New Orleans singer/songwriter Nick Ray been selected as the winner in our recent Mackie Home...
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[VIDEO] Hands-On With the Simmons SD2000 Electronic Drum Kit
This kit rocks 🥁 I've really been digging the SD2000 so far, excited to dive into some of the more...
How To Set Up Studio Monitors
How do you set up studio monitors? What should I be looking for in the best home studio monitors?...
Oktober Guitars: Annihilator
PROS: Unique design, great sounds, plays great. CONS: Shape might not be for “traditionalists.” PRICE: $699 w/case There are guitarists that want things vintage, as they were back in the day. The...
Parker Maxx Fly Bass Guitar
PROS: Modern design, versatile electronics, lightweight. CONS: None. PRICE: $5,999 The new Maxx Fly Bass from Parker is setting the standard for the next generation of high-tech basses....
Wicked Audio Solus Headphones
PROS: Comfort, in-line volume control, stereo/mono switch for DJs. CONS: Good, not great sound quality. Short cable. PRICE: $60 So let’s address the elephant in the room. Wicked Audio’s new Solus...
Repel Music Distribution Grand Opening
A new addition to the music distribution game, Repel Music Distribution has been opened by seasoned owner Mike Repel (founder of Reformatory Records) with the promise of bringing large-scale...
Access the Airwaves: A Musician’s Guide to Community Radio
All musicians dream of hearing their music on the radio, but unless you have a record deal with a major label, getting radio play is harder than ever. Whether it’s pop, country, hip-hop or oldies,...
Ladyhawke live in Boston
http://youtu.be/p1Pucpi8cvo The expectations I had for my first Ladyhawke show might have been a bit grandiose, but judging from her latest album Anxiety, they were wholly justifiable - but wrong....
Engage Fans With Pinterest and Other Social Tools
Engaging with fans is crucial for an artist at any level. Today, maintaining an active connection with fans involves a strong online presence, especially on social media. As you are likely already...
FLASHBACK: Solid State Logic SL505
“Used to Mix Films Like Titanic and Return of the Jedi” Year: 1987 Category: Preamp History: The SL505 module comes from the 5000 Series console. Only 120 of these broadcast boards were made, due...
VOX AC1RV Mini Amp
PROS: Small size, simple integrated drum machine. CONS: Clean sound is still a bit distorted. PRICE: $59 Vox amps have always been small, powerful tone machines; their new mini amp has that lineage,...
TC Electronic Spark Booster Pedal
PROS: True bypass. Adds punch, compression and boost without noise. CONS: None. PRICE: $129 TC Electronic is best known for making high-end signal processors, but one of their most popular items for...