Vincent Scarpa

REVIEW: Casio Casiotone CT-S1

I’ve got to say, Casio’s been quietly killing it lately. Like, a little too quietly. So, we decided to say something with two writeups in this issue (yes, we realize that this is the online version and referring to an 'issue' might be confusing). Here we’re looking at...

Taylor 614ce Acoustic Review

The traditional method of acoustic guitar making uses a pattern of braces on the sound board in an...

SONG PREMIERE: “How To Love You Today” by Son of Cloud

Performer is thrilled to premiere the gorgeous new track "How to Love You Today" by Son of Cloud...

ZYLIA ZM-1 Microphone Review

Bands have made room recordings since the beginning of…well, recording. However, so many good...

We Invented Paris Improvises a Couch-Surfing European Tour

by Benjamin Ricci | Jul 18, 2014 | Videos

http://youtu.be/DXMjHhdoHfc We Invented Paris are part of the Sennheiser MOMENTUM project that Sennheiser has developed in collaboration with talented sound artists around the world. Let them...

PreSonus Notion 5 Delivers Many New Tools and Enhancements

by Benjamin Ricci | Jul 18, 2014 | Industry News

PreSonus® is shipping Notion™ 5, a major upgrade to its popular notation software. This new version makes it easier than ever to write your ideas quickly and includes a new video window, new effects...

The Importance of Being Nice on Tour

by Our Friend & The Spiders | Jul 17, 2014 | Booking Gigs & Touring

[Editor's note: the following article was guest-written by the band Our Friend & The Spiders; check 'em out in the video below] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P-PDBvahG0 Touring is only easy...

PreSonus Delivers Complete Mobile Recording Solutions for Mac, Windows, and iPad

by Benjamin Ricci | Jul 17, 2014 | Industry News

PreSonus is excited to announce the USB 2.0 bus-powered AudioBox™ iOne audio interface and AudioBox iTwo audio/MIDI interface for Mac®, Windows®, and Apple iPad®. These next-generation mobile...

Top Tips For Staying Healthy on Tour

by Maria Pulcinella Murray | Jul 16, 2014 | Booking Gigs & Touring

Hint: It Doesn’t Involve Late-Night Drive-Thrus Touring in a fool’s paradise is an unparalleled venture: operating with little to no sleep, drinking without any repercussions, frequenting the...

Think Twice Before Going on Tour Without These Items

by Benjamin Ricci | Jul 16, 2014 | Booking Gigs & Touring

Prepare for Unexpected Bumps on the Road Going out on tour for the first time can be fun and exciting, but there are some important things to keep in mind before piling into the van and hitting the...

DIY Touring, or How to Make $14 the Hard Way and Disappoint Your Mom

by Billy Yost of The Kickback | Jul 15, 2014 | Booking Gigs & Touring

Tour Advice From Billy Yost of The Kickback There are hard and fast touring rules. If you forgot to bring a towel, for example, cancel everything and burn your life’s possessions. You’re useless and...

WATCH: Basic Drum Miking – The Room – From Audio-Technica

by Benjamin Ricci | Jul 15, 2014 | Audio-Technica Presents: How to Record Drums, Music Production

Our friends at Audio-Technica are releasing a series of videos on basic recording techniques. Today we share tips for miking the room during your drum sessions; let us know if you find these...

PUJOL shares the VHS shot “Youniverse” video feat. Ted Leo

by Benjamin Ricci | Jul 14, 2014 | Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1cXIuxK0B0 The video, filmed entirely on VHS, was written,directed and edited by Eddie Austin and Perry Shall. It was shot in different locations throughout...

VINYL OF THE MONTH: Muuy Biien “DYI”

by Benjamin Ricci | Jul 14, 2014 | Punk

"Athens Noisemakers Go Post-Everything on New LP” D.Y.I. by Muuy Biien Due to their penchant for poor spelling, Athens-based noisemakers Muuy Biien have decided to call their latest LP D.Y.I. –...

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