Welcome to the fourth and final part of a series that will provide real-world advice about...
Benjamin Ricci
KORG TM-60 Review
Read our expert review of the Korg TM-60 Tuner/Metronome Two items any player should have on-hand...
Mackie Thump15BST Review
The newly redesigned Thump Series from Mackie is an excellent solution to just about any band or...
New Okkervil River LP art, tracklist & more revealed
Today on OkkervilRiver.com, Will Sheff revealed the artwork and tracklist of 'The Silver Gymnasium' (out September 3, ATO). Although he has long been known as a character-driven songwriter, Sheff...
Enjoy “I’d Rather Be With You” by Bootsy Collins
Enjoy the loosest rubber-band bass around in this clip for Bootsy's 1978 classic. Dig? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nph4Ln9BX2E
Audio-Technica AT2020+ USB Condenser Microphone
PROS: Quality construction and sound, easy to use. CONS: Included tripod is a bit flimsy. PRICE: $149 Since USB devices have become standard, a lot of companies have flocked to use this technology...
Concert Security: How to Protect Yourself, Your Fans, and Avoid a Lawsuit
THE SAME ELEMENTS THAT MAKE FOR A GREAT SHOW can sometimes turn against you. The combination of large crowds, loud music, dancing, booze and a host of other elements are often a breeding ground for...
Audio-Technica System 10 Digital Wireless Systems
PROS: Good price, no interference, great sound. CONS: None. PRICE: ranges from $489-664 (MSRP) Wireless mics used to be the luxury item even for touring artists, and when the technology came down to...
Win Tickets to See Bosnian Rainbows in San Francisco!
Bosnian Rainbows by Bosnian Rainbows We're super psyched that Bosnian Rainbows are coming to San Francisco next Thursday - more specifically, the badass Great American Music Hall. After an intense...
In The Studio with BAD BAD MEOW’s Alen Khan
The Challenges of Recording After Your Studio Sells Their Console PRE-PRODUCTION What was your pre-production like on this project? We have had these songs for a while, and played out regularly....
Inside the Booking Process at the Pitchfork Music Festival
The 2013 Pitchfork Music Festival is just around the corner, kicking off on July 19. Every summer the festival takes over Union Park in Chicago for three days of impressive and provocative music and...
BUILDER PROFILE: Doepfer Musikelektronik
Doepfer is a German audio hardware manufacturer specializing in synthesizers and MIDI controllers. Dieter Döpfer began the company in 1979 and it has since grown into one of the most respected...
AKG D12VR Cardioid Dynamic Kick Drum Mic
PROS: Tight bass drum response, solid EQ selection. CONS: May be pricey to some. PRICE: $499 One thing that always separates a good studio from a great studio is the selection of microphones for...