clip-on tuners were kind of...

REVIEW: SONAR Platinum by Cakewalk

by Chris Devine | Sep 30, 2015 | Best DAW Software

Sonar Platinum by Cakewalk – pricing options include full purchase (appx $500) or select the membership model ($49/mo) PROS: Flexible pricing options, plenty of virtual instruments and options,...

REVIEW: Sennheiser EW D1-835S Evolution Wireless D1 Digital Vocal System

by Chris Devine | Sep 30, 2015 | Dynamic Microphones & Other Live Mics

Sennheiser EW D1-835S Evolution Wireless D1 Digital Vocal System - $699 PROS: Great sound, sonically adjustable, expandable. CONS: Rack mounting hardware not included. Wireless systems used to be...

WATCH: Get to Know The Shure MOTIV MVi

by Benjamin Ricci | Sep 30, 2015 | Best Audio Interfaces, Live Sound

Our friends at Shure have a helpful video series up on YouTube that all musicians and pro audio users should watch. Next up is a helpful clip that shows off the new Shure MOTIV MVi. The Shure MOTIV...

Daphne Lee Martin Shares Lyric Video For “Saint Ambrose Kills His Darlings”

by Benjamin Ricci | Sep 29, 2015 | Videos

Feels Futility and frustration are a big theme on this album. Not the kind where you just give up on everything. The kind where you know that the ripples you create here and now may not be felt or...

REVIEW: Blue Microphones Hummingbird Condenser Microphone

by Chris Devine | Sep 29, 2015 | Best Studio Mics

Blue Microphones Hummingbird Condenser Microphone - $299 PROS: Great design, easy to pivot head, excellent sound. CONS: None. Condenser mics are great for picking up the “acoustic-ness” of pretty...

REVIEW: Audio-Technica ATH-R70x Headphones

by Chris Devine | Sep 29, 2015 | Best Studio Monitor Headphones

Audio-Technica ATH-R70x Headphones - $349 PROS: Lightweight, great design, excellent audio quality. CONS: Slightly pricey. Headphones in a studio environment are a must - they’re excellent...

How to Properly Incorporate Presets Into Your Recording Sessions

by Jordan Tishler | Sep 28, 2015 | Industry News

In Defense of Presets And How to Incorporate Them Into Your Studio Sessions A TIME & PLACE FOR EVERYTHING Life is too full to do everything, all the time. Ultimately, even within music, you’ll...

MY FAVORITE AXE: Chris Wyse & His Fender Precision Bass

by Benjamin Ricci | Sep 28, 2015 | Best Bass Guitars

MY FAVORITE AXE with Chris Wyse Chris Wyse is the frontman and bass player in Owl, the rock band whose third album - the propulsive and powerful Things You Can’t See, dropped on July 28th. Chris is...

EXCLUSIVE: Stream Knowlton Bourne album “Songs From Motel 43” in its entirety

by Benjamin Ricci | Sep 25, 2015 | New Music and Video

We are super pumped to bring you the exclusive album premiere for Songs From Motel 43 by Knowlton Bourne. Stream it above and cop your own copy, out now on Misra Records. ABOUT KNOWLTON BOURNE When...

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